Week 37 Grocery List

This week I will be price matching at WalMart.

Ingredients for Week 37 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 bunch Italian parsley
green onions
1 kiwi
broccoli ($.50/lb at Buy Low)
4 limes
1-2 bunches cilantro
1 head Romaine lettuce ($.88 at Sunflower)
4 tomatillos
1 avocado
3 tomatoes ($.49/lb at Buy Low)
1 onion ($.50/lb at Sunflower)
1 jalapeno
2-3 lbs potatoes
12 rolls (preferably 6 of them ciabatta)
12 slices bacon
1 lb steak (London broil is $1.98/lb at Maceys)
4 lbs boneless sirloin pork roast ($1.99/lb at Fresh Market)
16 oz sour cream ($.88 at Smiths)
1 dozen eggs ($.79 at Smiths)
optional: Parmesan wedge or block (I'll just use my shredded Parmesan)
optional: baby arugula (I'll just use regular lettuce- I'm too cheap!)
optional: Provolone cheese

I will be using from my pantry:
1 head garlic
1 lb turkey deli meat
rice/brown rice
4-6 tortillas
frozen edamame
2 (14 oz) cans black beans
1 (11 oz ) can tomato juice
optional: dill pickles
barbecue sauce
mayo
Dijon mustard
lemon juice
salsa
soy sauce
sesame oil
oil
sugar
brown sugar
sesame seeds
1 packet Ranch dressing mix
1 packet Fiesta Ranch dressing mix
minced onion
salt
garlic pepper
cumin

I will also be purchasing these deals:
gala apples ($.50/lb at Buy Low)
2 lb block cheddar cheese ($3.98 at Buy Low)
6.5 oz Betty Crocker muffins or cornbread mix ($.29 at Maceys)

Price Matching at WalMart

I'll be honest. I do not love grocery shopping at WalMart. I find the store big, impersonal, understocked, and understaffed. I rarely can find an employee who knows the answers to my questions. If I still lived near a Maceys (or really any store that has good customer service), I would definitely keep on shopping there.

There is one thing that WalMart's got going for them. They price match. You can bring in prices from any local ad, and WalMart will match the price. If they don't carry the same brand, you can use WalMart's generic brand to price match.

It takes extra work to troll all your local ads and compile the best prices on the items you want to buy. And sometimes you'll end up with a checker at WalMart who really struggles with the price-matching function, making your whole transaction take FOREVER.

And yet I find myself doing it every week.

When I'm going to price match at WalMart, this is how I prepare and use my shopping list:

• I make a list of all the best sale items in my local grocery stores, what the price is, and which store has advertised them. Oftentimes the same items are on sale at all the stores, so I double check which store has the very lowest price.
• I come up with a meal plan using the sale items. I make a note of what other ingredients I'll need.
• I list everything I need to buy on a piece of paper folded in half. (That way the list can hang on the side of my grocery cart where I can see it but my toddler can't grab it.) I make sure to note exactly what size to get for the price match items (i.e. 11 oz, 1 lb, etc.).
  
• I make small sticky notes for every item I want to price match with the price and the store that advertised the price. I stick these on my shopping list.
• When I go through the store, I carefully place the sticky notes on the individual groceries. I keep in mind to check WalMart's prices to see if they are better that week. (Sometimes I skip price matching, or skip the item all together, if I determine the deal isn't as good as I'd thought.)
• When I go through the checkout, I try to group all my price matches at the end of the transaction. I tell the checker about my price matches, and usually they really like using the sticky note system, but I'm always there to help if they can't read my writing.

Have you ever had any experience price matching at WalMart? Do you have your own system that works? Please share!!

Week 36 Grocery List - with Some Prices!

I will be price matching at WalMart this week.

Ingredients for Week 36 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
3 red bell peppers ($.69 each- Fresh Market)
1 head green leaf lettuce ($.88 - Sunflower Farmers Market)
broccoli crowns ($.79/lb - Fresh Market)
1 lb baby carrots ($.79 - Fresh Market)
cauliflower
2 onions
1 head garlic
part skim ricotta- enough for 2 1/2 cups
Parmesan cheese
jumbo pasta shells
1 lb tilapia fillets (2 lb bags are on sale this week at Walmart for $6.48)
4 chicken breasts ($1.78/lb - Walmart)
optional: 1 green pepper
optional: 1 more onion
optional: 1 can mushrooms

I will be using from my pantry:
1 egg
frozen peas
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen spinach
rice
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 (14 oz) cans white beans
2-3 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can beef consomme
1 (10 oz) can tomato soup
oil
butter
mayo/Miracle Whip
balsamic vinegar
lemon juice
sugar
onion powder
oregano
basil
minced onion
garlic powder
sage
garlic salt
celery salt
bay leaf
thyme
fennel seed

I will also be purchasing these deals:
fuji apples ($.50/lb - Buy Low)
32 oz block cheese ($4.99 - Smiths)
11 oz bags Hersheys baking chips ($1.79- Smiths)

Week 35 Grocery List- with Prices!

I will be price matching at a Utah Valley WalMart this week.

Ingredients for Week 35 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 head Romaine lettuce ($.88- Sunflower Farmers Market)
broccoli ($.58/lb - Harmons)
cauliflower ($.58/lb - Harmons)
5 lb bag potatoes ($.47 - Sunflower)
1 lemon
carrots
2 onions
1 head garlic
32 oz bag shredded mozzarella ($4.99 - Smiths)
8 oz cream cheese ($1.00 - Smiths)
1 gallon milk ($1.69 - Sunflower)

I will be using from my pantry:
2+ chicken breasts
1/3 lb ham
2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
rice
1 lb ziti pasta
bread
pecans
1/4 c Parmesan
2 oz cheddar (or other cheese)
slices Swiss cheese (or mozzarella)
1 can green beans
1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes (or crushed or diced)
2 (10 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (10 oz) can Campbells French onion soup
frozen peas
flour
olive oil
butter
honey
dijon mustard
garlic powder
parsley flakes
minced onion
bay leaf
nutmeg

I will also be purchasing these deals:
goldfish crackers ($1.00 - Smiths)
Rice a Roni ($.79 - Harmons)
gala apples ($.69/lb - Smiths)
pears ($.59/lb - Reams)

Week 23 Grocery List-- with Prices!

I'll be shopping at Maceys today. I love shopping at Maceys!

Ingredients for Week 23 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 head lettuce ($1.49)
1 bunch green onions ($.50)
1 tomato ($.22)
1 orange($.51)
broccoli($.87)
cauliflower ($.41)
1 onion ($.49)
4-5 leaves basil (I'm using them from my garden. You could probably use dried if you wanted)
corn on the cob ($.80)
baby carrots ($1.29)
milk ($1.98)
mozzarella (8 oz shredded $1.50)
1 (11 oz) can Mexican-style corn ($.79)
extra veggies for Monday's meal ($1.28)

In total, I spent $12.61 on this week's dinners. Here is the approximate breakdown:

Chicken Fiesta Salad, Tortilla Chips $2.75
Orange Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Cauliflower $2.04
Roast Chicken, Stuffing, Corn on the Cob, Baby Carrots $2.09
Neapolitan Baked Ziti, Green Salad, Peas $3.97
Ramen Veggie Stirfry or something else on Monday $1.28

I will be using from my pantry:
1 whole chicken
4-5 chicken breasts
cheese
Parmesan cheese
sour cream
6 garlic cloves
ginger
1 lb ziti pasta
rice
tortilla chips
1 box stuffing or other instant side dish
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes (or crushed or diced)
1 (15 0z) can black beans
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
salsa
lemon juice
rice vinegar
soy sauce
oil
butter
flour
cornstarch
1 (1.27 oz) pkg fajita seasoning
red pepper flakes
bay leaf
nutmeg
rosemary
salt and pepper

I will be stocking up on:
chicken breasts (2.91 lbs @ $1.59/lb = $4.63)
2 Western Family salad dressing ($.78 each = $1.56)
6 Western Family enchilada sauce ($.68 each = $4.08)
4 Betty Crocker berry muffin mix pouches ($.48 each = $1.92)
15 string cheese ($.20 each = $3.00)

Week 18 Grocery List- with Prices!

This week I will be shopping at Maceys, with a quick run to Sunflower Farmers Market for some produce.

Ingredients for Week 18 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 lb loaf of interesting bread (sourdough $2.69)
1 jalapeno ($.05)
1 tomato ($.52)
1 avocado ($.89)
1 bunch cilantro ($.50)
2 limes (SF $.50)
2 onions ($1.08)
1 (10 oz) bag shredded carrots ($1.29)
baby carrots (1 lb $.99)
1 red bell pepper ($.79)
1 head lettuce (SF $.88)
broccoli ($.60)
cauliflower ($.52)
1 small head cabbage ($.57)
fruit (SF blackberries $.88)
basil pesto (8 oz jar $4.99)
eggs (1 dozen $.79)
milk (1 gallon $1.97)
Colby Monterey Jack cheese (2 lbs- this will last awhile! $5.99)
mozzarella cheese (2 lbs- I will freeze most of this $4.98)
optional: sour cream
optional: cream
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans ($.79)

In total, I spent $32.17 on this week's dinners. But keep in mind that over $10 of that was for cheese, which will last me a long, long time.
Here is the approximate breakdown:

Pesto Chicken and Cheese Toasts, Cabbage Salad, Carrot Sticks $10.28
Brenna's Teriyaki Burritos, Broccoli, Cauliflower $6.02
Jennifer's "I Want Seconds" Italian Sausage Soup, Green Salad $3.06
Palamino Pasta, Green Salad, Peas $4.26
French Toast, Hash Browns, Fruit $3.64

I will be using from my pantry:
3-4 chicken breasts
1 lb ground bulk sweet Italian sausage
garlic cloves
rice
bread
flour tortillas
22 oz bowtie pasta
frozen hash browns
frozen peas
3 (14 oz) cans beef or chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
1 (14 oz) can great northern beans
optional: 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
soy sauce
spaghetti sauce
peanut butter or maple syrup
vanilla
butter
flour
sugar
salt
garlic salt
basil
cinnamon

I also stocked up on:
4 Mini Wheats ($3.08 each plus a $6/4 store coupon and a $1.50/3 manufacturer coupon = $4.82)
2 boxes Cheese Nips ($.98 plus a $1/2 coupon= $.96)
TJ Farms frozen potatoes
6 Maceys Cottage wheat bread ($.88 each = $5.28)
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ($1.88/lb =$5.64)

Also on a good sale sale were Don Julio tortillas, DaVinci pasta, and Hunts spaghetti sauce (each just $.88), but I've got plenty of that stuff in my freezer and storage room.

Week 17 Grocery List-- with Prices!

This week I'll shop at Maceys and Sunflower Farmers Market.

Ingredients for Week 17 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 loaf French bread ($1.39)
1 zucchini ($.51)
1 celery stalk ($.19)
carrots (1 lb $1.59)
1 bunch spinach (SF $.88)
1-2 green peppers (2 at SF $1.00)
1 head lettuce (SF $.88)
4 ears corn ($1.00)
broccoli ($.94)
1 cucumber (SF $.50)
1 tomato ($.60)
1-2 onions ($1.76)
1 red onion ($1.92)
1 head garlic ($.39)
cilantro ($.50)
1 bunch fresh parsley ($.50)
fruit for a fruit salad (SF- watermelon $2.00, blackberries $.88, peaches $.86)
frozen cut Italian green beans ($1.09)
1 big can pineapple tidbits ($1.19)
1 can cream of celery soup ($1.09)
Louisiana hot sauce ($.79)
Fritos ($2.50)
1 can refrigerator biscuits ($.59)
milk ($1.97)
optional: cream- I skipped it for health but it was on sale this week

In total, I spent $27.51 on this week's dinners.
The breakdown is approximately as follows:

Amber's Minestrone Soup, Green Salad, Garlic Bread $6.17
Alison's Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Rice, Veggie Stirfry $2.34
Shannon's Tuna Biscuit Casserole, Green Salad, Broccoli $4.05
Alyssa's Falafels, Carrot Sticks, Cucumber Salad $4.07
Kimberly's Boneless Buffalo Wings, Corn on the Cob, Fruit Salad $5.53
BreAnne's White Chicken Chili, Fritos, Veggie Kabobs $5.26

I will be using from my pantry:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3-4 chicken breasts
2 eggs
1 c grated cheese
sour cream
1 can red kidney beans
2 cans white beans
1 can black beans
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tuna
1 can chicken broth
1 can diced green chiles
small shell pasta
oatmeal
rice
potato flour or potato flakes
flour
instant yeast
baking powder
cornstarch
Ranch dressing
vinegar
soy sauce
brown sugar
Worcester sauce
oil (lots- we've got some frying this week)
olive oil
butter
oregano
thyme
parsley
red pepper flakes
cumin
cayenne
paprika
sage leaf


I also stocked up on these deals:
3 Cheese Nips ($.98 each = $2.94)
2 Frenchs (20 oz) mustard ($1.18 each plus two $.50/1 coupons = $1.36)
2 Frenchs (12 oz) honey mustard/spicy mustard ($1.18 each plus two $.50/1 coupons = $1.36)
2 (48 oz) Nalley dill pickles ($1.88 each plus two $.75/1 coupons = $2.26)
1 Kraft salad dressing ($1.58 plus a $.55/1 coupon = $1.03)

Week 16 Grocery List-- with Prices!

This week I shopped at Maceys, with a quick stop into Sunflower Farmers Market as noted by SF.

Ingredients for Week 16 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 zucchini ($.28)
2 tomatoes ($1.26 SF)
1 small red onion- maybe not, I have a white onion at home
cilantro ($.50)
1 head lettuce($.88 SF)
broccoli ($1.47)
cauliflower($.68)
1 bunch celery ($1.57)
1 lb carrots ($.72)
1 potato ($.40)
fresh basil ($1.69 SF)
1 lb mahi mahi (1.2 lbs @ $3.88/lb= $4.58)
1 (7 oz) can salsa verde ($.99)
milk (1 gallon - $1.97)
optional: 1 avocado ($1.29)

In total, I spent $18.28 on this week's ingredients.
The breakdown is approximately as follows:

Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Zucchini, Edamame $.28
Not-Too-Fiery Fish Tacos, Black Bean Salsa, Green Salad $8.07
Lemon Herb Pork Chops, Broccoli, Cauliflower $1.42
Trimble's Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Rolls, Broccoli, Peas $3.07
Viva la Chicken, Tortilla Chips, Corn, Green Salad $3.40
Roasted Red Pepper, Green Beans, Carrots $2.05

Even though there weren't too many good sales this week, I was able to keep costs low by using up the odds and ends in my food storage. It really pays to have stocked up when things were on sale!


I will be using from my pantry:
5-6 chicken breasts
4 pork chops
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 c sour cream
2 oz cheese
1/2 pkg cream cheese
garlic cloves
1 pkg tortillas
rice
8 oz penne pasta
12 oz rotini pasta
teriyaki sauce
Italian dressing
lemon juice
12 oz jar roasted red peppers
15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 can black beans
1 can shoepeg corn
1 can green beans
4 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
frozen corn
frozen peas
frozen edamame

I also stocked up on:
6 Pantene shampoo and conditioner- the big bottles! ($2.50 each = $15.00)
Hidden Valley Light Ranch ($2.49)
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (4 pack= $2.48)
Simply Potatoes Southwestern style refrigerated hashbrowns ($1.49 each = $2.98)

Week 14 Grocery List-- with Prices!

Today I shopped at Maceys, with a quick stop in Sunflower Farmers Market for some of my produce.

Ingredients for Week 14 dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 head garlic ($.39)
5 limes ($1.00)
2 bunches cilantro ($1.00)
2 heads Romaine lettuce ($1.76)
4 tomatillos ($.45)
3 tomatoes (a neighbor gave me some)
1 avocado ($.50)
1 large onion ($1.62)
1 jalapeno ($.08)
4 ears corn ($.80)
1 bunch green onions ($.50)
broccoli ($1.06)
cauliflower ($.63)
5 lb potatoes (free with London Broil purchase)
1 kiwi ($.50)
4 lbs pork roast (3.8 lbs @ 1.78/lb = $6.76)
1 lb London Broil- pick up more if you're having steak for Mother's Day ($1.98)
1 (11.5 oz) can tomato juice ($.79)
1 box Rice-a-Roni ($.88)
cornmeal ($3.59)
buns (8 hamburger buns $1.00)
Provolone (optional) ($1.98)
milk ($.88 with purchase of 2 Mother's cookies)

In total, I spent $28.15 on this week's dinner ingredients.
The breakdown is approximately as follows:

Cafe Rio Salads, Chips and Homemade Salsa $9.09
Baked Potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower $1.41
Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Corn on the Cob, Green Salad $8.48
Korean Beef with Broccoli, Rice, Edamame $2.96
Chicken Chili, Cornbread, Green Salad $4.91

I will be using from my pantry:
2 (16 oz) containers sour cream
2 eggs
butter
1 chicken breast
1 pkg Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg Fiesta Ranch dressing mix
frozen corn
frozen edamame
tortillas
tortilla chips
rice
4-5 cans black beans (or a mix of pinto, white, kidney)
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (14 0z) can crushed tomatoes
salsa
1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
chicken broth/bouillon
soy sauce
rice vinegar
barbecue sauce
dill pickles (optional)
Dijon mustard (optional)
cornstarch
baking powder
flour sugar
brown sugar
oil
minced onion
garlic powder
cumin
chili powder

I will also stock up on these deals:
5 Maceys Cottage Wheat Bread- my favorite (.88 each! = $4.40)
4 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta(.88 each = $3.52)
4 Kelloggs Cereal- Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes (online coupons at Group A and Group C) ($1.98 each plus two $1.50/2 coupons= $4.92)
4 Rice a Roni (.88 each = $3.52)
2 Mothers Cookies (1.99 each = $3.98)
2 Spice It spices (.88 each = $1.76)
6 spaghettios (.45 each = $2.70)

Week 13 Grocery List -- with Prices!

Ingredients for Week 13 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
1 head garlic ($.39)
1 bunch green onions ($.50)
1 head lettuce ($.98)
baby carrots (1 lb $1.59)
1-2 cucumbers ($.50)
broccoli- you could use any green vegetable ($1.19)
2 limes ($.89)
cilantro ($.33)
ginger ($.39)
fruit (mango $.59)
lime juice (I completely forgot this! I'll estimate $2.00 until I have a chance to go back)
1 bag tortilla chips ($.88)
8 oz mozzarella and/or Swiss cheese ($1.50)
sour cream ($.78)
milk (1 gallon $1.97)
eggs (I went ahead and got extra - 18 eggs for $1.99)
optional: 1 loaf French bread ($1.59)
optional: 1 tomato

In total, I spent $18.06 on this week's dinners.
Here is the approximate breakdown:

Chicken Nachos, Green Salad, Corn $1.99
Beef Stroganoff, Carrots, Peas $2.37
Shannon's Chicken Enchiladas, Green Salad, Corn $3.48
Salmon Patties, Garlic Bread, Broccoli $2.69
Cheesy Egg Pie, Hashbrowns, Fruit $4.82
Thai Chicken Satay, Rice, Cucumbers, Broccoli $2.65

I will be using from my pantry:
1 loaf cheddar cheese
1 lb ground beef
6 chicken breasts
2 (5 to 7 oz) cans boneless, skinless salmon
Simply Potatoes refrigerated Southwestern style hashbrowns (I also saw a new brand of refrigerated hashbrowns on sale this week for $.69. They don't make Southwestern style, so you'd have to add some spices to get the heat in the salmon patties.)
salsa
1 (15 oz) can green enchilada sauce (I'll use 2 (10 oz) cans)
1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
flour tortillas
1 bag egg noodles
rice
bread
saltine crackers, breadcrumbs, etc
frozen corn
frozen peas
1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
honey
mustard
tartar sauce
butter
Worchester sauce
rice vinegar
peanut butter
soy sauce
sesame oil
oil
flour
brown sugar
chili powder
garlic powder
minced onion
seasoned salt
dry mustard
salt
pepper

I will stock up on these deals:
4 more Don Julio tortilla chips ($.88 each = $3.52)
5 (24 oz) jars Pace salsa ($1.88 each = $9.40)
1 more Western Family sour cream for next week ($.78)
3 (16 oz) Chachies refrigerated salsa ($.99 each = $2.97)
12 pack Frigo string cheese ($2.59 plus I had a $.40/1 coupon)
2 lbs ground beef to freeze ($3.38)
2 Western Family light cream cheese ($.99 each = $1.98)

Just as a public service announcement, I thought I'd share that Reams is having an amazing sale on boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They are advertising frozen 10 lb boxes for only $13.90 (that's $1.39/lb!). It looks like this is a while-supplies-last, limit-1-per-customer kind of deal. I had to take Grandpa to Costco the other day, so I picked up a frozen 10 lb bag for $19.90 since we were running low on chicken breasts. Otherwise, I would be sure to go pick up some chicken!

Week 12 Grocery List - with Prices!

This week I shopped at Macey's.

Ingredients for Week 12 Dinners
I will be buying:
1 dozen rolls ($2.99)
1 bunch celery ($2.00)
carrots (2 lbs for $1.00!)
cucumber ($.50)
broccoli ($1.16)
cauliflower ($.96)
1 tomato ($.22)
1 potato ($.29)
1 large onion ($2.37)
fruit (bananas $.60)
8 oz frozen cut okra (16 oz bag $1.99)
1 dozen eggs ($1.25)
milk (1 gallon $1.97)
2 lbs cheddar cheese ($3.99)
2 cans tuna ($.98)
1 bottle spaghetti sauce ($.98)

In total, I spent $19.28 on this week's dinners.
The breakdown is approximately as follows:

Cajun Rice Dish, Carrots, Peas $4.14
Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Carrots, Cucumbers $3.95
Omelets, Hashbrowns, Fruit $5.10
Marinated Steak, Homemade Rolls, Broccoli, Cauliflower $2.56
Creamy Chicken and Pasta, Broccoli, Cauliflower $1.04
Jalapeno Burgers, Round Fries, Celery Sticks $4.67

I will be using from my pantry:
1 1/2 lbs steak
1 lb ground beef
about 4 chicken breasts
1 head garlic
chopped ham for omelets (optional)
mayo or Miracle Whip
1 pkg cream cheese
Parmesan cheese
butter
yeast
Italian dressing
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts
spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can jalapenos
vinegar
soy sauce
lemon juice
lime juice
8 oz pasta
bread crumbs
rice
frozen peas
frozen hashbrowns
olive oil
oil
flour
sugar
fennel
curry powder
ginger
ground cloves
chili powder
dried onion
poultry seasoning
garlic powder
seasoning salt
unseasoned meat tenderizer
lemon pepper
parsley flakes
dried basil
cayenne pepper
dried oregano
salt
pepper

I also stocked up on these deals:
3 more pasta sauce (.98 each with in-store coupon =$2.94)
Western Family olive oil ($3.99)
4 Farm bread (.98 each with in-store coupon = $3.92)
3 Kellogs pop tarts (.98 each with in-store coupon = $2.94.. plus I had a $1.25/3 coupon)
3 (44 oz) bags Malt o Meal cereal (2.38 with in-store coupon = $7.14)
2 ALL 2x Laundry detergent (2.99 each plus I had 2 $1/1 coupons = $3.98)

Week 11 Grocery List- with Prices!

This week I shopped at Maceys.

Ingredients for Week 11 Dinners
I will be purchasing:
3 lbs beef roast (2.1 lbs @ $1.99/lb = $4.18)
mozzarella cheese (8 oz bag shredded cheese = $1.79)
milk (1 gallon = $1.88)
1 loaf French bread dough (or pizza dough) ($.98)
broccoli ($1.15)
cauliflower ($.30)
small piece ginger ($.37)
1 head garlic ($.39)
1 bunch green onions ($.50)
1 lemon ($.50)
1 head lettuce (There was nothing on sale! $1.49)
2 potatoes ($.72)
1 onion ($.82)
1 zucchini ($.39)
1 red bell pepper (or other pizza toppings) ($1.29)
small handful of bean sprouts ($.10)

I spent $16.85 on this week's dinners.
The breakdown is approximately as follows:

Homemade Pizza, Broccoli, Cauliflower $4.72
Asian Peanut Noodles, Stirfry $2.30
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken, Hummus, Green Salad $1.68
Roast Beef, Twice Baked Potatoes, Peas $6.09
Tacos, Corn, Green Salad $.75
Tomato Soup, Toast, Green Beans $.54

I will be using from my pantry:
3 chicken breasts
1 lb ground beef
sour cream
cheddar cheese
tortillas or taco shells
12 oz spaghetti (or Asian noodles)
bread
optional: peanuts
frozen corn
frozen peas
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans
1 (15 oz) can Ranch style or black beans
3 (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 can green beans
salsa
lemon juice
chicken broth
soy sauce
honey
peanut butter
butter
oil
olive oil
flour
cornstarch
cornmeal
oregano
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
cumin
basil
garlic salt
1 pkg taco seasoning

I also stocked up on:
5 boxes Quaker cereal ($1.88 each plus a $3/5 coupon in the store's ad = $6.90 or $1.38 each)
3 steaks to freeze (1.93 lbs at $1.99/lb =$3.84)
fruits and veggies

Week 8 Grocery List-- With Prices!

Ingredients for Week 8 Dinners
I will be purchasing
fruit (orange $.53)
asparagus ($1.58)
baby carrots (1 lb for $1.29)
2 potatoes ($.57)
fresh basil (I skipped it)
lettuce (1 bag of salad on sale for $2.00 with a $1/1 sticker = $1.00)
onion ($.94)
cucumber ($.79)
broccoli ($.70)
cauliflower ($.66)
1/2 lb Italian sausage ($.53)
2 (5 oz) cans salmon ($3.18)
1 doz eggs (I decided to pick up 18 for $2.23)
1 pkg deli ham (Buddig deli cuts on sale for $2.29 with a $1/1 coupon = $1.29
Simply Potatoes refrigerated Southwestern hashbrowns ($1.67)
1 (16 oz) carton cottage cheese ($1.49)
9 lasagna noodles (Pasta Luigi $.99)
1 (8 oz) bag shredded mozzarella ($1.50 each with a Budget Buster coupon if you buy two)
lemon juice ($1.89)
4-8 buns (I got 6 for $1.50)

In total I spent $24.33 on this week's dinners.
Here is the approximate breakdown:

Egg McMuffins, Hashbrowns, Fruit $4.89
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, Broccoli, Cauliflower $1.89
Lemon Herb Pork Chops, Asparagus, Steamed Carrots $3.58
Salmon Burgers, Green Salad, Seasoned Fries $7.69
Ramen Veggie Stirfry with Chicken, Salad $1.77
Easy Lasagna, Peas, Green Beans $3.89

I will be using from my pantry
4 (4 oz) boneless pork chops
2 chicken breasts
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 (8 oz ) pkg cream cheese
8 slices cheese
butter
12 oz rotini pasta
4 saltine crackers (or Italian breadcrumbs)
English muffins
1 pkg Ramen, chicken flavored
1 (26 oz) can or bottle spaghetti sauce
frozen peas
1 can green beans
1 (10 oz) jar Roasted red peppers
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
pickles
mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip)
ketchup
mustard
soy sauce
dried basil
garlic powder
salt
season all salt
cayenne pepper
black pepper
dried oregano
paprika
chili powder
onion powder
minced onion
Italian seasoning
oil
olive oil


Other Items I Stocked Up On
8 crackers (8 boxes @ $1 per box = $8.00)
6 boxes Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta ($.88 each with two .75/1 coupons and two $1/2 coupons= $.30 each or $1.78 total. Print each online coupon twice.)
14 TJ Farms frozen veggies (14 @ $.61 each = $8.57)

Week 7 Grocery List

This week I shopped at Maceys.

Ingredients for this week's dinners
I will be purchasing
3 lbs corned beef (3.02 lbs @ $1.28/lb = $3.87)
3-4 lbs pork (3.37 lbs @ $1.79/lb = $6.03)
2 onions ($.93)
1 head cabbage ($.60)
6 small potatoes (I got red potatoes for $1.01)
2 large potatoes ($.87)
1 c cauliflower ($1.43)
1 large bunch broccoli ($.82)
1 head lettuce ($.99)
baby carrots ($1.59)
green salad (on sale for $1.50 with a $1/1 coupon from the booklet = $.50)
1 dozen rolls (day old on sale for $.75)
rye bread (1 loaf $1.99)
Swiss cheese ($2.99)
milk ($2.08)
2 pie crusts ($2.19)
sauerkraut ($1.29)

In total, I spent $29.93 on this week's six dinners.

The breakdown is approximately as follows:

Corned Beef, Sauteed Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes $5.95
Cream of Broccoli Soup, Rolls $5.26
Barbecue Pork Salad, Carrots, Broccoli $5.05
Reuben Sandwiches, Green Salad, Peas $6.52
Sweet Pork Burritos, Rice and Beans, Corn $3.02
Chicken Pot Pie, Green Beans, Salad $4.13

From my pantry
3 chicken breasts
cheese
sour cream
barbecue sauce
Ranch dressing
Thousand Island dressing
1 (10 oz) can mild green enchilada sauce
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 can green beans
1 (8 z) can tomato sauce
2 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pkg tortillas
rice
frozen corn
frozen peas
Dijon mustard
brown sugar
olive oil
butter
corn starch
flour
bay leaves
parsley
garlic
salt
pepper
minced onion
chili powder
cumin

I will also stock up on these deals:
6 one lb bags American Beauty pasta (6 @$.88 each = $5.25)
6 Propel (6 @ $.68 each = $4.08)
2 Townhouse Flipsides crackers (2 @ $1.25 each with in-ad coupon = $2.50)
4 Kellogs cereals (4 on sale @ $1.88 each plus two $1/2 coupons = $5.52)
4 Prego Heart Smart pasta sauce (4 on sale @ 1.38 each plus two $.50/2 coupons = $4.52)

Week 5 Grocery List with Prices!

This week I shopped at Maceys for most everything and Sunflower Farmers Market (as noted by SF).

Ingredients for Week 5 Dinners
I need to purchase:
broccoli (SF .45 lbs @ .88/lb = $.40)
cauliflower(.3 lbs @ 1.49/lb = $.45)
5 potatoes (SF I bought a 10 lb bag for $2.00)
1 lb baby carrots (SF $.87)
1 tomato ($.53)
green salad (SF Romaine lettuce $.88)
1 bunch asparagus (SF $1.03)
1 green pepper ($1.19)
1 pkg Provolone slices ($2.69)
milk (1 gallon = $1.98)
sour cream ($.88)
2 loaves French bread ($1.76)
3 to 4 lbs chicken breasts (3.14 lbs @ 1.48/lb = $4.65)
3 lbs beef roast (2.6 lbs @ 1.88/lb = $4.89)
small jar basil pesto ($7.29- Does anyone know where to find this cheaper?)
1 can pineapple ($.88)

This week I spent $32.37 on our six dinners.

The breakdown is approximately as follows:
Pesto Chicken, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Cauliflower- $12.38
Meatball Sandwiches, Carrots, Seasoned Fries- $3.18
Swiss Chicken, Green Salad, Peas- $4.11
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Asparagus- $6.21
Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Green Salad, Asparagus- $4.51
Beef Stroganoff, Steamed Carrots, Peas- $1.32

From my pantry:
butter
Parmesan cheese
Swiss cheese slices
30 frozen meatballs (or I'll make my own-- we'll see)
1 lb ground beef
frozen peas
Pepperidge Farm stuffing (blue bag)
rice
egg noodles
Dijon mustard (optional)
soy sauce
ketchup
vinegar
brown gravy mix
2 pkg Lipton onion soup mix
garlic powder
paprika
chili powder
onion powder
parsley flakes
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
olive oil
vegetable oil
four
cornstarch
brown sugar

I stocked up on these deals, too.
Maceys
more boneless skinless chicken breasts to freeze (7.24 lbs @ 1.48/lb = $10.72)
If you got that coupon booklet in the mail, make sure to use the
$3/1 meat super saver pack; that would make this chicken an incredible
deal!
4 pkg Don Julio flour tortillas to freeze (4 at $.88 each = $3.52)
4 pkg Pict Sweet frozen vegetables (4 at $.88 each = $3.52)
4 Mini Wheats (online coupon here) (4 at $2.34 with two $1.50/2 coupons =$6.36, or $1.59 each)
fruits and veggies for breakfast and lunch

Week 4 Ingredients List-- with Prices!

*Scroll down to see the entire list.

This week I shopped at Sunflower Farmers Market for produce and Maceys for everything else.

French Toast, Hashbrowns, Smoothies
I spent $4.02 on this meal.
bread (from my pantry)
eggs ($1.50)
milk (from my pantry)
vanilla (from my pantry)
cinnamon (from my pantry)
1 banana ($.24)
1 pkg frozen strawberries ($.98)
yogurt ($.60)
1 lime ($.30)
frozen hashbrowns (or 1 potato- $.40)

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta from Creative Stirrings, Spinach Salad, Peas
I spent $7.06 on this meal.
1 lb Italian sausage (.98 lbs at $1.98/lb = $1.75)
2 (12 oz) jars roasted red peppers (one big jar=$2.99)
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes (from my pantry)
dried basil (from my pantry)
garlic (from my pantry)
fresh basil ($1.69)
1 pkg cream cheese (from my pantry)
rotini pasta (from my pantry)
1/2 bag spinach ($1.25 for a whole bag- $.63)

Roast Chicken, Rice a Roni, Asparagus, Baby Carrots
I spent $5.65 on this meal.
1 whole chicken ($2.98 at Ridley's last week)
rosemary (from my pantry)
1 c chicken broth (from my pantry)
1 box Rice a Roni ($1.49 with a $1/3 coupon= $1.16)
1 bunch asparagus ($1.07)
baby carrots (1/2 lb baby carrots- $.44)


Baked Pork Chops, Onion Rice, Broccoli, Cauliflower
I spent $3.65 on this meal.
4 boneless pork chops (from my pantry)
1 can cream of chicken soup (from my pantry)
bread (from my pantry)
butter (from my pantry)
parsley (from my pantry)
rice (from my pantry)
Campbell's French Onion soup ($1.69)
curry powder (from my pantry)
broccoli ($.46)
cauliflower ($1.50)

Mexican Lettuce Wraps, Easy Mexican Rice, Corn
I spent $1.38 on this meal.
1 pkg cream cheese (from my pantry)
1 can refried beans (from my pantry)
salsa (from my pantry)
cheddar cheese
mozzarella cheese (I'll just use the shredded cheese blend I have on hand)
green onions ($.50)
sliced olives (optional)
1 tomato (optional)
cumin (from my pantry)
chili powder (from my pantry)
garlic powder (from my pantry)
minced onion (from my pantry)
2 chicken breasts (from my pantry)
1-2 limes or bottled lime juice (from my pantry)
1 head Romaine lettuce ($.88)
frozen corn (from my pantry)

Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas, Carrots, Fries
I spent $5.07 on this meal.
1 potato ($.40)
1 onion ($.23)
1 red pepper ($.88)
leftover chicken from Friday
flour tortillas (from my pantry)
Monterey Jack cheese ($2.49 at Ridley's)
sour cream (from my pantry)
salsa (from my pantry)
baby carrots (1/2 lb- $.44)
1/2 bag spinach ($1.25 for a whole bag- $.63)

In total, I spent $26.83 on this week's dinners. I used the rest of my budget to stock up on juice and lemonade for Grandpa, cheese for lunch, fruits and veggies for lunch and breakfast, soap, cleansers, etc.

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All together, this week's ingredient list is...

1 banana
2-3 limes (or bottled lime juice)
1 bunch asparagus
1 lb baby carrots
broccoli
cauliflower
green onions
1 tomato (optional)
1 head Romaine lettuce
1- 2 potatoes
1 onion
1 red pepper
1 bag spinach
1 pkg fresh basil
garlic
eggs
milk
yogurt
2 pkg cream cheese
cheddar cheese
mozzarella cheese
1 pkg (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 loaf bread
rice
1 pkg frozen strawberries
frozen corn
1 can chicken broth
1 box flavored couscous, etc
1 can refried beans
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can Campbell's French onion soup
salsa
sliced olives (optional)
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce)
2 (12 oz) jars roasted red peppers
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
rotini pasta
1 lb Italian sausage
4 pork chops
1 whole chicken
2 chicken breasts
vanilla
cinnamon
rosemary
butter
parsley
curry powder
cumin
chili powder
garlic powder
minced onion
dried basil

Don't be intimidated by this huge, long list! You probably already have many of these things in your pantry. Copy down the ingredients you still need and head to the store.

Week 3 Ingredient List with Prices!

*Scroll down to see what I paid for each dinner this week.

All together, this week's ingredient list is...
1 bunch broccoli
2 cauliflower crowns
4 tomatoes
1 onion
1 jalapeno
1 head garlic
1 lime
2 lemon
1 head lettuce
3-4 potatoes
1 bunch green onions
baby carrots
any other pizza or taco toppings
pizza cheese
8 oz Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
1 pkg cream cheese
milk
butter
1 loaf French bread dough or frozen/refrigerated pizza dough
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 lbs London broil
2 chicken breasts
rice
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 can Campbell's French Onion soup
1 can Ranch style beans
or 1 can black beans
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans white or black beans
1 can green beans
frozen peas
frozen corn
Italian seasoning
olive oil
1 pkg taco seasoning
taco shells or tortillas
unseasoned meat tenderizer
seasoning salt
lemon pepper
parsley flakes
vinegar
dried oregano
minced onion
basil
chili powder
cumin
garlic powder
tortilla chips
salt
pepper
flour
oil


Don't be discouraged by the long list! You probably already have most of these items in your freezer and pantry. Copy down what ingredients you still need and head to the store!

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This week I shopped at Maceys.

Pizza, Broccoli, Cauliflower
Total price I paid for this meal is $4.09.
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (from my pantry)
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste (from my pantry)
oregano (from my pantry)
garlic (from my pantry)
Italian seasoning (from my pantry)
grated cheese (8 oz Provolone for $.99)
pizza toppings as desired (onion= $.25, bell pepper= $.69)
1 loaf French bread dough from your grocery store's bakery counter ($.88)
or pizza dough (refrigerated or frozen)
olive oil (from my pantry)
garlic powder (from my pantry)
broccoli florets (half a bunch of broccoli= $.63)
cauliflower florets (half a head of cauliflower= $.65)

Tacos with Homemade Salsa, Onion Rice, Corn
Total price I paid for this meal is $4.12.
1 c rice (from my pantry)
1 can Campbell's French Onion soup ($1.69)
butter (from my pantry)
3 tomatoes ($1.34)
onion ($.25)
1 jalapeno ($.12)
1 clove garlic (1 head garlic=$.39)
1 lime ($.25)
1 lb ground beef (1 lb at $1.58/lb = $1.58)
1 pkg taco seasoning (from my pantry)
1 can Ranch style beans ($1.09)
or 1 can black beans
taco shells or tortillas (tortillas from my pantry)
shredded lettuce (1 head iceberg=$.89)
grated cheese (from my pantry)
any other taco toppings
frozen corn (from my pantry)

Marinated London Broil, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli
Total price I paid for this meal is $4.50.
1 1/2 lbs London broil (1.6 lbs at $1.97/lb= $3.17)
unseasoned meat tenderizer (from my pantry)
oil (from my pantry)
lemon juice (from my pantry)
seasoning salt (from my pantry)
lemon pepper (from my pantry)
cloves garlic (see previous recipe for head of garlic)
parsley flakes (from my pantry)
vinegar (from my pantry)
3-4 potatoes ($.70)
butter (from my pantry)
Parmesan cheese (from my pantry)
garlic (from my pantry)
salt (from my pantry)
dried oregano (from my pantry)
broccoli (half a bunch of broccoli= $.63)

Macaroni and Cheese, Green Salad, Peas
Total price I paid for this meal is $.89.
1 lb elbow macaroni (from my pantry)
butter (from my pantry)
flour (from my pantry)
milk (from my pantry)
minced onion (from my pantry)
salt (from my pantry)
pepper (from my pantry)
basil (from my pantry)
6-8 oz Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese (from my pantry- I still have cheese left from the big Superbowl sale at Smiths)
green salad (iceberg= $.89)
frozen peas (from my pantry)

Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips, Green Salad, Corn
Total price I paid for this meal is $1.29.
1 can chicken broth (from my pantry)
2 c homemade salsa (leftover from tacos)
2 cans white or black beans (from my pantry)
1/2 lb ground beef (leftover ingredient from tacos)
chili powder (from my pantry)
cumin (from my pantry)
garlic powder (from my pantry)
1/2 pkg cream cheese (1 pkg=$1.29)
tortilla chips (from my pantry)
green salad (see previous recipe)
frozen corn (from my pantry)


Chicken Pomodoro, Green Beans, Carrots
Total price I paid for this meal is $5.20.
2 chicken breasts (from my pantry)
salt (from my pantry)
pepper (from my pantry)
flour (from my pantry)
oil (from my pantry)
1 can chicken broth (from my pantry)
1 lemon ($.69)
1 tomato ($.44)
heavy cream or milk (using some of my $1.98 milk)
green onions ($.50)
1 can green beans (from my pantry)
baby carrots (1 lb bag= $1.59)

In total, I paid $20.09 for our dinners this week.
I used the rest of my budget on bread, milk, juice, eggs, string cheese, tons of extra ground beef to freeze, a few random items for my pantry, and all the fruits and veggies for breakfast and lunch.

Week 2 Ingredient List with Prices!

*Scroll down to see prices broken down by recipes.

All together, this week's ingredient list is...
2 heads garlic
2 onions
potatoes
7 red potatoes
2 carrots
1 bunch asparagus
Romaine lettuce
red pepper
cucumber
1 bunch green onions
broccoli
green salad
Asiago or provolone cheese
cheddar cheese
milk
butter
1 3/4 lbs chicken breasts
ham
2-3 lbs roast beef
small flour tortillas
bread
chips
1 pound penne rigate
1 box frozen spinach
1 can artichoke hearts in water
frozen peas
salsa
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pkg Lipton onion soup
2 pkg Ramen noodles
creamy peanut butter
olive oil
Black pepper
flour
4 (14 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
4 cans chicken broth
1 can green beans
nutmeg
cumin
chili powder
minced onion
garlic powder
parsley
vegetable oil
red wine vinegar
soy sauce
sugar
basil

You probably have most of these things in your pantry and freezer already! Copy down the ingredients you don't have and head to the store.
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This week I shopped at Maceys.

Super Easy Bean Burritos, Chips and Salsa, Corn, Broccoli
This meal cost me $1.89.
salsa (from my pantry)
cumin (from my pantry)
chili powder (from my pantry)
small flour tortillas (from my pantry)
shredded cheese ($1.00)
chips (from my pantry)
frozen corn (from my pantry)
broccoli florets (1 lb at .89/lb = $.89)

Spinach, Artichoke and Chicken Penne, Green Salad
This meal cost me $9.00.
1 pound penne rigate (from my pantry)
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3/4 lb at $1.89/lb = $1.42)
olive oil (from my pantry)
butter (from my pantry)
1 onion ($.28)
garlic ($.39)
Black pepper (from my pantry)
flour (from my pantry)
chicken stock (from my pantry)
cream or milk (gallon of milk $2.13)
nutmeg (from my pantry)
1 box chopped frozen spinach (from my pantry)
1 can artichoke hearts in water ($2.99)
grated Asiago or provolone cheese (provolone slices $1.79)
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (using Parmesan from my pantry)

Ham, Potato, Carrot Casserole, Green Salad, Peas
This meal cost me $1.61.
ham (from my freezer)
potatoes (from my pantry)
carrots ($.21)
1 can cream of chicken soup (from my pantry)
milk (see previous recipe)
minced onion (from my pantry)
garlic powder (from my pantry)
parsley (from my pantry)
grated Cheddar cheese (2 oz cheese = $.40)
green salad (salad kit $1.50 with .50/1 store coupon = $1.00)
frozen peas (from my pantry)

Roast Beef, Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus
This meal cost me $7.68.
2-3 lbs beef pot roast (2.18 lbs at $1.98/lb = $4.32)
7 red potatoes ($1.56)
olive oil (from my pantry)
1 pkg Lipton onion soup (from my pantry)
1 bunch asparagus ($1.80)

Chinese Chicken and Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce, Stirfry or Veggies and Dip
This meal cost me $5.66.
1 lb chicken breasts (1 lb at $1.89/lb = $1.89)
vegetable oil (from my pantry)
2 pkg Ramen noodles (from my pantry)
creamy peanut butter (from my pantry)
red wine vinegar (from my pantry)
soy sauce (from my pantry)
sugar (from my pantry)
Romain lettuce ($1.99)
1 red pepper ($.69)
1 cucumber ($.59)
green onions ($.50)

Tomato Soup, Toast, Green Beans
This meal cost me $1.81.
4 (14 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (from my pantry)
basil (from my pantry)
2 cans chicken broth (from my pantry)
1 onion ($.28)
garlic salt (from my pantry)
garlic ($.39)
flour (from my pantry)
milk (see earlier list)
bread ($1.39 loaf with a $.25/1 bakery coupon = $1.14)
1 can green beans (from my pantry)

My total cost for these six dinners comes to $27.65.

I spent the rest of my budget stocking up on Campbell's Minestrone soup (Grandpa's favorite), Frosted Mini Wheats, yogurt, extra chicken to freeze, cheese, fruits and veggies for breakfast and lunch, and extra bread to freeze.