Shopping Bill Fever

It's time for the best game in the world!

BEAT! THAT! PRICE!

Last week, we did a really awesome job coming in under budget because of my awesome finds but mostly because we didn't buy anything at Sprouts. The protein we eat is far too important to skimp on, and I refuse to buy it anywhere but Whole Foods. Why, do you ask? 

I refuse to buy meat product if I can smell it at the counter. 

Being a fisherman's daughter has taught me a few things, and one of which is this: if you can smell it, buy something that is a little bit fresher. With that being said, this also means I refuse to buy meat that has been frozen for long periods of time or that has been in the refrigerator section. I go strictly to the counter. I also really like the people that work behind the counter and often make friends this way. 

Before we move on, you need to know the price to beat! 

Last week's price: $148.49

The week before: $194.95

Remember, the goal is to do Whole30 as cheaply as possible (within reason, as I just stated my meat-snobbiness level).

First Stop: Sprouts

Total Cost: $54.50

This was actually my second stop. A new grocery store opened up across the street : a Natural Grocers. I stopped in to compare prices. Sorry, not interested in buying things that cost less AT WHOLE FOODS.  

As you can see, there was a  need for kitchen staples this week. 

1. Dijon Mustard and Coconut Oil
2. Onion, Garlic and Sweet Potatoes
3. 5 pounds carrots
4. 3 pounds brussels sprouts
5. 1.6 pounds mushrooms
6. 6 pounds apples
7. 4 bell peppers
8. Spinach
9. 1.7 pounds green beans
10. Plantain Chips (I like these for the crunch: they  make my heart happy!) 

Not bad for about 20 pounds of veggies! 

Next Stop: Whole Foods

Total Cost: $172.49 (yiiiiikes!) 

Woof. I about keeled over with pain at the register. I knew it would be expensive but I didn't know how much. The joy of coming in under $60 at Sprouts is that I'm getting better there, but to my previous statement of being meat-snobby, I just can't skimp here. With that, my game plan changes. I try to stick with cuts of meat that are on sale and can easily be made for two people + leftovers. 

I also bought some veggies here. When the weather changes, so does store inventory, and the inventory at Sprouts can be questionable. 

1. Kerrygold butter (I make my own ghee.) on sale!
2. Asparagus (2.2 lbs)
3. Bananas (3.12 lbs)
4. Red Grapes 
5. Cranberries
6. Lemons
7. Avocados

For the meats:

1. 18 eggs
2. Pork Sausage 2 lbs @ $5.99/lb
3. Pork Shoulder 4.7 lbs @ $3.99/lb
4. Beef Shoulder 2.58 lbs @ $4.49/lb
5. Beef Short Ribs 3.28 lbs @$6.99/lb
6. Diced Chicken 2 lbs @ $7.99/lb
7. Ground Beef 1.5 lbs @ $4.99/lb
8. Thick Cut Pork Chop 3.05 lbs @ $4.99/lb

I don't know what I was thinking. NINETEEN pounds of meat for two of us for the week. I will say, I went shopping on Saturday, so I had to plan for that dinner which equaled an extra meat. Other than that, we average 3 pounds a meat for a 24 hour period between four meals. I guess that makes sense. Whatever, all I know is that we look good, feel great and eat healthily sourced protein. With 24 items, we averaged $6.63/item. That's an odd I'll take. 

This Week's Total:$227

Much higher than last week's total of $148.

Stay tuned for next week's installment of Shopping Bill Sunday!