Tag Archive: Gretchen’s Weekly Shopping Trip
March 13, 2018 | Gretchen

Aldi
2 dozen Eggs – $1.45 each
2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each
1 box Hot Chocolate Mix – $1.29
1 gallon Milk – $1.87
1 bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99
1 Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate – $1.19
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup – $0.49
1 lb Butter – $2.45
1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.69
1 pkg Oven Roasted Turkey – $2.39
1 bag Tomatoes – $1.49
1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.99
1 loaf Bread – $1.49
1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.79
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.19 each
1 bag Spinach – $1.49
1 pkg Red Grapes – $2.09
1 Half & Half – $1.99
1 Cantaloupe – $0.99
1 bag Mandarins – $2.69
Total: $38.63

Dillons
2 bags Kroger Frozen Veggies – $1 each
1 pkg Chicken Drumsticks – $3.24
1 Chobani Yogurt – $1, used $1.20/1 Ibotta rebate – Free plus overage after rebate
3 boxes General Mills Cereal – $2.49 each, used 3 $1.50/1 e-coupons (no longer available) – $0.99 each after coupons
1 box Fiber One Bites – $2.49, used $1.50/1 e-coupon (no longer available) – $0.99 after coupon
2.52 lbs Bananas – $1.23
2 Kroger Mac & Cheese – $0.49 each, used $0.50/2 e-coupon – $0.24 each after coupon
1 bag Kroger Pretzels – $0.99, used $0.30/1 e-coupon – $0.69 after coupon
1 bag Kroger Tortilla Chips – $1.29, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 bag Kroger Cheese (16 oz) – $3.49, used $2/1 e-coupon – $1.49 after coupon
Used $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate for any receipt
Total after coupons and rebate: $12.64
Total for both stores: $51.27
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Eggs & Spinach x 3
Cereal x 3
Toast & Juice
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Rice Cake Sandwiches, Fruit x 2
Turkey Sandwiches, Carrot Sticks, Sliced Cucumbers
Pretzels, Fruit, Veggies, Cheese x 2
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
My husband will be out of town most of this week so I’m keeping dinners super easy and kid friendly. 🙂
Dinner at in-laws
Homemade Biscuits & Gravy, Mandarin Oranges
Mac & Cheese, Grapes
Baked Chicken Drumsticks, Homemade Bread, Steamed Green Beans
Chicken Tortilla Bake, Chips, Spinach Salad
Pancakes, Eggs, Juice
Out to eat
March 6, 2018 | Gretchen

Aldi
1 loaf Bread – $1.49
1 box Granola Bars – $1.49
1 pkg Frozen Peas – $0.95
1 pkg Frozen Broccoli – $1.19
1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99
1 pkg Crackers – $1.69
1 Italian Dressing – $1.29
1 gallon Milk – $1.87
3 pkg Strawberries – $1.19 each
2 dozen Eggs – $1.37 each
1 lb Asparagus – $1.49
2 cans Green Beans – $0.44 each
1 Frozen Orange Juice – $1.19
1 bag Spinach – $1.49
1 pkg Tortillas – $0.99
1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.99
1 bag Green Grapes – $2.38
1 pkg Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – $2.39
1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.19
1 lb Butter – $2.45
1 bag Shredded Cheese – $2.99
Total: $40.70

Dillons
I used Clicklist again this week since I had a few free e-coupons PLUS a coupon to waive the Clicklist fee.
2.13 lbs Bananas – $1.04 (I’ve resorted back to buying these at Dillons even though they are more expensive. Every time I purchase them at Aldi, they go bad within a couple of days. Anyone else have this issue with Aldi bananas?)
1 pint Blackberries – $0.99
1 lb Kroger Ground Chuck – $3.99, used $1.10/1 e-coupon – $2.89 after coupon
1 lb Heritage Farm Sausage – $1.99
1 Lindt Chocolate Egg – $0.89 (I had a free e-coupon for this but it didn’t come off so I ended up paying for it. Ugh!)
2 Moms Best Cereals – $1.67 each, used 2 $1/1 printable – $0.67 each after coupons
2 Kleenex Bundles (4 pack) – $5.99 each, used $10/2 e-coupon AND $1/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.49 per bundle after coupon and rebate (I was SO excited about this deal! I’ve never gotten Kleenex this cheap before!)
1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls – $1.57, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Powerbar – $1.67, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Simple Truth Granola Bars – $1.50
1 Thomas Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.99
2 Turkey Hill All Natural Ice Cream – $2.99 each, used 2 $0.75/1 printable – $2.24 each after coupons
1 Psst Sugar – $1.59
1 Psst Oyster Crackers – $0.79
2 Hormel Natural Choice Snack Packs – $0.99 each, used $1/2 e-coupon – $0.49 each after coupon
Total after coupons and rebate: $21.65
Total for both stores: $62.35
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Eggs & Spinach x 3
Bagels x 2
Cereal x 2
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Carrots, Grapes x 2
Macaroni & Cheese, Sliced Strawberries
Turkey Sandwiches, Blackberries, Sliced Cucumbers
Crackers, Cheese, Veggies, Fruit
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Grilled Chicken, 30 Minute Rolls, Green Beans
Dinner with our Lifegroup (I’m bringing brownies & ice cream for dessert.)
Meat Potato Quiche, Biscuits, Steamed Asparagus
Waffles, Sausage, Eggs, Juice
Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Homemade Bread
Southwest Rollups, Cheesy Rice Casserole, Steamed Peas
Out to eat
February 27, 2018 | Gretchen

Aldi
2 dozen Eggs – $1.55 each
1 pint Blueberries – $1.79
1 Cottage Cheese – $2.29
1 Yeast – $0.95
1 Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate – $1.19
1 gallon Milk – $2.08
1 Grape Jelly – $1.39
1 pkg Chocolate Chips – $1.79
1 lb Butter – $2.45
2 Avocados – $0.39 each
1 pkg Roma Tomatoes – $1.29
1 pkg Grapes – $1.14
1 Half & Half – $1.99
1 Lettuce – $1.29
1 pkg Spinach – $1.49
Total: $25.01

Dillons
5 boxes Kellogg’s Cereal – $1.49 each, used $3/5 e-coupon AND $0.60/1 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.77 each after coupon and rebate
1 Yoplait Yogurt – $3.99, used $2/1 e-coupon (no longer available) – $1.99 after coupon
2 Mom’s Best Cereal – Marked down to $0.79 each
2 Kraft Cheese – $1.99 each
1 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bars – $1.99, used $1/1 printable – $0.99 after coupon
2.92 lbs Bananas – $1.43
1 Chamomile Tea – $2
2 bags Frozen Veggies – $0.88 each, used $0.40/2 e-coupon – $0.68 each after coupon
1 loaf Bread – $1.49
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – Marked down to $0.25
1 Clif Nut Butter Bar – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
2 pkg Gevalia K-Cups – Marked down to $0.99 (I was so excited to find a whole shelf of these marked down!)
1 pkg Gevalia Mocha Latte K-Cups – Marked down to $0.99
1 pkg Kroger Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.37, used $1.25/1 e-coupon – $3.87
1 pkg Stonyfield Smoothies – $2.99, used $2/1 printable AND $1/1 Ibotta rebate – Free after coupon and rebate
2 bags Apples/Oranges – Marked down to $0.99 each
1 Cantaloupe – $1.50
Used $0.50/1 Ibotta rebate for any item
Total after coupons and rebates: $28.74
Total for both stores: $53.75
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Toast & Eggs x 3
Cereal x 4
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Grapes, Carrots x 2
Crackers, Cheese, Fruit, Veggies x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Tossed Salad
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Chicken Parmesan Casserole, Steamed Peas, Bread
Mac & Cheese, Steamed Cauliflower, Avocados
Baked Ziti (meatless), 30 Minute Rolls, Green Beans
Salad Bar, Banana Muffins
Savory Crescent Chicken Pockets, Fruit Salad
Meat Potato Quiche, Cinnamon Doughnut Muffins, Cantaloupe
Out to eat
February 20, 2018 | Gretchen

Aldi
1 frozen Orange Juice Concentrate – $1.19
1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.89
1 Chunk Cheese – $1.79
1 tub Oven Roasted Turkey – $2.39
1 Half & Half – $1.99
1 Oyster Crackers – $0.79
1 Ranch Dressing – $1.29
1 Spaghetti Sauce – $0.99
1 bag Spinach – $1.49
1 pkg Green Peppers – $1.69
1 bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99
1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.99
2 dozen Eggs – $1.55 each
1 bag Green Leaf Lettuce – $1.29
1 bag Potatoes – $2.49
1 box Breakfast Bars – $1.79
1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.99
1 bag Vine Tomatoes – $1.49
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.49 each
1 lb Butter – $2.45
1 loaf Bread – $0.89
1 bag Shredded Cheese – $2.99
3.14 lbs Bananas – $1.38
2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each
1 gallon Milk – $2.08
Total: $46.89

Dillons
1 Simple Truth Breakfast Bars – $1.50
1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit – $2.99, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Breakstone Cottage Doubles – $1.25 each, used Buy One, Get One Free e-coupon – $0.62 each after coupon
2 Chobani Yogurts – $1.25, used Free printable (no longer available) and Free e-coupon – Free after coupons
1 Hershey’s Gold Bar – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 Kroger Frozen Cauliflower – $1.19, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
2 Kroger Snack Medleys – $1 each, used $0.50/2 e-coupon – $0.75 each after coupon
1 Kroger Potato Chips – $1.25
1 Kroger Kettle Chips – $1.39 used $0.50/1 e-coupon – $0.89 after coupon
1 Kroger Brown Sugar – $0.99
1 Kroger Unbleached Flour – $1.29, used $0.40/1 e-coupon – $0.89 after coupon
1 Old El Paso Green Chilies – $1.49, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Old El Paso Taco Seasoning – $0.85, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Old El Paso Refried Beans – $1.59, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
Used $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate
Total after coupons and rebate: $8.01
Total for both stores: $54.90
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal x 3
Eggs & Spinach x 3
Waffles, Eggs, Juice
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Veggies, Chips x 2
Cheese, Crackers, Fruit, Veggies x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Applesauce, Carrots
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Snacks (We’re having friends over for a game night and everyone is bringing snack food. I’m making chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, a veggie tray, tortilla roll-ups and chips.)
Spaghetti, Homemade Bread, Green Beans
Salad Bar, Banana Muffins
Papa John’s Pizza (We’re having friends for dinner and I decided to just make it easy on myself.):)
Venison Roast, Potatoes, Carrots
Tacos, Steamed Cauliflower
Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Peas
February 13, 2018 | Gretchen

Dillons
1 Kroger Frozen Green Beans – $1
1 Breyers Ice Cream – $3.49, used $0.50/1 e-coupon – $2.99 after coupon
1 Kroger Sour Cream – $1.29, used $0.30/1 e-coupon – $0.99 after coupon
1 Luvo Frozen Mango Chicken – $4.99, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Arla Cream Cheese – $2.99, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 V8 Fusion Juice – $1.50, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Body Armour Water – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 SweetTarts Hearts – $0.50, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 can Tuna – $0.75, used $0.25/1 e-coupon – $0.50 after coupon
1 pkg Kroger Yeast – $0.99
1 Knorr Selects Rice – $1.99 (I had a free e-coupon for this but it didn’t come off.) 🙁
1 Kroger Tortilla Chips – $1.25
1 Kroger Unbleached Flour – $1.29
1 Simple Truth Breakfast Bars – $1.50
2 pkg Steak – (Buy One, Get One Free) $7.34 for both
Total after coupons: $19.84

Aldi
1 bag Shredded Cheese – $2.99
1 Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate – $1.19
1 lb Butter – $2.49
1 pkg Moo Yogurt Tubes – $1.55
2 dozen Eggs – $1.47 each
1 loaf Bread – $0.79
1 pint Blueberries – $1.79
1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.99
1 Crisp Rice Cereal – $1.19
1 bag Sugar – $1.39
1 bag Mandarins – $2.49
1 can Northern Beans – $0.69
2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each
1 Cantaloupe – $1.29
1 pkg Cheese – $1.79
1 bag Spinach – $1.49
1 Pineapple – $1.19
1 bag Red Grapes – $2.64
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.49 each
1 bag Chewy Granola Bars – $1.49
3.72 lbs Bananas – $1.63
1 bag Dried Apricots – $2.79
1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies – $0.59
1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.99
1 pkg Crackers – $1.49
1 gallon Milk – $1.88
Total: $43.71
Total for both stores: $63.55
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal x 3
Eggs & Biscuits x 3
Cinnamon Rolls, Juice
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Strawberries, Mandarins x 2
Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Grapes
Crackers, Cheese, Fruit, Veggies x 2
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Chicken Noodle Casserole, Steamed Broccoli (from freezer), Cantaloupe
Soft Tacos (ground venison, spinach, cheese, sour cream), Rice
Spaghetti (using ground venison), Biscuits, Steamed Cauliflower (from freezer)
Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Heart-Shaped Dinner Rolls, Cupcakes & Ice Cream (Valentine’s Dinner)
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili, Chips, Fruit Salad
Hawaiian Haystacks
Grilled Chicken, Fruit Salad, Homemade Bread
February 6, 2018 | Gretchen


Aldi
(I had to take two pictures since not everything would fit in just one picture!)
1 loaf Bread – $0.89
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.83
3 Avocados – $0.39 each
1 pkg Roma Tomatoes – $0.79
1 box Granola Bars – $1.49
1 tub Oven Roasted Turkey – $2.39
2 cans Green Beans – $0.44 each
1 Cucumber – $0.49
1 pkg Powdered Sugar – $1.29
1 pkg Oyster Crackers – $0.79
1 pkg Spinach – $1.49
1 gallon Milk – $2.08
2 pkg Shredded Cheese – $2.99 each
1 pkg Chunk Cheese – $1.69
1 dozen Eggs – $1.69
1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.49
1 pkg Tortilla Chips – $0.99
1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.19
1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.99
1 pkg Baby Carrots – $0.99
1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies – $0.59
1 pkg Brown Sugar – $1.29
1 Half & Half – $1.99
2 pkg Strawberries – $2.29 each
1 pkg Blueberries – $1.79
1 bag Navel Oranges – $3.69
1.81 lbs Bananas – $0.80
1 bag Frozen Strawberries – $2.09
1 Orange Juice – $1.19
1 bag Dried Apricots – $2.79
Total: $50.39

Dillons
1 Simple Truth Cream Cheese – $2.99, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce – $0.99
2.10 lbs Bananas – $1.03
1 Betty Crocker Cake Mix – $1.99, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Betty Crocker Frosting – $2.19, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
4 cans Del Monte Diced Tomatoes – $0.49 each, used $1/4 e-coupon – $0.24 each after coupon
1 Kind Bar – $1.50, used Free printable (no longer available) – Free after coupon
2 bags Kroger Frozen Chicken Breasts – $6.99 each, used 2 $1.25/1 e-coupon – $5.74 each after coupon
2 bags Kroger Frozen Veggies – $1 each, used $0.40/2 e-coupon – $0.80 each after coupon
1 bag Kroger Flour – $1.29, used $0.40/1 mailer coupon – $0.89 after coupon
1 Larabar – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 bag M&M’s – $3.89, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Simple Truth Breakfast Bars – $1.50
1 Simple Truth Ketchup – $1.69, used $0.30/1 e-coupon – $1.39 after coupon
1 So Delicious Almond Milk – $2.99, used $1/1 e-coupon AND $1/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.99 after coupon and rebate
1 Stoneyfield Smoothies – $3.49, used $1/1 e-coupon AND $1/1 Ibotta rebate – $1.49 after coupon
1 Yoplait Yogurt – $1, used $0.25/1 e-coupon – $0.75 after coupon
Clicklist Fee: $4.95
Total after coupons and rebate: $26.46
Total for both stores: $76.85
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Toast & Fruit Smoothies x 3
Cereal x 3
Brown Sugar Biscuit Twists, Orange Juice
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Ricecake Sandwiches, Carrot Sticks, Oranges x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Sliced Veggies
Turkey, Cheese, Crackers, Fruit, Veggies x 2
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Snacky Dinner (Chips & Dip, Cranberry Meatballs, Veggies, Mexican Tortilla Roll-ups)
Pancakes & Eggs
Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Spinach Salad
Lasagna, 30 Minute Rolls, Green Beans
Meat Potato Quiche (using leftover sausage from last week), Fruit Salad
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Steamed Peas, Banana Muffins
Homemade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Steamed Cauliflower