Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Gretchen's $96 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5 (HUGE Meat Stock Up Week!)

Aldi 2 dozen Eggs – $0.89 each 2 bags Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59 each 1 Half & Half – $1.55 2 cartons Yogurt – $1.75 each 1 Sour Cream – $0.85 1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59 1 loaf White Bread – $0.59 1 box Spaghetti Noodles – $1.09 1 ...
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Gretchen’s $96 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5 (HUGE Meat Stock Up Week!)

Aldi

2 dozen Eggs – $0.89 each

2 bags Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59 each

1 Half & Half – $1.55

2 cartons Yogurt – $1.75 each

1 Sour Cream – $0.85

1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 loaf White Bread – $0.59

1 box Spaghetti Noodles – $1.09

1 Baking Soda – $0.45

1 can Refried Beans – $0.69

1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies – $0.39

1 Grape Jelly – $1.19

1 Marinara Sauce – $0.85

1 Peanut Butter – $1.19

2 cans Tuna – $0.65 each

2.73 lbs Bananas – $1.04

2 cans Great Northern Beans – $0.49 each

1 bag Sugar – $1.95

1 Pineapple – $1.39

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.50

1 bag Flour – $1.15

1 box Kids Krunch Cereal – $1.99

1 bag Corn Chips – $0.69

1 box MooTubes – $1.55

1 bag Mandarins – $3.69

1 Baking Powder – $0.99

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 bag Dried Apricots – $2.29

1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.29

1 box Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.29

1 Chunk Cheese – $1.45

1 bag Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – $2.29

1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.55

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.99

1 pkg Thin Pork Chops – $4.32

1 bag Spring Mix – $1.u9

1 bag Caesar Salad – $2.29

1 pkg Strawberries – $1.89

1 bag Green Peppers – $2.19

1 bag Vine Tomatoes – $1.79

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.89

1 bag Frozen Brussel Sprouts – $1.09

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.79

1 bag Frozen Corn – $0.75

1 bag Frozen Peas – $0.75

1 loaf Wheat Bread – $0.59

1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.99

1 gallon Milk – $2.54

Total: $81.94

Target (Meat Stock Up)

I have missed living close to Kroger this last year but have recently discovered that Target often has great markdowns. I make it a habit to try and run in there once or twice a month and check for meat markdowns. I hit the jackpot this week and was SUPER excited!!

6 pkg Ground Beef – Marked down to $0.89, plus on sale Buy 1, Get 1 20% off – $4.80 total after discounts

1 pkg Chicken Breasts – Marked down to $2.86

1 pkg Beyond Burger Patties – $5.29, used free Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

2 pkg Lettuce/Spinach – Marked down to $1.29 each

1 can Pumpkin – $0.95

Total after rebates: $11.19

Big Lots

Big Lots is another store that has replaced my “Kroger mark down deal shopping” and I often find great deals on snack markdowns here.

1 Cinnamon Honey Butter Popcorn – Marked down to $0.95

1 box Variety Treats – Marked down to $1.25

4 boxes Saltine Crackers – Marked down to $0.25 each

Total: $3.20

Total for all stores: $96.33

Menu Plan for This Week

We are starting to get a lot of veggies from our garden so we will be using those in meals this week.

Breakfasts

Cereal, Toast, Oatmeal, Eggs, Yogurt, Spinach Smoothies

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Rice-cake Sandwiches x 2, Mac & Cheese x 2, Cheese/Crackers/Fruit, Tossed Salad Bar, Leftovers

Dinners

Hamburgers, Chips, Steamed Broccoli, Caesar Salad

Smoked Chicken Breast, Butterhorn Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Peas, Fruit Salad

Bean Burritos, Leftover chips & salsa from last week, Sliced Pineapple

White Chicken Chili, Corn Chips, Veggie Tray

Tossed Salad Bar with Grilled Chicken, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Baked Pork Chops with Cream of Mushroom Soup Gravy, Rice, Tossed Salad

Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Steamed Corn