Every week, my older sister Brigette indulges us with a glimpse into her shopping excursions and meal planning strategies. It’s always an eagerly awaited post that many of us look forward to. If you’re curious about how she manages her weekly meal planning and shopping, you can dive into her expansive archive of weekly menu plans HERE or get to know her family better by clicking HERE.
Aldi
This week’s Aldi shopping list is as follows, providing all the necessary ingredients for a wholesome and delicious weekly menu:
- Chicken Drumsticks and Boneless Chicken Breasts to serve as the week’s primary protein sources.
- A variety of essentials such as Deli Meat, Bacon, Orange Juice, and Whole Milk to ensure there’s always something refreshing and fulfilling in the fridge.
- Staples like Whipped Cream, a variety of Oils, Butter, and an assortment of canned goods including Pumpkin and Green Beans to add that extra flavor and texture to meals.
- Fresh produce such as Red Onions, Cauliflower, Garlic, Broccoli Florets, Cilantro, and Red Grapes to ensure meals are packed with nutrients.
- Seasoning essentials such as Garlic Powder and Garlic Salt with Parsley to elevate the flavors in every dish.
- A generous selection of Cheeses, Pie Crusts, Queso, and chips of all kinds to cater to light snacking or for enhancing dishes.
- Breakfast and baking goods to ensure mornings start off right and any baking ambitions are supported.
The total for this comprehensive shopping haul came to a grand total of $102.39, showcasing Brigette’s skill in sourcing the best deals and managing a budget.
Publix
Brigette’s adventures continue at Publix, where she leveraged coupons and rebates to net some incredible savings. Highlights from her Publix trip include:
- Special deals on personal care items like Arm and Hammer Toothpaste, Dove+Men Shampoo, delivering not just groceries but household essentials at fantastic discounts.
- Snack time and breakfast are covered with savings on Nature Valley Bars and Pillsbury Cookies, ensuring there’s always something for a quick bite.
- Meal enhancers such as Egglands Best Omelets, Stevia packets, and Crunchy Progresso Soup make for quick meal fixes or healthy additives.
- Irresistible offers on Cracker Barrel Cheese and De Wafelbakkers Pancakes further sweetened by Ibotta rebates.
- And not to forget, household needs with special savings directly from Publix digital coupons on Kleenex.
Her strategic shopping and couponing at Publix brought her total down to a meager $11.83 after coupons and rebates.
An unexpected but welcomed gift – free produce from a friend!
With all transactions tallied, Brigette’s grocery spending totalled an impressive $112.73 for the week, demonstrating that with a little planning, strategic shopping, and the utilization of coupons and rebates, one can stretch their grocery budget without compromising on quality or variety.
Weekly Menu Plan
The magic in Brigette’s method isn’t just in the shopping, but in how she plans to turn these ingredients into delicious meals throughout the week. From comforting breakfast options like Pancakes, Omelets, and Cereal to fulfilling lunches such as Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Grapes and Carrots and diverse dinners that include Chicken Noodle Soup, Venison Meatloaf, and a special Birthday Dinner with Papa John’s Pizza – Brigette’s menu is a testament to planning and creativity bringing about delightful dishes that cater to all tastes.
So, whether you’re a seasoned meal planner or a novice looking to get started, Brigette’s approach offers ample inspiration and actionable strategies to make meal planning and grocery shopping an enjoyable part of your weekly routine.
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Did any shopping steals or meal-planning hacks catch your eye this week? Dive into the comments and share your top finds and strategies. Let’s make the most of our grocery budgets together!
