$85 Weekly Shopping and Menu 10-7-19

Today’s a big day. Why, you ask? Because this grocery post can now be found in VIDEO FORM!

That’s right, I’m diving into the world of Youtube. Video is definitely where it’s at, and it’s actually much easier to talk about what I bought and why I bought it when I’m on video. So for the moment, I’m doing both a post AND a video. Let me know what you think!

Also, in case you missed it- I released another video on Friday that showcased all of Allison’s lunches from the week. If you need inspiration on how to fill your child’s lunch box, make sure you watch the video!

The Fall weather is finally here; and as you can tell from all the pumpkin recipes I’m making, I’m already basking in its glory. Going out for a run in the 50-ish degree weather was AMAZING!

I had a few impulse purchases this weekend. Part of it was because they looked good; and part of it was because Allison said she wanted to try new things. The three main ones were:

• Frozen fish
• Frozen chicken nuggets
• Brownie batter hummus

The fish and chicken she tried Friday night. The chicken was a hit (She ate like 14 nuggets) but the fish was just so-so. I haven’t even told her about the hummus yet, so let’s hope she gets some before I eat the whole thing.

Here’s what I bought this week. Make sure you watch the video too for extra details!

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Mr. Mac’s Grocery Outlet

4 bags Eggo Bites: $.50 each
Wellshire uncured beef franks: $1.50
Young’s Flipper Dippers: $1.50
Dried apple chips: $1.25
Skippy’s PB Bites: $.50
4 bags Annie’s cookies: $.25 each
2 bags Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn: $.35 each
2 bags Beanitos chips: $.35 each
Breakfast Blend K-Cups: $3.50
Green Giant veggie tots: $1.75
Nature Valley Bars: $1.50

Total: $15.90

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Sam’s Club

Maple syrup: $10.28
Honey: $13.48
Box of Goldfish: $9.98 (For Allison’s school snack)

Total: $3.74 OOP thanks to a $30 Wal Mart gift card

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Aldi

Nacho cheese chips: $1.29
Hot dog buns: $.85
Frozen chicken nuggets: $3.99
Cream cheese: $.79
Half & half: $1.55
Rolled oats: $2.45
Jelly: $1.99
Macaroni: $1.39
Sweet potatoes, 3-pound bag: $2.59
Sour cream: $.89
Strawberries: $1.65
Dessert hummus: $3.49
Bacon bits: $1.29
Green bell peppers: $2.19
Cauliflower: $1.99
Yellow onions, 3-pound bag: $1.69
Brown sugar: $1.29
Green grapes, 3.39 pounds: $2.34
Yogurt tubes: $1.55
Cabbage: $1.89
Salami: $2.59
3 blocks cheese: $1.69 each
Pumpkin pie spice: $1.69
2 cans pumpkin: $.79
Salsa: $1.19
Salsa con queso: $1.95
Cottage cheese: $1.59
Grape tomatoes: $1.89
Broccoli: $1.45
Red delicious apples, 2-pound bag: $1.99
Bananas, 2.24 pounds: $.99

Total: $59.13
Weekly Total: $78.77. Slightly different from the video because I forgot to add in Sam’s Club.

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Menu

Lunch is always leftovers. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were purchased in previous weeks.

Dinner
Chili (Ground turkey*, bell peppers, jar of Tabasco chili starter I bought a couple weeks ago), Cornbread Muffins
Egg Roll in a Bowl, frozen potstickers I bought a couple weeks ago*
Macaroni and Cheese With Broccoli
Small Group: Making Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Hot dogs, roasted sweet potatoes
Black bean tacos* (Beans and tortillas at home), roasted sweet potatoes
Pumpkin Pancakes, scrambled eggs, fruit

Breakfast
Eggo Bites
Pancakes
Pumpkin Bread or Pumpkin Scones (or both!), hard boiled eggs

What’s on your menu this week? Share in the comments below!