Free Grocery Spending Tracker

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Date: [DATE]
1. Monthly Grocery Budget Overview
Month | Budgeted Amount | Actual Spending | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
January | $500 | $450 | $50 |
February | $500 | $525 | -$25 |
March | $500 | $480 | $20 |
April | $500 | $530 | -$30 |
May | $500 | $490 | $10 |
June | $500 | $550 | -$50 |
July | $500 | $470 | $30 |
August | $500 | $520 | -$20 |
September | $500 | $480 | $20 |
October | $500 | $510 | -$10 |
November | $500 | $540 | -$40 |
December | $500 | $460 | $40 |
Total Budgeted Amount: $6,000
Total Actual Spending: $6,330
Total Difference: -$330
2. Weekly Grocery Spending Log
Date | Item Description | Category | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01/03/2055 | Milk | Dairy | $3.50 | Organic brand |
01/04/2055 | Chicken Breast | Protein | $10.00 | On sale |
01/05/2055 | Broccoli | Vegetables | $2.00 | Fresh |
01/06/2055 | Pasta | Grains | $1.50 | 2-pack special |
01/07/2055 | Eggs | Dairy | $2.50 | Free-range |
01/08/2055 | Apples | Fruits | $4.00 | 5 lbs |
01/09/2055 | Olive Oil | Condiments | $6.00 | Extra virgin |
01/10/2055 | Bread | Bakery | $2.50 | Whole grain |
3. Summary of Grocery Categories
Category | Budgeted Amount | Actual Spending | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Dairy | $600 | $620 | -$20 |
Protein | $1,200 | $1,150 | $50 |
Vegetables | $700 | $740 | -$40 |
Fruits | $600 | $580 | $20 |
Grains | $500 | $530 | -$30 |
Condiments | $300 | $320 | -$20 |
Bakery | $400 | $360 | $40 |
Snacks | $400 | $480 | -$80 |
Frozen Foods | $500 | $520 | -$20 |
Miscellaneous | $200 | $250 | -$50 |
4. Monthly Reflection
What Went Well:
Stuck to budget for protein and bakery items.
Utilized sales and coupons effectively.
Areas for Improvement:
Over-spending in dairy and snacks categories.
Need to plan meals more efficiently to reduce waste.
Goals for Next Month:
Reduce snack spending by 15%.
Aim for a total grocery budget not exceeding $500.
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