Large Family $198 Aldi Grocery Haul + Weekly Meal Plan (GREAT deal on chicken!)
In this week’s large family grocery haul I spent more than the past few weeks (you can see my $118.01 Large Family Aldi Grocery Haul here, the $150 Large Family Aldi Grocery Haul here, and the Family of Nine Aldi One Week Grocery Haul + Large Family Meal Plan { Haul only $165 = $18.33 per person!) here.). This Aldi haul came to $198. However, I snagged what I believe is the BEST deal I’ve ever gotten on chicken breast. Plus I picked up extra fruits and snacks for two large picnics we had with friends over the weekend. Overall this was a fantastic grocery haul and savings!
Amelia and Gabriel after a fun slip and slide play time during one of our weekend picnics with friends.
The AMAZING Deals This Week
I think the most amazing deal this week was the boneless/skinless chicken breasts that were only $1.49/lb. I ended up getting about 24 lbs. I have never found boneless/skinless chicken breast this cheap. Naturally, I felt like I might hyperventilate.
Canataloupe was only $1.39/each
Sweet Onions were $0.69 pr bag
Arizona Green Tea was only $0.49/can! I resisted this deal even though I have always loved this tea. I was getting towards the end of my cash-based grocery budget for the week. However it’s a great deal to look out for if you also like this tea.
Eggs where still $0.59/dozen. I picked up yet another 10 dozen this week.
Full Aldi Grocery Haul Prices
Fruits
Cantaloupe $1.39 x4
Vine Tomatoes $1.29 x2 packs
Strawberries $1.59 x4
Golden Apples $2.99/3 lb bag x1
Red Delicious Apples $2.99/3 lb bag x2
Raspberries $2.49 x1
Blackberries $1.99
Bananas $0.44/lb x 20 lbs
Vegetables
Sweet Onions $0.69 x2
Mini Sweet Peppers $2.99 x1
Green Onions $0.99 x1
Raw Carrots $0.99/bag x1
California Melody Frozen Veggies $0.99/bag x1
Frozen Peas $0.95/bag x1
Frozen Corn $0.95/bag x1
Frozen Broccoli $1.19/bag x2
Meat
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb x 24 lbs!
Sliced Bacon $2.79 x2
Ground Beef $10.13
Pantry Items
Taco Shells $0.89/12 ct box x6
Tortillas $1.39 x2
Instant Brown Rice $1.49/14 oz box x4
Black Beans $0.59 x4 cans
Pinto Beans $1.19 x2 cans
Great Northern Beans $0.59 x2 cans
Corn Flakes $1.49 x1 box
Cinnamon Crunch Squares $1.29 x2 boxes
Honey Nut Oats $1.19 x1 box
Old Fashioned Oats $2.39 x1
Peanut Butter $2.99/48 oz x2 jars
Jelly $1.49 x2 jars
Chicken Broth $1.39/32 oz x2
Pretzels $1.29/bag x2
Dairy
Cottage Cheese $2.29 x2
Butter Spread $1.79 x1
Mild Shredded Cheddar $2.99/16 oz bag x2 (SAVINGS TIP! The blocks of shredded cheddar where $1.69 for 8 oz which is $0.21/oz. The shredded cheddar was $0.18/oz. Sometimes you can find already shredded cheese for cheaper than the uncut blocks.)
Eggs $0.59/dozen x10
Skim Milk $1.83/gallon x8
Bread
Wheat Bread $0.99/loaf x8
Househole Items
3-Pack Baby Wipes $3.49 x1
???Will These Aldi Prices Last???
One viewer on YouTube shared that the Aldi I’m currently shopping at has its prices marked so low because they have some overstocks at this new location. This very well could be. I have heard from other moms who shop at Aldi locations all over the country, and they say their eggs are also $0.59-$0.89/dozen at this time, and milk is anywhere from $0.98-$2.00/gallon. I’ve also heard from moms who say their location Aldi stinks and never has any good deals.
I’m not sure if my new Aldi location will end up offering these amazing savings and deals long term. Of course I’m very hopeful that they will. We’ll walk it out together and I’ll let you know how it works out. Who knows, it could just be a temporary blessing 🙂 I’m starting to plan my next Once a Month Grocery Shopping haul, and I’m excited to mix in this new Aldi into the mix!
Large Family Weekly Meal Plan
Here’s more tips for large family meal planning. Always in my world I keep breakfast and lunches as simple as possible. Dinner is the star!
Breakfasts: Cold Cereal/Oatmeal/Fruit Salad/Fried Eggs with Toast/French Toast
Lunches: DIY Leftovers/Freezer PBJs/Banana Bread/Fruit
This week’s large family dinner meal plan:
I don’t have my versions of these recipes currently published as of this posting. However I’ve done a quick Pinterest search to link you to variations below:
- Monday/Tuesday – Large Family Style Chicken Fried Rice (I call what I make “Stir-Fry,” however it’s more of a Stir-Fry and Fried Rice Hybrid. I just filmed a vlog of my creation. Hopefully I can get that published in the next week or so.) If you want some fried rice recipe ideas in the mean time here’s Better Than Takeout Chinese Fried Rice and One Pan Chicken Fried Rice Recipe.)
- Wednesday – Egg/Bacon/Cheese Oven Bake (here are a few pins that look good Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe and Amazing Potato Bacon Egg Breakfast Casserole)
- Thursday – Chicken/Broccoli/Rice Oven Casserole (make x2 to freeze for another dinner) (there are so many variations on this popular favorite, here is Best Ever Chicken Casserole and Broccoli Chicken and Rice Bake)
- Friday – Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup/Sandwich (check out The Best Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup and Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup).
- Saturday/Sunday – Large Family Style Weekend Tacos (I always do our taco meat in the slow cooker. Here are two more ideas Slow Cooker Taco Filling and Slow Cooker Taco Meat)
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You might also like:
Large Family Once a Month Grocery Shopping Haul and Grocery Expense Report
The Ultimate List of Free Meal Planner Printables huge list!
How to Stick to a Cash-Based Grocery Budget helpful article
Large Family Grocery Budget Breakdown with Large Family Grocery List
Large Family Meal Planning (one of the methods I use)
My Slow Cooker Recipes & Vlogs
All Big Family Recipes (including Beans, Rice, and Cornbread 🙂
Everything Trim Healthy Mama my tips and slow and steady journey
Every Weekly Grocery Shopping Haul and my full list of Once a Month Grocery Shopping Hauls (lots!)
And finally everything in My Kitchen – updated weekly
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