Well. We did not INTEND to shop today. But my doctor actually recommended it to destress. Ah, if he only knew. So, went into the store with NO LIST, and a few coupons I grabbed on the way out.

Didn't do too bad, $90 down to $59. Mostly we had to get "emergency" supplies for our dog, since she has had the runs for two weeks since her surgery and meds. So, baby wipes and Oust and chicken and different dog food and some doggie shampoo. We did get a BOGO on chicken, so I can cook that up, and a free can of mighty dog to try. The dog is losing weight, so got to get this fixed! Also got a BOGO on Oust, some fresh broccoli and cauliflower on sale to cook and serve with the chicken.

I am a bit bummed that the vet just told us to switch to a smaller dry dog food, so I used my free 4 pound Purina One coupon and others, and now I have a stock pile of dry food that she can't eat. Maybe the wildlife will. Switching to canned dog food, well, she has ALWAYS hated it. So hubbie stopped me from using other canned dog food coupons until we see if she will eat anything. SIGH.

But, it really, there were SOME savings, and it did get me away from the email for awhile. All the news about my father's illness and speculation on his lifespan seem to be filling up my inbox. It WAS a nice break to roll through the aisles, pick up a few coupons, and not spend $200 just to fill the cart like we were doing this summer. Progress. Not perfection, but progress.