Gretchen’s $42 Grocery Shopping Trip and Menu Plan for 4
Dillons
1 can Bush’s Beans – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Simple Truth Fruit & Grain Granola Bars – $1.49
2 pkg Betty Crocker Fruit by the Roll – $0.99 each, used $1/2 printable – $0.49 each after coupon
5 pkg Annie’s Mac & Cheese – $1 each, used $1/5 e-coupon – $0.80 each after coupon
1.84 lbs Bananas – $0.90
1 gallon Milk – $1.89
1 can Hunt’s Tomatoes – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
2 pkg Baking Soda – $0.57 each
2 cans Kroger Beans – $0.59 each
1 can Kroger Green Beans – $0.59
2 pkg Kroger Shredded Cheese – $2.49 each, used $0.85/2 e-coupon – $2.06 each after coupon
1 pkg Kroger Rice – $0.89
1 pkg Kroger Tortillas – $1.79
1 pkg Kroger Flour – $1.29, used $0.40/1 e-coupon – $0.89 after coupon
1 lb Laura’s Lean Ground Beef – $6.99, used 50% off e-coupon – $3.50 after coupon
1 pkg Chili Seasoning – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Pineapple – $0.99
2 Post Great Grains Cereal – $1.29, used $1/2 printable – $0.79 each after coupon
2 cans Red Gold Tomatoes – $0.49 each
1 loaf Bread – $2.49
1 Simple Truth Sour Cream – $1.99, used $1/1 e-coupon AND $0.25/1 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.74 after coupon and rebate
1 Tennesse Pride Sausage – $2.99
Used $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate for any receipt
Used $10 off order catalina I received for buying diapers last week
Total after coupons and rebates: $22.88
Aldi
1 dozen Eggs – $1.58
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.83
1 canister Raisins – $2.79
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.49 each
1 pkg Corn Chips – $0.99
1 Baking Powder – $0.99
1 pkg Roma Tomatoes – $1.29
2 Avocados – $0.49 each
2 cans Green Beans – $0.44 each
1 pkg Baby Carrots – $0.99
1 bag Potato Chips – $1.49
1 lb Butter – $2.49
1 pkg Oyster Crackers – $0.79
1 Lettuce – $0.99
Total: $20.06
Total for both stores: $42.94
Menu Plan for This Week
We all ended up getting sick for several days last week and were living on saltines and ginger ale. So we still have produce, chicken, and frozen veggies leftover from last week’s shopping trip that needs to be used up this week.
Breakfasts
Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit x 2
French Toast, Fruit
Cereal x 2
Toast, Eggs x 2
Lunches
Mac & Cheese, Carrot Sticks x 2
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Veggies x 2
Turkey, Cheese, Crackers, Fruit x 2
Leftovers
Dinners
Hamburgers, Chips, Green Beans
Sour Cream Enchiladas (using ground venison), Corn Chips, Steamed Broccoli
Hawaiian Haystacks, Sliced Avocados
Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Spinach Salad
Chili, Corn Chips, Fruit Salad
Venison Roast, Carrots, Potatoes
Chicken Noodle Casserole, Steamed Peas, Pineapple
Subscribe for free email updates from Money Saving Mom® and get my Guide to Freezer Cooking for free!
7 Comments
-
I love to see that you are using ground venison – we have so much in our freezer!
-
For the lunches, is mac and cheese with carrots the only thing that is included in that meal?
-
Ok, I’ve been reading MSM for years, and I’ve always wondered: just WHO is Gretchen?
Money Saving Mom® Comment Policy
We love comments from readers, so chime in with your thoughts below! We do our best to keep this blog upbeat and encouraging, so please keep your comments cordial and kind. Read more information on our comment policy.