Brigette’s $80 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6

Aldi

2 pkgs Romaine Hearts – $3.18

2 3-ct pkgs Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.70

1 pkg Kiwi – $0.99

1 bag Fresh Green Beans – $1.39

1 pkg Blueberries – $1.79

1 pkg Strawberries – $1.95

3 Avocados – $1.17

1 pkg Grape Tomatoes – $0.99

1 3-head pkg Garlic – $0.79

1 bunch Bananas (2.72lbs @ $0.34/lb) – $0.93

2 heads Cauliflower – $3.58

1 bag Mini Cucumber – $0.75

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.29

1 pkg Bagels – $1.79

1 loaf Bread – $0.65

3 pkgs English Muffins – $2.97

4 dozen Eggs – $3.92

2 16-oz cartons Egg Whites – $3.98

1 16-oz carton Whipping Cream – $1.55

1 can Black Olives – $1.05

1 canister Decaf Coffee – $2.99

1 carton Quick Oats – $2.29

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.18

2 gallons Whole Milk – $2.72

1 4-ct pkg Applesauce Pouches – $1.85

1 jar Strawberry Jam – $1.79

1 canister Baking Cocoa – $1.75

1 large jar Salsa – $1.89

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.99

2 16-oz bags Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $4.98

1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $1.95

1 Chocolate Cake mix – $0.85

Total: $66.64

Harris Teeter

5 boxes Rice Krispies – $8.95, used $3.00/5 printable – $5.95/5 after coupons

4 boxes Kraft Macaroni and Cheese – $1.08

2 pkgs Tortillas – $1.29

1 Turkey Hill Ice Cream – $1.97

1 5-lb bag Pillsbury Bread Flour – $3.39

Total: $13.68

Grocery Total for the Week: $80.32

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Lazy Monkey Bread, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon (Birthday Breakfast Choice for my 4-yr old)

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Cereal, Toast, Breakfast Burrito, Bagels with Strawberry Cream Cheese (I got this free with a coupon last week), Oatmeal, Fruit, Fried/Scrambled/Hard Boiled Eggs, Veggie Omelets

Lunches

Macaroni and Cheese, Applesauce Pouches (Birthday Lunch Choice)

Build-Your-Own-Salad Bar (Romaine, Assorted Chopped Fresh Veggies, Olives, Shredded Cheese, Craisins, Avocados, Chopped Fried Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Dressing) x 3

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Peppers, Fruit

Leftovers x 2

Dinners

McDonalds, Chocolate cake with Sprinkles, Ice Cream (Birthday Dinner Choice)

Dinner at a Friend’s House (I’m bringing Butterhorns and Fruit Salad)

Finger Food Fellowship (I’m hosting a large group of church friends. Everyone is contributing by bringing finger foods. I’m making English Muffin Pepperoni Pizzas, Strawberry Bars – recipe from a Taste of Home Cookbook, a Raw Veggie Plate with Dip, and No Bake Cookies)

Burritos (Tortillas, Seasoned Venison Meat, Shredded Cheese Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Black Olives, Homemade Guacamole. We don’t like sour cream. 🙂), Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Turkey Gravy over Rice (using up my last package of cooked turkey in the freezer – I always roast several turkeys over Thanksgiving when we can buy them at low prices), Green Beans, Butterhorns

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Easy Whole Wheat Muffins (double recipe), Steamed Carrots

Baked Potatoes topped with Fried Bacon and Shredded Cheese, Green Beans, Leftover Easy Whole Wheat Muffins