Gretchen’s $161 Grocery Buying Journey and Weekly Menu Plan for six + Firm {Aldi, Harris Teeter & Ingles}

2 pkg Sliced Bacon – $3.99 every

1 pkg Sliced Premium Bacon – $3.69 (That is the type we like however there was just one package deal left of it and I wanted extra.)

1 canister Raisins – $3.69

1 Honey Graham Cereal – $2.25

1 gallon Milk – $3.02

1 Lime Tortilla Chips – $1.54

1 jar Gourmand Salsa – $4.32

1 container Vanilla Yogurt – $2.19

1 Spreadable Butter – $3.29

1 Onion Powder – $0.97

1 lb Butter – $3.98

2 packing containers Mac & Cheese – $0.43 every

1 lb Natural Floor Pork – Marked all the way down to $2.29

2 pkg Skinny Sliced Hen Breasts – Marked all the way down to $2.69 and $2.93

2 pkg Taco Combine – $0.42 every

1 pkg Ranch Dressing Combine – $0.50

1 pkg Cream Cheese – $1.59

1 pkg Sizzling Canine – $1.39

2 pkg Zucchini – $2.03 and $2.14

1 bag Mandarins – $2.69

2 Applesauce Cups – $1.79 every

2.14 lbs Bananas – $0.96

1 can Pumpkin – $1.15

1 Grape Jelly – $2.25

1 field Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.59

1 bag Child Carrots – $1.19

1 pkg Cheese Singles – $1.89

1 pkg Peanut Butter Crackers – $1.19

1 pint Blueberries – $1.99

1 bag Pink Woman Apples – $2.99

2 Seedless Cucumbers – $0.95 every

2 bag Jalapeno Peppers – $0.69 every

1 bag Mini Peppers – $2.69

1 bag Romaine Lettuce – $3.29

1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $1.29

1 pkg Sizzling Canine Buns – $1.09

1 pkg Kiwi – $1.09

2 pkg Strawberries – $2.89 every

5 Avocados – $0.69 every

1 pkg Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.89

2.01 lbs Crimson Grapes – $4

1.62 lbs Roma Tomatoes – $1.44

Complete: $106.13

3 pkg Cool Whip – $0.49 every

2 pkg Jello Pudding – $1.50 every, used $1/2 e-coupon – $1 every after coupon

1 bag Tostitos Chips – $2.77

2 bag Chocolate Chips – $2.49 every

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.34

5 luggage Harris Teeter Cheese – $1.39 every

2 pkg Steak – Marked all the way down to $2.80 and $3.30

1 Two Good Yogurt – $2.29, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon

1 bag Pretzels – $1.50

1 pkg Dino Nuggets – $4.49

Used $5 off $30 buy coupon emailed to me

Complete after coupons: $26.63

3 dozen Eggs – $2.98 every (I used to be so excited to seek out this deal!)

1 pkg Floor Beef – Marked all the way down to $5.85

3 pkg Mueller’s Pasta – $0.98 every

1 bag Corn Chips – $1.48

5 pkg Kraft Shredded Cheese – $1.98 every, used 5 $0.75/1 Ibotta rebates – $1.24 every after money again

1 Bitter Cream – $1.48

3 Limes – $0.50 every

Complete after money again: $28.39

Complete for all groceries: $161.15

My dad and mom shall be on the town with us most of this week so these meals shall be feeding them as nicely.

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Bagels, Yogurt, Bacon, Selfmade Granola

Lunches

Turkey or Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches/Chips/Fruit/Veggies x 3, Onerous Boiled Eggs/Crackers/Veggies/Fruit, Mac & Cheese/Grapes/Oranges x 2, Hen Nuggets/Carrot Sticks/Yogurt

Dinners

Grilled Steak & Hen, Sauteed Zucchini, Toast (utilizing up previous bread)

Dinner with buddies (We’re bringing Bacon Wrapped Jalepeno Poppers, Spicy Pretzels, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chocolate Sheet Cake.)

Fried Hen, Biscuits, Steamed Veggies, Pudding Dessert Cups

Comfortable Taco Bar, Chips and Selfmade Guacamole, Sliced Strawberries

Barbecue Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Steamed Peas

Selfmade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad

Leftovers