Tag Archive: Brigette’s Shopping Trips

Aldi

1 gallon 1% Milk – $0.97

1 gallon Whole Milk – $0.97

1/2 gallon Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.65

1 canister Quick Oats – $2.36

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk – $1.09

1 3-lb bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.85

1 pkg Frozen Broccoli Florets – $0.95

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.99

2 pkgs Sliced Deli Meat – $5.70

2 pkgs Fresh Chicken Drumsticks ($0.69/lb) – $9.35

1 pkg Deli Sliced – $1.33

1 2-lb pkg Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $4.19

1 2-lb pkg Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $4.99

3 cans Green Beans – $1.12

2 pkgs Fresh Broccoli Crowns – $2.58

2 pkgs Zucchini – $3.98

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.99

1 bunch Bananas – $0.59

3 bags Fresh Asparagus – $4.17

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $1.99

1 Cauliflower – $1.99

1 pkg Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.19

2 3-lb bags Pink Lady Apples – $5.78

1 carton Raspberries – $1.39

3 cartons Strawberries – $2.97

1 box Corn Flakes – $0.99

1 box Crispy Oats – $1.15

1 box Rice Squares – $1.49

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.95

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.65

1 pkg Chocolate Chips – $1.29

1 can Baking Cocoa – $1.79

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust – $0.85

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.95

1 dozen Eggs – $0.98

Total:$85.22

Harris Teeter

2 jars Peanut Butter – $1.98

1 tub All Natural Harris Teeter Ice Cream – $1.97

1 Eggland’s Best Eggs – $1.84, used $0.50/1 EggLand’s Best Eggs, exp. 2/17/20 (SS 11/17/19) (doubled) – $0.84 after Coupon

5 Yoplaits Yogurts – $1.85, used $0.50/5 printable (doubled), plus receive 35 points from Fetch Rewards ($0.35) – $0.50/5 after Coupon and Rebate

1 jar Barilla Pasta Sauce – $1.44, used $1.00/1 Evic – $0.44 after Coupon

4 boxes Nature Valley Granola Bars – $5.88, used 2 $0.50/2 printable (doubled), plus receive $2.00 catalina wyb 4 – $1.88/4 boxes after Coupon and Catalina

Total: $7.61

Grocery Total for the Week: $92.83

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

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

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

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Cucumbers x 3

Cheese Quesadillas, Bananas/Strawberries, Grape Tomatoes/Carrots x 2

Leftovers x 2

Dinners

Barbecued Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Heart-Shaped Biscuits with Strawberry Jam, Strawberries. Asparagus, Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Pie (Valentine’s Dinner)

Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Green Beans

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks, Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes, Butterhorns, Grilled Peppers/Zucchini/Onions, Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies and Ice Cream (Company for Dinner)

Crockpot Italian Chicken, Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Easy Italian Breadsticks

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Asparagus, Broccoli

Date Night Out (Kids eat Grilled Cheese, Broccoli at home)

Leftovers

Aldi

1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $1.59

1/2 gallon Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.65

1 gallon Whole Milk – $0.97

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.55

1 box Butter Quarters – $2.58

1 box Rice Squares – $1.49

1 pkg Plain Rice Cakes – $1.45

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.95

1 jug Pancake Syrup – $1.29

1 jar Chicken Bouillon Cubes – $1.69

1 jar Beef Bouillon Cubes – $1.69

1 jar Hot Sauce – $1.53

1 jar Chili Powder – $0.79

1 jar Onion Powder – $0.79

1 4-lb bag Sugar – $1.73

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.34

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.95

1 10-lb bag Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters – $4.99

1 jar Green Olives – $0.79

3 cans Green Beans – $1.14

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.29

1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.69

1 pkg Zucchini – $1.17

1 Cauliflower – $1.99

1 bag Lemons – $2.09

1 pkg Mini Cucumbers – $1.99

1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $1.979

1 large tube Organic Spring Mix – $3.49

1 2-lb bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $4.99

1 2-lb bag Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $4.99

1 pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.33

1 tub Goat Cheese Crumbles – $2.19

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.99

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.55

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.85

1 pkg Pepperoni – $2.09

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

2 bags frozen Steamed Mixed Vegetables – $1.14

2 pkgs frozen Broccoli Florets – $1.92

1 carton Grape Tomatoes – $1.49

1 jar Salsa – $0.79

1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.85

2 cans Biscuits – $1.90

3 dozen Eggs – $2.88

Total: $85.29

Harris Teeter

I got all of the above for $5.88 during 3-day Double Dollar Coupons last weekend. I’m not including the coupon links as the prices are no longer valid, but I am including this in my grocery total this week.

Total: $5.88

Grocery Total for the Week: $91.17

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

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

Cereal, Toast, Fruit (we have lots of leftover fruit from the last few weeks), Cottage Cheese, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Smoothies

Lazy Monkey Bread  (for a brunch with friends on Saturday)

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Cucumbers x 2

Cooked Pasta with Shredded Cheese, Oranges, Carrots/Mini Peppers x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Crustless Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Quiche, Biscuits, Applesauce

Chicken Noodle Soup, Dill Bread

Shredded Venison BBQ on Homemade Buns, Roasted Broccoli, Tossed Salad

Crispy Baked Chicken, Tossed Salad, Roasted Cauliflower, Creamy Milk Rice

Date Night Out (kids eat Grilled Cheese and Green Beans at home)

Pepperoni Pizza, Mixed Vegetables, Tossed Salad

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 5-lb roll 73/27 Ground Beef – $9.95

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

1 pkg Uncured Turkey Franks – $2.09

1 2-lb bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $5.19

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.85

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.33

1 pkg American Cheese – $1.45

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.99

3 large cans Diced Organic Tomatoes – $4.77

2 cans Green Beans – $0.76

1 can Garbanzo Beans – $0.48

1 can Tomato Paste – $0.29

1 can Baking Powder – $0.99

1 Garlic Powder – $0.69

2 cans Chili Beans – $0.96

1 24-oz jar Pasta Sauce – $0.85

1 16-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $1.55

1 gallon 1% Milk – $0.97

1/2 gallon Orange Juice- $1.64

1-lb box Butter Quarters – $2.61

1 large jar Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 Cauliflower – $2.19

1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.79

1 2-lb bag Yellow Onions – $1.16

1 pkg Zucchini – $1.17

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.39

2 pkgs Fresh Broccoli Crowns – $2.38

1 3-lb bag Mandarin Oranges – $2.29

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.69

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.19

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.69

1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.69

1 bunch Bananas – $0.91

1 pkg Grape Tomatoes – $1.29

2 cartons Blueberries – $2.96

1 large canister Quick Oats – $2.36

1 box Raisin Bran – $1.59

1 Family-Size box Honey Nut Oats – $2.45

1 bag Pretzels – $0.82

1 bag Gluten-Free Pretzels – $1.85

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.67

1 pkg Plain Rice Cakes – $1.45

2 dozen Eggs – $1.76

Grocery Total for the Week: $87.99

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Lazy Monkey Bread (Birthday Breakfast Request from my 9-yr old – I completely forgot to buy the canned biscuits for this recipe! I’ll either be making a quick trip back to the store, or experimenting with homemade biscuit dough.)

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

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

Lunches

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Blueberries, Carrots (Birthday Lunch Request)

Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter, Cheese Sticks, Oranges, Cucumbers x 2

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Mini Peppers

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Pakistani Kima over Rice (recipe from “More With Less” Cookbook), Make-Ahead Butterhorns, Cauliflower, Ice Cream Cake (Birthday Dinner Request)

Pancakes, Turkey Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Blueberries

Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Broccoli

Chili with Shredded Cheese, Corn Muffins

Hot Dogs on Homemade Buns, Baked French Fries, Broccoli

Date Night (kids eat leftovers at home)

Taco Salad, Mexican Rice, Roasted Zucchini

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

3 bags Frozen Broccoli Florets – $2.85

2 cans Green Beans – $0.76

1 8-oz tub Baby Bella Mushrooms – $1.19

1 bunch Bananas – $0.66

1 pkg Cherub Tomatoes – $1.79

2 Avocados – $0.78

1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.89

1 plg Fresh Zucchini – $1.68

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.09

1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $1.59

1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.49

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.69

1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.79

1 bag Romaine Hearts – $2.39

1 head Cauliflower – $1.79

2 dozen Eggs – $1.96

1 pkg Cheese Sticks – $1.99

1 8-oz pkg Sliced Deli Cheese – $1.79

1 pkg Goat Cheese Crumbles – $2.39

4 Single-Serving Greek Yogurts – $2.36

1 2-lb bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $5.19

1 2-lb bag Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $5.19

1 jar Organic Ketchup – $1.65

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.85

1 pkg Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($1.69/lb)– $6.30

1 3-lb bag Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – $5.89

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

1 64-oz carton Orange Juice – $1.64

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.55

1 gallon Skim Milk – $0.97

1 64-oz carton Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.65

1 gallon Whole Milk – $0.97

1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.85

1 carton Table Salt – $0.35

1 large can Black Olives – $1.05

1 Family-Size Box Honey Nut Crisp Oats – $2.45

1 box Raisin Bran – $1.59

1 32-oz box Spaghetti Noodles – $1.12

1 bag Pretzels – $0.82

1 bag Gluten-Free Pretzels – $1.85

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.34

Grocery Total for the Week: $89.97

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

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

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

Lunches

Pretzels and Peanut Butter, Cheese Sticks, Apples, Cucumbers x 2

Deli Meat and Cheese Sandwiches, Bananas, Mini Sweet Peppers x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

White Chicken Chili, World’s Best Honey Cornbread (I bought the ingredients to make this last week, but then our stove wasn’t working all week, so we ended up doing grilled chicken instead! Since our stove is fixed now, this Chili is back on the menu this week – all I needed to buy to make it was chicken.)

Barbecued Meatballs (I make these using a mixture of ground venison and ground beef), Twice-Baked Potatoes, Broccoli, Tossed Salad

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs, Roasted Cauliflower, Tossed Salad, Biscuits

Dinners at a Friend’s House

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Tossed Salad

Spaghetti Carbonara, Easy Italian Breadsticks, Broccoli

Date Night Out (kids eat Grilled Cheese at home)

Aldi

2 pkgs Frozen Broccoli Florets – $1.98

1 Cauliflower – $2.25

2 cartons Blueberries – $2.98

1 bunch Bananas – $0.77

1 carton Snacking Tomatoes – $1.99

1 3-ct pkg Garlic Heads – $0.79

1 large head Cabbage – $1.59

1 pkg Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.39

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.49

1 pkg Zucchini – $1.77

2 3-lb bags Jazz Apples – $5.58

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.19

1 pkg Fresh Cilantro – $0.75

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.28

1 gallon Whole Milk – $0.97

5 single-serving cups Greek Yogurt – $2.94

1 can Whipped Cream – $2.65

1 2-lb bag Brown Sugar – $1.29

1 5-lb bag Flour – $1.15

1 16-oz bag Navy Beans – $0.69

1 12-oz pkg Chocolate Chips – $1.29

1 3-lb bag Long Grain Rice – $1.15

1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $2.19

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

1 1-lb pkg Country Sausage – $2.99

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.85

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.79

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.99

1 pkg Crackers Sticks with Cheese Dip – $1.09

1 pkg Butternut Squash Crackers – $2.99

1 box Rice Squares – $1.49

1 Family-Size box Honey Nut Crispy Oats – $2.45

1 pkg Taco Mix Seasoning – $0.29

1 log Goat Cheese – $1.55

1 16-oz carton Egg Whites – $1.69

3 dozen Eggs – $2.94

Grocery Total for the Week: $73.01

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

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

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

Lunches

Deli Meat/Sliced Cheese Sandwiches on Homemade Rolls, Apples, Mini Cucumbers x 2

Butternut Squash Crackers, Cheese Sticks, Bananas and Peanut Butter

Leftovers x 4

Dinners

Egg Roll in a Bowl, Rice, Apples

White Chicken Chili, Cornbread, Tossed Salad

Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli

Belgian Waffles, Turkey Bacon, Roasted Cauliflower, Scrambled Eggs

Pepperoni Rolls, Tossed Salad

Taco Salad, Spanish Rice, Broccoli

Date Night Out (kids eat leftovers at home)

Aldi

1 bag Frozen Blueberries – $1.85

2 bags Frozen Mixed Vegetables – $1.14

1 2-lb bag Pazazz Apples – $2.49

1 2-lb bag Honey Crisp Apples – $2.49

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.09

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 large bag Organic Kale – $2.89

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.39

1 Cauliflower – $2.29

1 Pineapple – $1.19

2 Avocados – $0.98

1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.39

1 bag Dried Cranberries – $1.19

1 tub Grape Tomatoes – $1.39

2 bags Red Grapes ($1.29/lb) – $4.97

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.49

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.79

1 Goat Cheese Log – $1.55

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.99

1 16-oz carton Egg Whites – $1.69

5 dozen Eggs – $4.95

1 16-oz pkg Deli Sliced Meat – $2.85

1 jar Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil – $3.59

1 24-oz jar Pasta Sauce – $0.85

2 cans Tomato Sauce – $0.38

1 box Honey Crunch Oats – $1.29

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Squares – $1.32

1 box Crispy Oats – $1.15

2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese – $0.66

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.99

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.99

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.28

1 64-oz carton Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.65

1 16-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $0.99

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.55

1 pkg Butter Quarters – $2.49

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.29

2 large cans Organic Diced Tomatoes – $3.18

1 large canister Old Fashioned Oats – $2.29

1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $2.19

1 bag Gluten Free Pretzels – $1.85

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.67

Grocery Total for the Week: $88.07

Weekly Menu Plan

We have SO MUCH food in our pantry and freezer right now – 7 deer from my husband’s hunting season efforts, plus all kinds of foodie christmas gifts and leftovers. We will be working on eating it up over the next few weeks especially (although the venison will take the whole year ;)). Also, I got an Instant Pot for Christmas! So feel free to hit me up with your favorite recipes.

Breakfasts

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

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

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Cucumbers x 2

Pretzels and Peanut Butter, Cheese Sticks, Grapes

Baked Potatoes with Shredded Cheese/Cottage Cheese, Grapes Mini Peppers

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Pancakes, Eggs, Turkey Bacon, Roasted Parmesan Broccoli (breakfast for dinner)

Instant Pot Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots (I’ll use a Venison Roast and my variation of this), Tossed Salad

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Kale Craisin Salad

Taco Salad (using ground venison), Spanish Rice, Oranges

Chili with Shredded Cheese, Homemade Cornbread, Raw Carrots/Ranch Dip

Date Night Out (Kids eat Mac and Cheese at home)

Leftovers