At some point in every college student's life, there comes a time when the purse strings get a little tight. With moving into my new apartment and the subsequent down payments and security deposits that come with the joy of moving, my wallet was feeling a little light. I made it my goal to make a grocery list of not more than $20 worth. There were a few essentials that wouldn't make the cut, so I bumped it up to $30. The healthiness isn't ideal, but it will get me by the next week or two. Here's what I got at Kroger:

1. Ramen Noodles (2) = $1.98
2. Canned vegetables (3) = $2.22
3. Bread = $1.50
4. Cheese = $1.79
5. Milk = $1.79
6. Mashed Potatoes = $1.79
7. Macaroni & Cheese (3) = $2.52
8. Pasta = $1.05
9. Pasta Sauce = $1.66
10. Hot Dogs = $1.50
11. Tuna = $0.89
12. Lunch Meat = $2.99
13. Canned fruit (2) = $2.10
14. Soup (3) = $3
15. Canned Pasta (2) = $2