Many websites do grocery store match-ups, which is a great way to save money (Chief Family Officer and Southern Cali Saver are my two favorites) , but I tweak it just a bit. I only highlight the good deals that are healthy, all-natural. Nothing in a box or can (unless it's exceptional!). By buying what is in season and on sale to build your meals, you can save a lot of money each week! As always, YMMV (Your Milage May Vary) as these are all set to Southern California grocery stores ads. 

SPROUTS
REMEMBER: Wednesday is double ad wednesday! you can double dip from the week before!

• blueberries (6 oz)-98 cents
• grapes-98 cents/lb
• pears-3 lbs for 1 dollar
• tomatoes-98 cents/lb
• nectarines and plums-98 cents/lb
• potatoes-2 lbs/1 dollar
• broccoli and cauliflower-98 cents/lb
• organic bananas-88 cents
• organic grapes-2.88/lb
• organic pluots-88 cents
• chicken-99 cents/lb
• bulk sausage-3.49/lb
• organic ground beef-7.99/lb
• organic rib roast-5.99/lb
• greek yogurt-1 dollar
• celery and carrots-88 cents

RALPH'S

• pork-50% off
• blueberries-99 cents
• grapes-99 cents/lb
• tomatoes-99 cents/lb
• large eggs-1.50
• peaches and nectarines-99 cents/lb
• apples-99 cents/lb
• sweet corn-3 for 1 dollar
• strawberries-2.50
• whole chicken-99 cents/lb
• yogurt-1 dollar
• challenge cream cheese-1.99

VONS

• avocados- 1.25
• blueberries (2 lbs!)-5 dollars
• safeway chicken-thighs, drumsticks and legs-1.49/lb
• gallon of milk-3.79
• boneless, skinless chicken breasts-2.99/lb
• powerade zero flavor enhancer-2.99 (review of this coming soon!)
• lipton tea (72 or 100 count)-2.99
• sweet corn-50 cents
• apples-1.99/lb
• fresh green beans-1.99/lb
• radishes and green onions-99 cents
• mangoes-1 dollar
• pears-1.49/lb
•  5 DOLLAR FRIDAYS-alaskan cod fillets, florida natural orange juice, clementines, etc.

As always, check your Just for You account. I got the following deals: cheese, fruit, mashups, yogurt

FRESH N EASY

• AN AD! I freaked-the prices aren't the best they have a lot of new organic products I will go and check out
• 2 lbs of strwaberries for 1.98/lb
• Always check your account for extra point coupons! 

My shopping plan for the week: NOT MUCH (again!). I am trying to use up things from my freezer and cabinet and it's going well so far. I plan on going to Von's for Just4u purchases and Sprouts for a few things (I want to try these apple pears!) and that's it!

• What's your grocery shopping plan for this week?

I went to town on the groceries and got some great deals!

DOLLAR STORE-12 bucks- prep for Ralph's mini-birthday party!

RALPHS-20 dollars

• 3 yogurts-3.89
  
• diced red onions-99 cents
  
• baby carrots-99 cents
  
• steak for ralphs bday-6.45
  
• fajita beef-1.49
  
• 5 packs of sausage-7 dollars
  

SPROUTS-30 dollars

• 2 strawberries-3.33
  
• 2 blackberries-3.34
  
• blueberries-3.98
  
• 3 apple pears-1 dollar
  
• green beans-73 cents
  
• 2 green bell peppers-1 dollar
  
• 3 limes-1 dollar
  
• 3 lbs of potatoes-1 dollar
  
• lemon-1 dollar
  
• bananas-1.95
  
• coconut water-1.69
  
• black beans-89 cents
  
• cheese-4 dollars
  
• sprouted wheat tortillas-2.99
  

RALPHS-9 dollars

• Happy eggs
  
• lipton k cups for work-2.99
  
• corn-79 cents
  
• new gladware-1.49
  
• 6 mashups to use as fuel-59 cents each
  

FRESH N EASY-9 dollars

• black pepper-4.39
  
• ralphs bday cupcake-2.49
  
• babybel cheese-79 cents (I was craving cheese and ate it walking out of the store)
  
• organic hummus-1.99
  
• lemon cilantro hummus-1.49
  
• poblano peppers-84 cents
  

VONS-22 dollars

• champagne for brunch on sunday-9.99
  
• bathroom cleaner-
  
• cilantro-29 cents
  
• string cheese-3.49
  
• tabasco-4 dollars
  
• coke-90 cents
  
• jif to go-2 dollars
  

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As you know, I try and follow a Primal way of eating with of course some modifications along the way. 

Mark Sisson of Mark's Daily Apple has written many books. One of them is Primal Connection. It discusses how to adapt caveman concepts to modern living. 

For today, the book is 99 cents! Which is a great deal. I just bought it and if you are interested, here you go! 

Many websites do grocery store match-ups, which is a great way to save money (Chief Family Officer and Southern Cali Saver are my two favorites) , but I tweak it just a bit. I only highlight the good deals that are healthy, all-natural. Nothing in a box or can (unless it's exceptional!). By buying what is in season and on sale to build your meals, you can save a lot of money each week! As always, YMMV (Your Milage May Vary) as these are all set to Southern California grocery stores ads. 

SPROUTS
REMEMBER: Wednesday is double ad wednesday! you can double dip from the week before!

• apricots-49/lb
• mangos-48 cents
• cherries-98 cents/lb
• peppers and celery-48 cents
• cantaloupes-98 cents
• nectarines-98 cents/lb
• avocados-3 for 5 dollars
• squash and peppers-98 cents
• blueberries-3 for 5
• strawberries, raspberries and blackberries-2.50
• potatoes-2 for 3
• apples-98 cents
• tomatoes-98 cents/lb
• organic lettuce-1.50
• organic grapes-2.98/lb
• organic cherries-4.98
• organic celery and carrots-98 cents
• organic blueberries-2.50
• organic pluots and plums-2.50/lb
• pork loin chops-1.99/lb
• boneless, skinless chicken breast-2.49/lb
• salmon fillets-9.99/lb
• sausage (Fri-Sun only)-2.99/lb
• lobster tails-6.99 each
• Ribeye steak-8.99/lb
• Chicken-1.59/lb
• sprouts condiments-25% off

RALPH'S

• Peaches and nectarines-99 cents/lb
• Red raspberries-99 cents
• Hebrew national beef franks-3.50
• Rainier cherries-2.99/lb
• Chicken breasts-2.99:lb
• Steak-5.77/lb
• Lettuce-99 cents
• Plums-1.49/lb
• Corn-3 for 1 dollar
• Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries-2.50
• Organic cucumbers-99 cents
• Ground turkey-2.99/lb
• Tomatoes on the vine-1.49/lb

FRESH N EASY

• sadly still no ad!!! i guess the ads are gone forever now :(  Always check your account for extra point coupons! 
  

VONS

• chicken breasts-2.99/lb
• corn-6 for 1 dollar
• strawberries-2.50 each
• blueberries, blackberries and raspberries-2.99
• hot dogs-2.99
• hot dog buns-99 cents
• all condiments-buy 1, get 1 free
• Simply Orange juice-3 dollars
• whole chicken-1.69/lb
• melons-3 dollars
• tomatoes-1.99/lb
• mangos-1 dollar
• organic lettuce-1.99
• powerade-69 cents with in-store coupon
• 5 DOLLAR FRIDAYS-berries, bacon, orange juice, peanut butter, coffee
• As always, check your Just for You account. I got the following deals: fruit, veggies and cheese. lots of 10% off random things too 
  
  My shopping plan for the week:
• not much! i may go to Sprouts on Thursday to get some fruits and veggies
• Ralph's to buy some raspberries
• Von's for some just 4 u deals and stock up on lots of stuff for Vegas in 2 weeks!

I get asked often what I eat for breakfast. I usually have a "large" breakfast but I split it up between home and work. 

Before I head to work, I always have a glass or 2 of water along with eggs. I usually average 1-2 eggs/day along with either bacon or sausage. I leave my house at 8:05 every morning to get to work. 

If I have a regular run (2-3 miles before work), then I just have half a glass of water before heading out the door. Longer runs on weekends, I have fruit and peanut butter and oatmeal. 

Then when I get to work around 9:05, I get settled for the day and grab my food. 

In my office between 9:00-12:00 (depends on how hungry I am), I have:
fruit of some kind (usually berries or a banana, at least in the summer)

• Plain Greek Yogurt (unless I'm carbloading then I will get some with added sugars). I add in flax seeds, cinnamon and chia seeds to help with protein as well as flavor. 
  
• Green smoothie-I used to have this at home but it took up too much time. Now I have a small amount at work (this one has spinach, blueberries, banana, milk, chia seeds and strawberries)
  
• Tea or coffee-I usually drink tea all day at work. Usually once a week I will have coffee (like today). I alternate between about 5 different types of tea depending on my mood. 
  

I also don't like strong tea- I usually can get 3-5 cups of tea out of 1 teabag. 

Sometimes I will switch it up and have a bit of leftovers for breakfast or even make tea or coffee (real bulletproof with coconut oil, butter, vanilla made in a french press and blender). 

And then I have lunch between 12:30-1:30 and dinner between 6:00-8:00 (depending on if it's at work or at home). 


What do you usually eat for breakfast? 

Like the new picture? I made it on my phone last night :)



Anyways, before heading out to Agoura Hills for my race today I decided to get my grocery shopping and prep in! Along with cleaning my house and updating the blog before leaving at noon (which is the time the expo opens. Hopefully by the time I get there it will be chill).



Anyways, on to the shopping!

VONS

• 2 packages of goldfish (I've been craving them and got a package for when Ralph's niece visits)
  
• 3 lbs of strawberries for 5 bucks! (great deal)
  
• 2 paul newman lemonade
  
• 2 packages of eggslands best eggs
  
• 2 packages of green onions (29 cents each!!)
  
• 2 packages of cheese
  
• TOTAL SPENT: 22.70
  

RALPHS

• green grapes at 1.48/lb
  
• clearance sausage, 2 packs-2.48/lb
  
• chicken breasts-1.99/lb
  
• TOTAL SPENT: 14.89
  

What did you buy this weekend? What are you going to be making? 

Another easy recipe and in name of celebration! Happy St. Patricks Day everyone! 

15 min prep//4-8 hour cooking time

INGREDIENTS

• carrots
  
• Red potatoes
  
• Onions
  
• Cabbage
  
• Corned beef (comes spiced and with a bag of spices)
  

DIRECTIONS

1. get crock pot and spray with olive oil (or use bag)
   
2. Cut potatoes, onions, carrots and cabbage
   
3. Add veggies then meat then cabbage
   
4. Cook 4-8 hours
   

I ended up shopping more than I thought I would because the fruit/veggie box I ordered did not arrive for some reason! I guess I will have to wait until next week. 

I hit up both Vons and Fresh n Easy. 


FRESH N EASY

• 2 lbs of grapes for 2.49- clearance
• 1 lb of tangelos for 1.24- clearance
• 2 artichokes for 1.74- clearance
• organic cilantro for 98 cents
• 3 lbs of potatoes for 49 cents-clearance
• 2 lbs of onions for 98 cents 
• TOTAL: 7.92 and i got some great deals!!

VONS

• Paul honey mustard (I've been craving it lately) for 2.35
• 4 powerades for 70 cents (great recovery and also got 12 bonus fuel points)
• cheese for 2.50 (half a bag is too low!)
• frozen hash browns 1.25-clearance
• whole chicken-88 cents/lb
• bananas-69 cents/ lb (I plan on eating about about 3-4 bananas tomorrow)
• asparagus-99 cents/lb
• bell pepper-76 cents
• 2 grapefruits-1 dollar
• WINE-6 bottles for 32 bucks!
• TOTAL-54

Overall I got  a lot of things. I was running low on wine and needed to get some champagne for my cousin's 25th birthday next weekend! 

How has your grocery shopping gone this week? 

Many websites do grocery store match-ups, which is a great way to save money (Chief Family Officer and Southern Cali Saver are my two favorites) , but I tweak it just a bit. I only highlight the good deals that are healthy, all-natural. Nothing in a box or can (unless it's exceptional!). By buying what is in season and on sale to build your meals, you can save a lot of money each week! 

SPROUTS

• Asparagus-88 cents/lb
• Red and green bell pepper-50 cents
• Lettuce-88 cents
• Cucumbers, Cilantro, Radishes, Green Onions-50 cents
• Tomatoes-88 cents
• Apples or pears-98 cents
• carrots, celery-98 cents
• Ground pork, beef, chicken-2.99/lb

RALPH'S

• Chicken-99 cents
• Broccoli- 99 cents
• Cheese-1.99 
• Apples-99 cents
• Lettuce-99 cents
• Organic Kale-99 cents
• Mangoes-99 cents

FRESH N EASY
sadly still no ad!!! i guess the ads are gone forever now :( 
Always check your account for extra point coupons! 

VONS

• Chicken-88 cents/lb
  
• Grapefruit-50 cents
• Asparagus-99 cents

As always, check your Just for You account. I got the following deals:
cheese, milk, eggs, yogurt, banana, salad dressing, etc. 

My shopping plan for the week:
I have a box of local organic fruits and vegetables being delivered tomorrow and I can't wait to test it out so I don't need much this week. 
I will be buying bananas, chicken, grapefruits, asparagus, and a few random things from Von's


What are your grocery plans for this week? 

I made this when it was a chilly and rainy day and it is so easy especially with the crock pot.



Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: at least 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low or somewhere in between. The longer the more flavorful.



Ingredients:

• 2 cans of tomato sauce
  
• 1 can diced tomatoes
  
• 1 can of tomato paste
  
• 1 can of kidney beans
  
• 1 can of chili beans
  
• 1 large onion
  
• 1 bunch of celery
  
• 2 cloves of garlic
  
• 1 can of corn
  

Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, red chili flakes, cumin, oregano to taste



1. Chop veggies and throw into the crock pot

2. Open cans and drain excess liquid. Add to crock pot.

3. Add seasonings to taste

4. Stir everything together

5. Let cook



This time as you may notice below, I used a crock pot liner. If you decide to go this route, make sure to spray it with olive oil so the food won't stick and rip the bag.



If you don't want to use a bag, heavily spray the whole crock pot with olive oil and add everything and stir. You don't want it to get stuck on the sides.



Very easy recipe! Feel free to modify by adding meat and/ or taking and adding ingredients.