ALDI Stock up trip $133.92
For a really long time I’ve wanted to make the switch from doing our grocery shopping once a week, or every two weeks, to just buying our groceries once a month. And at this stage in our lives {when I’m not running all over town taking kids to school, sports, clubs etc.} I think I’m really to give it a go. Plus, with gardening season in full swing and fresh fruits and veggies growing in the backyard, I believe I can accomplish this mini goal of mine.
Time is such a funny thing, and when you are able to really slow down and prioritize and get rid of the things that are big time sucks in your life, there’s a sort of calming effect that comes over you. And these days I’m embracing it.
You want to know what else I’m embracing? The cheese section at ALDI. So far my 2 favorite cheeses has been their ale house cheddar and apple wood smoked gouda. This month we’ll be testing out their spreadable sharp cheddar. The packaging looks very much like the Kaukauna brand you see in regular stores and I’m hoping it tastes just like it.
Hannaford $10.04
First of all, Cape Cod chips are the bomb diggety. Second, why is it that the only flavor of Jell-O offered in a big 6 ounce box was strawberry? Seriously, with over 15 {?} varieties to choose from, only strawberry came in the big box. I thought that was strange.
Also, I thought since this was my big shopping day of the month, I’d buy myself a treat and tossed a box of {very expensive} Mighty Leaf tea in the cart. The box of tea was $7.59 which was a true splurge, but I had really enjoyed Mighty Leaf tea in the past with their overfilled tea bags and strong flavor so I decided it would be worth it to me to buy a box.
Well I was sure disappointed that’s for sure. Not only was the amount of actual tea leaves in the bag about 1/3 of what they used to be, the leaves were also much, much finer than what I had enjoyed in the past. I was so displeased I looked for a satisfaction guarantee on the box but there wasn’t one. Grrrrr.
Big salads though, they make everything better. And fill you up for the rest of the day when eaten at lunch time. This weeks topping included salami, dried cranberries, hard boiled egg, peas, cheese, tomatoes, pickled beets and cucumbers.
Pickety dinner for 2.
Mississippi pot roast, a few mushrooms, cherry cola Jell-O salad and mashed potatoes made to perfection.
I pity the people who only add milk to their mashed potatoes. If they are not using butter, cream cheese and sour cream, they don’t know what they’re missing. Also, every time I hear the word pity…. I immediately think of Mr. T.
Breakfast in bed. His… not mine {bahahahaaaaa!} The man just yesterday asked me where the garbage can was. I KID YOU NOT. So really, me getting served breakfast in bed, is a total pipe dream.
And last but not least…. LOBSTAH!!! We tried a new place, one that several of you recommend and I’ll tell you all about later this week. 😉
How about YOU? Did you buy anything exciting this week? Do you think you could get away with shopping once a month and maybe just picking up milk at the corner store? Curious minds want to know.
~Mavis
Total Spent this week: $152.96
- Total Spent in June $152.96 <- Attempting once a month grocery shopping
- Total Spent in May on Groceries $216.50 <- Included a stock up trip to King Arthur Flour
- Total Spent in April on Groceries $169.98
- Total Spent in March on Groceries $306.75 <– Apartment life, moving across the country and settling into a new house
- Total Spent in February on Groceries $259.81 <- Living in an apartment and buying a lot of ready-made meals
- Total Spent in January on Groceries $240.15 <– Packing mode and not cooking from scratch as much
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Quote of the Day “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~ John Lubbock
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