Tag Archive: Gretchen’s Weekly Shopping Trip
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
January 30, 2018 | Gretchen
Dillons
1 can Bush’s Beans – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Simple Truth Fruit & Grain Granola Bars – $1.49
2 pkg Betty Crocker Fruit by the Roll – $0.99 each, used $1/2 printable – $0.49 each after coupon
5 pkg Annie’s Mac & Cheese – $1 each, used $1/5 e-coupon – $0.80 each after coupon
1.84 lbs Bananas – $0.90
1 gallon Milk – $1.89
1 can Hunt’s Tomatoes – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
2 pkg Baking Soda – $0.57 each
2 cans Kroger Beans – $0.59 each
1 can Kroger Green Beans – $0.59
2 pkg Kroger Shredded Cheese – $2.49 each, used $0.85/2 e-coupon – $2.06 each after coupon
1 pkg Kroger Rice – $0.89
1 pkg Kroger Tortillas – $1.79
1 pkg Kroger Flour – $1.29, used $0.40/1 e-coupon – $0.89 after coupon
1 lb Laura’s Lean Ground Beef – $6.99, used 50% off e-coupon – $3.50 after coupon
1 pkg Chili Seasoning – $1, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
1 Pineapple – $0.99
2 Post Great Grains Cereal – $1.29, used $1/2 printable – $0.79 each after coupon
2 cans Red Gold Tomatoes – $0.49 each
1 loaf Bread – $2.49
1 Simple Truth Sour Cream – $1.99, used $1/1 e-coupon AND $0.25/1 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.74 after coupon and rebate
1 Tennesse Pride Sausage – $2.99
Used $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate for any receipt
Used $10 off order catalina I received for buying diapers last week
Total after coupons and rebates: $22.88
Aldi
1 dozen Eggs – $1.58
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.83
1 canister Raisins – $2.79
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.49 each
1 pkg Corn Chips – $0.99
1 Baking Powder – $0.99
1 pkg Roma Tomatoes – $1.29
2 Avocados – $0.49 each
2 cans Green Beans – $0.44 each
1 pkg Baby Carrots – $0.99
1 bag Potato Chips – $1.49
1 lb Butter – $2.49
1 pkg Oyster Crackers – $0.79
1 Lettuce – $0.99
Total: $20.06
Total for both stores: $42.94
Menu Plan for This Week
We all ended up getting sick for several days last week and were living on saltines and ginger ale. So we still have produce, chicken, and frozen veggies leftover from last week’s shopping trip that needs to be used up this week.
Breakfasts
Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit x 2
French Toast, Fruit
Cereal x 2
Toast, Eggs x 2
Lunches
Mac & Cheese, Carrot Sticks x 2
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Veggies x 2
Turkey, Cheese, Crackers, Fruit x 2
Leftovers
Dinners
Hamburgers, Chips, Green Beans
Sour Cream Enchiladas (using ground venison), Corn Chips, Steamed Broccoli
Hawaiian Haystacks, Sliced Avocados
Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Spinach Salad
Chili, Corn Chips, Fruit Salad
Venison Roast, Carrots, Potatoes
Chicken Noodle Casserole, Steamed Peas, Pineapple
January 23, 2018 | Gretchen
Dillons
1 Kroger Ice Cream – $2.50
1 Kroger Cottage Cheese – $1.89, used $0.40/1 mailer coupon – $1.49 after coupon
2 Simple Truth Coffee K-Cups – $4.99 each, used $2/2 e-coupon – $3.99 each after coupon
2.45 lbs Bananas – $1.20
1 pkg Chobani Yogurt – $1.49, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
4 Kroger Frozen Veggies – $0.88 each, used $0.40/2 mailer coupon – $0.78 each after coupon
1 loaf bread – $1.99
1 Kroger Peanut Butter – $1.79, used Free mailer coupon – Free after coupon
Total after coupons: $18.28
Aldi
1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.99
1 bag Potatoes – $2.29
1 pkg Lasagna Noodles – $1.25
2 dozen Eggs – $1.59 each
1 gallon Milk – $2.08
2 cans Green Beans – $0.44 each
1 pkg Grapes – $3.15
1 bag Spinach – $1.29
2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each
1 loaf Bread – $0.83
1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.29
1 Pineapple – $1.19
1 Jelly – $1.59
1 Frozen Orange Juice – $1.19
2 lbs Butter – $2.46 each
2 pints Blueberries – $0.49 each
Total: $33.08
Total for all groceries: $51.36
Menu Plan for This Week
We still have some veggies and fruit leftover from last week that I’ll be using up this week.
Breakfasts
Toast & Eggs x 4
Cereal x 2
Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit, Juice
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Sliced Veggies x 2
Mac & Cheese, Apple Slices, Grapes
Cheese, Crackers, Fruit, Veggies
Baked Potato Bar
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Friends for dinner (We’re having a BYO Meat Grill-out and Game Night) – I’ll thaw out a few chicken breasts for us and will be making a fruit salad as well.
Lasagna, Steamed Peas, Spinach Salad
Venison Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Homemade Bread
Chicken Noodle Casserole, Spinach Salad, Fruit Salad
Waffles, Eggs, Bacon (leftover from last week)
Out to eat (Papa Johns Pizza using coupon codes!) 🙂
BBQ Meatballs (using ground venison), Biscuits, Green Beans
