2.10 shopping trip and menu plan

Walmart Grocery Trip = $21.13!

I reached a whole new low this week. I don't post this to brag, but to show you how price-matching and coupon-clipping pays off- literally.

This week I matched almost every sale to coupons, which means I got even more savings.

Here are some details on my groceries for the week:

1. Mushrooms = reg. $1.88, on sale for $1.50 (savings of $.38)

2. Bell Peppers = reg. 2/$1, price-matched for 3/$1 (savings of $.50 on 3)

3. Bananas = $.55/lb., price-matched for 3 lbs./$1 (savings of $.60 on 2.7 lbs.)

4. Strawberries = $3 (I splurged! I've really been holding out for strawberries, and couldn't wait for them to go down any longer :)

5. 2 jars Ragu Spaghetti Sauce = on sale for $1.50, price-matched for $1 + $.50/2 coupon = $.75 each (savings of $1.50 on 2)

6. 2 packs Yoplus Yogurt = reg. $2.44, price-matched for $1 each + 2 $1/1 coupons = $1 each (savings of $2.88 on 2)

7. 2 cans Progresso Soup = on sale for $1.50 each, price-matched for $1 each + $.50/2 coupon = $.75 each (savings of $1.75 on 2)

8. 2 packs Ballpark Beef Hot dogs = reg. $2.73, price-matched for $2.50 each + $1/2 coupon = $1.50 each (savings of $2.46 on 2)

9.Craisins = reg. $1.73, price-matched for $.99 (savings of $.74)

10. Bird's Eye Steamers = reg. $1.75, price-matched for $1 +$.35/1 coupon = $.65 (savings of $1.11)

11. 2 pkgs. Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies mix = reg. $1.34, price-matched for $.69 each + $.75/1 coupon = $.63 for 2! (savings of $2.05 on 2)

12. Buddig Deli Cuts = reg. $2.50 + $1/1 coupon = $1.50 (savings of $1)

13. Coffeemate Creamer = reg. $1.68 + $.50/1 coupon = $1.18 (savings of $.50)

14. Great Value Sour Cream = $1.33

15. Great Value Tomato Sauce = $.44

Total before price-matching and coupons= $36.33

Total after price-matching and coupons = $21.13

Savings = $15.20

Breakfasts:

Tuesday- Oatmeal with brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins

Wednesday- Bran muffins and strawberries

Thursday- PB Banana Smoothies

Friday- Strawberry and Yogurt Parfait

Saturday- Heart-shaped Pancakes

Sunday- French toast

Monday- Waffles and Apples

Lunches:

Tuesday- Leftover Beans and Rice

Wednesday- Leftover Spinach Lasagna

Thursday- Leftover Pork Chops and Beans

Friday- Chicken Sandwiches

Saturday- Cheese/Mushroom Quesadillas and Ranch-style Beans

Sunday- Brisket Sandwiches (meat and buns from freezer)

Monday- Chicken Sandwiches

Dinners:

Tuesday- Spinach Lasagna, Salad, and Carrots

Wednesday- Cowboy Pork Chops, Beans, and Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Thursday- Leftover Spinach Lasagna

Friday- Beef Hot dogs and Steamed Broccoli

Saturday- Heart-shaped Pizza (frozen pizza cut into hearts using a cookie cutter)

Sunday- Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, and Chili-fried Potatoes

Monday- Cornmeal Chicken, Baked Potatoes, and Green Beans