Hello! I hope you are joining me again for another week of how to Feed your Family for less.
I know it seems like you may not be able to get that grocery bill lower but I really believe we all can.
For example I did my weekly grocery shopping trip for $26.36 this week. This is because of items I bought last week that I can still use and from stocking up on previous deals.
But… at the same time I didn’t even HAVE to buy some of those items this week.
So I really do think that we can all save a little more on our groceries. It just takes things that seem to be harder to follow through on today. I like to call them the 3 P’s!
1. Patience
2. Planning
3. Practice
If you are new to couponing you can read my 4 part Learning how to Coupon Series here.
If you are new to saving money by Living Within Your means check out my 10 Tips to Help Live Within Your Means here!
To see ALL the Deals at Tops Markets this week go here
GROCERY SHOPPING LIST
This is for an average of 4 servings per meal. These prices are valid at Tops 6/21-6/27- Look for a new post next week with current sale prices!
PRODUCE
4- Earthbound Farms Organic Salad- $2.50 each ( $10)
1- Tomatoes on the Vine- I averaged a 1/2 lb.. for the price( $1.99/lb.) $1
GROCERY
2- Box of Pronto Noodles( one elbows and penne I say for your recipe but you can choose different kinds) $2.50
1- Box of Honey Nut Cheerios $2.50
2- Bags of Chex Mix
1- Keebler Cookies $1.68
2- boxes of Fiber One Bars ( your choice) $5
1- box of Lucky Charms Cereal $2.50
1- jar of Campbell’s Chunky Baked Beans $1.25
1- Jar of Valu Time Spaghetti Sauce $0.99
MEAT
1-packs of Sugardale Bacon- $2.99
2- Johnsonville Sausages- $6
FROZEN
1- Box of Boca Burgers $3.33
DAIRY
1- Gallon of Milk- $2.99
2- Chunks of Tops Cheese or shredded $5
2- Daisy Sour Cream containers $4
You will receive at least 200 extra gas points from the two Gas box savings program. You will receive 100 extra gas points just from your coupons. You take 300 gas points x 30 gallon max. fill up to get yours savings amount.
TOTAL BEFORE COUPONS and GAS SAVINGS: $52.53
TOTAL AFTER SALE, DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS and Gas savings: $24.73
That amount leaves you some room to add your fresh fruits and veggies to the list for snacks!
7 Day Meal Plan and Grocery List at a Glance
Monday
- Breakfast:Cereal
- Dinner: Boca Burgers with Side Salad( Use those Kraft Dressings we stocked up on a few weeks back;)
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Dinner: Baked Ziti ( Be sure to pick noodles you want to make Ziti with!) with homemade garlic bread! THIS IS THE BEST RECIPE and you have delicious bread in 15 minutes of prep 20 mins to bake!
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Dinner: Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwiches
Thursday
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Dinner: Grilled Bratwursts with sauted onions and a can of Baked beans!
Friday
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Dinner: Seven Layer Salad with homemade crusty bread
Saturday
- Breakfast: Homemade Pancakes
- Dinner: Homemade Mac and cheese( be sure to pick elbow noodles for this meal!)
Sunday
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Dinner: Your Choice. Use a meat in your freezer. If you have been following this series I am guessing you have enough items on hand to get a little creative and serve your family a delicious meal! Or if your budget allows treat yourself to a night out to eat!
COUPONS YOU NEED
*Please note that printable coupons can go quickly! Better to print right away then wait.
- Print two $0.50 Fiber One Bars coupons
- Use the $0.20/1 bacon Ibotta offer here
- Print four $0.75/1 Earthbound Farms printable coupons here( If you receive their newsletter they sent a New $0.75/1 coupon that you can print if you have one computer to get your 4 prints!)
- Print or grab it from in store $2 off a $10 Tops organic purchase coupon here
- Activate $5 off a $15 Earthbound Farms Savingstar offer here ( if you haven’t used yet expires today! 6/24!)
- Print one $0.55/1 Nature’s Harvest coupon doubled here
- Print one $0.50/1 Lucky Charms printable coupon here
- Activate the $0.50/1 Lucky Charms Savingstar offer here
- Print two $0.75/1 Barilla Pronto Noodles coupon here( zipcode 87505)
- Cut out one Tops Super Coupon for Sugardale bacon found in ad
- Cut out one Tops Super Coupon for Keebler cookies found in ad
- Print one $1 off Boca Burgers coupon here– use zipcode 14020
- Activate the $1/2 Daisy Sour Cream click to card coupon here
- Upload a product code or your receipt at KFR and receive a $1 off any one Keebler Cookies coupon
- Use the $0.60/2 Chex Mix printable coupon ( must sign up to print)- If they are gone it is still a good deal because they are B1G1 and you are buying the rest of the items for the 200 extra gas points!
And there you have it ! A simplified easy and affordable dinner for 6 night!
May you have a blessed week!
Melissa
Wow, that’s pretty impressive!
Tasia
Thanks Melissa!
Jasmine Watts
Wow this is incredible! Thanks for sharing. I am going to have to give this a try for sure!
Tasia
Thanks Jasmine! It’s all about the plan!
Mandy
Wow! I never knew you could do this. What a great post for those weeks you need to get through with a small budget.
xo Mandy
http://www.mycupcakelife.com
Tasia
That’s exactly it Mandy! How to fill in when you have a tighter budget!
Julia
Thanks for putting this together! I especially loved the links for the coupons to be able to make these meals at the best price!
Tasia
You are so very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it!