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I cook a big meal every year. This year, instead of waiting til the last minute to make my list, compare prices on the fly, and have to make additional trips, I did a big shopping list.
I listed every component of every dish I was making on the left side. On the right side, I listed the best prices for the items. Where there’s a blank, I didn’t see an advertised price, so I’ll buy it at my last stop.
Are you a planner? Do you host Thanksgiving? Am I the only one going out of her mind? 😉
It is time for a serious pantry challenge. My fridge and freezer are full to overflowing and I need to make room for Thanksgiving prep! So, we’ll be eating out of the fridge and freezer until next Wednesday as much as possible, and not bringing more food in unless it’s for Thanksgiving! For this plan, pizza and “fend for yourself” are interchangeable. Occasionally, someone will want to cook something even when I have designated it a fend for yourself.
Items not from the pantry:
Fritos
Celery
Carrots
Hamburger Buns
Monday: Chili and rice. 🙂 Filling and seasonally appropriate.
Tuesday: Middle child has an event at school so we will have frito pie.
Wednesday: Chicken noodle soup. We got a rotisserie chicken on Sunday and I will make stock with the carcass in the InstantPot.
Thursday: I will be in class, but the rest of the family will have leftovers or breakfast for dinner.
Friday: Tilapia, broccoli, and rice.
Saturday: Freezer buffet OR sandwiches and soup.
Sunday: Dinner out.
Monday: Pulled pork and french fries.
Tuesday: Broccoli chicken pasta with sun dried tomatoes and smoked mozzerella.
Wednesday: Fend for yourself.
So, I don’t publish Target regularly on my blog any longer, but I’m still keeping track of the sales.
This week, you can get a $10 gift card when you spend $50 at Target on groceries. This is a decent deal when you realize you will be saving 20% right off the top, but can still use manufacturer coupons.
The things I am buying are specific to my meal plan (post pending), what I have in my stockpile, and anticipated grocery sales. I will probably wait until Wednesday to go shopping at Target so I can take a look at the sales at Sprouts and HEB.
Here is my plan:
2 6-8 lb turkey breasts @ 1.39/lb = $8.34 – $11.12
2 10-11 lb ham @ 1.69/lb = $16.90 – $18.56
Spend: $50.48 – $59.36, get $10 gift card back
OR Use your Red Card and spend $48.08 and get $10 gift card back.
I want to stick to the smaller size to get the best value, but this is only the beginning.
You could roll that $10 gift card into another deal to reduce your out of pocket. You could save it for Christmas Shopping. Or just hang on to it.
Looking for this week’s Best Foodarama Deals?
Foodarama is a locally owned chain with 10 local stores. I like their sales, and they have really really good deals. Their coupon policy can be found here! I love how responsive they are to us! Our stores appreciate ethical couponers who aren’t clearing shelves 5x a week!
Borden Shredded Cheese – 8 oz – $1.79
Daisy Squeeze Sour Cream – $1.50
Celery – .79
Red Onions – $.79
Spinach – $.99
Salad Tomatoes – $.99
Limes – $.10
Grapes – $.99/lb
Red Potatoes – $.69/lb
Joe V’s Smart Shop deals! Joe V’s Smart Shop is an HEB store with 6 locations. You can find their page here. They do accept coupons at face value, and recently adjusted their coupon policy. Now, you can use a coupon on an item that is equal to or lower than the price of the coupon, but it is limit 2 per family, per day. Their coupon policy is here. Most of their prices are about 15%-30% lower than a regular HEB store.
Russet Potatoes – 5 lbs – $.97
Gala apples – $.67/lb
Prickly Pears – $.20
Celery – $.87
Carrots – $.50
Cucumbers – $.33
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl – $1.75
Use the $1/1 from the 10/2 RP
Final Price: $.75
Scott Paper Towels – 6 mega rolls – $4.88
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $3.88