This week I went to Aldi’s for most of our goods because I really needed produce. It’s funny how each week I know that I really need produce and not much else, but we also get something else!
I’m still struggling with organic fruits and veggies. I want to buy all organic but man is it hard on the budget. So I buy a little organic each week that fits in our budget and still helps me have a peace of mind.
Here is my weekly grocery shopping trip.
If you are new to this series you can start here. I am trying to stay within a budget each week while remembering to use what we have before I go out and buy things. Also to make as much homemade goods as possible. Some weeks are great some are ok. We are all human and the key to savings is to remember we won’t get every deal! But if we plan a menu and shop from our pantry first we will be off to a fantastic start!
3– Driscolls Strawberries @ 1.78 each
1- Package of String Cheese $1.79
1- Package of carrots $.0.89
1- Cantaloup $1.29
2- Jumbo Peanuts @$1.29 each
1- Whole Gallon of Milk $1.98
1- Colby Jack Cheese $1.79
1- Baking Soda $.49
1- Wavy potato Chips $1.49
1 -Kettle Chips $1.79
1- Mild Salsa $1.69
1- Teddy Bear Grahams $1.99
1- bunch of bananas $.39/lb. $1.05 total
1- 2 lb. bag of Red Grapes $1.98
Total: $27.97
Tops:
2- Dozen Med. Eggs $2.39-$1.19 each same price as aldi but I’ll earn gas points.
1- Celery $1
1- 5 lb. bag of locally grown apples $4.99
1- Chungs for 2 Chicken Fried Rice-clearance for $2.49 ( I usually don’t buy this kind of stuff but almost all the ingredients in it are organic and my husband has a microwave this week for work! I may go back and grab a couple more..)
I used the $0.35/1 printable coupon doubled here
Simply Orange Juice Drink $3
Used a $1/1 tear pad found in Batavia store a couple weeks ago
Daisy Cottage Cheese $2.99
Used the $.50/1 coupon doubled from 3/29 SS?? I am not sure if this is the right insert
So Delicious French Vanilla Coconut Creamer $2
Used the $1/1 printable coupon here
Total Before Savings: $26.32
Total After Savings: $15.40- tax included
I earned 60 gas points from this trip. I now have $0.40/gallon of gas!
The second Picture was from Last weeks sale!
Tops Sour Cream $1.50
Used the $1/1 Tops Late week click to card coupon
Edy’s Outshine Yogurt Bars $3
Used the $1/1 Tops late week click to card store coupon
Used a $2/1 coupon that printed out from my last shopping trip!
YAY FREE!- Which for only 4 bars I would NEVER PAY $3 even on sale!
Total Before Savings: $4.50
Total After savings: $0.50!
BJS Wholesale Club
Free Bread!- Used the free bread coupon here
1 4 lb. bag of Organic Broccoli $7.99
TOTAL WEEKLY AMOUNT SPENT: $51.86!
YAY under our budget of $65 a week! I like when I have extra in case a deal comes up! Like the Late Week Click to card bonus offers at Tops!
Here’s what I’m serving up for my family this week!
BREAKFAST:
Cereal, Oatmeal, Eggs, Toast
LUNCH:
Smoothies, PB&J, Tuna Cakes, Fruit, what ever else we have in the cupboards lunch can be a wing it type meal!
DINNER:
Lasagna using ground venison
Slow Cooker Venison- pork sandwiches( I have a pork butt in the freezer)
Tacos- using ground venison
Homemade Pizza
3 Bean Pasta e Fagioli– I am going to try to share one recipe a week with you! Please let me know in the comments if you make it and like it! And if you don’t have the veggies substitute with what you have. I do not have the green beans and I will use broccoli instead! I will also serve this with home made rolls.
Pork Chops on the grill with fries and veggies
Treat ourselves and go out to eat one night!
How did you do on your budget this week?
What are you serving for dinner this week?
Share below!
Clare Speer
Wow I am impressed by your organization and making so much out of so little! And it all looks and sounds wonderful too!
Sarah Ann
Great ideas for saving money and learning how to budget. It can be overwhelming, but I appreciate the way you broke it down with the prices. I’m stopping by from Christian Women Bloggers Unite and am a new follower now. I’ll be sharing this today!
Tasia
Thanks Sarah! Love our Group!
Sarah Philpott
Very impressive! I’m very interested in trying the 3 bean dish.
Tasia
Thank you Sarah! Let me know how you like the 3-Bean Dish!