I am really making an effort to purchase what we are going to eat in a reasonable amount of time and as much fresh local food as I can. This led to my attempt this month to only purchase my basic staples at the grocery store and get all my fruits, veggies, meat and cheese at the farmer's market. As crazy as this seems I had a hard time 100% committing to this last week. I usually make out my meal plan from what I pick up but this time I went to the market thinking of something specific I wanted to make and could not find the cut of meat. I will talk myself through this and get the method perfected because we did manage to pick up some awesome stuff at the market.
Farmer's Market:
Tomatoes and Watermelon from 1 farmer : $11
Bacon: $12
Cheese: $8
Peach Preserves: $6
Lettuce: $4
Green Beans: $4
Total: $45
Winco Trip #1:
Laundry detergent $3.98
10 bottles Apple Juice $16.80
2 (8) pks powerade $6.96
1 can diced tomatoes $.54
2 cases Coke $9.36 ( my mom gave coupons for 2 free cases)
1 box snack crackers $ 4.68
1 gallon milk $.96
2 pkgs diapers $13.94
1 pkg dishwasher detergent $2.99
1 pkg bacon bits $2.59
2 boxes gnocchi $3.68
1 jar bouillon $1.45
1 pkg nipples $1.86
1 can tomato sauce $.30
1 can kidney beans $.57
1 bag spinach $1.78
1 smoked sausage $1.98
1 bag frozen peas $1.08
2 bags frozen corn $1.76
2 cans biscuits $ 3.16
1 pkg pepperoni $3.70
~2&1/4lbs bananas $1.06
~2&1/4lbs flour $1.02
~1/2lb shell pasta $.54
~1lb spaghetti noodles $.76
~1/2 lb penne pasta $.44
~3/4lb raw sugar $.77
2 donuts $1.16
1 loaf bread $.93
2&1/4 lbs sugar $1.40
2 boxes fruit snacks $2.96
Total: $ 83.90
Sprouts Trip:
1 bunch spinach $.99
3 pineapples $2.94
~1&1/2 lbs grapes $1.41
1 bottle chili seasoning $2.79
~1/4lb chocolate almonds $1.17
~1&1/4lbs pistachios $6.44
2 pkgs beef stew meat $4.99
1 pkg ground beef $5.31
1 loaf bread $1.69
1 bottle rinse aid $3.49
1 bottle hand soap $1.97
Total: $33.49
Winco Trip #2
1 gallon milk $.96
1 box brownies $1.58
1 box ice cream cones $3.43
1 box ice cream bars $2.26
2 pkgs sliced cheese $5.68
1 bag chips $1.79
~1/2 lb fruit snacks $1.10
~1/4lb gummy bears $.48
1 pkg raisins $1.32
1 lb cheese $2.78
1 pkg turkey lunch meat $1.98
6 fruit leathers $2.64
1 pkg bagels $1.58
~1/8 lb dog chews $.93
1 box popcorn $.98
1 Dublin cherry limeade $1.28
1 donut $.58
1 triple $1.20
Total: $32.08
Winco Trip #3:
3 pairs garden gloves $3.24
1 gallon milk $.96
1 pkg shredded Parmesan $1.98
1 pkg shredded mozzarella $1.68
~2 lbs bananas $.90
2 bags chips $1.96
1 loaf bread $.93
Total:: $11.65
Farmer's Market Week #2
Green Beans $4
Tomatoes $5
Baby Bok Choy $3
Total::: $12.00
Farmer's Market Week #3
Broccoli and Lettuce $7
Peas: $6
Chicken $18
Total::::: $31.00
Winco trip #4
1 gallon milk $.96
1 pkg mushrooms $1.48
1 pkg cream cheese $1.22
~3 lbs bananas $1.14
1 box snack cakes $1.28
1 pkg meds for the honey $9.39
Total: $15.47
Winco trip #5
3 pairs of garden gloves $3.00
1 gallon milk $.96
1 bottle sweet tea $1.18
~2 lbs potatoes $.82
~1/2lb rice $.32
~2 lbs bananas $.86
1 box snack cakes $1.64
1 box cheese and crackers $3.48
1 bottle dublin bottling works soda $1.28
1 small pumpkin $.98
1 loaf bread $.83
Total: $15.94
Kroger Trip #1
2 boxes of gnocchi $1.58
1 boxes panty liners $ 1.38
1 pizza kit $2.75
2 pkgs mushrooms $2.18
1 pkg won ton wrappers $.99
1 head lettuce $2.49
1 bag dog food $6.19
Total: $18.18
Kroger Trip #2
1 box ice cream cones $3.99
1 box ice cream sandwiches $2.19
1 pint vanilla ice cream $1.00
1 flank steak $5.61
Total: $12.79
Winco trip #5
1 gallon milk $.96
2 pkgs pepperoni $2.15
1 pkg croutons $.88
~2 lbs bananas $.78
1 pkg cheese $1.75
Total: $6.52
Winco trip #6
~2 lbs ground beef $3.46
1 pkg tortilla shells $1.98
1 bag tortilla chips $1.54
1 tub sour cream $.98
1 pkg cheese $2.05
1 pkg gum $1.04
Total: $11.14
Grand Total for the Month:::::: $329.16
I went over this month I believe because of poor planning on my part and also lots of ice cream splurges.
