"The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance than their simplicity might suggest" Thomas Moore

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

$25 Grocery Challenge

Despite an incident involving Hastings, her baby doll and a sugar cookie (seriously...do yourself a favor and don't even ask) this weeks Publix trip went pretty well.
(1) AngelSoft 12 roll pack toilet paper
(6) Scotties Tissues
(2) boxes Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches
(2) 1/2 gallon Smart Balance Milk
(1) gallon whole milk
1.5 lbs fresh pears
1.5lbs bananas
1 lb granny smith apples
(1) bag Publix baby carrots
(2) bags crunchmaster crackers
(6) bags Green Giant Valley Fresh Frozen vegetables
(3) cans Green Giant canned corn
(3) cans Green Giant canned green beans
(1) bag fresh spinach for salads
(1) bottle WishBone italian salad dressing
(1) 4 pack Fiber One yogurt
(1) carton Egg Beaters
(1) 2 liter lemon lime soda

Total before sales and coupons: $80.83
Total AFTER sales and coupons: $19.68

Our meal plan for the week:
Caramel Apple pork chops mashed potatoes and lima beans
BBQ grilled chicken with green bean casserole and a salad
General Tsao's chicken over rice with Asian veggies
Steak, honey glazed carrots and a salad
Ravioli, salad and garlic bread
Hamburgers and baked beans

and how about some shameless pictures of the cutest popsicle eater i know....

2 comments:

  1. Gonna need to hear the story...spill it...

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  2. Can I come to your house for supper this week?

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