Totally forgot to post this before-here you go! I got some decent deals this week along with some new products to try! 

VONS-22.62

• clearance spices-oregano, chili powder-1.22 each
• clearance cinnamon-3.99
• chobani yogurt-90 cents each x3
• clearance all natural ham-1.99
• blueberries-2 lbs for 5 dollars
• edamame hummus-2.74
• greek yogurt dip-2.49

SPROUTS- 36.49

• Bag of carrots-77 cents
  
• Blackberries-2 for 3 dollars
  
• broccoli-1.3 lb for 1.27
  
• celery-88 cents
  
• green onions-59 cents
  
• organic bananas-2.16 lb for 1.90
  
• red bell pepper-98 cents
  
• red potatoes 2.48 lb for 1.42
  
• fruit and nut granola-2.99 *on clearance AND gluten free and i love it!
  
• clearanced english tea-1.99
  
• raw coconut aminos-.699 *expensive but i lm so excited to try these!
  
• tamari soy sauce-2.99
  
• bee knees peanut butter-79 packet *excited to try but did not like-way too sweet for me
  
• cheddar cheese-2.94
  
• chipotle cheddar-2.94
  
• smoked cheddar-2.10 *OMG my favorite cheese on the planet right now
  
• vans waffles-2 dollars *gluten free! I am going to try these and see how they work before long runs
  

RALPHS- 7. 56

• Simply Juice-3.59
  
• Liptop KCup-1.99
  
• Green Onions-99 cents x 2
  

Another Friday, another linkup!  Thanks to our amazing hostesses: the DC Trifecta Bloggers (Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, Mar from Mar on the Run, and Cynthia from You Signed Up For What?!)


 This Friday's theme is Free so I decided to combine my typical Friday grocery post with the linkup. I am obsessed with grocery shopping-it is seriously the highlight of my Friday every week.  

So You can see below all that I bought but in the meantime, here are the 5 things I am most excited about to cook this week!

1. Blueberry Vans Waffles
Yall, they are gluten free! I tried the plain ones this week (as a carbloading strategy) and my body has reacted amazingly. I am OBSESSED! I plan on using them as breakfast options for carbloading (recipe coming next week) so imagine my surprise when I found blueberry flavored ones! Can't wait to try these! 

2. Eggplant
So I have never cooked an eggplant so I decided that this week I am going to be adventurous and try and make a gluten free version of eggplant parmigiana since I have a jar of tomato sauce I need to finish up. 

3. Tomatoes
I am in the process right now of roasting the tomatoes to make a creamy tomato soup. I love carbloading with grilled cheese and tomato soup!

4. Honey Almond Granola
It's also gluten free. I bought a bag last week to test how I liked it and I loved it! You can't 

5. Vega 
The blogosphere loves Vega but before I splurge on it, I decided to spend a bit and grab a sample. I am going to try it at some point this weekend. 
I also bought a bar that I ate in the car on the way home and I enjoyed it but it was a bit expensive (1.99 for a bar) so I would probably only buy them if they are on sale. 

GROCERY STORE RECAP
Such a small shopping trip for the week as there weren't too many deals. 

SPROUTS-spent 26.20

• Spinach-1.29
  
• Eggplant-98 cents
  
• Hatch Chiles- 22 cents
  
• Green grapes-1.75
  
• Red Grapes-1.00
  
• Green Beans-45 cents
  
• Grapefruit-50 cents x 2
  
• Organic lettuce-98 cents
  
• Tomatoes-1.30
  
• Organic fruit spread-3.49 for 2
  
• Fruit strips-4 for 1.00
  
• Honey Almond granola-3.99
  
• Vega shake-3.49
  
• Vega snack bar-1.99
  
• Vans waffles-2.30
  

RALPH'S-spent 8.76

• Eggs-1.88 x 2
  
• Blueberries (18oz)-2.50 x 2
  

I will be going to Trader Joe's after dinner to buy some bread and some fun stuff and I'll update!
TRADER JOE'S


Do you enjoy grocery shopping? What have you bought 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! 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!

• grapes-78 cents/lb
• blueberries/blackberries-2 for 3 dollars
• mangos-50 cents
• on the vine tomatoes-98 cents/lb
• nectarines-98 cents/lb
• bell peppers and cucumbers-50 cents
• onions and potatoes-2 lbs for 1 dollar
• cantaloupes-1.50
• apples-98 cents/lb
• squash and bell peppers-98 cents/lb
• wild caught seafood-5.99-8.99
• raw almonds-4.99
• chicken breasts-2.99/lb
• grass fed beef-3.99
• horizon products-1-3 dollars each
• Voskos greek yogurt-99 cents

RALPH'S

• beef-5.88/lb
• grapes-99 cents/lb
• peaches, nectarines, plums-99 cents/lb
• farmer john bacon-3.99
• yogurt-1 dollar
• salmon fillets-6.99
• pears-99 cents/lb
• oranges-99 cents/lb
• avcados and mangos-99 cents
• personal seedless watermelons-3 dollars
• milk-3.49/gallon
• chicken drumsticks-1.49

VONS

• grapes-1.99/lb
• dannon greek yogurt-1 dollar
• Fage-5.99
• tomatoes on the vine-99 cents
• chicken breasts-1.99/lb
• corn-3 for 1 dollar
• apples-1.99
• powerades-69 cents
•  5 DOLLAR FRIDAYS-blueberries, etc

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

FRESH N EASY

• no ad again :( 
• 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 getting a few just4u things and maybe go to sprouts, but we will see!

• What's your grocery shopping plan for 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! 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
  

I always bring food with me when I travel. It is healthier and also cheaper! 

Vegas from my house is about 4 hour drive. There is so much to see and do in Las Vegas and it is also expensive, especially when it comes to alcohol and food. 

A great way to save money and eat a bit healthier when in Vegas, is to bring some food with you. 

Here is all of the things I brought with us to Vegas and all cost less than 100 dollars total:

ALCOHOL/DRINKS

• cups-4.99
• club soda-99 cents (no carbs, no calories)
• 2 cranberry juices-2.50
• 6 powerades-69 cents (gotta recover!)
• 4 cokes-diet coke, coke, cherry coke-1.25 each
• red bull-2.50 each
• abolsut vodka-8.99 each
• jack daniels- 9.99
• 2.5 gallons of water-2.50 

SNACKS

• Lays chips-2.66
• salsa-2.50
• tortilla chips-2.20
• cookies-2.99
• pea crisps-1.36
  
  BREAKFAST
• bananas-59 cents/lb
• grapefruit-55 cents each
• apples- 99 cents
  
  Yes, the snacks arent too healthy but we are on a mini-vacation and it is much cheaper than eating at restaurants the whole time! Also, we save a lot of money when we go out as well.
  
  What do you bring with you on vacation? 
  
  

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!

• strawberries, blueberries, blackberries-1.67
  
• cantaloupes-1.67
• cherries-1.98/lb
• tomatoes-98 cents/lb
• peaches or nectarines-98 cents/lb
• green beans-98 cents/lb
• broccoli or cauliflower-98 cents/lb
• grapes-1.98/lb
• apple pears-3 for 1 dollar
• potatoes or cabbage- 3 lbs/1
• pineapple-1.98 each
• jumbo hass avocados- 3 for 5
• seedless watermelon-3.98
• grape potatoes-1.50
• chia seeds-5.99
• vitamin and body care extravaganza- 25% off
• organic grapes-2 lbs for 5 
• organic cherries-3.98/lb
• organic blueberries- 2.50
• organic kale-98 cents
• organic pears-98 cents/lb
• organic squash-98 cents/lb
• organic kefir-2.99
• chicken breasts-2.99/lb
• mahi mahi-3.99/lb
• ground sirloin-3.99/lb
• carne asada-3.99/lb
• pork chops-2.99/lb
• brown rice-69 cents/lb
• quinoa-3.99/lb
• Voskos greek yogurt-99 cents
• sprouts cream cheese or cottage cheese- 1.99
• mountain high yoghurt-2.99
• organic peanut butter-6.99
• organic maple syrup (32 oz)-19.99

RALPH'S

• Sirloin, ribs-3.99
  
• Milk-3.49
  
• Peaches and nectarines-99 cents
  
• Oranges and pears-99 cents
  
• Cherries-1.48
  
• Bacon-3.50
  
• Broccoli-99
  
• Lettuce-99
  
• Carrots-99
  
• Cantaloupe-2
  
• grape tomatoes-2
  
• Horizon Mac and cheese-1 dollar
  
• Yogurt (all kinds!)-1 dollar
  
• Hebrew National hot dogs-3.5
  
• Starbucks k cups and coffee-7.99

VONS

• melons-1 dollar
• peaches and nectarines-1.99
• foster farms whole chicken-88 cents/lb
• Chobani yogurt-1 dollar
• organic O yogurt-88 cents
• corn-50 cents each
• pears-1.49/lb
• apples-1.99/lb
• green beans-1.99/lb
• organic kale-1.99
• strawberries, raspberries and blueberries-2.50
• 
  • 5 DOLLAR FRIDAYS-blueberries (2 lbs for 5 dollar), whole chicken-5 dollars, 

As always, check your Just for You account. I got the following deals: bananas, cilantro, gluten free pasta

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?

This week was a very small amount of money spent but a good bang for my buck! I spent about 15 dollars total

VONS-TOTAL 4.33

Milk-1.42

Snack packs-75 cents each

Bananas-1.13

Cilantro-28 cents

RALPHS-TOTAL 5.32

Grapes-1.57

Strawberries (2)-1.25 each

Clif protein bar for post run-1.25

SPROUTS-TOTAL 6.84

Blueberries (18 oz)-1.88

Pears-70 cents

Squash-61 cents

Pecans-1.75

Almonds-2.15

Overall, I got some good snacks and fruit for next week!

What are you buying this week?

**post contains Amazon Affiliate links

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! 

I had a great weekend but wanted to make sure I got this post out about what I bought and what I plan on making this week! 

SPROUTS
lots of fruits and veggies as usual
blueberries-99 cents
chicken-1.99/lb
chia seeds-4.99/lb
oatmeal-69 cents/lb
peaches, plums and nectarines-99 cents/lb
bananas-59 cents/lb
lettuce-99 cents
organic spinach-99 cents


VONS
powerade zero drops-2.49 (review coming soon!)
plum organic toddler food-free
kiwis-25 cents each
grapefruit-55 cents