It was another week and time to do a little shopping.
We are still stocking up on school lunch supplies, but I think we are getting pretty close on having what we need for awhile.
But then my kids are like small garbage disposals – so it may only last two weeks.
Hen House CSA
Pictured: Peaches, Green Peppers, Ground Bison, Farm To Market Sourdough Bread, Onion, Honey, and Tomatoes. Retail Value: $25.00
Costco
Costco Pictured: Soy Sauce, Minced Garlic, Organic Eggs (Two Dozen), (2) Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat (3 lbs), Organic Broccoli, (2) Ziploc Bags, and Guyere Cheese. Total: $68.13
Hy-Vee and Hen House
Hy-Vee Pictured: (3) Hy-Vee Frozen Peas, (2) MCF Sandwich Bags, (3) Hy-Vee Microwave Popcorn, Hy-Vee White Popcorn, (3) Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, (3) Wonder Bread, (2) Truvia, (2) Ken’s Dressing, (3) Red Peppers, (2) Hy-Vee Thin Sliced Turkey Lunchmeat, (6) Quaker Granola Bars, and Hy-Vee Taco Shells. Total: $41.57 + $8 Catalina from the Truvia (that I’ll use next time)
Hen House Pictured: Oikos Yogurt Mult-pack, (4) Healthy Choice Greek Yogurt, Planters Almonds, Planters Trail Mix, and (3) Best Choice Club Soda. Total: $11.24
Trip Total: $145.94
Monthly Total: $316.48
Commentary
As you can tell by my total – I will be over this month. Part of that is due to having a few extra dollars from last month left and part of that is giving myself an extra $100 to stock up on kid’s lunch stuff this month.
Best Deals are the Truvia and the Healthy Choice Greek Yogurt. I plan on hitting Hy-Vee at least two more times for the Truvia because it is an amazing deal.
And Costco has a coupon for the Ziploc Bags making the 100 count bags only $1.25 each. And that is a BARGAIN.
Surprises? My Hy-Vee had their Thin Sliced Turkey Breast on close-out for $1.50 for 9 oz. It was a little higher than I like to pay for lunchmeat, but it also means I’m completely stocked up for several months and that peace of mind is worth something.
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How are you liking the HenHouse CSA? I did it a couple of years ago, and really liked it. I remembered with each week they also gave a miscellaneous local jarred item as well, though. There was this jar of pickled pepper jam, or something like that- I loved it! That was my favorite part, finding new items. I have been trying to do the farmer’s market the last two years, and while I really enjoyed it last year, I’ve found I haven’t been able to go much this year, so I was considering going back to HenHouse next year. I’d love to hear what your thoughts are on it this year! Thanks for your great website!
Vicky – I’ve been a Hen House CSA member for four years and I love it. This year is a little hard because of the drought, so the selection hasn’t been as good as years past…but we will sign up again in 2013 without a doubt. The meat and cheese alone are worth it.
I am new to the area (been here about a year) from another state, and I also joined Hen House’s CSA program for the first year. I LOVE IT. My pick up day is my favorite day of the week. Last week we got some lip balm (local of course) that is sooo awesome! I highly recommend it. And I will be doing it again for years to come.
also at Costco the Honey Bunches of Oats w/ almonds ends up being about $1 for a 12 oz box. I will be stocking up on this kid chow.