My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!
Aldi
6 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $5.10
1 bag frozen Peas – $0.98
2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.18
1 gallon Whole Milk – $0.99
1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.43
1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.39
1 can Whipped Dairy Topping – $2.89
1 32-oz carton Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt – $2.39
5 individual cartons Greek Yogurt – $2.90
1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.49
1 5-lb bag Baking Potatoes – $2.89
4 cans Green Beans – $1.52
1 pkg Zucchini – $2.07
1 Cauliflower – $2.25
1 3-lb Lemons – $2.75
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.49
1 3-pk Colored Peppers – $2.49
1 bag Red Grapes ($0.85/lb) – $2.00
1 bunch Bananas ($0.38/lb) – $1.07
2 pkgs Romaine Hearts – $4.38
1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.09
1 jar Pasta Sauce – $0.85
1 1-lb box Butter Quarters – $1.67
1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.49
1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $2.19
1 16-oz bag Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $2.19
1 8-oz pkg Sliced Cheese – $1.25
1 can Cooking Spray – $1.38
1 jar Parsley – $0.69
1 jar Oregano – $0.69
1 box Kid’s Krunch – $1.95
1 box Rice Squares – $1.49
1 family-size box Frosted Flakes – $2.19
1 family-size box Cheese Crackers – $2.89
1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.45
4 dozen Eggs – $2.16
1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.59
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.65
Weekly Grocery Total: $74.32
Weekly Menu Plan
We ended up with some sickness last week, so we ditched several of the meals planned and lived on crackers, pretzels, applesauce, toast and chicken soup. 🙂 As a result, I’ll be piggy-backing off last week’s meal plan!
Breakfasts
Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:
Cereal, Oatmeal, Toast, Cranberry Muffins, Fruit, Yogurt, Smoothies, Cottage Cheese, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Veggie Omelets
Lunches
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Peppers, Apples x 2
Crackers/Rice Cakes/Peanut Butter, Cucumbers, Grapes/Bananas x 2
Leftovers x 3
Dinners
Leftover Hamburger Vegetable Soup, Biscuits
Hot Dogs (from the freezer), Green Beans, Tossed Salad
Baked Meatballs (using ground venison), French Bread, Tossed Salad, Broccoli
Venison Roast, Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit, Tossed Salad
Date Night Out (kids eat pancakes at home)
Ground Venison Gravy over Rice, Tossed Salad, Peas
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Broccoli, Brown Sugar Biscuit Twists