Aldi-Only Challenge Week 11: $70.88 - And they have Coconut Oil!

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I think someone at ALDI may actually be reading my blog because Organic Coconut Oil showed up on the shelf! I haven't seen it in an ad or online, but all of a sudden there it was, so I will believe it was all my doing (note sarcasm). $4.99 for 14 oz. makes it $.36 an ounce. This is much cheaper than you will find it at most stores, but doesn't beat the Sam's Club price at $.30 an ounce. I enjoy baking with coconut oil as an alternative to canola oil or butter. It does have a coconut flavor to it, so I make sure what I am cooking or baking would be complimented by the flavor.


Back to what I purchased this week:
  • Organic Coconut Oil $4.99
  • Mini Pretzels $1.29
  • Pizza Snacks $2.49
  • Taquitos $3.99
  • Premium Coffee $4.99
  • Sparkling Mineral Water $1.49
  • Bananas $1.09
  • Honeycrisp Apples $1.98
  • Chili Beans $.59
  • Frozen Meals (3) $2.97
  • Feta Crumbles $1.99
  • Cream Cheese (3) $2.97
  • Black Beans $.59
  • Carrots $.99
  • All Purpose Flour $1.53 (Thanksgiving)
  • Evaporated Milk (2) $1.30 (Thanksgiving)
  • Organic Sugar $2.79
  • Multi-Color Peppers (2) $2.98
  • Parmesan Wedge $4.99 -This stuff is awesome!
  • Nutmeg $1.69
  • Garlic $.99
  • Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (2) $1.18
  • Avocado $.49
  • Whole Milk (2) $5.78
  • Organic Diced Tomatoes $1.49
  • Baby Wipes $.85
  • Pie Crusts $1.69 (Thanksgiving)
  • Diapers $4.99
  • Tax $5.73
Total: $70.88

Meal Plan for November 1-7

Saturday: Vegetarian White Chili and Corn Muffins 
Sunday: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread and Green Beans
Monday: Mac and Cheese and Peas
Tuesday: Frozen Pizza and Side Salad
Wednesday: Take Out
Thursday: Pesto Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup
Friday: Steaks, Baked Potato, and Spinach Souffle (if time-otherwise creamed spinach)

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