Aldi
2 big bags Red Grapes (4.63lbs @ $0.89/lb) – $4.12
2 pkgs Baby Carrots – $1.58
1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.19
1 bunch Bananas (3.03lbs @ $0.33/lb) – $1.00
1 Pineapple – $0.89
1 head Cauliflower – $1.79
1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.59
1 bag Fresh Green Beans – $1.39
2 bags Radishes – $0.98
1 pkg Mushrooms – $0.49
1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $1.59
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.49
2 pkgs String Cheese – $3.98
1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89
1 64-oz carton Cashew Milk – $2.49
2 gallons Whole Milk – $3.12
1 64-oz carton Orange Juice – $1.59
2 dozen Eggs – $1.98
1 5-lb bag Flour – $1.19
1 bag Nacho Tortilla Chips – $0.75
1 bag Pretzels – $0.85
2 16-oz bags Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $4.30
2 12-oz bags Shredded Italian Cheese – $3.18
1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.29
1 32-oz box Spaghetti Noodles – $1.09
1 can Baking Cocoa – $1.89
1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $1.95
2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.35
Total: $55.99
Lidl
So after I went to Aldi, I stopped by the brand-new Lidl that was just opened down the street from Aldi. I didn’t actually *need* anything, but I spent quite a while shopping and price-comparing. I’ve got to say – I was pleasantly surprised! This European-based discount grocery store has a lot to offer, and the prices are mostly comparable to Aldi. It is bigger than Aldi – so more selections – and it has an app that you can download and clip coupons! I went ahead and picked up a few things since I was there, and I will definitely be going back in the future. 🙂 Do any of you shop at Lidl?
2 huge bags of frozen Green Beans (35.3oz each) – $3.78
1 large can Chicken Breast – $1.55 (I buy canned chicken at Aldi to use on salads – but this price was significantly cheaper. I only bought one can so I could try it before buying a bunch)
1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.59
1 12-oz bag 2% Mozzarella Cheese – $1.59
1 pkg Gluten-Free Baking Mix (Super excited to find a mix with only a few ingredients, all of which I can actually have right now in the middle of an elimination diet!) – $3.99
Total: $11.50
Grocery Total for the Week: $67.49
Weekly Menu Plan
(For those who don’t regularly follow my posts: I buy my chicken and beef in bulk from Zaycon. I usually only place/pick-up an order every few months. I have several orders coming up in the next 6 weeks, so if you want to see these bulk purchases – keep reading! Also, my husband is a hunter and generally gets 4 deer each hunting season. We eat a lot of venison. 🙂 All of the meat in my meal plan this week – other than the bacon – will come from the stash in my freezer.)
Breakfasts
Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:
Cold Cereal, Fruit, Oatmeal, Toast, Fried/Scrambled/Boiled Eggs
Lunches
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Grapes, Carrots x 2
Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Fresh Veggies and Dip x 2
Snacky Lunch: Pretzels with Peanut butter, Cheese Sticks, Grapes, Cucumber Slices
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Spaghetti Carbonara (I use a family recipe, but it is similar to this one without the onions and white wine), French Bread, Green Beans, Tossed Salad
Venison Hash (this was given, already made, to us by a friend and we need to use it up!) over Rice, Fruit Salad, Steamed Buttered Carrots
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce, Tossed Salad
Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Baked Chicken Thighs, Easy Whole Wheat Muffins, Roasted Cauliflower
Taco Salad, Spanish Rice
Leftovers
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