Grocery shopping

Whenever I talk about eating more fresh fruits and vegetables with people, their biggest concern is how can they afford it. So I thought I'd share my grocery list and tab with everyone. I went grocery shopping today and this is what I got that was food related. Maybe you're able to spend more or less, but I think we make out pretty well. I always shop the ads first, and then we buy a lot of what's on sale.

Sam's club
bananas $1.29
1 lb. fresh spinach $3.98
3 lbs. raw almonds $8.74
3 hearts celery $2.17
6 heads romaine $3.39
25 lbs. white flour $6.09
3 lbs. sour cream $3.49
2.5 lbs. turkey luch meat $6.98
4 lbs unsalted butter $5.77
Total with tax: $45.11

Whole Foods (bulk section)
0.68 lbs unsweetened shredded coconut $1.38
1.11 lbs millet $1.10
0.75 lbs red quinoa $2.24
0.68 lbs sea salt $0.40
Total with tax: $5.90

HyVee
2.01 lbs pears $1.99
1 cauliflower $.99
2.4 lbs nectarines $2.38
Total with tax: $5.72

Price Chopper
sliced bacon $1.98
1 cantaloupe $.98
3 lbs gala apples $2.00
2 lbs. angel hair pasta $1.58
white popcorn $1.39
1 bunch of cilantro $.79

Total with tax: $9.38

Walmart
1 Quart Dannon plain yogurt $1.00 - I had a coupon for $1 off, it was $2 originally
1 large baby kosher pickles $1.58 - I had a coupon for 50 cents off
Mayo $2.50
5 lbs sushi rice $5.32 - this is cheaper at Asian stores bought in a 20 lb. bag
chili powder $.50
2 lbs. brown rice $1.52
1 large bunch of green onions $ 1.18
1 large bunch of kale $1.18
4 cobs of corn $1.00
2 cucumbers $1.00
Total with tax: $18.06


Aldi

1 crm chkn soup 0.59

1 28oz can diced tomatoes 0.89

2 14 oz. can diced tomatoes w/ chilies 0.98

1 can pineapple 0.89

1 frozen orange juice 0.82

1 can mushrooms 0.55

2 avocados $1.98

1 box Bran Flakes cereal $1.49

5 oz. grated Asiago cheese $1.99

1/2 gallon 2% milk $1.41

canola oil $2.49

olive oil $3.49 - this is much cheaper bought in bulk at Sam's

1 box shredded wheat $1.89

8 oz. mozzarella cheese $1.49

4pk chocolate pudding 0.88

2 lemons 0.58

2 limes 0.58

2 lb brown sugar $1.24

16 oz. whole wheat pasta $1.09

1 bag frozen peas 0.95

1 bottle of ketchup $1.19

1 large box of raisins $1.79

3-2lb bags of carrots $2.97

2 lb green grapes $1.58

2 lb red grapes $1.58

2 dozen large eggs $1.94

1 watermelon $2.49

Total with tax: $44.89

Grand Total:$129.06 for two weeks

I do one large shopping trip like this every two weeks. The following week I spend about $20 to replenish some of the fresh stuff. This total may seem like a lot, but we almost never eat out, so this is breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for our family.