Money Saving Mom®

Between lots of holiday parties and my husband getting four deer in the last couple of weeks – our freezer and fridge are overflowing with food. I bought some staples and coupon items at the store this week, but we didn’t need to buy as much as we normally do.

Aldi

2 pkgs Chicken Drumsticks – $11.14

1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.99

1 carton Grape Tomatoes – $1.89

1 bag Organic Kale – $3.19

1 bunch Bananas – $1.03

1 Cauliflower – $3.09

2 pkgs Baby Carrots – $1.90

2 pkgs Butter Quarters – $5.98

1 jar Salsa – $1.99

1 jar Queso – $1.99

2 bags Tortilla Chips – $3.78

2 bags Chocolate Chips – $5.78

1 canister Grits – $2.15

2 16-oz pkgs Deli Meat – $7.90

1 32-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $4.75

2 16-oz bags Shredded Cheese – $7.30

1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $1.15

2 loaves Bread – $1.98

3 dozen Cage-Free Eggs – $9.87

Total: $80.85

Publix

2 Gevalia Coffee K-Cups – $10.99, used $3/2 Gevalia Publix digital coupon – $7.99 for 2 after coupon

3 bags Marshmallows – $4.50

2 8-ct pkgs Coke Bottles – $7.99, plus received 400 points from Swagbucks – $3.99 after rebate

2 Stevia Splenda – $7.99, plus received (2) $2.50 back from Ibotta – $2.99 after rebate

2 Crunchmaster – $3.99, used $1.50/2 Crunchmaster Publix digital coupon, plus received (2) $0.25 back from Ibotta – $1.99 for 2 after coupon and rebate

2 Suja – $3.19, used $1/2 Suja Publix digital coupon, plus received (2) $0.50 back from Ibotta – $1.19 for 2 after coupon and rebate

1 5-lb bag King Arthur Flour – $2.74, used $1.50/2 King Arthur Publix digital coupon – $1.24 after coupon

3 Florida Naturals – $5.23, plus received 900 points from Shopkick (about $3.60) – $1.63 for 3 after rebate

2 Oikos – $2, used $1/2 Oikos Publix digital coupon – $1 for 2 after coupon

2 Kelloggs Rice Krispies – $7.99, used $1/2 Kelloggs Publix digital coupon, plus (2) $1/1 coupons from the Extra Savings Flyer, plus received $1.50/2 back from Ibotta – $3.49 for 2 after coupons and rebate

1 Country Crock Plant Butter – $2.19, used $2.50/1 Country Crock Publix digital coupon – $0.31 Money Maker after coupon

Total after Coupons and Rebates: $29.70

Grocery Total for the Week: $110.55

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Cereal, Zucchini Bread, Scrambled Eggs, Smoothies, Oatmeal

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Chips with Salsa/Queso, Carrots, Apples x 4

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower

Baked Chicken Drumsticks, Green Beans, Rice x 2

Cheese Pizza, Veggie Plate with Dip

Venison Meat Loaf, Baked Potatoes, Corn, Tossed Salad

Spaghetti, Toasted Cheesy Buns, Broccoli

Zuppa Toscana, Cornbread

I’m bringing Chocolate Chips Cookies and Rice Krispy treats for several Holiday Get-Togethers