Brigette’s $82 Grocery Shopping Trip, Zaycon Order, and Weekly Menu Plan for 6

Aldi

1 large Spiral Sliced Ham (12.95lbs @ $0.95/lb) – $12.30

1 pkg Penne Rigate – $0.79

1 pkg Organic Linguini – $1.09

1 jar Organic Apple Cider Vinegar – $1.99

1 jar Balsamic Vinegar – $1.99

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $1.99

1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $2.05

1 12-oz bag Shredded Colby Jack Cheese – $1.65

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $2.98

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.36

1 16-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $1.55

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.59

2 16-oz cartons Egg Whites – $3.98

2 dozen Eggs – $1.96

1 jar Organic Ketchup – $1.49

1 Pancake Syrup (this was before I realized it was on sale at Harris Teeter – oops!) – $1.19

5 individual Greek Yogurts – $2.75

1 Pineapple – $0.79

1 Cantaloupe – $0.99

1 Personal-Size Watermelon – $1.89

1 bag Green Grapes (2.83lbs @ $0.99/lb) – $2.83

1 tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.79

1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $1.45

2 pkgs Romaine Hearts – $3.98

1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.05

2 bags Baby Carrots – $1.38

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.75

1 Cauliflower – $1.89

1 bag Radishes – $0.59

1 bag Zucchini – $1.49

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.65

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.59

Total: $68.81

Harris Teeter

2 boxes Cheerios – $3.48, used $0.75/2 General Mills Chex, Cheerios, Wheaties, Basic 4, Raisin Nut Bran, Oatmeal Crisp, Total, or Nature Valley Boxed Cereal – 3-11-18 SS (exp. 04/21/18) (doubled) – $1.98/2 after coupon

2 jars Ragu – $2.50, used $0.75/2 Ragu Sauces – 3-4-18 SS; Excludes 14 oz (exp. 04/01/18) (doubled) – $1.00/2 after coupon

1 jar Mrs. Butterworth’s Pancake Syrup – $1.64, used $0.50/1 Mrs. Butterworth’s Lite, Original Or Sugar Free Syrup – 1-7-18 SS (exp. 04/07/18) (doubled) – $0.64 after coupon

1 5-lb pkg Pillsbury Bread Flour – $1.97

2 jars Wishbone Salad Dressing – $2.78, plus receive $1 catalina wyb 2 – $1.78/2 after coupon

2 pkgs Perdue Short Cuts Grilled Chicken – $4.00, used 2 $0.75/1 Perdue Refrigerated Fully Cooked Product – 2-11-18 RP (exp. 03/25/18) (doubled) – $1.00/2 after coupons

4 pkgs McCormick Brown Gravy Mix – $2.00, used 2 $0.50/2 McCormick Gravy Mixes – 3-18-18 RP (exp. 04/22/18) (doubled) – FREE after coupons

1 pkg Tortillas – $0.89

6 cans Pinto/Black Beans – $2.22

6 cans Green Beans – $2.22

Total: $13.70

Zaycon

I’ve been purchasing all my boneless chicken breasts through Zaycon for the past several years. They are fresh (never frozen) and extremely affordable! I always wait until they go on sale for $1.49/lb. If you don’t mind purchasing in bulk, I highly recommend checking to see if Zaycon offers a drop-off in your area.

40lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – $58.59

~Used $29.78 of referral credit

Total: $28.81

Grocery Total for the Week: $82.51, PLUS a $28.81 Zaycon Order 

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

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

Cereal, Oatmeal, Fruit, Toast, Fried/Boiled/Scrambled Eggs

Lunches

Cheese Quesadillas, Fruit, Carrots

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Grapes, Carrots x 2

Build-Your-Own Tossed Salad Bar (Grilled Chicken, Craisins, Shredded Cheese, Fresh Chopped Veggies, Romaine/Spring Mix Dressing) x 2

PB and J on Hamburger Buns, Carrots/Cucumbers, Yogurt

Leftovers

Dinners

Pan Fried Catfish (A friend gave us 2 HUGE gallon sized bags full of freshly caught and filleted catfish! This will last us for about 4 meals, so most of it went into the freezer), Pineapple, Green Beans, Biscuits

Ham and Broccoli Quiche, Watermelon, Tossed Salad, Make-Ahead Butterhorns

Best Turkey Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli

Crockpot Italian Chicken, Tossed Salad, Easy Whole Wheat Bread, Creamy Milk Rice

Ham and Bean Soup, Cornbread (family recipe from my husband’s side), Fresh Veggies with Dip

One Pot Chicken Alfredo, Focaccia Bread, Tossed Salad, Cantaloupe

Dinner at Cracker Barrel with Friends