Note from Crystal: My oldest sister, Brigette, lives in South Carolina with her husband and four young children. I asked her recently if she’d start sharing her shopping trips here since she’s an amazing bargain-shopper and has some different stores in her area than Gretchen and I do. Enjoy!
(Note from Brigette: I generally try to stay around $50/week for groceries, but this week my brother and his family of 4 will be staying with us for 3 days, so I gave myself a little extra in the budget!)
Aldi
1 bag frozen boneless Chicken Breasts – $5.99
2 packages Butter ($2.49 each) – $4.98
3 dozen Eggs ($1.35 each) – $4.05
1 jar Salsa – $1.69
1 5-lb bag Flour – $1.55
2 42-oz containers Old Fashioned Oats ($2.29 each) – $4.58
2 24-oz cartons Cottage Cheese ($2.29 each) – $4.58
1 jar Olive Oil – $2.99
2 Avocados ($0.79 each) – $1.58
1 Cucumber – $0.39
1 package Baby Carrots – $0.99
2 3-pk Colored Peppers ($1.99 each) – $3.98
1 3-ct package Romaine Hearts -$1.99
1 8-oz package Baby Mushrooms – $0.99
2 packages Grape Tomatoes $0.99 each) – $1.98
1 bunch Bananas (2.84lb @ $0.44/lb) – $1.25
1 10-lb bag Potatoes – $3.49
1 12-oz package Chocolate Chips – $1.59
1 box Honey Wheat Puffs – $1.79
1 box Corn Flakes – $1.49
1 box Frosted Flakes – $1.49
1 can Black Olives – $0.99
Total: $54.40
BI-LO
5 8-oz packages Oscar Meyer Oven Roasted Turkey (B1G1 free) – $7.45, plus receive a $4 catalina wyb 5 – $0.69 each (I realize these aren’t the healthiest choice ever, but with out-of-town company here, I thought these would be great for quick, easy lunches! :))
2 64-oz cartons So Delicious Coconut Milk ($2 each) – used $0.55/1 So Delicious Dairy Free Product (doubled) – $0.90 each (I am dairy-free right now since dairy doesn’t agree with my nursing baby!)
1 box (30-ct) gallon Freezer Bags – $1.59 (not a good deal – we just needed these!)
1 package Foam Plates – $1.21, used $1 off any paper plate purchase (BI-LO catalina coupon) – $0.21 after coupon :
Total after Sales and Coupons: $11.05, plus receive $4 catalina back
Harris Teeter
3 boxes Annie’s Mac and Cheese (B1G1 ) – $3.28, used 3 $0.35/1 Annie’s printable – $0.39 each after coupon
1 8-oz Daisy Sour Cream – $1.00
2 bags Utz Multigrain Tortilla Chips (B1G1) – used 2 $0.75/1 Utz Chips (doubled) – $0.24 each after coupons
1 Eggplant – reduced to $.60
1 family size bag Pictsweet Green Beans – $1.84, used $0.50/1 Pictsweet Product from Red Plum insert 03/02/14 (doubled) – $0.84 after coupon
Used $4 catalina received from previous BI-LO purchase (Yes, Harris Teeter is AWESOME about taking OYNO catalina coupons from other stores – even Walgreens register rewards!)
Total after Sales and Coupons $0.09 (!)
Sunbeam Bakery
(I love stopping at this factory outlet store – it’s right on the way to other grocery stores, and they almost always have reduced-price bread! Several of these loaves will go straight to the freezer.)
3 loaves Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread ($0.50 each) – $1.50
1 loaf Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread – $0.50
1 package Sara Lee 16-ct Hot Dog Buns – $1.00
Total: $3.00
Local Farmer’s Market
(I’m SO happy it’s fresh peach season here in SC! Yum!!)
1 box Green Beans (11 lbs) – $5.00
Tomatoes ($0.99/lb) – $1.50
Peaches ($0.99/lb) – $2.42
Total: $8.92
Total for all Groceries for the Week: $77.46
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit, Homemade Granola, Cereal, Banana Muffins, Freezer-Friendly Baked Oatmeal, Smoothies
Lunches
Turkey Sandwiches, PB and J Sandwiches, Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Potato Bar, Fresh Raw Veggies, Fruit
Dinners
Homemade Pizza, Tossed Salad, Pineapple
Grilled Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Homemade Freezer Biscuits, Fruit Salad
Haystacks, Green Beans
Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes (I always use olive oil and sprinkle with additional spices such as rosemary), Steamed Carrots, Pull Apart Oat Rolls
Three Cheese Baked Spaghetti, Homemade French Bread, Green Beans, Tossed Salad
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup, Banana Muffins, Fresh Veggie Plate
Leftovers
Snacks
Chewy No Bake Granola Bars, Fruit and Veggies, Smoothies