$75 Weekly Shopping and Menu 10-10-16

There were lots of good sales this week! I hit up Meijer for more than I usually do because they had an awesome 2-day sale. They originally had 18-count eggs for $.99, but when I got there, the eggs were completely cleared out. Then I saw the dozen eggs for $.49, and ended up getting the same amount of eggs for less money, so it worked out!

One of the things I dislike is paying full price for certain items. Like the frozen vegetables. Their original price is $1.25, and that’s what I had to pay this weekend; they usually go on sale for $1.00, which they actually are next week, and I really like only paying around $.80 or so per bag, but I used up my stash and wanted some kind of vegetable for dinner. So the next time I see frozen veggies on sale, I’m loading up my cart!

I’m purchasing two things out of my grocery budget for the next couple weeks: Halloween candy to donate to church, and food/decorations for Allison’s birthday party. Next year we’ll actually have a space in the budget for her party, but for now I’m just doing a little bit each week. Neither categories have pictures this week, but the prices are reflected in the total below. Here’s what else I got this week:

Meijer

2 bags frozen veggies: $1.25 each
Apples: $1.38
3 dozen eggs: $.49 each
2 cans peaches: $.69 each
Onion: $.77
2 containers Dannon Oikos yogurt: $.88 each
Grapes: $2.18
Egg noodles: $.99
2 jars salsa: $.99 each
2 gallons milk: $1.79 each
2 boxes granola bars: $1.25 each
Pens: $2.39

Total: $23.05

Aldi

Cream cheese: $1.49
Almond milk: $1.99
Sausage: $2.19
Vanilla: $2.49
Grape tomatoes: $1.79
Bananas: $.91
Greek yogurt: $3.49
2 cans diced tomatoes: $.49 each
Romaine hearts: $1.99
Guacamole: $2.99
Candy corn: $1.99
Italian dressing mix: $.49
Pepperoni: $2.19
Bread: $1.79
Croutons: $.89
Tortillas: $1.39
Green peppers: $1.49
Babybel cheese: $2.79

Total: $33.33
Weekly Total: $69.52 after candy and decorations purchase not shown