I do most of my grocery shopping on a monthly basis. I purchase fresh items on a weekly basis. I order my groceries from 3 different stores and pick it up. This saves me time and money because I can pick up all my groceries in an hour’s time, and I do not spend extra money purchasing impulse items. I may fill in as needed if I am near a store that does not have a pick up service while I am out running errands . This is what works for me and seems realistic for my family lifestyle. If you haven’t seen how I plan meals and prepare for a once a month grocery haul, you can see that here.
I am fascinated by what people buy at the grocery store, and I like to try new products, so my grocery hauls are more focused on products than prices. Prices are relative to the area in which one lives, so a person in Texas may have a lower price on a product than someone in New York. If I display a price on a product, it is most likely because I got a killer deal on it, and it made me happy. Happy is good!
Aldi
Half and Half
2 Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 container Greek yogurt
2 Crumbled feta
2 Crumbled Goat Cheese
2 Fresh mozzarella balls
Family pack boneless chicken breast
Marble Jack cheese wraps
5 lb. ground beef chub
Cheddar cheese cracker cuts
1 container sour cream
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 large lemon juice
1 large lime juice
1 quart-size freezer bags
1 package frozen Alaskan cod
1 lb. strawberries
1 package pepper jack sliced cheese
1 jar pepperoncini peppers
1 bottle Simply Ranch salad dressing
1 bottle extra virgin olive oil
1 package white whole mushrooms
1 head cauliflower
2 containers cherry tomatoes
Several avocados
Roma tomatoes
1 spaghetti squash
Quite a few jalapenos
Bag of red onions
1 package tri-colored peppers
2 packages of green peppers
Foodarama
Foodarama is a local grocery store in my neighborhood that does not have a pick up service. I do not go there very often, but usually, I do it for fresh produce.
McCormicks Grill Mates seasoning
6 yellow squash
6 zucchini
1 large shallot
Lawry’s Garlic and Herb Marinade
2 lbs. fresh green beans
1 bunch fresh Italian parsley
1 celery
6 green peppers
4 cans Hormel chicken
3 movie theater boxes of M&Ms
HEB
Anyone in Texas knows HEB. HEB is a Texas grocery store chain. I think their prices are fairly high, but you can find some really good products there that are made right here in Texas; plus, they sell the usual mainstream brands. They have high-quality meat and produce for a grocery store and carry hard-to-find items that you can’t get anywhere else. I did not have enough for a pickup order this month, so I went inside. I only needed a few things. They have a well-stocked bulk area that has been closed since Covid began. I was pleased to see that it was open again! If you have a store that sells spices in bulk, this is so much cheaper than buying a jar of it. The price per pound may sound like a lot, but you will take so little of it home with you, that the price is astronomically cheaper.
Zero Carb Bagels (these are an expensive purchase. I won’t even tell you how much they are, but we love them.)
1 loaf Keto bakery bread
1 bag gluten-free macaroni
1 container diced jalapeno
1 jar garlic powder
Dried thyme from the bulk section
Ground coriander from the bulk section
1 bag fresh bean sprouts
1 English cucumber
2 bunches cilantro
1 jar whole-grain mustard
Cayenne pepper from the bulk section
Sesame seeds from the bulk section
2 large bags chicken wings
2 packages Jennie-O Turkey Italian sausage
Kroger
5 jars Kroger brand pasta sauce
1 bottle Pioneer Woman Ranch Dressing (I found this in the clearance section)
1 pouch Swerve brown sugar
1 Cure 81 Ham (I found this in the clearance meat section for $6.43. We have a deli meat slicer, so I will slice this up and put in the freezer)
Large Kroger brand cottage cheese
1 bottle Private Selection Mexican Carne Asada Marinade (I found this in the clearance section)
Taste of the South magazine
3 bags Lovesome cat treats
1 lb. fresh asparagus
2 packages fresh raspberries
1 bottle Private Selection Ahi Amarillo Marinade (I found this in the clearance section)
1 very large chuck roast
1 Birch Benders Keto Brownie cup (I wanted to compare this one to the Duncan Hines, but I like the Duncan Hines better)
Costco
Many times we buy the same things at Costco over and over again depending on what we run out of, but we always pick up something new each time we go.
3 rotisserie chickens (I will pick the chicken and store it in the freezer to use in recipes)
4 bottles of Kirkland’s Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand (I am particular about wine. The Kirkland brand of this type is exceptional for $6.99/bottle)
Kirkland’s almond flour (The best deal on almond flour I have seen so far)
Minced garlic
1 bottle Kirkland’s Margarita wine (This is a good deal at Costco. It is not as sweet as the La Rancho Gloria brand and half the price.)
Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil
Cauliflower rice
Kevin’s Thai Style Coconut Chicken (This is the new product for the week)
Foodtown
Eggplant (Good deal at .69/lb.
Quite a few yellow onions at .33/lb.
Poblano Peppers (Great deal at .99/lb.; they are usually 1.25/lb. in my area)
1 bottle Crisco Oil
3 cucumbers
2 packages bone-in chicken thighs (Also a great deal at .99/lb.)
Dollar Tree
2 cans heavy starch
2 bags of theater popcorn (Ya’ll…this popcorn is so good!)
1 package blue mini cups
1 anti-stress mask (This mask is great!)
1 mini frog notebook
1 mask spatula
1 meat masher
1 pedicure set
1 white cotton rope
Several stems greenery
4 rolls of ribbon
1 cross-shaped wreath form
1 jar stuffed olives
1 set tasting bowls
1 foot mask
2 pairs women’s socks
1 bag jasmine rice
4 packages stickers
2 glasses
2 plastic drawer organizers
1 foot scrub
1 jar garlic powder
1 package hot/cold eye pads
1 pair Kitchen Aid scissors
1 bag large popsicle sticks
2 mini notebooks
2 stars and stripes decorative bows
