I only shopped at 2 stores this week! It’s a miracle, but kind of a welcomed relief. I’m using up some of the items in my pantry and some leftover stuff I didn’t use last week- like the second spaghetti squash. I have a good eye for picking out the biggest produce, but not so much using it all up!
I spent a lot of money on chicken this week, which all went in the freezer. It was on sale for $1.69 a pound and I was running low! We also splurged a bit at Meijer- darn that clearance Halloween candy! I told myself no more, but somehow they ended up in my basket. At least I got some pumpkin Nature Valley bars on clearance to try; I’m still in Try-Pumpkin-Everything Mode! Here are the deals I was able to score this week:
Aldi
2 packages chicken breasts: $21.40
Grapes: $1.98
Ground turkey: $1.89
Ground beef: $3.19
Tomato juice: $1.29
2 cans pumpkin: $.79 each
Greek yogurt tub: $3.49
Sweet potatoes: $.99
Oats: $2.39
2 cans kidney beans: $.55 each
Cream of mushroom soup: $.49
Egg noodles: $1.19
2 cans tomato paste: $.39 each
Sliced cheddar: $1.79
Green bell peppers: $1.49
Whipped cream: $2.99
Spinach: $1.49
Broccoli: $1.59
Baby wipes: $1.29
8 cups vanilla yogurt: $.35 each
3 cups Greek yogurt: $.65 each
5 packages Jello: $.89 each, for Allison’s class snack
2 dozen eggs: $.46 each
Milk: $1.06
Total: $61.40
Meijer
Gum: $2.49
2 boxes Larabars: $4.99 each, were BOGO free
Butter: $2.50
2 bags candy corn: $.30 each, marked down
Butterfingers: $1.04, marked down
2 bags Candy Corn M&Ms: $.98 each, marked down
Nature Valley pumpkin bars: $1.10, marked down
Idahoan mashed potatoes: Free with a coupon I had
Total: $14.68
Weekly Total: $76.08
Menu
Lunch is always leftovers. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were purchased in previous weeks.
Dinner
Cheesy Beef Stroganoff, frozen peas*
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash (adding chicken), frozen veggies*
BBQ grilled chicken with baked sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli
Chili, cornbread
Black bean quesadillas* with roasted sweet potatoes
Pancakes
Leftovers
Breakfast
Pancakes
English muffins* with frozen sausage patties* and cheese
Yogurt with frozen fruit* and granola*
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones (For MOPS, but maybe there might be leftovers?)
What’s on your menu this week? Share in the comments below!
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.
Bridget
Sunday 19th of November 2017
I love Aldi! I save so much money shopping there. Some things I HAVE to buy name brand because they just aren't the same, but I can get most of my shopping done at Aldi. I love all of your meal plans.