Looking for a quick, short-term way to lower your grocery budget? Maybe you work freelance and this is a lean month, or maybe you’re dealing with an unexpected job loss or delayed paycheck. We’ve come up with a budget meal plan that covers all three meals for a week and will keep your bellies full—all for only $65!
This meal plan assumes a family of 4 with two adults and 2 children, and it does not take into account any dietary considerations. Substituting in gluten-free or keto-friendly options will increase the weekly cost, but if you’re really desperate, eating scrambled eggs with fruit or vegetables is one of the cheapest, allergy-friendly, most nutrient-dense meals you can choose!
As with all of the prices we list at Southern Savers, they are going to vary geographically and by store. In order to come up with this cheap meal plan, I tried to use a reasonable price based on our buy price list as well as the item search to see how cheaply we could get that particular item right now. In cases where an item did not appear on either of those lists, I used our local Walmart price.
Note: This is just a guide. If you hate oatmeal, then grab cereal. We are trying to focus on good food options that are filling but cheap!
There are a few items that you’ll need that you’ll use all week–milk, butter, salad dressing, and bread. I’m also assuming you have pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, spices, and other condiments on hand.
Budget Meal Plan for $65/Week
Monday
Breakfast: 6 eggs scrambled, toast with butter
Lunch: Sandwiches with deli meat and cheese, raw veggies dipped in salad dressing
Dinner: Meatballs, pasta sauce, pasta, frozen vegetable
Tuesday Read More→
Get a Free CeraVe Moisturizing Cream sample! Just fill out your information through Sampler and wait for your sample to arrive in the mail!
CeraVe was developed by dermatologists for all day hydration, which is great to have on hand during these winter months. For bonus savings, you can also grab a $2 off CeraVe printable coupon to save on a product in store!
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Here’s a nice deal from Publix where you can grab some Huggies Wipes for just $1.23. Combine some new coupons and a sale to get this deal.
See the full Publix Ad for more great deals.
Publix Deal (thru 1/22 or 1/23):
More baby coupons to print…
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Here are this week’s Bi-Lo unadvertised deals! Get Brown Cow yogurt for 19¢, FREE Tic Tac gum, and more.
Look through the Bi-Lo weekly ad to make sure you don’t miss any deals!
Closeout Deals
- Out of the Weeds Carrot Ginger Salad Drssing, $3.14
- Purina Beggin BBQ Carolina Style Dog Treats, 17 oz, $6.49
- Crave Dry Cat Food, 4 lb, $6.49
Buy One Get Ones
- Armour Pepperoni, 5 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
(ends 3/05) - Eggland Best Organic Eggs, 1 dozen, at $5.69 ($2.84)
(ends 1/22)
-.75/1 Eggland’s Best cage free eggs, RMN 11/11
-.50/1 Eggland’s Best eggs, RMN 11/11
-.35/1 Eggland’s Best eggs, RMN 11/11
-.50/1 Eggland’s Best cage free eggs, RMN 11/11
-.50/1 Eggland’s Best Organic eggs, RMN 11/11
-.55/1 Eggland’s Best eggs, RMN 11/11
-.55/1 Eggland’s Best Organic eggs, RMN 11/11
-.75/1 Eggland’s Best cage free eggs, SS 01/06
-.50/1 Eggland’s Best eggs, SS 01/06
-.75/1 Eggland’s Best organic eggs, SS 01/06
-.50/1 Eggland’s Best cage free eggs, SS 01/06
-.50/1 Eggland’s Best organic eggs, SS 01/06
-.55/1 Eggland’s Best cage free eggs, SS 01/06
-.55/1 Eggland’s Best eggs, SS 01/06
-.55/1 Eggland’s Best organic eggs, SS 01/06
-.35/1 Eggland’s Best eggs, SS 01/06
-.55/1 Eggland’s Best cage free eggs, SS 01/06
(makes it $1.74)
There is a new Caesar Cardini coupon to print! Stack it with an Ibotta rebate and it makes salad dressing just 24¢ at Walmart!
Caesar Cardini Deal
- Caesar Cardini Original Cesar Dressing, 12 oz, $2.24
-$1 off Caesar Cardini’s Salad Dressing, select varieties, Ibotta App mobile app
-$1 off Caesar Cardini’s salad dressing printable
(makes it 24¢)
Heads up Netflix users! Netflix announced that prices will be going up for all streaming services “within the next few months.” The price increase affects all existing subscribers and all new customers.
Price Increases:
-Basic: $8.99 per month (was $7.99)
-Standard: $12.99 per month (was $10.99)
-Premium: $15.99 per month (was $12.99)
The price increase is around 12 to 13% and will reportedly allow Netflix the ability to invest in new shows, talent and improve user experience.
My personal opinion… paying for Amazon prime yearly is like paying $13 a month. So, Netflix is going for the same price but without free 2-day shipping, books, music and so much more. I’m not saying I’m going to cancel when the price changes, but the higher the price goes the more you need to think about how many streaming providers you are paying for!
If you haven’t tried Netflix before, you can get try it Free for your first month and you can cancel anytime.
See all the entertainment deals available right now!
We have several new Gerber coupons to print! We see these on sale all the time, so grab the coupons and wait for a deal in your area. The best part is they print with crazy long expiration date! Print them today and you’ll have through 4/30 to use them!
Here are the unadvertised deals I found at Publix this week! Get FREE Tabasco, 17¢ tomato sauce, and more. Remember that clearance deals will vary by store.
Look through the Publix weekly ad to find more deals!
Clearance Deals
- Folgers Simply Gourmet Natural Cinnamon, 10 oz, $3.99
- Crosse & Blackwell Mint Sauce, 5 oz, $1.03
- Arrid Extra Extra Dry Spray, twin pack, $2.79
- Speed Stick Overtime Gel Fresh Force, 3 oz, $1.99
–B1G1 Speed Stick men’s or lady 2.3 oz+ deodorant, up to $2.99, SS 01/20
(makes it 99¢) - Right Guard Best Dressed Collection Antiperspirant Deodorant, 2.6 oz, $2.39
-$1 off Right Guard Best Dressed Collection deodorant, limit (1) like coupon, RMN 01/06 (EXP 1/20)
-$1 off Right Guard Best Dressed Collection or Xtreme antiperspirant and/or deodorant, excl trial/travel sizes (EXP 1/23) printable (limit reached)
(makes it $1.39) - Avalon Organics Rosemary Conditioner, 11 oz, $5.45
-$2 off Avalon Organics Product (excluding 30 ct. towelettes, 2 oz sizes and lip balms) (EXP 1/16) printable (limit reached)
-$2 off Avalon Organics product, excl 30 ct. towelettes, 2 oz hand & body lotion, 2 oz shampoo, 2 oz conditioner, lip balms (EXP 1/19) printable (limit reached)
(makes it $3.45) - Avalon Organics Intense Defense Dextoxifying Towelettes, 30 ct, $3.59
- Rave 4X Mega Hair Spray, 11 oz, $1.68
-.50/1 Rave products printable
(makes it $1.18) - Not Your Mother’s Naturals Honey and Melon Shampoo or Conditioner, $3.59
- Love and Beauty and Planet Shampoo, 13.5 oz, $3.19
-$5/$20 Love Beauty & Planet products purchase on multiple shopping trips, SavingStar mobile app - Hot Shot Ant & Roach Killer, $1.31
- Raid Bug Barrier, $1.99
- Publix Ultra Dish Detergent, 24 oz, $1.09
- Purina Beggin’ Skinny Strips, $6.99
- Purina Beneful Break n Bites Dog Treats, 6 oz, $1.99
- Pedigree Jumbone, 9 ct, $4.79
Buy One Get Ones
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- Cablanca Goat Cheese, 6 oz, at $5.39 ($2.69)
- Fresh Creations Dip, 10-11 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 off Fresh Creations Deli Dip, Publix eCoupon
(makes it 99¢) - Del Monte Fresh Guacamole, 8 oz, at $3.49 ($1.74)
- Buddy Fruits Pure Blended Fruit, 3.2 oz, at $1 (50¢)
- Philly Gourmet Sandwich Steaks, 21 oz, at $8.99 ($4.49)
- Dole Acai Bowls, 6 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-.50/1 Dole Fruit Bowls printable
-$1/2 Dole fruit bowls, SS 01/06
-.75/2 Dole fruit bowls, SS 01/06
(makes it $1.49 ea.)
Get an extra 50% off clearance apparel at Academy! Prices are already marked, so no coupon code is needed.
Save on brands like Nike, Asics, adidas and more! Plus, shipping is Free on orders $25 or more.
Deal Ideas:
adidas Women’s Tiro 17 Training Pants, $14.99 (reg. $39.99)
adidas Women’s Track Top, $14.99 (reg. $39.99)
The North Face Men’s Tee, $7.49 (reg. $30)
Free Shipping on orders $25+
See more clothing deals!
