Once Derek started his new job in October, we knew we would soon no longer qualify for food stamps. And what was left on the card ran out a few weeks ago. Since we are staying with the inlaws, my mother-in-law and I menu plan for the week every Sunday evening. On Mondays, we shop! I have re-discovered Aldi's! Wow!
Given that Derek got 2 deer this past season, and we already had a decent supply of chicken (stocked up when whole fryers were $.79lb... the next week they were $.49lb...poo), I rarely have to buy meat. Only if Im wanting some fish, or pork for something special. I have set a goal for myself to only spend $50 a week at the grocery. This doesnt include the 1 gallon of Raw milk, 1 dozen local free range, soy free, organic eggs, and 1 quart of Raw yogurt (every other week for the yogurt) I get at the local Heartland Wholelife Co-op. Sometimes I buy some produce there as well. Today's shopping trip to Aldi, I only spent $38!
I noticed when I got home and was unloading the bags, everything I purchased was labeled, "Product of USA"! I was soo excited!! Even the broccoli, kiwi's, and strawberries! The canned food is from Illinois (at least its distributed by....). I soo love Aldi's!
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