Since I’m keeping my two college-age kids at home for a few weeks, I’ve spent some extra money to prepare for additional people (and their friends) coming in and out of the house this week. I always make sure I have plenty of snacks and homemade treats waiting for me.
aldi
1/2 gallon orange juice – $3.39
1 gallon whole milk – $3.18
1/2 gallon unsweetened almond milk – $2.19
1 32 oz carton half and half – $2.49
2 32 oz cartons of egg whites – $9.68
1 pack Turkey Bacon – $3.25
2 32 oz tubs Plain Greek Yogurt – $5.68
2 boxes of butter – $5.78
1 pack boneless chicken breast – $13.69
1 Quick Oats Canister – $3.29
1 grits canister – $2.15
1 jar BBQ sauce – $2.24
1 bag of mini sweet peppers – $2.49
1 cauliflower – $3.65
Broccoli florets 1 pack – $2.70
1 bag of Romaine Hearts – $3.49
2 bags of greens beans – $4.78
1 3 lb bag of Pink Lady Apples – $3.29
1 bag of Honeycrisp Apples – $3.15
1 multi-color bell pepper 3ct bag – $2.55
1 bag of red grapes -$2.74
1 jar of raisins – $2.99
1 bunch of organic bananas – $1.36
1 bag of chocolate chips – $3.65
1 bag of vegetable straws – $2.49
1 bag of organic corn chips – $2.69
1 16 oz pack of deli meat – $4.15
2 bags of string cheese – $4.98
1 x 12 Carat Applesauce Pouch – $6.49
Brats 1 pack – $4.99
Total: $119.64

Publix
2 Bags of Lay’s Chips – $4.29, Used $2/2 Lay’s Publix Digital Coupon –2 pieces for $2.29 after coupon applied
Springer Mountain Farm Chicken Strips 2 Bags – $11.99, Used (2) $1.50/1 Print – 2 pieces for $8.99 after coupon applied
2 Newman’s Own Pizzas – $8.79
Delizza Eclair 1 Tab – $3.74, Used $1.50/1 Delizza Publix Digital Coupon –$2.24 after coupon
Yasso Bars 3 Box – $9.80, Received (3) $2.50/1 Yasso Bar Ibotta Rebates plus 1500 points from fetch ($1.50) – $0.80 for 3 boxes after rebate
Nellie Eggs 2 Cartons – $5.99, Used $2/1 printableplus receive $1/2 Nelly’s Ibotta rebate – 2 for $2.99 after coupon and rebate
1 Colgate Toothpaste – $4.99, Used $5/1 Colgate Publix Digital Coupon – Free after coupon
1 OxiClean – $2.09, used $2/1 OxiClean Publix Digital Coupon – $0.09 after coupon
1 box of egg yolkless protein pasta – $1.64, used $1/1 Egg Yolkless Publix Digital Coupon – $0.64 after coupon
2 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese – $1.59
Dave’s Killer Bars Breakfast Bars 5 Boxes – $14.47, Received (5) $1.50/1 Dave’s Ibotta Rebates plus 1500 points from fetch ($1.50) – $5.47 for 5 boxes
1 bag of Wonder Bagels – $2.42, used $1.50/1 Wonder Publix Digital Coupon; I received the plus $0.50/1 Wonder Ibotta rebate – $0.42 after coupon
1 bag of Wonder Hamburger Buns – $2, received $1/1 Wonder Ibotta rebate – $1 after rebate
Publix Ice Cream 1 tub – $5, used Ice Cream Publix Digital Coupon Free Tab – Free after coupon
~Used item $4/$60 Publix Special Digital Coupon
~ Received Midweek $5 Money Drop Bonus Ibotta rebate
~ This journey has come to an end once again. $10 Stocking Spree Rebate
Total after coupons, taxes and rebates: $16.81

Publix
Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears 5 Bags – $8.75, Received (5) $1.75/1 Black Forest Ibotta Rebates – Free after rebate
Yasso Spornable Frozen Yogurt 3 – $9.74, Received (3) $2/1 Yasso Spoonables Ibotta Rebates plus $0.50 Yasso Bonus Ibotta rebate – 3 pieces for $3.24 after rebate
Harvest Snaps Crunchy Loops 5 bags – $7.48, received (5) $1/1 Harvest Snap Crunchy Croup Ibotta Rebates -$2.48 for 5 pieces after rebate
~ Received $5 Weekend Cash Dash Bonus Ibotta rebate
Total after coupons and rebates: $0.72
This week’s grocery total: $137.17
weekly menu plan
breakfast
Cereals, oatmeal, grits, granola, yogurt bowls, smoothies, bagels
lunch
Deli meat/cheese sandwich, apple/applesauce pouch, mini peppers, chips/vegetable straws/harvest snaps, Dave’s bar, cheese sticks (school lunch option) x 4
leftovers x3
dinner
BBQ meatballs, tossed salad, creamy milk rice, apple crisp, ice cream
pancakes, scrambled eggs, turkey bacon
grilled chicken, biscuits, green beans
chicken gravy, broccoli
Biscuits and venison sausage gravy
Bratz, potato wedges, cauliflower, chocolate chip cookies
pizza
Source: Money Saving Mom® – moneysavingmom.com

