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
