My goal this week was a bit different than normal – to get all the ingredients on my list to fulfill a specific diet. You see, I usually craft my meal plan and therefore shopping list based on what’s on sale and what I have coupons for.
But this week, I’m participating in the Diva Detox and had to obtain hoards of produce! It’s all I’ve been eating since Wednesday and will continue to eat until next Wednesday. But I’ve got to say… I’m loving it! I feel great about what I’m putting into my body and know that it was worth every penny.
That said, my savings percentage was no where near what it normally is. And I’m okay with that.
I’m going to list out what I bought this just cuz – savings or none :) The pictures are split up by “just normal shopping” and “detox diet ingredients.”
Harris Teeter
Just normal shopping:
(3 lbs) Chicken Wings, $3.60 (manager’s special)
(2 lbs) Chicken Breast, $1.81 (manager’s special)
(1) Extra Lean Ham, $3.99 (manager’s special)
(2) Smart Balance Milk, $1.50 ea
For the detox diet:
(1) Bean Sprouts, $0.99 ea
(2) Cantaloupe, $0.99 ea
(3) Mangos, $1.50 ea
(1/2 pint) Raspberries, $1.99
(3) Cucumbers, $0.59 ea
Before Sales and Coupons: $45.69
OOP: $24.58
Percent Savings: 46%
Publix
Just normal shopping:
(2) Green Giant Frozen Steamers, $0.19 ea
(2) Yoplait Yo Plus Yogurt, $0.25 ea
(2) Muir Glen Tomato Paste, $0.09 ea
(2) Uncle Bens Ready Rice, $0.34 ea
(2) Nature Valley Granola Bars, $1.20 ea
(1) Back to Nature Cookies, FREE
(1) Watermelon, $1.72
For detox diet:
(2 lbs) Strawberries, $4.99
(1) Organic Baby Spring Mix, $4.99
(2.5 lbs) Pears, $1.29 lb
(2 lbs) Grapes, $1.99 lb
(2 lbs) Nectarines, $2.49 lb
(3 lbs) Apples, $3.29
(2) Lemons, $0.50 ea
(2) Mangos, $1.00 ea
(1) Lime, $0.50
(1 pt) Blueberries, $2.99
(2) Navel Oranges, $0.99 lb
(8 lbs) Bananas, $0.59 lb
(2) Plantains, $0.50 ea
(1.1 lbs) Red Bell Peppers, $3.69 lb
(2 lbs) Baby Carrots, $2.99
(1 pt) Cherry Tomatoes, $2.49
(1) Red Onion, $1.05
(2 pkg) Celery, $1.59
(2) Romaine Hearts, $2.50 ea
(1) Spinach, $2.29
(1) Arugula, $2.99
(1) Mint, $1.99
(1) Basil, $1.99
(1) Oregano, $1.99
(1) Cilantro, $0.99
(1) Kale, $1.49
(1) Sundried Tomatoes, $2.79
Before Sales and Coupons: $114.17
OOP: $81.25
Percent Savings: 28%
Whole Foods (last minute run)
(2) Sprouts, $2.99 ea
(2) Natural Coconut Water, $1.99 ea
OOP: $10.63
What is the Diva Detox? Sounds interesting.
You can find the actual detox plan here or read about my decision to do it here.
Got a lot of healthy food! Good Luck with the Detox!