My shopping trip to Weis and Aldi

Recently I changed things up a bit in my grocery routine.  I switched to biweekly meal planning.  So, every 2 weeks I go to Aldi's and Weis.  Then, on the "off" weeks I stop in at "other" stores like D&K and Amelias.  I will share in more detail in future posts.  I am still a little "off" in routine due to the holidays.  However, I hope to be back to normal next week.

So of my purchases are for this weeks' meal plan.  Other things are to stock up and other things are just for normal consumption (ie. fresh produce)

 

So, here is what I bought at Aldi's:

I spent $33.36.  This is what $33 can buy you at my favorite store:

• 1 fresh pineapple $2.79
• 1 quart half/half (using this to make my tomato soup) $1.99
• Clementines (these are really good) $3.69
• 16 oz shredded mozzarella (for pizza night) $3.19
• 2 bags of frozen corn $.65 each  (I will use half a bag for taco night.  The rest is because it was marked down)
• Tub of spreadable butter $.99
• Dried cranberries $1.39 ( a MUST have for salads)
• Tortilla chips $1.19  (their tortilla chips are awesome for the price)
• Taco mix $.35
• Bananas $.84 ($.39/lb)
• mushrooms $.50 (for pizza night)
• bag of spinach $1.69  (a staple for salads)
• carrots $1.69
• green peppers $1.39  (for meatballs and peppers tonight)
• powdered sugar $1.29
• dish soap $1.69 (this soap is not bad for a generic brand)
• ranch dressing $1.19 (I usually make my own but like to have some on hand)
• eggs $1.39
• Iceburg lettuce $1.39 (for salad mix)
• Canned pineapple $.89 (for tonights dinner.  My fresh one is not ripe enough to eat yet)
• Garbage bags $2.29

Here's my trip to Weis

Total spent at Weis $22.22 .  Rarely do I spend more than $50/week at a regular grocery store.  I did not use any coupons this week.  ( I just realized I forgot to include the chicken in my photo:)

•  Pack of drumsticks $4.21 (for next Sunday's dinner)
• Pack of thighs $4.93 (already threw this in the freezer for a future meal)
• 2 boneless New York Strip steaks $8.38  (woo hoo!  I will share how I scored these tomorrow)
• 1 can pizza sauce $.79
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro $1.00
• 6 Italian Sausage $2.91 (this wasn't a planned purchase, but I will share tomorrow why I bought them)

Total spent so far this week: $55.58
Total spent for January: $55.58
Total spent in 2011: $55.58

(My goal is to spend no more than $400 per month or $4800 a year)