The Challenge: Two weeks and $100!

I challenged myself to see if I could get two weeks worth of groceries with only $100. I succeeded and had $2.72 left!

Each week, I take inventory of what we have on hand and start my meal planning from there. There are some things I keep on hand, like ground beef. I stock up when it's on sale and freeze it for later use. That being said, here is a list of meals for the next couple of weeks.

1. Pizza (we have pizza night at least once every two weeks)
2. Cheese Lover's Tuna Casserole
3. Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice
4. Salmon Patties with baked french fries
5. Pizza Casserole
6. Baked Potato Soup with Sweet Corn Muffins
7. Grilled Pork Chops with Crispy Topped Creamy Spinach
8. Chicken & Sweet Pea Noodle Dish
9. Buffalo Fried Shrimp and corn on the cob
10. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
11. Taco Bake

We also took breakfast to Sunday school yesterday. I tried a delicious new rocky road bread recipe, and since I was going for the whole marshmallow/chocolate theme, I made a s'mores dessert too!

Here's what I bought with my $100.00:

First stop: Target
Cheez It crackers: $2.54 - $1.00 store coupon = $1.54
MP 100 calorie packs: $1.77 clearance
Swiffer duster starter kit: $3.99 sale
Little Debbie cakes: $1.43
Pillsbury brownie mix: $1.29
MP mustard: $0.77
L'oreal makeup: 8.99 - $1.00 MC = 7.99
Hamburger Helper: 3 @ 1.25 each = $3.75 - $0.80 MC = $2.95 for 3!
Heath bars: $2.00
1.88 pounds red grapes: $1.00 per pound - $1.00 store coupon = $0.88
Luvs Jumbo diapers: $7.00 - $1.00 store coupon = $6.00

Total OOP at Target: $33.53
Saved: $8.18

Second stop: Aldi


Cinnamon crunch cereal: $1.89
Paper towels: 2 @ $0.59
Bread: 2 loaves @ $0.79
Frozen Spinach: $0.99
Stir Fry Veggies: $2.89
Fudge/Caramel ice cream cones: $1.99
Pizza: 2 @ $0.99
Pork Loin Chops: $3.77
Turkey (lunchmeat): 2 @ $1.49
Large eggs: $1.29
Apple juice: $1.65
Corn on the cob: $1.29
Shredded cheese: 2 @ $2.99
Mac and cheese: $0.35
seasoned curly fries: $1.49
Taco seasoning: $0.33
Pepperoni: $1.99
Sandwich bags: $1.99
Soap: $1.39
Chocolate chips: $1.15
Mini marshmallows: $0.79
sour cream: 2 @ $0.99
cream of chicken soup: 2 @ $0.49
corn muffin mix: $0.35
sweet peas: $0.45
canned tuna in water: $0.57
tomato sauce: $0.23
canned chicken: 2 @ $1.79
sugar: $1.99
nacho chips: $0.99
milk: 2 @ $2.49
salsa: $1.49
margarine: $0.67
bacon pieces: $1.29
Total OOP at Aldi: $63.75

If I have time, I'll post some pictures and my version of the recipes this week.