Updated: January 6, 2020. I went way over my initial budget.
After weeks of stressing over the expanding budget, I've settled on $125.00 a week for a family of 5 (6 when oldest is home from college). That is split between Aldi and Whole Foods Market. As a Prime Member
- Costco Totals: $76.28 + $26.87
- Week 1 Totals: $130.05
- Week 2 Totals: $121.64
- Week 3 Totals: $144.76
- Week 4 Totals: $177.94
Monthly Total: $677.54
Week of November 3
Well, this week was a bit over the $125.00 mark. I purchased flour at Target ($1.64) and dough, cheese, and tomato paste at WFM ($6.77) on Friday for homemade pizza instead of getting takeout. Sadly, we still got takeout but had a coupon for a free small mozzarella pizza!Whole Foods Market
Aldi
Week of November 10
I spent $121.64 so far this week.Whole Foods Market
Aldi
Week of November 17
Whoa... I broke a few rules this week. My husband and children went shopping with me! We added a few items that were not on the original list so at the end of the day I spent $144.76 this week.
Aldi
Whole Foods Market
Week of November 24
Aldi: I spent $81.43 on food for the week and Thanksgiving dinner. I made a turkey, 2 gravies, mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad, and yeasted rolls.
Whole Foods Market: I spent $96.51 on food for the week and Thanksgiving dinner.