If you read last week's shopping post, I was hoping you didn't judge me for all the junk food I bought. This week is much more balanced, especially since we're not eating out twice this week!
I did make a few of our meals really simple, though. Some of them make a lot of leftovers, and since it's just John and I eating them (Thanks, picky eater Allison), I wanted a few easy meals that didn't create leftovers. Like peanut butter and jelly. I've been craving a good PB&J recently, and Allison will be totally thrilled that she doesn't have to try one of my "icky" dinners that night.
I have a large overage this week, too. It's been over a year of having a $75 weekly budget, and I'm still learning how to fully utilize it. I know I could lower our budget, but right now we're doing okay financially and some weeks I really do hit close to that $75. Plus, I start my half marathon training this week (Finally!), so I'll be scarfing down more food than usual. Here's what we'll be eating this week:
Kroger
3 bags Crunch bars: $1.98 each
- Used 2 $1.00/2 printable coupons
- Final Cost: $1.48 each
4 bags 3 Musketeers: $1.98 each
- Used $2.00/3 coupon from newspaper
- Used $1.00/1 Kroger digital coupon
Final Cost: $8.86. Donating all of this to church.
Meijer
Combination lock: $3.99
Eggs: $.49
- Used $.25/1 coupon I received in the mail
- Final Cost: $.24
Milk: $1.39
- Used $.40/1 coupon I received in the mail
- Final Cost: $.99
Rice: $1.65
Jennie-o turkey sausage: $3.29
4 cups Dannon pumpkin pie yogurt: $.88 each
Frozen stir fry veggies: Free from a coupon I received in the mail
Frozen chicken breasts: $7.98, or $1.59/lb
Total: $21.92
Aldi
Green onions: $.79
Tortillas: $1.39
Carrots: $1.29
Lemon juice: $1.89
Cabbage: $.99
Grapes: $1.58
Ground turkey: $1.89
Mini breakfast biscuits: $1.99
Bananas: $1.15
Apples: $1.99
Chicken sausage: $2.99
Babybel cheese: $2.69
Red potatoes: $1.49
2 boxes fruit pouches: $1.89 each
Butternut squash: $1.99
Total: $27.89
Weekly Total: $58.67
Menu
Lunch is always leftovers. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were purchased in previous weeks.
Dinner
Chicken sausages with roasted potatoes and frozen veggies*
Butternut squash Alfredo pasta, frozen peas*
Egg Roll in a Bowl, rice, grapes
Marinated chicken breasts, Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes, frozen veggies*
Pancakes
Peanut butter and jelly*, banana
Leftovers
Breakfast
Cereal*
Waffles
Breakfast burritos
What's on your menu this week? Share below in the comments!
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
