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My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

4 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $3.56

2 bags frozen Riced Cauliflower – $3.78

2 cans Green beans – $0.76

1 Cauliflower – $2.25

1 3-lb bag Mandarin Oranges – $2.29

1 Butternut Squash ($0.59/lb) – $1.95

1 Spaghetti Squash ($0.59/lb) – $2.74

2 Acorn Squash ($0.59/lb) – $1.56

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.59

1 3-pk Colored Peppers – $2.49

1 pg Zucchini – $2.09

2 bags Green Beans – $3.18

1 Romaine – $2.15

1 3-lb bag Gala Apples – $1.49

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.19

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

1 pkg Brats – $2.95

1 pkg fresh Boneless Chicken Thighs (1.49/lb) – $4.82

1 pkg Pepperoni – $2.19

1-lb Sausage – $1.49

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.18

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.47

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.47

6 single-serving cartons Greek Yogurt – $3.54

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.29

2 1-lb boxes Butter – $3.92

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.25

2 8-oz blocks Cheddar Cheese – $2.50

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.49

1 jar Crunchy Peanut Butter – $1.15

1 5-lb bag Flour – $1.15

1 box Crispy Oats  – $1.09

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Squares – $1.19

1 box Rice Squares – $1.49

1 box Corn Flakes – $1.19

1 box Clubhouse Crackers – $1.79

1 bag Veggie Straws – $1.79

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.35

3 dozen Eggs – $2.54

1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.59

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.59

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.18

Grocery Total for the Week: $85.91

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Cereal, Oatmeal, Toast, Fruit, Smoothies, Fried/Scrambled/Boiled Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Yogurt

Lunches

Crackers with Peanut Butter, Oranges, Peppers

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Cucumbers, Tomatoes (from a friend’s garden) x 2

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Veggie Straws, Apples, Carrots x 2

Leftovers x 2

Dinners

Grilled Venison Burgers, Baked Potato Fries, Green Beans

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Broccoli

Grilled Brats and Chicken, Creamy Milk Rice, Grilled Zucchini, Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash

Sausage Egg Quiche, Broccoli, Biscuits

Venison Roast in the Instant Pot, Roasted Cauliflower, Baked Potatoes

Spaghetti (made with ground sausage), Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Green Beans, Homemade French Bread

Leftovers

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.49

4 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $3.56

1 bag frozen Mixed Vegetables – $0.75

1 3-lb bag Sweet Potatoes – $1.99

2 cans Green Beans – $0.96

1 Cauliflower – $1.99

2 3-ct pkgs Colored Peppers – $4.98

1 pkg Zucchini – $1.68

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $1.99

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.19

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.95

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

2 bags Fresh Green Beans – $3.18

1 pkg Fresh Broccoli – $2.19

2 2-lb bags Honey Crisp Apples – $4.58

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.25

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.49

1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $2.19

2 large pkgs fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast ($1.29/lb) – $12.89

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

1 pkg American Cheese Slices – $1.99

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.29

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.95

1 bag Pecan Halves – $5.29

1 16-oz bag Brown Sugar – $1.29

1 can Baking Powder – $0.99

1 pkg Chocolate Chips – $1.29

1 jar Peanut Butter – $1.15

1 bag Mini Marshmallows – $0.79

1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $1.59

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.39

1 16-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $1.55

1 Delightfully Pure Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer – $1.99

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.47

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.47

1 large carton Quick Oats – $1.79

1 box Crisp Rice – $1.36

1 Family-Size box Frosty Flakes – $1.59

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Sqaures – $1.19

1 box Rice Squares – $1.29

1 bag Nacho Chips – $0.75

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.18

1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.59

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.59

3 dozen Eggs – $1.12

Total: $96.94

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Trim Healthy Mama Pancakes, Smoothies, Fried/Scrambled/Boiled Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Cereal, Oatmeal, Cottage Cheese, Fruit

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Cucumbers x 2

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Peppers x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Chicken Pot Pie, Roasted Green Beans

Bacon Quiche, Biscuits, Steamed Broccoli

Grilled Chicken, Quick Garlic Breadsticks, Green Beans

Venison Burgers, Tossed Salad, Grilled Zucchini, Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Broccoli

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Roasted Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes

Taco Salad Bar

(I also bought the ingredients for my older two children to make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats for a youth event)

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

2 large pkgs fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (on sale $1.29/lb – GREAT price!) – $12.39

2 cans Chicken Breast – $3.98

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

2 16-oz pkgs Deli Meat – $4.98

1 1-lb pkg Ground Sausage – $1.49

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.27

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.27

1 16-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $1.45

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.39

1/2 gallon Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.49

1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $1.49

1 can Whipped Topping – $2.69

1 jar Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

5 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $4.35

1 pkg fresh Broccoli – $1.20

1 3-lb bag Mandarin Oranges – $2.29

1 bunch Bananas – $0.69

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.09

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.29

1 bag frozen Corn – $0.75

1 Cauliflower – $1.99

2 3-ct pkgs Colored Peppers – $5.10

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.69

2 pkgs Fresh Green Beans – $3.18

1 bag fresh Spinach – $1.09

4 cans Green Beans – $1.52

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $1.99

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.99

1 pkg fresh Zucchini – $1.70

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 32-oz carton Greek Yogurt – $3.05

1 pkg Cheese Sticks – $1.99

2 8-oz blocks Cheddar Cheese – $2.50

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.25

1 jar Crunchy Peanut Butter – $1.05

1 family-sized box Frosted Flakes – $1.79

1 family-size box Honey Crisp Oats – $2.60

1 large canister Old Fashioned Oats – $1.89

4 single-serving size cartons Greek Yogurts – $2.36

4 dozen Eggs – $2.16

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.59

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.59

1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.59

Grocery Total for the Week: $92.65

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Oatmeal, Cereal, Fruit, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Smoothies, Toast, Yogurt

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese on Buns or Bread (some in my family prefer buns vs bread), Carrots, Applesauce x 2

Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Cucumbers, Cheese Sticks, Bananas

Build-Your-Own-Salad Bar (Romaine/Spring Mix, Assorted Chopped Veggies and Fruits, Canned Chicken, Shredded Cheese, Hard Boiled Eggs), Oranges x 2

Leftovers x 2

Dinners

Grilled Chicken, Grilled Zucchini/Peppers, Tossed Salad, Biscuits

Upside Down Pizza (using ground sausage), Steamed Broccoli

Ham/Cheese Quiche, Green Beans, Easy Whole Wheat Muffins

Pancakes, Turkey Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Broccoli

Baked Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

Meatloaf (using ground venison/ground beef mix), Roasted Cauliflower, Corn, Breadsticks

Leftovers

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.47

1/2 gallon 1% Milk – $0.86

1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $1.59

1/2 gallon Premium Orange Juice – $1.95

1 3-lb bag boneless Chicken Thighs – $6.15

3 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $2.67

1 bag frozen Mixed Vegetables – $0.75

1 pkg fresh Broccoli Crowns – $1.90

1 pkg fresh Zucchini – $1.57

2 bags Romaine Hearts – $4.30

4 cans Green Beans – $1.56

1 large jar Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.65

1 3-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.49

1 3-lb bag Sweet Potatoes – $2.15

1 Cauliflower – $2.25

1 3-lb bag Gala Apples – $2.39

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.09

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $2.59

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

1 3-lb bag Lemons – $2.19

1 bunch Bananas – $0.85

1 bag Red Grapes ($0.99/lb) – $2.61

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.o9

1 large container Old Fashioned Oats – $1.99

1 can Cooking Oil Spray – $1.38

1 jar Salsa – $0.89

1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.85

2 8-oz pkgs Mozzarella Cheese – $2.50

2 8-oz pkgs Cheddar Cheese – $2.50

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.25

1 16-oz pkg Sliced Deli Meat – $2.29

1 pkg Turkey Bacon- $1.89

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Cereal – $1.19

1 box Honey Crunch Oats – $1.29

1 pkg Taco Seasoning Mix – $0.29

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.75

3 dozen Eggs – $1.62

1 32-oz carton Plain Greek Yogurt – $3.o5

6 single-serving Greek Yogurts – $3.54

1 bag Nacho Chips – $0.75

1 box Clubhouse Crackers – $1.59

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.59

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.59

1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.59

1 bag Gluten Free Bagels, reduced – $3.29

Total: $91.41

Harris Teeter

1 pkg Tortillas – $0.65

3 ears Corn on the Cob – $0.60

3 Perdue Shortcuts Grilled Chicken, reduced – $3.57, used $1.50/3 printable, plus receive $3.75 Ibotta rebate – $1.68 MM after coupons and rebates!

5 Ken’s Salad Dressings – $6.68, used 2 $1.00/1 Ken’s Vinaigrette Dressing exp. 9/30/20 (SS 08/23/20), plus 1 $1/2 Ken’s Dressings, exp. 9/30/20 (SS 08/23/20) – $3.38/5 after coupons

2 boxes Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks – $2.69, used $0.50/2 printable (doubled) – $1.69/2 after coupon

1 pkg Hormel Hardwood Smoked Deli Meat – $3.99, FREE after rebate

2 Nestle Pure Life Waters – $2.00, used $1.25/2 Nestle Pure Life, exp. 9/3/20 (RMN 07/05/20) [20-oz.+ bottles] – $0.75/2 after coupon

3 Light & Fit Collagen and Antioxidants Yogurt – $3.75, used 2 $0.65/1 peelies on the yogurts (doubled), plus $0.75/1 printable (doubled), FREE after coupons

Total after Coupons and Rebates – $5.39

Grocery Total for the Week: $96.80

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Oatmeal, Cereal, Scrambled/Fried/Boiled Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Fruit, Yogurt, Smoothies

Lunches

Cheese Quesadillas, Carrots, Apples x 2

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Mini Peppers, Grapes x 2

Crackers and Peanut Butter, Apples, Cucumbers x 2

Leftovers

Dinners

Meat Potato Quiche (using deli meat), Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Brown Sugar Biscuit Twists

Homemade Chicken Alfredo (I have some whipping cream needing to be used up!), Tossed Salad, Broccoli

Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Bacon, Broccoli

World’s Easiest Make-Ahead Marinated Chicken Recipe, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Tossed Salad, Homemade French Bread

Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables

Build-Your-Own Taco Salad (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Cheese, Chopped Romaine, Salsa, Nacho Chips, Tortillas, Cooked Rice, Homegrown Tomatoes), Green Beans

Leftovers

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.47

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.47

1/2 gallon Almond Milk – $1.49

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.55

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.95

2 dozen Eggs – $1.08

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.59

4 single-serving Greek Yogurts – $2.36

2 pkgs Romaine Hearts – $4.30

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.39

4 pkgs frozen Broccoli Florets – $3.56

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.49

4 cans Green Beans – $1.52

1 bunch Bananas ($0.38/lb) – $0.79

2 3-ct pkgs Colored Peppers – $4.58

1 pkg fresh Zucchini – $1.59

2 bags frozen Cauliflower Rice – $3.78

1 3-ct pkg fresh Garlic – $0.95

1 Cantaloupe – $0.99

1 Cauliflower – $2.25

1 pkg Mini Cucumbers – $2.09

1 pkg fresh Broccoli Crowns – $1.78

2 bags Red Grapes ($0.99) – $4.58

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.79

1 3-lb bag Mandarins – $2.69

1 2-lb bag Peaches – $1.99

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.34

1 pkg Tortillas – $1.35

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.85

1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.29

1 bag Veggie Chips – $1.95

1 1-lb box Butter Quarters – $1.99

1 8-oz pkg Sliced Cheese – $1.29

3 8-oz pkgs Mozzarella Cheese – $3.87

2 8-oz pkgs Cheddar Cheese – $2.58

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.49

2 large cans Chicken Breast – $3.98

1-lb Sausage – $1.89

1 pkg Pepperoni – $1.99

1 can Baking Powder – $0.99

1 large box Honey Nut Oats – $1.99

1 large box Rice Squares – $1.49

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Squares – $1.19

Total: $93.48

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Oatmeal, Cereal, Eggs, Fruit, Toast, Yogurt, Smoothies, Cottage Cheese, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs

Lunches

Cheese Quesadillas, Cantaloupe, Carrots x 2

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Grapes, Peppers x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Spaghetti (using from-scratch marinara sauce, thanks to generous homegrown tomato donations from friends who garden!), Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Easy Italian Breadsticks

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit Salad

Chicken Pot Pie, Tossed Salad

Venison Roast, Fried Cauliflower Rice, Baked Potatoes, Tossed Salad

Pepperoni Pizza, Broccoli

Barbequed Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Green Beans

Leftovers

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

2 8-oz pkgs Sliced Cheese – $2.58

3 8-oz pkgs Cheddar Cheese – $3.87

1 8-oz pkg Mozzarella Cheese – $1.29

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 32-oz carton Greek Yogurt – $3.15

2 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $4.98

1 pkg Uncured Turkey Franks – $2.09

2 cans Chicken Breast – $3.98

1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $4.49

1 Cauliflower – $1.99

1 pkg Gourmet Medley Tomatoes – $2.29

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.29

2 Avocados – $1.18

1 large jar Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.59

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.19

1 bag Green Grapes ($0.95/lb) – $2.56

1 3-lb bag Mandarin Oranges – $2.89

1 18-oz jar Organic Coconut Oil – $3.79

4 cans Green Beans – $1.52

1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $2.15

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.09

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.47

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.47

1/2 gallon Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.49

1 16-oz Heavy Whipping Cream – $1.55

1 32-oz box Elbow Noodles – $1.09

1 pkg Taco Mix – $0.29

1 pkg Ranch Seasoning Mix – $0.29

1 bag Nacho Chips – $0.75

1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.29

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Squares – $1.19

1 box Corn Flakes – $1.19

1 box Honey Nut Crisp Oats – $1.99

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.95

1 4-pk Protein Greek Yogurt – $2.98

2 individual cartons Greek Yogurt – $1.18

4 dozen Eggs – $2.20

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.34

1 pkg Hotdog Buns – $0.85

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.85

Total: $83.91

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Toast, Yogurt, Cereal, Oatmeal, Cottage Cheese, Smoothies

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Oranges, Cucumbers x 2

Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, Grapes, Peppers x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Biscuits

Hotdogs, Chips, Green Beans, Applesauce

BBQ Pork Sandwiches (pork from the freezer – I bought a 25-lb pork roast on sale a while back and divided it into portions and froze it), Baked French Fries, Roasted Cauliflower

Build-Your-Own Taco Salad (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Cheese, Shredded Romaine, Nacho Chips, Avocados, Chopped Onions, Salsa, Plain Greek Yogurt), Steamed Broccoli

Chicken Gravy Over Rice, Green Beans, Peaches (our friends went to a local orchard and brought some back for us!)

Meatloaf (half ground beef, half ground venison), Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad

Quiches, Tossed Salad, Peaches