Meal Planning: 9/18 thru 9/24

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Hi everyone!  I have been absent for a few weeks and I'm sorry about that, I hope to do a better job of journaling my Meal Planning, mainly for myself, as it helps me to know exactly what I have and what I have spent.  David and I were on vacation last week for our anniversary and, even though my mom was here with Emily, they cleaned the house out!  We needed basics, staples... everything!  So, my bill this week was really high.  Also, I am no longer using the Farm Fresh To You CSA.  After several weeks of disappointment, I gave up giving them another chance.  I hope to find a more reliable, quality service in the near future but for now, I am purchasing my produce at our local grocery stores, buying Organic as much as I can.
Safeway
Spent: $248.90 (for nearly $400 worth of groceries because of "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" deals and coupons)
8lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (on sale $1.77/lb)
2lbs jumbo shrimp (on sale $5.99/lb)
2lbs ground chicken breast (on sale $4.99/lb plus $1.00 coupon off each pound)
Viva paper towels (on sale $5.99 plus $2.00 coupon)
2lbs deli turkey
(6) yogurt
Canadian bacon
Cottage doubles (on sale $0.75 each)
(3) Lucerne sliced deli cheese (on sale $1.99 when you buy 3 or more)
Fat-free milk
Mild cheddar cheese
Butter (on sale $2.49 plus $1.00 coupon)
Dark chocolate Jell-O (on sale $1.99)
Cheeto's (on sale $2.00)
(2) Welch's juice cartons (on sale Buy 1, Get 1 Free)
Eating Right Kid's ice cream cups
(3) Pizza lunchables (on sale $0.99 each when you buy 3 or more)
Chili seasoning
Ghirardeli chocolate chips
Tortilla chips (on sale $2.00)
Salsa verde (on sale $2.99)
Taco sauce
Organic chicken stock (on sale $2.99)
Pickles (on sale $3.99)
Black beans (on sale $0.75)
Organic apples
Oranges
Pineapple (on sale $2.99)
Organic Romaine heart (on sale $1.99)
Cauliflower
Bell pepper (on sale $0.99 each)
Onion
Organic peaches (on sale $1.99/lb)
Baby carrots (on sale $4.99)
Russet potatoes (on sale $0.57/lb)
Organic plums (on sale $0.99/lb)
Broccoli (on sale $0.77/lb)
Bananas
Brussels Sprouts
Tomatoes
Organic Strawberries (on sale $3.99)
5lbs seedless grapes (on sale $1.77/lb)
(2) 18ct. eggs (on sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free)
Whole wheat bread (on sale 2@$3)
Whole wheat english muffins (on sale 2@$4)
Tortillas

Current Inventory

1 portions ground brisket

2 portions ground chicken
4 portions ground turkey

4 portions ground beef
12 portions boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 portions split chicken breasts 
1 portion sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 portion jumbo shrimp

Weekly Meal Plan

Crockpot shredded chicken over baked potatoes

Home-made Hamburger Helper with salad

Turkey chili with cornbread

Grilled chicken Ceasar salad

Leftovers

Meatloaf with garlicky mashed cauliflower

Home-made Hawaiian pizza

Check out these and all my recipes on the right-hand side of this page!