Aldi-Only Challenge Week 8: $72.21

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I have yet to have a week over $100 since I started this challenge and I thought I would be running out of more things, but I am really not. I also started buying ahead for Thanksgiving dinner pantry items so that I don't get hit with a giant bill the week of Thanksgiving. Here is what I purchased this week followed by the meal plan for the week:


  • Booberry Cereal (my husband demands this every Halloween!) $2.49
  • Diapers $4.99
  • Single Serve Frozen Meals (2) $1.98
  • Blue Cheese Dressing $1.29
  • Wipes (2) $1.70
  • Evaporated Milk (2) $1.58 - Thanksgiving
  • Canned Pumpkin (2) $1.78 - Thanksgiving
  • Coffee K-Cups $4.99
  • Unsalted Butter $3.49 (Yikes! - what is going on with the price of butter?)
  • Chewy Cookies $.99 (husband requested store-bought - trying not to take that personally)
  • Cheese Crackers $1.89
  • Animal Crackers $1.29
  • Caramel Apples $1.29
  • Anjou Pears $.99
  • Frozen Broccoli Florets $.99
  • Iceberg Lettuce $1.29
  • Whole Wheat Bread $1.29
  • Frosted Shredded Wheat $1.99
  • Granny Smith Apples $1.89
  • Cottage Cheese $2.29
  • Extra Sharp Cheddar $1.99
  • Turkey Bacon $2.19
  • Organic Apple Juice $2.49
  • Flour Tortillas $1.19
  • Raisins $2.89
  • Whole Milk (2) $5.78
  • Tomato Juice (2) $2.78 - Thanksgiving
  • Large Eggs $1.59
  • Step Stool $4.99
  • Tax $5.84
Total $72.21

Meal Plan 10/11-10/17

Saturday: Bagels and Cream Cheese/Leftovers/Broccoli and Cheese Soup, Apple Cider and Apple Crisp for Dessert
Sunday: Bacon and Eggs/Out/Lasagna Rolls
Tuesday: Frozen Pizza
Wednesday: Church Night 
Thursday: Soccer Pizza Party
Friday: Steaks, Baked Potatoes, and Wedge Salads

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