June 8 - 14 Menu

I love Aldi. I do not get to go there as much this year as I have in the past. But when I do, I get excited at the GREAT prices! 

June 8
Lunch: We met the Hubs for lunch at Stadium BBQ before we went to Aldi. 
Dinner: Leftovers

June 9
Lunch: More leftovers
Dinner: Turkey Chili

June 10
Lunch: We are having potluck lunch after church to celebrate Vacation Bible School. Hubs made pasta salad. 
Dinner: Hot Dogs and leftover Chili

June 11
Lunch: Whatever was in the house 😀
Dinner: Parmesan Pork Roast with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes (from mashupmom.com)

June 12
Lunch: Whatever we could find.
Dinner: Naan Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches (from mashupmom.com). I shall omit the tomato from mine. The kidlets will as well. Served with fruit. And I added spinach leaves. 

June 13
Lunch: Again, whatever we could find.
Dinner: Bible Study 

June 14
Lunch: Guess what it was......
Dinner: Creamy Gnocchi with Corn (Thing 2 ate this when he was 2 years old and LOVED IT! He was scooping it up in his hands. He LOVES pasta and likes corn, so we will try this again with him). I'm using spinach instead of arugula and milk instead of cream. Served with salad. 


Shopping List:
Original Naan Bread - $3.79
Green Grapes (2.04 lbs) @ $1.99/lb - $4.06
Fresh Mozzarella - $2.79  
Shredded Parmesan - $1.99
Roma Tomatoes 1 lb - $1.69
Ground Turkey 1.2 lb - $3.49
Pork Loin Bone In Chops - $2.82
Pesto - $2.19
Spinach Bag - $1.19
Milk 1/2 Gallon - $1.29
Seedless Watermelon - $3.99
Sweet Potatoes - $1.69
Mango - $0.99
Avocado - $0.89
Yellow Onions - $1.49
Strawberries - $1.29
Brussels Sprouts - $1.99
Cucumbers - $0.49
Blueberries - $1.99
Sweet Corn 2 ears - $0.50
Green Bell Peppers 3 pack - $1.89
Pure Olive Oil - $2.49               
Total: $44.99 (before tax)
Keep in mind, though, that we did not have to buy for Sunday lunch, and we have not bought whatever we need for Wednesday Bible Study. This amount does not cover our breakfasts, lunches, or snacks...nor does it cover what we already had on hand like gnocchi, basil, etc.

During this trip, our breakfasts, lunches, and snacks cost us:
Purified Water Bottles 2 cases @ $1.89 - $3.78
Large Eggs - $1.46 (breakfasts or boiled eggs)
Sliced Provolone - $1.79 (sandwiches)
Shredded Mozzarella - $2.49 (Thing 1 likes to make "cheese roll ups," which is a handful of shredded cheese rolled into a small flour tortilla, microwaved for 30 seconds. Thing 2 likes to make himself "pizzas" with a flour tortilla, pasta sauce, and cheese).
Bananas 2.80 lb @ $0.44/lb - $1.23 (for iced coffee protein shake and/or boys' snacks)
Pasta Sauce - $0.99
Unsweetened Almond Milk - $1.89 (shake)
String Cheese - $2.79 (boys' snacks)
Hummus - $1.99 (to recreate Starbuck's protein bistro boxes)
CinnCrunch Squares - $1.39 (boys' breakfasts and snacks)
Fruit Rounds - $1.29 (see above)
Flour Tortillas - $0.99 
Strawberry Toaster Tart - $1.45 (boys' breakfasts)
Rice Cakes - $1.49 (bistro box recreate - click on my recreations here) 
Gluten Free Pretzels - $2.19 (see above)

For a snacks, etc total: $27.21 (before tax)

Not too bad!