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Aug. 10, 2008
Friday's Shopping trip and 2 weeks menu plan
It's that time again. It sure don't seem like its been 2 weeks already. With out further ado here is what I got while grocery shopping.
Wal-mart
4. 53 lbs. green grapes $7.93
Sour cream $2.66
8.99 lbs. bananas $4.32
3 heads of iceberg lettuce $2.34
1 bunch red leaf lettuce $1.44
1 bunch green leaf lettuce $1.44
4.67 lbs. of red grapes $7.01
5lbs. of red potatoes $2.97
Cantaloupe $2.38
10 lbs. sugar $4.48
Total $35.53
Aldi's
12 cans of mandrin oranges $5.40
24 yogurt cups $10.32
4 bunches of cauliflower $6.76
6 cans of pumpkin $4.14
1 cucumber $.39
3 packages of mushrooms $3.57
6 cans of frozen orange juice $7.14
15 cans of frozen juice $18.60
4 packages of string cheese $11.96
3 things of lemon juice $5.07
3 bags of shrimp $11.07
3 gallons of 2% milk $7.47
1 dozen large eggs $1.09
Total $92.98
Kmart
canning utensil set $7.99
food saver freezer bags $8.99
Ivory body wash $3.50
Sauve shampoo $1.49
Kids sauve shampoo $2.19
hairbrush $1.79
DVD $20.99 (yes this was a splurge)
hair dye $9.79
2 packs of sunflower seeds $3.98
5 gallon tub of vanilla ice cream $7.49
23 lbs. of pork $23.15 (they offer pork from a local farmer that isn't injected with "natural juices and flavorings". The thing is it comes in big chunks so I have to cut it up myself but for that price I'm willing)
2 packs of all natural chicken $5.88
3.36 lbs. of plums $5.01
5.43 lbs. of apples $9.72
5.bs. of carrots $3.99
Total $123.77
Grand Total $252.18
That averages to about $126.09
Now for the menu
Breakfast (served with fruit or juice and milk)
pancakes
waffles
apple muffins
eggs
banana muffins
pumpkin bread
Lunch (served with veggie, fruit, and bread)
salad
chicken wraps
fried bologna sandwich
cream of mushroom soup
leftover dinner twice
peanut butter sandwiches twice
homemade chicken nuggets and fries
tomato soup and grilled cheese
hotdogs
tuna salad sandwich
chicken salad on lettuce
wraps with leftover chicken salad or tuna salad
Dinner
spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
barbecue pork sandwiches, grilled vegetables
salsa chicken, rice, corn (didn't make this last time)
mini cheddar meatloaves, mashed potatoes, veggie
leftover dinner twice
Weds. night dinners at church
beef fajitas, refried beans,
tamale casserole
vegetable casserole
cajun beans and rice
shrimp stir fry
lemon herb fish, potatoes, veggies
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Aug. 10, 2008 - I saw that!!
I shouldn't give you a hard time, but it is hard not too!
Oh the main reason for commenting....You did great with your shopping and menu!! :) Now where do I find the recipe for the salsa chicken?? I have chicken and a jar of salsa that I bought cheap!! Is there anything else I need for the recipe?? Where and how long do I cook it??
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