Money Saving Mom®

Aldi

2 dozen Eggs – $0.89 each

2 bags Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59 each

1 Half & Half – $1.55

2 cartons Yogurt – $1.75 each

1 Sour Cream – $0.85

1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 loaf White Bread – $0.59

1 box Spaghetti Noodles – $1.09

1 Baking Soda – $0.45

1 can Refried Beans – $0.69

1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies – $0.39

1 Grape Jelly – $1.19

1 Marinara Sauce – $0.85

1 Peanut Butter – $1.19

2 cans Tuna – $0.65 each

2.73 lbs Bananas – $1.04

2 cans Great Northern Beans – $0.49 each

1 bag Sugar – $1.95

1 Pineapple – $1.39

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.50

1 bag Flour – $1.15

1 box Kids Krunch Cereal – $1.99

1 bag Corn Chips – $0.69

1 box MooTubes – $1.55

1 bag Mandarins – $3.69

1 Baking Powder – $0.99

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 bag Dried Apricots – $2.29

1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.29

1 box Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.29

1 Chunk Cheese – $1.45

1 bag Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $2.29

1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.55

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.99

1 pkg Thin Pork Chops – $4.32

1 bag Spring Mix – $1.u9

1 bag Caesar Salad – $2.29

1 pkg Strawberries – $1.89

1 bag Green Peppers – $2.19

1 bag Vine Tomatoes – $1.79

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 bag Frozen Brussel Sprouts – $1.09

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.79

1 bag Frozen Corn – $0.75

1 bag Frozen Peas – $0.75

1 loaf Wheat Bread – $0.59

1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.99

1 gallon Milk – $2.54

Total: $81.94

Target (Meat Stock Up)

I have missed living close to Kroger this last year but have recently discovered that Target often has great markdowns. I make it a habit to try and run in there once or twice a month and check for meat markdowns. I hit the jackpot this week and was SUPER excited!!

6 pkg Ground Beef – Marked down to $0.89, plus on sale Buy 1, Get 1 20% off – $4.80 total after discounts

1 pkg Chicken Breasts – Marked down to $2.86

1 pkg Beyond Burger Patties – $5.29, used free Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

2 pkg Lettuce/Spinach – Marked down to $1.29 each

1 can Pumpkin – $0.95

Total after rebates: $11.19

Big Lots

Big Lots is another store that has replaced my “Kroger mark down deal shopping” and I often find great deals on snack markdowns here.

1 Cinnamon Honey Butter Popcorn – Marked down to $0.95

1 box Variety Treats – Marked down to $1.25

4 boxes Saltine Crackers – Marked down to $0.25 each

Total: $3.20

Total for all stores: $96.33

Menu Plan for This Week

We are starting to get a lot of veggies from our garden so we will be using those in meals this week.

Breakfasts

Cereal, Toast, Oatmeal, Eggs, Yogurt, Spinach Smoothies

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Rice-cake Sandwiches x 2, Mac & Cheese x 2, Cheese/Crackers/Fruit, Tossed Salad Bar, Leftovers

Dinners

Hamburgers, Chips, Steamed Broccoli, Caesar Salad

Smoked Chicken Breast, Butterhorn Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Peas, Fruit Salad

Bean Burritos, Leftover chips & salsa from last week, Sliced Pineapple

White Chicken Chili, Corn Chips, Veggie Tray

Tossed Salad Bar with Grilled Chicken, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Baked Pork Chops with Cream of Mushroom Soup Gravy, Rice, Tossed Salad

Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Steamed Corn

Aldi

1 Half & Half – $1.55

1 box Oatmeal – $1.59

1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59

2 bags Frozen Corn/Peas – $0.75 each

1 bag Frozen Broccoli – $0.85

2 cartons Yogurt – $1.75 each

1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59

4 Avocados – $0.69 each

1.02 lbs Roma Tomatoes – $0.97

2 boxes MooTubes Yogurt – $1.29 each

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $0.89

1 gallon Milk – $2.35

1 pkg Flour – $1.15

1 dozen Eggs – $1.49

1 Steak Seasoning – $1.49

1 pkg Chicken Drumsticks – Marked down to $2.35

1 bag Pretzels – $0.69

1 box Kids Krunch Cereal – $1.99

1 box Granola Bars – $0.95

1 bag Spring Mix – $1.89

1 bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $2.59

1 Italian Dressing – $0.89

1 bag Caesar Salad – $2.29

2 loaves Bread – $0.59 each

2.49 lbs Red Grapes – $4.21

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.99

2.27 lbs Bananas – $0.82

1 Deli Cheesesticks – $3.99 (not pictured)

1 Deli Pizza – $4.99 (not pictured)

Total: $62.12

Publix

1 pkg Yummy Dino Buddies – $3.49, used $1.50/1 Publix e-coupon – $1.99 after coupon

1 Tillamook Ice Cream – $4.50, used Free printable coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon

1 Activia Strawberry Yogurt – $2.64, used $2/1 Publix e-coupon – $0.64 after coupon

1 pkg Kentucky Legend Ham – $2.79, used $1/1 printable – $1.79 after coupon

2 boxes Cheez-It Crackers – $1.65 each, used $1/2 Publix e-coupon AND 2 $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.90 each after coupon and rebates

1 bag Cheez-It Snap’d – $1.65, used $1/1 printable – $0.65 after coupon

2 Annie’s Mac & Cheese – $1 each

Total after coupons and rebates: $8.87

Harris Teeter

1 Harris Teeter Popcorn – $0.99

1 lb Harris Teeter Butter – $2.27

2 Lily’s Chocolate Bars – $3.49 each, used $2.50/2 printable (no longer available) AND $4.29 Ibotta rebate – $0.10 each after coupon and rebate

1 Chosen Foods Dressing – $3.49, used $1.50/1 peelie coupon AND $3.25/1 Ibotta rebate – Free plus $1.26 overage after coupon and rebate

Earned $0.75 in Ibotta rebates for scanning receipt

Total after coupons and rebates: $1.45

Total for all stores: $72.44

Menu Plan for This Week

We are starting to get veggies from our garden so I’ll be using some of those this week.

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Yogurt, Oatmeal, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Homemade Granola

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches x 2, Mac & Cheese x 2, Fruit/Veggies/Hard Boiled Eggs, Dino Nuggets/Veggies/Yogurt, Leftovers

Dinners

Deli Pizza and Cheesesticks from Aldi

Baked Chicken Drumsticks, Mashed Potatoes, Butterhorn Rolls, Watermelon

Taco Bar, Chips and Homemade Guacamole

Sour Cream Enchiladas, Steamed Corn, Leftover Chips & Guac

Tossed Salad Bar with Chicken

Spaghetti, Caesar Salad, Steamed Peas

Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit Smoothies