Grocery Cart Challenge and Weekly Menu for Aug 16-22

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, August 14, 2009 Under: Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

***I am now combining the Grocery Cart Challenge and the Weekly Menu. That way you can see what I purchased at the store and compare to what I'm making for breakfast , lunch, and dinner for that week! ***

Some of you may be wondering why I never have meats on my grocery list, yet it's on my menu. Here's why. My parents raise cattle for beef. They raise very healthy beef, so that is where I get my meat. We have a very good supply in our freezer. Google organic farms in your area. Take a family trip to see the farm. And consider buying a cow or half a cow for beef. It is a much healthier alternative. If you do not care about organic or healthy and want meat cheap; you can buy meat at Aldi very cheap. Or buy a huge roll of ground beef on sale at any store, separate into 1 pound bags and freeze.

I could've done better again this week. I could have homemade my pizza crusts and a few other things, but I decided to go for the easy way. Fridays are our "Pizza Night". I make a different kind of pizza every Friday. This Friday we were not sure of we were going to be busy, so I went for the pre-made kind.

Also, you will notice that I had a free coupon. I am part of a website called Vocal Point. I voice my opinion about products, and in return they send me coupons and free samples of products.

Grocery Cart Challenge

Wal-Mart:
pie shell (2) - 1.68
pizza crust (2) -4.32
donuts(3) - 1.50 ~ didn't make it home in time for the picture!
vanilla yougurt(32 oz) - 1.82
Ranch dressing - 4.77
apple cider vinegar - .92
cheese slices - 2.50
maple extract - 3.48
colgate - 1.94 - I see on my receipt now that they over charged me!
chocolate milk(6pk) - 3.12
sliced almonds -.92
play-do - 1.68
pool shock - 5.97
notebook paper(4 pks) - 3.00
Rice Krispies - 3.98 (w/ coupon~ FREE!!!!)
Coupon - one box of any Rice Krispies FREE!!
Total =41.05

OOPS! I forgot a bag!
Aldi:
hoagie rolls -1.69
bread (2) -1.58
celery(24 ct) .99
potatoes - 2.99
fruit snacks(24 pk) - 1.99 (for volunteer school snack)
milk (2) - 4.78
fudge bars - 1.99
OJ - 1.79
red grapes - 1.98
strawberries(4 @ .99) - 3.96
gala apples - 2.99
egg noodles - .99
1 lb turkey - 2.99
romaine hearts - 1.99
baby carrots - .99
pinto beans - 1.45
bananas - .72
blueberries - 1.29
flour tortillas(2@ .99)) - 1.98
bacon - 1.99
dz eggs - .49
choc.chips - 1.69
brown sugar - 1.24
broccolli - 1.49
choc. syrup - 1.24
block of ched. cheese - 1.29
coc. pudding - .49
lemonade - .89
swtnd cond milk - 1.39
Total- $55.36

Total- $96.41

   Weekly Menu
Breakfast:
S~ banana Bread, fruit
M~ bacon,egg, and cheese sandwiches
T~ cereal, fruit
W~ oatmeal, fruit
T~ Pecan Pie muffins, fruit
F~ waffles, fruit
S~ cereal

Lunch:
S~ chicken salad, fresh veggies, cheese and crackers
M~ chicken salad, carrots, yogurt, apple slices
T~ bean and cheese burritos, strawberries, salad
W~ egg salad, celery w/ ranch, grapes, cheese chunks
T~ LO chicken, broc w/ ranch, yogurt, apples slices
F~ turkey(w/ cheese and lettuce) roll-up, pickles, carrots, yogurt, strawberries
S~ left overs

Dinner:
S~ hash, beans and cornbread, fried okra, mac and cheese, ice cream for dessert
M~ meatball stroganoff, mashed pots, peas
T~ bean and cheese burritos (quick for soccer)
W~ fried chicken, mac and cheese, corn on cob
T~ spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
F~ steak, baked pot, steamed broc and cauliflower
S~ Tomato Pie

Snacks and Desserts: