If you recall my last "haul" post, Aldi is my jam. I've been saving money there since 2009, when I decided to stay home with baby twins and make a resident's salary work for a family of four (with a trip to Disney here and there) 😉. Now that we're a family of five, with three kids who eat as much as three grown men, I could spend a small fortune at the grocery store. See all that? It cost a whopping $251 and will feed us three meals a day for at least a week... maybe more because y'all KNOW we are in that Chick fit A drive through at least once or twice. But whose counting?
I'll give you a quick rundown of items, but know that 90% of them are the organic/least preservatives/non-GMO options. I love that Aldi offers so many healthy choices for such a small price tag!
Dino Nuggets 6.99
Jumbo Waffle Cones 1.59
Fit & Active 100 Calorie Pack Chocolate Wafers 2.29
90 Cal Lemon Fiber Bars 1.59
90 Cal Chocolate Fiber Bars 1.59
Nitrate Free Hickory Bacon 4.89
(2) Cauliflower Crust Pizza (refrigerated) 6.99
(2) Rising Crust Cheese Pizza 2.75
Organic DHA 2% Milk 2.99
Organic Whole Milk 2.89
Decaf Coffee Cups 3.89
Wild Caught Flounder Filets (frozen) 4.99
Wild Caught Salmon (frozen) 3.99
Cheeseburger Pita Melts 4.99
Greek Protein Yogurt 4-pack 2.99
Honey Wheat Bread 0.95
The Great White (organic bread) 4.29
French Onion Dip 0.99
Chewy Granola Bars 1.15
Swiss Rolls 1.35
Low Fat Yogurt (x4) 0.32
Skyr Yogurt (x2) 1.05
Seafood/Chicken Seasoning Packets (x3) 0.79
Coconut Cashew Crisps 2.99
Multigrain Tortilla Chips 1.95
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 1.95
Chicken Fries (frozen) 5.45
Lasagna Noodles 1.59
Salami Deli Meat 3.99
Reeses Minis 2.95
Kit Kat Minis 2.95
Danimals 12-pack 4.49
Sunflower Bagged Salad Kit 2.49
Cheese Snack Sticks 2.99
Cheese Cubes 1.69
Ranch Dressing 0.89
Vidalia Onions 1.89
Crescent Rolls 0.79
Ricotta Cheese 1.69
20 Calorie Ice Cream Bars 2.29
Honey Smoked Nitrate/Nitrate Free Deli Ham (x2) 2.35
Twizzlers 1.95
Dried Mango (x2) 3.89
Peppered Turkey Deli Meat (x2) 2.35
White Cheddar Popcorn 1.59
Chicken Stir Fry (refrigerated) Ready-Meal (x2) 7.49
Cracker Cuts Sharp Cheddar 3.49
Tribe Dessert Hummus 1.95
Sliced Cheddar Cheese (x2) 1.79
Superberries (x2) 2.99
Peanut Butter Crackers 0.89
Organic Strawberries 2.69
Golden Kiwi 2.99
Italian Salad Mix 1.99
Ranch Veggie Straws 1.95
Garlic Salt 0.95
Premium Marinara (x2) 2.89
Alfredo Sauce (x2) 1.69
Bananas (1.61 lb) 0.71
Fajita Tortillas (20 ct) 1.99
Low Carb Tortillas 1.99
Flour Tortillas (small) 1.35
Sun-dried Tomato Protein Wraps 2.99
Mandarin Oranges 2.89
Sandwich Bags 1.89
Pork Carnitas 5.89
56 oz Soap Refill 3.49
Naturally Pure Sweet Cream Creamer 2.05
Kombucha 2.95
Seedless Cucumber 1.29
Blackberry Applesauce Pouches (x2 boxes) 1.49
Cantaloupe 1.69
Hawaiian Rolls 1.39
Bagel Skinny's 2.49
Six Cracker Assortment 2.95
Microfiber Face Cloths 4.99
Peel & Stick Hooks 2.99
Grand total: $250.83
If you're wondering what meals we have on the agenda with that amount of food, here's the weekly menu:
1. Deli Sandwich Wraps with Fruit & Veggie Straws
2. Crockpot Lasagna & Italian Salad
3. Pork Carnitas & Beef Tacos with chips & salsa
4. Grilled Chicken Salad (+ apples, berries & goat cheese to mix, see photo below!)
5. Broiled Seafood & Fries
6. Chinese Low Mein/Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
7. Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
The rest: SNACKS! We do a lot of charcuterie trays, dips, popcorn, yogurt, fruit, granola bars, etc... but yes, we also like chocolate so there's that. Nobody's perfect. 😂
Next week we head off to Daufuskie Island for a beach week and GUESS WHAT? There is no grocery store! I'll be hitting up Aldi one more time with a very strict list, because STRATEGY... five people, no vehicle, ferry transfers, carry-on coolers... ahhhh! It'll be fun they said. 😁 All jokes aside I'm sure it'll be an amazing trip. Can't wait to share all about it when we return!
Sunflower Salad kit with grilled chicken (marinate in Italian dressing for 24 hours), sliced strawberries, walnuts, apples, and garlic herb goat cheese... YUM!