Gretchen’s $82 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5

Aldi

1 bag Frozen Strawberries – $1.89

1 bag Hot Dog Buns – $0.75

1 Half & Half – $1.55

1 bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59

1 gallon Milk – $1.69

1 bag Sugar – $2.08

2 bag Tortillas – $1.35 each

1 bag Frozen Veggies – $0.75

1 can Black Beans – $0.48

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

2 dozen Eggs – $1.03 each

1 pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.79

1 container Organic Yogurt – $2.69

2.41 lbs Red Grapes – $3.59

1 Canola Spray – $1.49

1 Peanut Butter – $1.15

1 bag Frozen Blueberries – $1.79

1 bag Cilantro – $0.69

1 bag Frozen Peas – $0.79

3 lbs Frozen Ground Beef – $7.99

1 Grape Jelly – $1.29

1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 box Crisp Rice Cereal – $1.45

1 MooTubes – $1.55

2 bags Shredded Cheese – $2.75 each

1 lb Butter – $2.65

2 boxes Mac & Cheese – $0.33 each

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Cereal – $1.39

1 Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.35

2.87 lbs Bananas – $1.12

2 Avocados – $0.59 each

2 cans Tuna – $0.68 each

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

1 bag Vine Tomatoes – $2.19

1 bag Romaine Lettuce – $2.19

1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.19

1 pkg Jumbo Franks – $0.99

1 Ranch Dressing – $0.89

1 Lemon Juice – $2.45

1 Seedless Cucumber – $1.29

1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.69

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.75

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $0.89

1 loaf Bread – $0.95

1 bag Cinnamon Bagels – $1.49

Total: $82.81

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Spinach Smoothies, Eggs, Toast, Oatmeal, Bagels

Lunches

Mac & Cheese, Cheese/Crackers/Fruit/Veggies, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Hard Boiled Eggs/Apples & Peanut Butter, Leftovers

Dinners

Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Kettle Chips, Steamed Corn

Homemade Chipotle Bowls, Chips & Salsa

Soft Taco Bar, Fruit Salad

Spaghetti, Biscuits, Steamed Veggies

Pancakes, Eggs

Homemade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks

Tossed Salad Bar with Chicken, Homemade Bread