You only have $20 for the week....what do you buy? - Page 4

Jaysma · 02-05-2009, 01:16 PM

Our Super Walmart has 5lb rolls of ground beef on sale for $6.50 ($1.30 a lb.). Not 99cents, but a good stock up price to me. Plus with the rolls you can cut it into slices for burgers, so no patting it out.

What I'd buy:
10lbs leg quarters - $4.56 @ SWM
5lbs ground beef - $6.50 @ SWM
1 head leaf lettuce - $1.44 @ SWM
1 cucumber - $0.50 @ SWM
1 bottle store brand ranch dressing - $1.50 @ Kroger
30 pk eggs - $3.19 @ Save-a-lot
1 lb bacon - $1.99 @ Aldi
= $19.75

lynnport · 02-05-2009, 05:51 PM

I'm fortunate to have a Trader Joe's, 99 cent store, and a Costco all within about 3 miles from my house. Eggs & dairy at Trader Joe's... the best price around... I check the 99 Cent Store for their produce before I go to Costco. Last week I got a HUGE head of cauliflower, broccoflower (tried it for the first time-YUM), 3 bunches of cilantro, 6 romaine hearts, and a huge package of green onions for $4.25 at the 99 Cent Store. Costco has great prices on produce as well. I love their small sweet peppers (bbq'd) and they usually have a good price on their asparagus.

walkingwoman · 02-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Safeway has 4 lb. bags of wings this week for 4.00

Bags of veggies for steaming on sale for .99 x 4=3.96
Eggs on sale for 1.00
Shrimp, 8 oz. 2.00
Pork chops on sale for .99= 2.00 for 2 lbs.
Cream cheese .99
Jalapenos .99
Wing sauce and teriyaki sauce from .99 store = 1.98
Salad dressing 1.00
Lowcarb/lowfat bagels 2.00 Walmart

nadi namaki · 02-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Ground beef, onions, tomato and fage...........Its all i need.

sureskip · 02-06-2009, 12:05 AM

Man! Groceries (ESP. EGGS like 3 buks a dozen) are SOOO expensive here in LA right now! I'm broke, thank god for the 99cent store where you can get about 3 weeks worth of sheisty groceries for 20 bucks

ah well.

missymagoo12 · 02-06-2009, 12:12 PM

this thread is a greaT THREAD- it makes you think of how you can still low car and buy cheaper.

i did buy a few extras last night so i spent more than 20.00 - i found walden farms products at our local store- i got a marshmellow dip and fudge topping all sugar free and bought one of each- 3.99 per one. i have not used them yet but i will have them for later on. sue

heatherdazy · 02-28-2009, 08:52 AM

I'd definitely be heading to Food City if I only had $20. Okay, I'm going to grab one of their ads for this...

3 doz grade B eggs - $2.94
2 bags baby spinach - $1.76
2 lbs chicken drumsticks - $1.96
2 lbs ground beef (they have 73% lean, which is unusual!) - $1.96
Low sodium bacon- $2.99
Small jar of mayo- $1.69
Celery 79¢
3 bell peppers 99¢
3 cans of tuna $3.87
Brick of cream cheese $1

Okay, so that's $19.95! And I got a lot! Maybe I should shop there more....

JDM · 02-28-2009, 05:05 PM

2 pound ground beef 4.00
1 pound (3-4) boneless chicken breasts 5.00
1 large bag wingettes 7.00
1 jar Bubbies pickles 5.00

I'm $1 over so I think I'll look under the sofa cushions for change.

JDM · 02-28-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wettahook

I might have to ask the customer behind me to loan me enough money for tax!

wannabethin55 · 03-01-2009, 07:31 AM

Great thread!!!!!

LindaSue- WOW!!!!! Your webite is awesome!!!!

Starzmom · 03-01-2009, 08:00 AM

I'd get:
4 -18 pk eggs...$9.00
1 -pk celery......$1.75
1 pk mushrooms$1.75
and about 3 pounds of beef...whatever is reduced to $2.00 a pound or less

I go to stores that reduce fresh meats and veggies and stock up when I can. I also stock up on canned meats and veggies when they hqave them on sale. This saves money in the long run. Reduced beef is actually better than very fresh because it's more tender...just cook it well.

Kerry · 03-01-2009, 09:26 AM

I deff live in the wrong place! Some of you guys r so lucky with those prices!

heatherdazy · 03-01-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabethin55

LindaSue- WOW!!!!! Your webite is awesome!!!!

qft

LJB · 08-10-2009, 11:43 AM

Bumping this thread!

Good tips here!

Sarabellbeth · 08-10-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LoraJR72

Bumping this thread!

Good tips here!

DITTO!

SecondTimeAround · 08-10-2009, 12:46 PM

1 lb. Rolled Hamburger 2.88
3 lb. Boneless Skinless Frozen Chicken 7.49
8oz. Shredded Mozzarella 1.88
8oz. Shredded Colby Jack 1.88
1 lb. Frozen Broccoli .99
Canned Green Beans .50
1 doz. Medium Eggs .92
Mayonnaise 2.50

19.96 WITH tax. The mayo would last another few weeks, and the chicken might as well...
With mayo I don't need other seasonings. I might have a slight mayo problem...

batwing · 08-10-2009, 12:47 PM

1 whole chicken $6.00
3 lbs ground beef $6.00
1 head broccoli $1.50
1 bunch celery $1.50
1 head garlic $0.50
1 dozen eggs $1.00
1 cucumber $0.50
1 cheap jar of mayo $2.00
1 big yellow onion $1.00

I do best when I have a bowl of chicken salad in the fridge at all times for quick bites here and there, so it actually wouldn't be that different from normal

Your Ad Here · 08-10-2009, 03:33 PM

Eggs 2 dozen $3

Onions $1

Hamburger $4

Chicken thighs $3

tuna $2

cabbage $2

tomatoes grape $2

Frozen cauliflower/brocolli mix $1.50

Mayo $1.50

______________________

Total $20.00

Dystany1 · 08-10-2009, 03:44 PM

2 dozen eggs - $4
Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese - $3
Cottage Cheese - $1.50
Chicken Breasts - $4.00
Cucumber - 50 Cents
Carrots - $1.50
3 Jalapeno's - 30 Cents
Bean Sprouts - 20 Cents
Mandarin Oranges - $2.00
Apples - $3.00

Equals $20 Even

Kimberli33 · 08-11-2009, 06:58 AM

I have my own chickens so free eggs

burger @ 1.49lb 5# 7.45
lettuce 1.00
ranch 1.00
bacon 1# 2.00
4 green beans 2.00
8oz cheese 1.69
yogurt 3/1.00
1 whole chicken 4.00

bomen1948 · 08-11-2009, 05:02 PM

I'd hit up the discounted meat section for sure and I'd watch the ads so that I could catch stuff on sale and stock up. but if it was empty and no good sales going on, here is what I'd get:

(note, I am allergic to diary)

6 cans of tuna in water - $2
Jar mayo $3
Bag of chicken breasts - $7
2 heads iceberg - $2.60
1 jumbo bag frozen green beans - $2.30
1 bunch celery $1.50
dozen eggs $2

micheleredit · 08-11-2009, 05:14 PM

A Lot of cheese, eggs and ham

Jaysma · 08-11-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomen1948

...6 cans of tuna in water - $2...

Where do you find tuna so cheap? The best I can do is $0.69 a can.

LJB · 08-28-2009, 07:42 AM

Bumping this thread.

Danceruk · 08-28-2009, 07:49 AM

I do this pretty much every week now

60 eggs £5.98
Two packs of butter £1.50

Pretty darn cheap!!

yvonne326 · 08-28-2009, 08:30 AM

Lettuce...whatever on sale preferably romaine.
pack of fresh mushroom slices
1 broccoli bunch
1 pack of shredded cheese
1 whole chicken to roast
1 lb of ground beef
1 frozen bag of green beans
1/2 lb of butter
1 dozen eggs

Hopefully you have mayo, salad dressing, olive oil and other "staples".

natesmomma99 · 08-28-2009, 09:39 AM

2 Dozen Eggs - 2.00
2 Heads of Romaine - 4.00
4 Cans of Tuna - 4.00
2 Packages of Split Chix Breast, On Sale (6 Huge Breasts) - 7.00
2 Bags Frozen Veggies - 2.00

JONAH'S GRANNY · 08-28-2009, 09:50 AM

I agree with most everything but I cannot eat fatty hamburger. I probably would buy tuna, green beans, lettuce, and eggs.

kimlou · 08-28-2009, 10:24 AM

ground chuck/beef, what is on sale
chicken, whole, frozen and tenders
eggs
roamine hearts
celery
radishes
bagged salad lettuce
tuna

Thkfully I had a pretty good garden this year. tomatoes, green beans and cucumbers and I froze my broccoli in servings, since I am the only one who eats it during the week.

batlou · 08-28-2009, 10:47 AM

Lots of chicken and vegi's with a few extra's.
2 X 18 Count Eggs - 4.00
5 lbs Chicken Thighs @ 1.29 lb - 6.45
1 Bottle Hot sauce - 1.00
1 Bottle Ranch - 1.49
1 Head Lettuce - .99
1/4 Pound of Baby Spinach from Salad Bar - 1.50
1 bag frozen broccoli - .99
1 bag frozen cauliflower - .99
1 16 count pkg Kraft Deluxe American Cheese slices - 2.49

Total: 19.90

03-01-2009, 08:00 AM	#101
Starzmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 647 Gallery: Starzmom Stats: 66/64.5 pounds to go!/goal WOE: Low Carb Start Date: May 2013	I'd get: 4 -18 pk eggs...$9.00 1 -pk celery......$1.75 1 pk mushrooms$1.75 and about 3 pounds of beef...whatever is reduced to $2.00 a pound or less I go to stores that reduce fresh meats and veggies and stock up when I can. I also stock up on canned meats and veggies when they hqave them on sale. This saves money in the long run. Reduced beef is actually better than very fresh because it's more tender...just cook it well. Last edited by Starzmom; 03-01-2009 at 08:05 AM..

08-10-2009, 12:46 PM	#106
SecondTimeAround MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 1,677 Gallery: SecondTimeAround Stats: 200/145/130 WOE: Portion Control Start Date: June 1, 2009	1 lb. Rolled Hamburger 2.88 3 lb. Boneless Skinless Frozen Chicken 7.49 8oz. Shredded Mozzarella 1.88 8oz. Shredded Colby Jack 1.88 1 lb. Frozen Broccoli .99 Canned Green Beans .50 1 doz. Medium Eggs .92 Mayonnaise 2.50 19.96 WITH tax. The mayo would last another few weeks, and the chicken might as well... With mayo I don't need other seasonings. I might have a slight mayo problem... Last edited by SecondTimeAround; 08-10-2009 at 12:48 PM..

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02-05-2009, 01:16 PM	#91
Jaysma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 730 Gallery: Jaysma Stats: 239/163/139 (5'7) WOE: JUDDD Start Date: -100lbs in 08 - restart w/JUDDD 1/22/12 @ 171 lbs	Our Super Walmart has 5lb rolls of ground beef on sale for $6.50 ($1.30 a lb.). Not 99cents, but a good stock up price to me. Plus with the rolls you can cut it into slices for burgers, so no patting it out. What I'd buy: 10lbs leg quarters - $4.56 @ SWM 5lbs ground beef - $6.50 @ SWM 1 head leaf lettuce - $1.44 @ SWM 1 cucumber - $0.50 @ SWM 1 bottle store brand ranch dressing - $1.50 @ Kroger 30 pk eggs - $3.19 @ Save-a-lot 1 lb bacon - $1.99 @ Aldi = $19.75

02-05-2009, 05:51 PM	#92
lynnport Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 249 Gallery: lynnport	I'm fortunate to have a Trader Joe's, 99 cent store, and a Costco all within about 3 miles from my house. Eggs & dairy at Trader Joe's... the best price around... I check the 99 Cent Store for their produce before I go to Costco. Last week I got a HUGE head of cauliflower, broccoflower (tried it for the first time-YUM), 3 bunches of cilantro, 6 romaine hearts, and a huge package of green onions for $4.25 at the 99 Cent Store. Costco has great prices on produce as well. I love their small sweet peppers (bbq'd) and they usually have a good price on their asparagus.

02-05-2009, 05:59 PM	#93
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,112 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Safeway has 4 lb. bags of wings this week for 4.00 Bags of veggies for steaming on sale for .99 x 4=3.96 Eggs on sale for 1.00 Shrimp, 8 oz. 2.00 Pork chops on sale for .99= 2.00 for 2 lbs. Cream cheese .99 Jalapenos .99 Wing sauce and teriyaki sauce from .99 store = 1.98 Salad dressing 1.00 Lowcarb/lowfat bagels 2.00 Walmart

02-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#94
nadi namaki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Framingham, ma Posts: 1,649 Gallery: nadi namaki Stats: 162/142/125 WOE: atkins/ induction Start Date: Jan 08	Ground beef, onions, tomato and fage...........Its all i need.

02-06-2009, 12:05 AM	#95
sureskip Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 24 Gallery: sureskip Stats: (170/159/135) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 5 2009	Man! Groceries (ESP. EGGS like 3 buks a dozen) are SOOO expensive here in LA right now! I'm broke, thank god for the 99cent store where you can get about 3 weeks worth of sheisty groceries for 20 bucks ah well.

02-06-2009, 12:12 PM	#96
missymagoo12 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: usa Posts: 344 Gallery: missymagoo12 Stats: 235/225/145 WOE: stellastyle,atkins Start Date: april 2004	this thread is a greaT THREAD- it makes you think of how you can still low car and buy cheaper. i did buy a few extras last night so i spent more than 20.00 - i found walden farms products at our local store- i got a marshmellow dip and fudge topping all sugar free and bought one of each- 3.99 per one. i have not used them yet but i will have them for later on. sue

02-28-2009, 08:52 AM	#97
heatherdazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 732 Gallery: heatherdazy Stats: highest ever: 214 (2004) this time:164/159/105 WOE: Moderate carb JUDDDD Start Date: Switch from Atkins to JUDDDD April 5	I'd definitely be heading to Food City if I only had $20. Okay, I'm going to grab one of their ads for this... 3 doz grade B eggs - $2.94 2 bags baby spinach - $1.76 2 lbs chicken drumsticks - $1.96 2 lbs ground beef (they have 73% lean, which is unusual!) - $1.96 Low sodium bacon- $2.99 Small jar of mayo- $1.69 Celery 79¢ 3 bell peppers 99¢ 3 cans of tuna $3.87 Brick of cream cheese $1 Okay, so that's $19.95! And I got a lot! Maybe I should shop there more....

02-28-2009, 05:05 PM	#98
JDM Guest Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 61 Gallery: JDM	2 pound ground beef 4.00 1 pound (3-4) boneless chicken breasts 5.00 1 large bag wingettes 7.00 1 jar Bubbies pickles 5.00 I'm $1 over so I think I'll look under the sofa cushions for change.

03-01-2009, 07:31 AM	#100
wannabethin55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 611 Gallery: wannabethin55 Stats: 165/161/135 WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 3/13/10	Great thread!!!!! LindaSue- WOW!!!!! Your webite is awesome!!!!

03-01-2009, 09:26 AM	#102
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	I deff live in the wrong place! Some of you guys r so lucky with those prices!

08-10-2009, 11:43 AM	#104
LJB Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 24,486 Gallery: LJB Stats: Size 8 at Present WOE: No flour or sugar.	Bumping this thread! Good tips here!

08-10-2009, 12:47 PM	#107
batwing Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,149 Gallery: batwing Stats: 218/212/150 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 03/27/2012	1 whole chicken $6.00 3 lbs ground beef $6.00 1 head broccoli $1.50 1 bunch celery $1.50 1 head garlic $0.50 1 dozen eggs $1.00 1 cucumber $0.50 1 cheap jar of mayo $2.00 1 big yellow onion $1.00 I do best when I have a bowl of chicken salad in the fridge at all times for quick bites here and there, so it actually wouldn't be that different from normal

08-10-2009, 03:33 PM	#108
Your Ad Here Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 563 Gallery: Your Ad Here WOE: Atkins	Eggs 2 dozen $3 Onions $1 Hamburger $4 Chicken thighs $3 tuna $2 cabbage $2 tomatoes grape $2 Frozen cauliflower/brocolli mix $1.50 Mayo $1.50 ______________________ Total $20.00

08-10-2009, 03:44 PM	#109
Dystany1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA gal in KY (I miss home so much)! Posts: 273 Gallery: Dystany1 Stats: 151(7/13/09)*130(9/20/09) WOE: Low GI carbs only/Clean Eating & P90X Start Date: 07/13/09	2 dozen eggs - $4 Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese - $3 Cottage Cheese - $1.50 Chicken Breasts - $4.00 Cucumber - 50 Cents Carrots - $1.50 3 Jalapeno's - 30 Cents Bean Sprouts - 20 Cents Mandarin Oranges - $2.00 Apples - $3.00 Equals $20 Even

08-11-2009, 06:58 AM	#110
Kimberli33 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 7,497 Gallery: Kimberli33 Stats: 200 /166/149? 5ft 6 1/2 in. Age 42 WOE: LC-My Way start 1/27 then JUDDD on 3/12 2 171.5lbs Start Date: Jan 27,2013 at 199 for the LAST time!	I have my own chickens so free eggs burger @ 1.49lb 5# 7.45 lettuce 1.00 ranch 1.00 bacon 1# 2.00 4 green beans 2.00 8oz cheese 1.69 yogurt 3/1.00 1 whole chicken 4.00

08-11-2009, 05:02 PM	#111
bomen1948 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,390 Gallery: bomen1948 Stats: 160>152>120 Start Date: Today	I'd hit up the discounted meat section for sure and I'd watch the ads so that I could catch stuff on sale and stock up. but if it was empty and no good sales going on, here is what I'd get: (note, I am allergic to diary) 6 cans of tuna in water - $2 Jar mayo $3 Bag of chicken breasts - $7 2 heads iceberg - $2.60 1 jumbo bag frozen green beans - $2.30 1 bunch celery $1.50 dozen eggs $2

08-11-2009, 05:14 PM	#112
micheleredit Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota but originally from New Zealand. Posts: 1,031 Gallery: micheleredit Stats: 153/143/105 WOE: Paleo for a year, Atkins to lose the rest. Start Date: Induction 11/15/12	A Lot of cheese, eggs and ham

08-28-2009, 07:42 AM	#114
LJB Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 24,486 Gallery: LJB Stats: Size 8 at Present WOE: No flour or sugar.	Bumping this thread.

08-28-2009, 07:49 AM	#115
Danceruk Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London/Norfolk Posts: 1,053 Gallery: Danceruk Stats: at goal WOE: hhcg Start Date: Atkins August 2008 down 45lb/VLC/HCG	I do this pretty much every week now 60 eggs £5.98 Two packs of butter £1.50 Pretty darn cheap!!

08-28-2009, 08:30 AM	#116
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 20,191 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 197/189/155 WOE: Low Carb & Exercise Start Date: 1/18/13	Lettuce...whatever on sale preferably romaine. pack of fresh mushroom slices 1 broccoli bunch 1 pack of shredded cheese 1 whole chicken to roast 1 lb of ground beef 1 frozen bag of green beans 1/2 lb of butter 1 dozen eggs Hopefully you have mayo, salad dressing, olive oil and other "staples".

08-28-2009, 09:39 AM	#117
natesmomma99 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,411 Gallery: natesmomma99 Stats: 288/269.2/155 WOE: Generic Low-Carb Start Date: Third Times a Charm.	2 Dozen Eggs - 2.00 2 Heads of Romaine - 4.00 4 Cans of Tuna - 4.00 2 Packages of Split Chix Breast, On Sale (6 Huge Breasts) - 7.00 2 Bags Frozen Veggies - 2.00

08-28-2009, 09:50 AM	#118
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,069 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Way too much/115 lbs. WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	I agree with most everything but I cannot eat fatty hamburger. I probably would buy tuna, green beans, lettuce, and eggs.

08-28-2009, 10:24 AM	#119
kimlou Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,306 Gallery: kimlou Stats: 186/168-6 :(/135 OR LOWER WOE: LC.. Atkins Start Date: 2/04/REINTRO 8/16/11	ground chuck/beef, what is on sale chicken, whole, frozen and tenders eggs roamine hearts celery radishes bagged salad lettuce tuna Thkfully I had a pretty good garden this year. tomatoes, green beans and cucumbers and I froze my broccoli in servings, since I am the only one who eats it during the week.

08-28-2009, 10:47 AM	#120
batlou Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 2,273 Gallery: batlou Stats: 290/189/165 WOE: Atkins Low-Carb Start Date: 3/06/2008	Lots of chicken and vegi's with a few extra's. 2 X 18 Count Eggs - 4.00 5 lbs Chicken Thighs @ 1.29 lb - 6.45 1 Bottle Hot sauce - 1.00 1 Bottle Ranch - 1.49 1 Head Lettuce - .99 1/4 Pound of Baby Spinach from Salad Bar - 1.50 1 bag frozen broccoli - .99 1 bag frozen cauliflower - .99 1 16 count pkg Kraft Deluxe American Cheese slices - 2.49 Total: 19.90