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!
This is more than I usually spend, but I bought extra of a few staples. We were also running low on things after not doing regular shopping the week of Thanksgiving.
Aldi
1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $3.29
1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $2.55
2 gallons Milk – $5.06
2 bags frozen steamable California Medley Vegetables – $2.18
2 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $2.18
1 large carton Organic Spring Mix – $4.89
1 3-lb bag Sweet Potatoes – $1.99
1 3-head pkg Garlic – $1.49
1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.49
1 bag Romaine Hearts – $2.69
2 cans Green Beans – $1.26
4 cans Organic Black Beans – $3.96
4 cans Tomatoes – $3.52
1 jar Salsa – $2.19
1 Cabbage – $1.56
1 3-lb bag Pears – $2.99
2 Butternut Squash $0.69/lb) – $5.04
1 box Cinnamon Crunch Squares – $2.79
1 family-size box Honey Nuts Crisp Oats – $2.95
1 box Rice Squares – $2.55
1 family-size box Frosty Flakes – $3.29
1 box Honey Crunch’n Oat – $2.45
1 box Raisin Bran – $2.19
1 pkg boneless Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb) – $11.68
1 40-oz jar Peanut Butter – $3.95
1 bag Flour Tortillas – $1.95
1 bag Rice Cakes – $2.49
1 bag Nacho Chips – $2.39
1 bag Sweet Potato Chips – $2.39
1 bag Organic Blue Corn Chips – $2.19
1 box Clubhouse Crackers – $2.55
6 Greek Yogurts – $3.54
1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.69
1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $3.99
4 dozen Eggs – $5.26
1 bag Pretzels – $1.78
1 pkg Hotdog Buns – $1.09
1-lb box Butter Quarters – $2.95
Total: $116.46
Lidl
2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1
2 bags Mini Sweet Peppers – $3.98
2 Avocados – $1.18
2 pkgs Mini Cucumbers – $2.98
10 hars Pasta Sauce – $10
9 8-oz blocks Cheese (missing one in this picture because it was already half gone :)) – $15
Total: $34.14
Grocery Total for the Week: $150.60
Weekly Menu Plan
Breakfasts
Cereal, Oatmeal, Fruit, Smoothies, Eggs, Yogurt, Veggie Omelets, Toast
Lunches
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Peppers/Cucumbers, Chips, Applesauce
PB and Honey on Rice Cakes, Peppers/Cucumbers, Chips, Apples
Leftovers x 4
Dinners
Hamburger Vegetable Soup (using Venison Sausage), Crackers, Shredded Cheese
Build-Your-Own-Burrito/Taco Salad (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Romaine, Shredded Cheese, Chopped Onions, Chips, Tortillas, Salsa, Avocados, Rice)
Venison Meatloaf, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
Chili, Crackers, Shredded Cheese, Honey Cornbread
Chicken Gravy over Rice, Biscuits, Tossed Salad, Green Beans
Venison Taco Meat over Baked Potatoes, Broccoli, Shredded Cheese
Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Broccoli
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Did you do any grocery shopping this week? I’d love to hear what great deals you scored!