Grocery Bill- Week 2

Last week I didn't have enough money left in the budget to buy tahini and a 16 oz. container was over $7 at every store. Then I got the bright idea of buying it on Amazon and get free shipping with my Amazon Prime account. Instead of buying one container for over $7, I was able to get 4- 16 oz. containers for under $20. I didn't have to drive around to various stores and I have enough tahini to last a few months. Amazon has now been added to my list of grocery stores. 

Aldi

Four Meat Pizza                $1.99
Crinkle Cut Fries              $1.69
Whipped Topping              $0.89
Paper Plates                     $1.79
Oranges                           $2.99
90/10 Ground Sirloin        $10.42
Carrots                            $1.19
Gala Apples                     $2.99
Frozen Orange Juice         $1.29
Zucchini                           $1.99
Zucchini                           $1.99
Neufchatel*                      $0.99
Mandarin Oranges            $1.78
Brownie Mix                    $1.25
Butterscotch Chips          $1.49
Mayonnaise                     $1.95
Ketchup                          $1.29
Instant Oatmeal              $1.59
Stuffing Mix                    $1.38
Sharp Cheddar                 $1.89
Crescent Rolls                 $1.98
Monterey Jack                 $1.89
Dried Basil                      $0.99
Hamburger Buns              $0.89
Dozen Eggs                     $1.59
Pumpkin Pie                    $2.89
100% Wheat Bread           $1.29
Tax                                $0.13

Total                            $54.48

Amazon

Tahini (4- 16oz)             $19.49

Prime Shipping              FREE

Total                            $19.49

Aldi (2nd Trip)

Coca Cola (2L)                $0.99
2% Milk                           $3.29
Pumpkin                         $0.89
Organic Chkn Broth         $1.69
Broccoli Florets              $0.99
Broccoli Florets              $0.99
Whipped Topping            $0.89
California Medley           $0.99
Cranberry Sauce             $0.89
10lb Russet Potatoes      $1.99

Total                             $13.60

Walmart

Milk                               $3.59

Total                             $3.59

Office Depot

Ream of Paper                $6.72

Total                             $6.72

Yes, sometimes non-food items must be purchased with our grocery budget.  Thankfully, some of the meals I had planned for the previous week were not used, so I had less meals to purchase for this week.  I also had cooked chicken in the freezer and meals where I didn't have to provide the meat, so that also helped with my budget this week.  Plus, accountability helps me stay on track as well. 

So, this week's grand total:  $97.88

*American Neufchatel is a healthier alternative to cream cheese that I always buy at Aldi. It has 33% less fat and is softer than regular cream cheese. It is sometimes called farmer's cheese.