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Acting as a collecting agent for
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Your Daily Expenses
Help us learn about the buying habits of people in the United States
Lady using
credit card
dollar bills
curled
Man internet
shopping
older couple
gift
friends out to
lunch
stack of
receipts
mug credit
card
& phone
couple
walking store
front
family of 4
unpacking
groceries
father
daughter pet
store
When you write down what you purchase in this diary, you will help
provide a bigger picture of how U.S. consumers spend their money.
By law (Title 13, U.S. Code), we must keep your information confidential;
we use it for statistical purposes only.
Please record your expenses and purchases
for the following period
Day
Date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I will return on: _______________________________________
If you have any questions, please call:
Field representative’s name:
Telephone:
Field representative supervisor’s name:
Telephone:
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
Black (100%); Pantone purple #258 (40% and 80%)
General Instructions
■
Fill out this diary for an entire week, writing
down everything you and the people on
your list spend money on each day – the
products you buy, the services you use, the
household expenses you have during the
week – no matter how large or small they
are.
■
We recommend that you record your
expenses each day. Think about where you
went and what you did.
■
Talk to the people on your list every day
to find out how they spent their money.
■
Include payments by:
Cash
Check
SNAP Card
Credit/Debit Card
Money Order
Venmo
Paypal
WIC Voucher
Automatic Withdrawal
Payroll Deduction
Store Charge Card
Gift Card
Cash App
Keep receipts and other records so that you
will remember to record what you bought
or paid for. Use the pocket at the back of the
diary to store them.
■
Some record types include:
Receipts
Bills
Pay Stubs
Bank Statements
Internet/Catalog Purchases
Credit Card Statements
■
Include items that you bought for people
who are not on your list, such as gifts.
■
Please use a blue or black pen when filling
out the diary.
Do NOT record
■
Expenses of people on your list while
they were away from home overnight
■
Business or farm operating expenses
■
Sales tax, except for Meals, Snacks, and
Drinks Away from Home
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
FRONT OF FRONT FLAP-ATTACH TO COVER/TITLE PAGE,
Black Ink (100%)
FOLD IN
How to Fill Out
Your Diary
The diary is divided into 7 days and each
day is divided into 4 parts.
Enter each item in the appropriate part
for each day.
1. Food and Drinks for Home Consumption
■ Describe the item.
■
Mark whether the item was fresh, frozen,
bottled/canned, or other.
■
Enter the cost without tax and deduct any
discounts or coupons.
■
Enter the name of the store, business, or
website where the item was purchased.
2. Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from
Home
■ Enter the name of the restaurant, vendor, or
cafeteria where you made this purchase.
■
Mark one of the four choices that best
describes where you made the purchase.
■
Enter the total cost with tax, tip, and fees.
Include any delivery fees in the total cost.
■
Check whether alcoholic beverages were
included or not, and if yes, enter the cost of
the alcoholic beverages.
3. Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories
■ Describe the item and enter the cost without
tax.
■
Mark the appropriate sex and age range of
the person for whom the item was bought.
■
Enter the name of the store, business, or
website where the item was purchased.
4. All Other Products, Services, and
Expenses
■
Describe the item and enter the total cost
without tax.
■
Enter the name of the store, business, or
website where the item was purchased.
See back fiap for answers to
Frequently Asked Questions
There is an Additional Pages section
on pages 18–23 in case you run out of
lines on any particular day.
If you are unsure about whether to
include an item or where to record an
item, write it down wherever it seems
best or make a note and ask your field
representative.
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
BACK SIDE OF FRONT FLAP, ATTACH TO RECORD DAILY EXPENSES PAGE
Black Ink (100%) & purple Pantone 258 (100%)
Record Your Daily Expenses
The people on your list:
Record the purchases and expenses made by ALL of these people.
Notes
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
CE-801 Black Ink (100%)
Thank you for agreeing to fill out this diary.
We understand that this task takes time; however, your information is
very important to us and will be used for many purposes that affect all
households in the U.S. Among the most important, it is used to help
calculate the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. The CPI is one of the most
important tools used to measure how fast consumer prices are rising
or declining.
Here are some of the uses of the Consumer Price Index:
♦ Provide cost-of-living wage adjustments for millions of American workers
♦ Adjust Social Security payments
♦ Adjust Federal income-tax brackets
For more information about the survey, visit: www.bls.gov/cex and www.census.gov/programs-surveys/ce.html
Office Use: Place the barcode label here
Questions?
Some Frequently Asked Questions are answered on the fiap attached to the back cover.
If you still have questions after reviewing these, please call your field representative.
1
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)""¤
080101
Black Ink (100%)
Examples
Food and Drinks for Home Consumption
Is this item:
Mark (X) one
What did you buy or pay for?
fresh
bread
101
eggs
102
chicken wings
103
apples
104
beer
105
milk
106
orange juice
107
candy
108
vegetable oil
109
baby food
110
potato chips
111
frozen meals
112
ketchup
113
soup
114
soda
115
pork chops
116
shrimp
117
cookies
118
ground beef
119
carbonated water
120
apple pie
121
ground coffee
122
bagels
123
wine
124
juice boxes
125
Cost
other
2
3
4
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
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2
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4
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2
3
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3
4
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3
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2
3
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2
3
4
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3
4
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2
3
4
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2
3
4
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
1
dog food
126
frozen
bottled/
canned
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4
X
4
4
without tax
1
49
1
50
6
78
2
80
4
29
2
99
3
99
2
50
2
99
4
95
2
79
8
97
1
59
4
96
1
98
6
36
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
Foodway Grocery Store
11 20
X
3
50
5
87
89
4
99
2
79
NY Bagel Bakery
5
25
"
42
00
Total Wine
X
20
85
Amazon.com
X
21
45
Pets&More.com
X
127
128
Use the pocket on the inside of the back
cover to store your receipts until you’re
ready to record your purchases.
129
130
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
131
132
133
134
135
136
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"#¤
080102
CE-801, Pantone purple #258 (30% 50% 80% 100%) Pantone Yellow 101 (70%), Black (100%)
Examples
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
Mark (X) one that best describes
where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
201
202
203
204
205
206
McDonald’s
DoorDash
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
3
4
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
X
1
X
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
X
1
2
1
2
1
2
X
23
15 00
X
YMCA vending machine
1
Millbrook school cafeteria
45
X
X
15
X
1
2
1
2
1
2
00
X
50
X
00
2 09
X
Enter the
total cost of
the alcohol
No
7 25
62
Mister Days sports bar
Starbucks
Total Cost
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
2
1
Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
X
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories
Cost
What did you buy or pay for?
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
without tax
dress shirts
69 00
wallet
29 00
baseball cap
14 99
bib
3
necklace
Boy
2-15
Girl
2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
75 00
running shoes
50
250 00
non-prescription sunglasses
child’s costume (returned for refund)
59 00
15 00
Name of
Store or Website
Was the item for:
Child
Under 2
where purchased
Dillards.com
X
1
1
2
X
X
X
5
Target
Sweet Dreams boutique
X
X
X
Olde Towne jewelry
X
Walmart.com
Partysupply.com
All Other Products, Services, and Expenses
What did you buy or pay for?
401
cold medicine (non-prescription)
402
gasoline
403
highway tolls
404
music
Name of
Store or Website
Cost
without tax
where purchased
6
95
Walmart
12
86
Liberty
2
00
Tri-River bridge
10
99
Spotify
8
99
Jim’s Mart
15
50
Green cleaners
406
cigarettes
dry cleaning (clothes)
407
lottery tickets
1
00
Jim’s Mart
408
bus fare
1
50
MetroCounty transit
409
piano lessons
410
electric drill
65
00
Village Hardware
411
Netfiix subscription
veterinarian fees
15
85
49
00
Netfiix
Bay County Vets
405
412
150 00
Private Individual
3
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"$¤
080103
CE-801, Pantone purple #258 (30%, 50%, 80% & 100%), Black (100%)
ENTER
DAY AND
DATE
DAY 1
See pages 2-3 for examples. If you need additional space, use pages 18-23.
Please PRINT in blue or black ink.
Food and Drinks for Home Consumption
Is this item:
Mark (X) one
What did you buy or pay for?
fresh
frozen
Cost
bottled/
canned
other
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"%¤
080104
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
FR USE:
DAY 1
None
VC
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
Mark (X) one that best describes
where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
Total Cost
Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
Enter the
total cost of
the alcohol
No
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
201
202
203
204
205
206
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Was the item for:
Child
Under 2
Boy
2-15
Girl
2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
All Other Products, Services, and Expenses
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
5
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"&¤
080105
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
ENTER
DAY AND
DATE
DAY 2
See pages 2-3 for examples. If you need additional space, use pages 18-23.
Please PRINT in blue or black ink.
Food and Drinks for Home Consumption
Is this item:
Mark (X) one
What did you buy or pay for?
fresh
frozen
Cost
bottled/
canned
other
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"’¤
080106
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
FR USE:
DAY 2
None
VC
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
Mark (X) one that best describes
where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
Total Cost
Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
Enter the
total cost of
the alcohol
No
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
201
202
203
204
205
206
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Was the item for:
Child
Under 2
Boy
2-15
Girl
2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
All Other Products, Services, and Expenses
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
7
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"(¤
080107
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
ENTER
DAY AND
DATE
DAY 3
See pages 2-3 for examples. If you need additional space, use pages 18-23.
Please PRINT in blue or black ink.
Food and Drinks for Home Consumption
Is this item:
Mark (X) one
What did you buy or pay for?
fresh
frozen
Cost
bottled/
canned
other
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)")¤
080108
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
FR USE:
DAY 3
None
VC
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
Mark (X) one that best describes
where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
Total Cost
Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
Enter the
total cost of
the alcohol
No
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
201
202
203
204
205
206
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Was the item for:
Child
Under 2
Boy
2-15
Girl
2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
All Other Products, Services, and Expenses
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
9
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"*¤
080109
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
ENTER
DAY AND
DATE
DAY 4
See pages 2-3 for examples. If you need additional space, use pages 18-23.
Please PRINT in blue or black ink.
Food and Drinks for Home Consumption
Is this item:
Mark (X) one
What did you buy or pay for?
fresh
frozen
Cost
bottled/
canned
other
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080110
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
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DAY 4
None
VC
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
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where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
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Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
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or School
Cafeteria
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alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
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total cost of
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No
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080111
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
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DAY AND
DATE
DAY 5
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frozen
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canned
other
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080112
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
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VC
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where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
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Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
Total Cost
Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
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total cost of
the alcohol
No
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Was the item for:
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2-15
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2-15
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16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080113
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
ENTER
DAY AND
DATE
DAY 6
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fresh
frozen
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canned
other
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080114
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
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DAY 6
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VC
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where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
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Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
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total cost of
the alcohol
No
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Was the item for:
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2-15
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2-15
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16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080115
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
ENTER
DAY AND
DATE
DAY 7
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frozen
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canned
other
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080116
Black Ink (30% & 100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, 80% and 100%)
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DAY 7
None
VC
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
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where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
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Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
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total cost of
the alcohol
No
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Was the item for:
Child
Under 2
Boy
2-15
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2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
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5
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
§)"2¤
080117
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30% 50%, and 100%)
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fresh
frozen
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canned
other
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080118
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple 258 (50% and 80% & 100%)
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Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Full
Service
Places
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
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Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
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total cost of
the alcohol
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Was the item for:
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Under 2
without tax
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2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
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FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
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080119
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple 258 (30%, 50%, 80% and 100%)
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138
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other
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080120
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (50% and 80% & 100%)
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Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
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Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
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total cost of
the alcohol
No
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Was the item for:
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Boy
2-15
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2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
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080121
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30%, 50%, 80% and 100%)
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fresh
frozen
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canned
other
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without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
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Additional Pages
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from Home
Mark (X) one that best describes
where you made this purchase
Name of
Restaurant or Vendor
Fast Food
Take-out
Delivery
Concession
Full
Service
Places
Vending
Machines
or Mobile
Vendors /
Food Trucks
Employer
or School
Cafeteria
Total Cost
Were
alcoholic
beverages
included?
with tax, tip & fees
Yes
Enter the
total cost of
the alcohol
No
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3
4
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2
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4
1
2
213
214
215
216
217
218
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Was the item for:
Child
Under 2
Boy
2-15
Girl
2-15
Man
16 &
over
Woman
16 &
over
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5
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5
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2
3
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5
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
All Other Products, Services, and Expenses
What did you buy or pay for?
Cost
without tax
Name of
Store or Website
where purchased
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Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (30%, 50%, 80% and 100%)
Keep your records in this pocket.
(These records are only for your reference; we will not keep them.)
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Receipts
Bills
Pay Stubs
Bank Statements
Catalog/Internet Purchases
Credit Card Statements
Frequently Asked Questions
(continued on other side)
1. How detailed should my descriptions be?
Refer to pages 2–3 for examples of the level of
detail needed in each part. Do not rely solely
on brand names.
2. How should I record multiple quantities?
You may group identical items on the same line
and enter a total cost of all the items, or you
may write each item on a separate line with the
individual cost.
3. How should I record pre-payments such
as a subway fare card?
Record the expense when you pay for it, not
when you use it.
4. How should I record credit card
purchases?
Record the purchase on the day that you use
your credit card to pay for it, not on the day you
receive or pay your credit card bill.
5. Should I record automatic deductions
taken from my paycheck or bank
account?
Yes, record automatic deductions (such as
health insurance premiums taken out of your
account or paycheck) only if they are deducted
that week.
6. Should I record typical monthly bills?
Yes, record typical monthly bills only if you pay
them during the week that you have the diary.
Write them in the section called All Other
Products, Services, and Expenses.
7. What should I do when I use coupons,
discount cards, or loyalty cards?
Subtract the discount from the original price
and write the amount that you paid.
8. Can I just give you receipts instead of
writing the information down?
No, we need you to write the information in the
diary. We encourage you to save your receipts
to review them with your field representative
at the end of the week. You can use the pocket
on the inside of the back cover to store your
receipts until you’re ready to record your
purchases.
9. How should I record an item if I don’t
know if it includes tax?
Write down the amount paid.
10. What if I make a contribution or
charitable donation?
Record money contributions or donations in
the section called All Other Products, Services,
and Expenses.
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Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (20% and 100%)
Frequently Asked Questions
(continued on other side)
11. What about gift cards or gift
certificates?
If you buy a gift card or gift certificate to give to
someone, write down the cost of it in All Other
Products, Services, and Expenses. If you use a
gift card, write down the full amount for your
purchase as if paid with cash.
12. What do I do about returns & exchanges?
If an item is bought and returned during the
diary week, it can be erased or crossed out. If
it was bought outside the week and returned
during the week, do not make an entry. If an
item is exchanged during the week, erase or
cross out the item that was returned and enter
the new item and its cost on the day the
exchange was made.
13. How do I categorize the establishment
for Meals, Snacks, and Drinks Away from
Home?
■
Fast Food, Take-out, Delivery, Concession
You pay BEFORE you eat/drink
■
Full Service Places
You pay AFTER you eat/drink if you eat/drink
at the establishment
■ Vending Machines or Mobile Vendors /
Food Trucks
Include vending machines, carts, and
food trucks that move from place to place
■ Employer and School Cafeterias
Include school meal plans and pre-payments,
and school lunch bills
14. What’s the difference between a
concession stand and a mobile vendor?
A concession stand has to stay in a permanent
location and a mobile vendor does not. Some
mobile vendors may seem permanent because
they are usually in the same location, but they
are still considered mobile vendors because
they have the option to change locations.
15. Should I record subsidized/reimbursed
expenses?
Yes, but only record the portion that you or
someone on your list has paid.
16. What should I do about shipping &
handling costs?
Include the shipping & handling cost in the total
price of the item. If the shipping & handling
covered multiple items, include the shipping &
handling in the total price of one item from the
order.
FORM CE-801 (01-2025)
ATTACH THIS FLAP TO POCKET PAGE (FOLD IN, BACK OF FAQ 1-10)
Black Ink (100%), Pantone purple #258 (20% and 100%)
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Daily Reminder List
Please review the list of expenses below with the people on your list at the end of each day.
If you have forgotten to record any expense, please do so on the appropriate page.
Did you or anyone on your list pay for . . .
■ meals, drinks, or snacks from restaurants, fast
food, cafeterias, vending machines, concession
stands, etc.?
■ medicine or medical/dental services?
■ entertainment or recreational activities?
■ catered events or meal plans?
■ food & drinks from a grocery store or other
speciality food store such as a bakery, candy shop,
or liquor store?
■ typical bills such as utility bills, cable bills,
telephone bills, etc.?
■ clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories or clothing
services such as dry cleaning?
■ automatic deductions from a paycheck
such as insurance premiums?
■ personal care items or services such as cosmetics,
soaps, haircuts, etc.?
■ bank/ATM service fees?
■ housekeeping supplies or services for home
decoration/maintenance?
■ credit card interest or finance charges?
■ toys, books, electronics, hobby supplies, etc.?
■ internet or catalog orders?
■ cigarettes, tobacco, or other smoking supplies?
■ fees for lessons or instructions?
■ commuting costs such as public transportation,
parking fees, gasoline, or tolls?
■ gifts, contributions, or donations?
FR USE: Use the example below to transcribe the Control Number:
RO
code
Control Number
Week
Example
21
RO
code
Survey
code
(1-2)
PSU
state
(3-4)
PSU
county
(5-7)
Frame
Sample
Designation
Sequence
#1
Sequence
#2
(16-17)
HH
No.
(18)
CU
No.
(19-20)
Spinoff
Indicator
(21-22)
(8)
(9-11)
(12-15)
04
26
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D15
0001
01
1
01
00
Survey
code
(1-2)
PSU
state
(3-4)
PSU
county
(5-7)
Frame
Sample
Designation
Sequence
#1
Sequence
#2
(12-15)
(16-17)
HH
No.
(18)
CU
No.
(19-20)
(8)
(9-11)
Control Number
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pet shop
internet
shopping man
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receipts
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Indicator
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