How I spend my $50 grocery budget: week 4/23/12

I was so happy to see all the fruit I've been craving recently for such great prices at Aldi this week! We actually ran out of fresh fruit this weekend because I've been craving it so much and of course I share with the kids even when it's not an actual snack time and sometimes just 30 minutes after I've finished my meal. Then I snack on more fruit after the kids go to bed- there are certainly worse things I could be craving. I almost caved and bought fruit Saturday, but I toughed it out and was greatly rewarded with sale items this week. So naturally I bought 8 pounds of oranges, 6 pounds of apples, and about another 5 pounds of other fruit to eat this week. Hmm, I wonder if I'll run out again?

Aldi
milk $2.29
bananas $.44/lb
2 4lb bags naval oranges $1.49 each
2 3lb bags gala apples $1.99 each
strawberries $.99
3pk kiwis $.69
2 pk green peppers $1.29
vegetable oil $2.49
2 bags trail mix $1.99 each
Total: $20.16

Meijer
2 jars Motts all natural applesauce $1.99 each
Gain dish soap (28oz) $1.99
MB(Meijer brand) vinegar $2.35
spinach $4.99
3 lb carrots $1.99
2 packages whole wheat tortillas 1.59 each
2 cans MB orange juice concentrate $1.50 each
2 doz eggs $1.25 each
2 boxes (12.8 oz) cheerios$2.50 each
Total: $29.12

Grand total $49.28
carry-over: $.72

I was trying to keep my children out of the frame, so most of the apples got cut from the picture.

And for the menu:
Breakfasts:

• cereal x1
• pancakes x2or3
• oatmeal muffins (new recipes) x3or4

Lunches:

• PB&J/ sandwiches
• leftovers
• black bean quesadillas
• grilled hummus/cheese sandwiches w/ soup

Dinners:

• black bean quesadillas
• fajita burritos
• vegetable soup in bread bowls
• pasta w/ salad
• spring rolls
• burgers w/ roasted potatoes
• baked potatoes

Extras:

• green smoothies 
• fruit salad
• monkey cookies
• granola bars
• banana "ice cream"
• bake bread, bread bowls, and burger buns

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