Large Family Once a Month Grocery Shopping Haul – What I Bought for April

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When you have a large family, one thing that HAS to be done is the grocery shopping. I am not a huge fan of grocery shopping AT ALL! I’m the kind of person who likes to get things done and over with. That is why I decided to start doing once a month grocery shopping.I make a monthly meal plan, create a shopping list, and then get all of the ingredients I need for the month. I also get enough fresh fruit, dairy, and snacks to get through two weeks. I do a small grocery run halfway through the month, but it’s no big deal. All of our meals for the month are already planned! Let’s take a look at our large family once a month grocery shopping haul for the month of April.

Large Family Once a Month Grocery Shopping Haul

Large Family Once A Month Grocery Shopping Haul for April

So, my original plan was to do Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Walmart, but I just couldn’t make it over to Aldi so we only have Sam’s Club and Walmart. Now, it has been a long time since I’ve done a true once a month grocery shopping haul, so I’m not entirely sure how long the fresh fruit and the snacks I bought are going to last us. I know I didn’t get nearly enough milk, and one week into our month I had to make a milk run, but so far everything else has been holding us. 

If you’re curious about our budget, we do have a $1,000 monthly budget for groceries and household items. My baby is breastfed so I do not have to buy formula. We do have cats, so their food is included, as well as our toiletries and cleaning items.

Let’s jump into it!

Sam’s Club Once A Month Grocery Shopping Haul

(2) 32 ct. Go Gurt – $13.96

(2) Chobani Greek Yogurt Variety Pack – $23.96

48 ct. String Cheese – $8.98

45 Rolls Toilet Paper – $18.68

24 ct. Beef and Bean Burritos – $8.98

37 ct. Chicken and Cheese Taquitos – $9.98

Colgate Toothpaste 5 pk. – $11.48

(2) Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips 3 lbs. – $25.96

Tyson Chicken Nuggets 5 lbs. – $11.98

Sugar Snap Peas – $4.98

Macaroni and Cheese 18 ct. – $14.78

Gallon Freezer Bags 152 ct. – $14.48

Italian Style Meatballs 6 lbs. – $14.98

Ground Turkey 10 lbs. – $25.90

Gala Apples 12 lbs. – $16.96

Clementines 10 lbs. – $11.96

Bananas 9 lbs. – $4.14

Garden Salad 4 lbs. – $3.96

Table Carrots 5 lbs. – $2.98

Chili Powder 20 oz. – $6.46

Ground Cumin 16 oz. – $8.48

Montreal Chicken Seasoning 23 oz. – $6.60

Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt – $12.98

(Not Shown because it was shipped)

Paper Plates 600 ct. – $15.78

Paper Towels 15 rolls – $17.48

Knorr Chicken Bullion 35.3 oz. – $4.68

Dishwasher Packs 105 ct. – $14.98

Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Packs – $19.97

Sam’s Club Grand Total – $402.05

Walmart Once A Month Grocery Shopping Haul

 

    • Great Value 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned Oats 42 oz Canister
      1 × $2.48
      $2.48
    • Tropicana® Pure Premium Homestyle Some Pulp 100% Orange Juice 89 fl. oz. Jug
      1 × $5.18
      $5.18
    • Purina Cat Chow Indoor Cat Food 16 lb. Bag
      1 × $12.78
      $12.78

    Little Debbie Snacks: Cosmic Brownies, 28 Oz

    2 × $3.50
    $7.00
  • Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, Chewy Fudge, 18.3 Oz
    2 × $1.00
    $2.00
  • Gerber 2nd Foods Pears Baby Food, 4 oz, 2 count
    1 × $1.28
    $1.28
  • Gerber 2nd Foods Pear Cinnamon With Oatmeal Cereal Non GMO, 4.0 OZ
    1 × $1.28
    $1.28
  • Gerber 2nd Foods Apple Strawberry Banana Baby Food, 4 oz, 2 count
    1 × $1.28
    $1.28
  • Sliced White Mushrooms, 8 oz
    1 × $1.98
    $1.98
  • Baker’s Baking Chocolate Bar 100% Cacao Unsweetened, 4 Oz
    3 × $1.97
    $5.91
  • Great Value Unsweetened Baking Cocoa, 8 oz
    1 × $1.98
    $1.98
  • Pictsweet Farms Recipe Helper 3 Color Pepper & Onion Strips, 16 oz
    2 × $1.98
    $3.96
  • Pictsweet® Farms Seasoning Blend 10 oz. Stand Up Bag
    4 × $1.18
    $4.72
  • Coffee-mate Coffee Creamer French Vanilla Liquid Coffee Creamer 64 fl. oz.
    1 × $5.48
    $5.48
  • Great Value 100% Liquid Egg Whites, 32 oz
    1 × $4.57
    $4.57
  • Great Value Petite Diced Tomatoes, Italian-Style, 28 oz
    2 × $1.24
    $2.48
  • RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, 10 Oz
    4 × $0.98
    $3.92
  • Great Value Tomato Sauce, 15 oz
    2 × $0.72
    $1.44
  • Pink Beauty 100% Natural Fancy Alaskan Pink Salmon, 14.75 OZ
    1 × $3.24
    $3.24
  • 80% Lean/20% Fat, Ground Beef Chuck Tray, 2.25 Lbs
    2 × $7.96
    $15.92
  • Beef Chuck Roast, 2.1-2.7 lbs.
    Lower price!1 × $11.68
    $11.68
  • Great Value Original Pork Sausage Patties Family Size, 35.6 oz
    1 × $6.64
    $6.64
  • Great Value Original Bacon, 12 oz
    1 × $3.44
    $3.44
  • Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips, 11 Oz
    1 × $2.00
    $2.00
  • Pace Chunky Salsa Mild, 16 oz.
    1 × $1.98
    $1.98
  • Cauliflower, each
    1 × $2.77
    $2.77
  • The Laughing Cow Creamy Original Swiss Cheese Spread, 6 oz
    2 × $2.87
    $5.74
  • Great Value Black Beans, 15.25 oz
    4 × $0.72
    $2.88
  • Great Value Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, 24 oz
    1 × $2.54
    $2.54
  • Great Value Brown Rice, 32 oz
    2 × $1.37
    $2.74
  • Great Value Cream Cheese, 16 oz, 2 Count
    2 × $2.87
    $5.74
  • Pictsweet Cut Okra, 28 oz
    2 × $2.76
    $5.52
  • Great Value Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese, 6 oz
    1 × $2.22
    $2.22
  • LouAna Coconut Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray, 6 oz
    1 × $2.98
    $2.98
  • LouAna Pure Coconut Oil, 14.0 FL OZ
    1 × $3.68
    $3.68
  • Idaho Potatoes, 5 lbs
    1 × $3.77
    $3.77
  • Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs Bag.
    1 × $2.94
    $2.94
  • Green Giant Cauliflower Riced Veggies, 12 oz
    2 × $2.48
    $4.96
  • Land O’Frost Premium Honey Ham, 16 oz
    1 × $3.98
    $3.98
  • Great Value Unsweetened Applesauce, 46 oz
    2 × $1.98
    $3.96
  • Great Value Chewy Granola Bars, Variety Pack, 20.3 oz, 24 Count
    1 × $3.98
    $3.98
  • Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 30 oz. Carton
    1 × $6.46
    $6.46
  • Great Value Sliced Non-Smoked Provolone Cheese, 8 oz
    1 × $2.22
    $2.22
  • La Banderita Low Carb 8″ Soft Taco Tortillas, 8 ct
    1 × $2.82
    $2.82
  • Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Bold Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Dinner Kit, 9.5 oz
    2 × $2.98
    $5.96
  • Nature’s Own Sliced Honey Wheat Bread, 20 oz
    2 × $2.98
    $5.96
  • Great Value Large Grade A Eggs, 36 ct
    2 × $3.68
    $7.36
  • Great Value Tomato Ketchup, 38 oz
    1 × $1.92
    $1.92
  • Great Value Pizza Sauce, 14 oz
    2 × $1.14
    $2.28
  • Dr Pepper, 12 fl oz, 24 pack
    1 × $7.68
    $7.68
  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda, 12 Fl Oz, 24 Count
    1 × $7.88
    $7.88
  • Great Value Vitamin D Milk, 1 gal
    4 × $1.78
    $7.12
  • Joseph’s Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread, 6 ct
    1 × $2.56
    $2.56
  • Sam’s Choice Swiss Dark Chocolate, 72% Cocoa, 3.5 oz
    2 × $1.98
    $3.96
  • McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, 1 FL OZ
    1 × $5.84
    $5.84
  • Watkins Imitation Butter Extract, 2 fl oz
    1 × $2.98
    $2.98
  • Watkins Imitation Caramel Extract, 2 Fl Oz
    1 × $2.98
    $2.98
  • Great Value Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, 64 oz
    2 × $2.57
    $5.14
  • Great Value Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 10 lbs.
    2 × $19.83
    $39.66
  • Great Value Triple Berry Mix, 48 oz
    1 × $10.44
    $10.44
  • Beef Super Trim Stew Meat, 1 – 1.5 lbs.
    1 × $7.78
    $7.78
    Beef Super Trim Stew Meat, 1 – 1.5 lbs.
    1 × $7.52
    $7.52
  • Green Cabbage, each
    3.01 × $0.48
    $1.44
  • Zucchini, each
    2.21 × $1.28
    $2.82
  • Spaghetti Squash, each
  • 4.13 × $0.98
  • $4.04

Walmart Once A Month Grocery Shopping Total – $372.26

Total Spent – $774.31 of $1,000 budget

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5 Comments

  1. How do you begin to budget for monthly grocery shopping? We’re a family of 8, and I know I don’t have an extra $800 laying around to buy a months worth of groceries. Did you have to start slow? Or just rearrange as many h as possible and jump in?

    1. This can be tricky. When I first started I actually used some money from our tax refund, so we were basically one month ahead on our grocery bill. I know a lot of people who do their grocery shopping twice a month if buying it all at once isn’t feasible.

  2. I grew up in a large family…brings back memories. I remember helping my mom shop and having two full shopping carts overloaded with rack on the bottom full at one of those old school warehouse shopping where you had to bag your own in brown bags….I got pretty good at bagging groceries

  3. Wow you do a great job with your grocery budget! Right now I have 4 kids ages 4.5 months to 6 years. We do grocery shopping weekly since their appetites vary from week to week. We also live in Alabama and love Walmart grocery pickup and Aldi!

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