Tag Archive: Gretchen’s Weekly Shopping Trip

Dillons

4 bags Taco Bell Shredded Cheese at $3.49 each – On Sale Buy One Get One Free, used one Buy One Get One Free coupon (I found a coupon dispenser by the cheese with this coupon!) – $0.87 each after coupon (I was so excited about this price! I wasn’t sure if the coupon would work, but the cashier said I could use it. I plan to go back and grab four more bags later today!)

2 bags Apples – Marked down to $0.99 each

3.23 lbs Bananas – $1.58

1 Green Leaf Lettuce – $1.69

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.89

2 pkg Strawberries – $1.88 each (I was SO excited about this price! My kids love strawberries!)

1 Core Water – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon

1 can Kroger Refried Beans – $0.79

1 box Sunbelt Granola Bars – $2.29, used $1/1 printable – $1.29 after coupon

1 Clif Mojo Bar – $1.25, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon

Total after coupons: $15.47

Aldi

2 bags Mini Cucumbers – $1.49 each

1 bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99

1 Half & Half – $1.59

2 pkg Frozen Broccoli – $0.95 each

2 bags Frozen Peas – $0.79 each

1 pkg MooTubes – $1.55

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.19

1 pkg Snack Crackers – $1.49

1 pint Blueberries – $1.69

1 Grape Jelly – $1.65

1 pkg Sausage – $1.89

1 bag Avocados – $3.79

1 loaf Bread – $0.89

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 bag Potatoes – $1.99

1 bag Spinach – $1.39

1 box Fruit Squeezies – $1.49

1 gallon Milk – $1.49

1 canister Oats – $2.59

1 dozen Eggs – $0.58

1 bag Roma Tomatoes – $1.29

Total: $40.95

Total for both stores: $56.42

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Oatmeal, Cereal, Eggs, Toast, Fruit

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Tossed Salad Bar, Baked Potatoes, Cheese/Crackers/Fruit, Cheese Quesadillas, Leftovers

Dinners

Southwestern Roll-ups, Steamed Peas

Homemade Pizza, Breadsticks, Steamed Broccoli

Meat Potato Quiche, Fruit Salad

Memorial Day Grill Out (We are having our small group over and everyone is bringing their own meat to grill and a side dish. I’ll be doing hamburgers and cookies.)

Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage

Taco Salad Bar

Dinner at my parents house

Aldi

2 dozen Eggs – $0.59 each

1 Gallon Milk – $1.49

1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99

3 pkg Strawberries – $1.29 each

1 pkg Applesauce Cups – $1.49

2 cans Green Beans – $0.49 each

1 pkg Fruit Squeezies – $1.49

1 pkg Frozen Corn – $0.79

1 pkg Thin Wheat Crackers – $0.99

2 pkg Blueberries – $1.69 each

1 loaf Bread – $0.99

2 Half & Half – $1.59 each

2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.49 each

1 pkg Frozen Chicken Nuggets – $3.79

2 Seedless Cucumbers – $0.99 eac

1 Yeast Packets – $0.89

1 pkg Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.69

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.19

1 pkg Cheese Crackers – $1.49

Total: $37.83

Dillons

1 Bare Naked Granola – $2.49, used $3/1 e-coupon – Free plus overage after coupon

1 pkg Goldfish Crackers – $1.99

1 Sunbelt Granola Bars – $2.29, used $1/1 printable – $1.29 after coupon

1 loaf Bread – $1.49

2 bags Apples – Marked down to $0.99 each

3.31 lbs Bananas – $1.62

2 Kraft Barbecue Sauce – $0.49 each

1 Green Leaf Lettuce – $1.69

Total after coupons: $10.53

Total for both stores: $48.36

Menu Plan for this Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Toast, Fruit

Lunches

Cheese Quesadillas, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Fruit/Crackers/Applesauce, Tossed Salad Bar, Leftovers

Dinners

I’m keeping dinners simple and easy this week since my husband is working night shift.

Chicken Enchiladas, Chips (leftover from a few weeks ago), Fruit

Chicken Nuggets, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Strawberries

French Toast, Eggs, Sliced Apples

Spaghetti, Banana Muffins (using old bananas in my freezer), Steamed Corn

Barbecue Chicken in the Crockpot, Green Beans

Grilled Steak (from the freezer), Baked Potatoes, Homemade Bread

Homemade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad

Dillons

4 bags Kroger Frozen Veggies – $0.88 each

1 box Yoplait Go-Gurt – Marked down to $2.39

3.22 lbs Bananas – $1.58

1 Green Leaf Lettuce – $1.69

Total: $9.18

Aldi

2 dozen Eggs – $0.58 each

1 gallon Milk – $1.49

2 bags Frozen Chicken – $5.99 each

1 bag Sugar – $1.52

1 jar Pasta Sauce – $1.49

3 pkg Strawberries – $1.49 each

1 pkg Cheese Slices – $1.39

1 jar Pickles – $1.99

1 Half & Half – $1.59

2 Seedless Cucumbers – $0.99 each

1 pkg English Muffins – $0.99

1 bag Spinach – $1.39

1 bag Shredded Cheese – $3.29

1 box Granola Bars – $1.59

1 loaf Bread – $1.39

1 Pineapple – $1.29

1 lb Butter – $2.88

1 box Cheese Crackers – $1.49

Total: $43.37

Total for both stores: $52.55

Menu Plan for This Week

I was disappointed to find that Dillons didn’t have any marked down produce today so I’ll probably pop in there later on this week and check again.

Breakfasts

Cereal, Toasted English Muffins, Eggs, Baked Oatmeal, Cinnamon Rolls

Lunches

Tossed Salad, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Cheese/Crackers/Fruit, Cheese Quesadillas, Leftovers

Dinners

Homemade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks

Lasagna, Steamed Broccoli, Homemade Bread

Grilled Chicken, Biscuits, Steamed Peas

Meatloaf (from the freezer), Spinach Salad, Pumpkin Muffins

Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit Salad

Chicken Noodle Casserole, Steamed Broccoli

Hamburgers, Homemade French Fries, Steamed Cauliflower

Dillons #1

1 box Baby Rice Rusks – Marked down to $1.69

1 bag YumEarth Organic Pops – Marked down to $1.49

1 box Simple Truth Cheddar Kangaroos – Marked down to $1.89

3 boxes Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks – $1.99 each, used 3 $1/1 e-coupons AND 3 $0.50/1 Ibotta rebates – $0.49 each after coupons and rebates

2 Kroger Peanut Butter – $1.49 each, used 2 $0.50/1 e-coupons – $0.99 each after e-coupons

1 box Yoplait Go-Gurt – Marked down to $2.39

Total after rebates: $10.91

Dillons #2

1 tub Raisins – Marked down to $1.49

1 Kroger Ice Cream – $2.50

5 pkg Kroger Cheese – $0.99 each with e-coupon (no longer available)

1 pkg Psst Crackers – $0.79

1 Romaine Lettuce – $1.69

1 pkg Flour – $1.59

1 pkg Red Grapes – $1.75

3 bags Produce – Marked down to $0.99 each

2.11 lbs Bananas – $1.03

Total: $18.76

Aldi

2 Half & Half – $1.59 each

1 pkg Monterey Jack Cheese – $1.99

2 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.19 each

3 pkg Frozen Veggies – $0.79 each

1 gallon Milk – $1.49

1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99

1 Cantaloupe – $0.99

1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.29

1 BBQ Sauce – $0.95

1 Ketchup – $1.25

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.49

1 Applesauce – $1.89

1 lb Butter – $2.88

1 lb Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – $3.99

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $1.69

2 Cucumbers – $0.99 each

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.99

1 pkg Crackers – $1.49

1 Yeast Packets – $0.89

1 pkg Cream Cheese – $1.29

1 box Granola Bars – $1.59

2 dozen Eggs – $0.58 each

Total: $43.60

Not pictured: My mom also gave us several pounds of ground beef and steak.

Total for all groceries: $73.27

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Toast, Fruit

Lunches

Turkey Sandwiches, Cheese Quesadillas, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Fruit/Cheese/Crackers, Tossed Salad, Leftovers

Dinners

Grilled Steaks (from my mom), Bread, Steamed Peas

Company for dinner (They are bringing Sanchos & Rice and I’m providing chips and salsa and also making an Apple Crisp.)

Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit Salad

Lifegroup potluck dinner (I’m bringing Chicken Taquitos and Chocolate Chip Cookies.)

Chicken & Veggies in the Crockpot, Rolls

Taco Bar

Cheese Pizza, Breaksticks, Tossed Salad

Dillons:

1 Malt O Meal Cereal – $1.99, used $0.50/1 Ibotta rebate – $1.49 after rebate

2 Mom’s Best Cereal – $1.79 each

1 pkg Goldfish Crackers – $0.99

2 pkg Kraft/Taco Bell Cheese – $1.99 each, used Buy One, Get One Free e-coupon – $0.99 each after coupon

1 Sara Lee Bread – $1.99, used $0.55/1 peelie coupon – $1.44 after coupon

5.56 lbs Bananas – $2.72

2 pkg Crunch Bars – $1 each, used 2 $1/1 printable – Free after coupons

2 pkg Zone Perfect Bars – $3.49 each, used $1.50/2 e-coupon – $2.74 each after coupon

1 bag Navel Oranges – Marked down to $0.79

1 bag Oranges – Marked down to $0.99

1 RXBar – $1.67 – used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon

2 Lettuce – $1.69 each

1 loaf Kroger Bread – Marked down to $0.49

Used $0.25 Ibotta rebate for receipt

Total after coupons and receipt: $20.34

Aldi

2 Half & Half – $1.59 each

1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99

2 cans Green Beans – $0.49 each

1 lb Butter – $1.99

1 bag Pretzels – $0.99

1 pkg Tortilla Chips – $1.69

2 pkg Kettle Chips – $1.39 each

1 pkg Frozen Broccoli – $1.19

1 pkg Baby Carrots – $0.99

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.89

1 jar Dill Pickles – $1.99

1 pkg Red Grapes – $2.55

1 dozen Eggs – $0.58

3 Avocados – $0.79 each

1 pg Flour Tortillas – $1.19

1 pkg Deli Cheese – $1.99

1 pkg MooTubes – $1.55

1 bag Frozen Corn – $0.79

1 bag Frozen Strawberries – $1.95

1 Ranch Dressing – $1.49

1 pkg Tomatoes – $2.69

2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each

1 gallon Milk – $1.49

1 can Pumpkin – $0.79

Total: $45.76

Total for both stores: $66.10

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Toast, Eggs, Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit Smoothies

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Turkey Sandwiches, Cheese Quesadillas, Cheese/Crackers/Veggies, Tossed Salad, Leftovers

Dinners

Dinner at my parents house (Salad Bar – I’m bringing sunflower seeds and raisins.)

Company for dinner (They are bringing venison burgers and I’m providing toppings, chips, and tossed salad.)

Nacho Bar

French Toast, Eggs, Fruit

Grilled Chicken, Pumpkin Muffins, Steamed Broccoli

Spaghetti, Steamed Corn, Fruit Salad

Dinner with my in-laws

Dillons #1

1 Sunbelt Granola Bars – $1.49

1 Kroger Shredded Cheese – $1.88

2 jars Zia Italiana Spaghetti Sauce – $1 each

2 Mom’s Best Cereal – $1.79 each

2.13 lbs Bananas – $1.04

1 bag Frozen Cauliflower – $1.19

1 bag Kroger Rice – $0.89

1 pkg Blackberries – $0.99

Total: $13.06

Dillons #2

2 pkg Annie’s Mac & Cheese – $0.99 each

1 pkg Kroger Flour – $1.79

2 Green Leaf Lettuce – $1.69

1 pkg Kroger Yogurt – Marked down to $1.49

1 pkg Yum Earth Organic Pops – Marked down to $1.49

Total: $10.13

Aldi

2 dozen Eggs – $0.58 each

1 lb Butter – $2.50

1 pkg Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.39

1 pkg Red Grapes – $3.34

1 pkg Snack Crackers – $1.49

3 Avocados – $0.39 each

2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each

1 pkg Oyster Crackers – $0.79

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.19

1 Half & Half – $1.59

1 pkg Frozen Strawberries – $1.95

1 pkg Thin Wheat Crackers – $0.99

3 cans Cream of Mushroom/Chicken Soup – $0.49 each

1 gallon Milk – $1.49

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $1.69

1 pkg Oven Roasted Turkey – $3.99

1 loaf Bread – $0.89 (not pictured)

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.89

Total: $29.96

Total for all grocery items: $53.15

Menu Plan for This Week:

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Toast, Oatmeal, Fruit

Lunches

Turkey Sandwiches, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Crackers/Cheese/Fruit/Veggies, Tossed Salad, Fruit Smoothies, Leftovers

Dinners

Homemade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks

Sour Cream Enchiladas, Chips, Fruit Salad

French Toast, Eggs

Chicken Tetrazzini, Steamed Cauliflower

BBQ Meatballs, Baked Potatoes, Homemade Bread

Mac & Cheese, Sliced Avocados

Leftovers