MEAL PLANNING AT ALDI! FEEDING MY FAMILY FOR A WEEK WITH $60!

[@cindyc.1572]

We are on a $50 wkly grocery budget. It’s a fun game to get really creative! Great job. We are feeding a family of 3.

[@ClaireRisper]

I weirdly love the challenge of a good budget! Glad I am not the only one!!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@asmrhypnomeditations8885]

Same here! $50.00 weekly grocery budget for a family of 3.

[@TheRealAngelGrace]

I'm on a $50 per week budget for a very soon to be family of 3!

[@kbhogal1929]

You’re a good mother. I can tell. Cherish those cuties. They need you.

[@BlackBerri83]

I thought the same thing! She seems like such a great mom and partner!

[@rachelanne927]

This was insanely helpful. I also have 2 boys and a husband that takes lunch to work. Aldi is my favorite and I've always wanted to start meal planning but didn't know where to begin, so thank you!

[@Alyssa-tv7py]

I really like how you do your lists! I suck at lists and sticking to a budget. This will really really help me thanks so much!

[@kristenduarte4661]

You’re a genius. This is just astounding to me. There’s no Aldi here in Sacramento, but there are discount grocery stores. I aspire to be as organized and creative as you are in this video. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@kathybennett4335]

I don't have a Aldi but I shop at Dollar General and my local independent grocery store. Thanks so much for the ideas! ❤

[@ClaireRisper]

I do love a good Dollar General shop! :)

[@Sudique1]

Really liked your video. I love the idea of going checking to see what meats you have and then building your shopping list from there. I plan to try this approach, and the weekly grocery shopping routine. Thanks for sharing.

[@ClaireRisper]

Yay! So glad you liked it! I rarely waste any food using this method, saves me tons of money!

[@mikiemd75]

I have watched a ton of videos on meal planning. Yours is the best. It makes the most sense to me. Thanks a million

[@arianabyrd8322]

This is the best meal plan video and budgeting video I’ve seen so far! Thank you

[@MissouriPrepper64052]

Love the way you do a shopping list super simple and you don’t even need a planner to do it I’m gonna start doing my shopping list this way it’s a great idea how do you put your meals on one side and only what you need to shop for on the other side saves a lot a lot of money thanks for the tip

[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks for the lovely comment!! xoxo

[@ChrissyBudgets]

You know how to shop thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Farmgirl2024]

I really like how you do your meal plan and shopping list, fast, easy, and effective.

[@christina_l_holt]

Like I say every time I watch a meal planning video - I really need to start doing this! I've gotten better at it but not super organized. I am trying to get all our family to eat together at least 2x a week which has been a New Years resolution of mine that we're sticking to so far.

[@debradavid929]

❤️ALDI ! Shopped since I married, back in 92...., Raised by Aldi shopping parents... Both my siblings also are Aldi tried and true...... I’ve converted many! Great Haul! My kids love Kiev and rice dinners, and meatball subs are a super hearty meal before various sport and activity schedules...... lol, my now Eagle Scout, and collage senior...... Aldi man! Haha, his BS patrols often rescued other patrols, and fed many boys with their under budget meals and extras!! Is a great cook and meal planner too! Teach the kids! Loved your post!

[@ClaireRisper]

My Dad was an Eagle Scout! Very impressive 😊. New Slogan: Aldi: Fueling Eagles. Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@naaalla]

i'm a new sub. Love your wish wed and meal planning. Please do more on aldi shopping and meal prepping!

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you so much!! We are just moving in to a new house so we need to settle in to a new routine! Which means a few trips to Aldi!!! :)

[@angelaleon63]

Loved your video! This is how I do my meal prep! Realized that I need to start again!!! Glad I'm not the only one that does it this way and here I am trying to find a better way and I think this is the right way for me. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@tattedbaddiiee802]

For a seasoning hack, go to the international isle in any of your stores! They have way cheaper spices and honestly I feel like they’re way more flavorful and fresh! Also the dollar stores have great brands as well especially if you need a small ingredient for one dinner!

[@megmartin3237]

Can you share how to make the Greek yogurt that you make

[@ClaireRisper]

Yes I can definitely do that! I also have a few mix ins that are family favorites I would love to share! Thanks for the idea, Meg!

[@theresamorgan3787]

Can I get a 100 doll if buy some food

[@k.lackey7461]

Very helpful.

[@iKnowYoureBusyBut...]

Wow I love your method for the list!!!

[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks so much! It's been working well for me for years! :)

[@Autmazing]

Aldi is our favorite too! Whenever I go anywhere else now it feels so expensive after shopping at Aldi for a while. And now I'm so curious about your pizza recipe for your personal pizzas (we do instant pot yogurt too)! Great video and it reminds me that I need to finish meal planning for the week today too! ❤️

[@ClaireRisper]

it's so easy! It is equal parts plain greek yogurt and self rising flour! I usually do 1 cup of each, i make the self rising flour by putting 1 cup of flour with 1.5 tsp baking powder. the dough is really sticky but you can use it for almost anything, it kind of has a sour dough flavor to it. I made "bagels" with it and added some everything bagel seasoning to it and they were amazing! Bakes for about 20-25 minutes depending how thick!

[@lisashomemadehappiness6782]

I love Aldi, too! They have great products at really good prices! Thanks for sharing this video! I need to stay on budget, especially at this time of year! Recovering from Christmas, lol! ❤❤❤

[@ClaireRisper]

I swear Aldi should be paying me by now 😂😂😂 definitely my favorite store!!!

[@sparechange5815]

Great job!

[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks!

[@laventriswood9646]

Enjoyed this!!

[@deniseroach8476]

I think you did great! Very good shopping haul.

[@TheRealAngelGrace]

New sub here!! I love your channel and I love the way you meal plan! I try to do that same method, but sometimes I get carried away. I'm trying to change that though. Thank you for the inspiration 😊😊

[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a lovely comment! Xoxo

[@THAMNGUYEN-mf8ml]

so touching for an excellent video

[@doraramirez4743]

Love it, great ideas.

[@melindaroop1346]

I make the Greek yogurt pizza crusts at least once a week and we love it! I always have pizza ingredients on hand so we can throw those together on short notice.

[@ClaireRisper]

I'm glad you reminded me of it! Adding it to the menu this week!!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@meganrichardson3212]

I’m from Michigan too! I love me some Aldi’s!

[@nancymartin3441]

You are a joy! Just found your videos this evening.. Now a subscriber!! ☺

[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks so much Nancy!!! xoxo

[@jodythomas1159]

This was an amazing video!!!!!!!!

[@xvioletvixen]

New here! I am so happy i found your KZbin channel!

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you so much for watching! Welcome! :)

[@creatorice202]

I don't have aldi near me😔 so dollar tree is my option....but that cheese you showed us i buy for 1$🤗thank you so much for sharing your meal plan and grocery list....buying this way has saved me money 🙏🤗

[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@tabithaharbour1070]

I only wish I had a good cheap grocery store where I live so groceries are always over my weekly budget sadly but meal prep definitely a great money saver.

[@trinluv]

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[@ClaireRisper]

Thanks boo 😘

[@hollyross8900]

Hey Claire I just found your channel and love it so far I absolutely love shopping at Aldi,I can't believe how cheap your groceries are over in the states I'm from Australia and I can buy eggs cheaper than at least $2.50 a dozen and your fruit and vegetables are always at good prices I'm sure we have things that are cheaper I'm just blown away 😊😊

[@ClaireRisper]

That's crazy! I have had other Australians comment similar things about food prices, girl I can't imagine! You have to be next level creative to afford it! It impresses me actually lol!

[@pearlyb51]

Did you know that you can make your own self-rising flour? Add 1-1/2 tsp of baking powder and 1/4 tsp of salt to a cup of all purpose flour. It’s much less expensive than buying a bag of self-rising flour that you may not use before the Best Buy date.

[@pennybentley8632]

48c for a dozen eggs wow our aldi are $3 a Dozen loved your video 😊💐

[@ClaireRisper]

I discovered that our Aldi stocks local eggs which makes them very cheap! The most expensive they get is around $1 a dozen! $3 would get you free range organic! It definitely just depends on where you live. Our produce is really expensive for most of the year because it's so cold here! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to comment!!!!

[@nicolehigginbotham9798]

Love your new bangs 😍

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you!!!!!😀

[@nadeawilliams7749]

A new subscriber and a big fan of Aldi! Michigan resident!

[@ClaireRisper]

Woot woot for the mitten! My local Aldi is finishing being remodeled and I am dying to get back in there!!!

[@Kim-cr6up]

I like shopping for the month bcuz honestly u can do the exact same thing like u r doing weekly ......that being said I enjoy watching videos like this 👍.....

[@ClaireRisper]

If I had a pantry I would definitely try to stretch it that long lol! Thanks so much for watching!

[@SharpLife4]

Kim fresh veggies don’t last that long

[@abbiestorc9079]

Love love loveeee aldi!! We shop at aldis weekly as well and it’s definitely way cheaper than going to Walmart or somewhere else. I will forsure be trying your list idea it looks super helpful

[@ClaireRisper]

Yay! I'm glad you found it helpful! I LOVE Aldi so much lol! Thanks for watching!!!

[@juliegarbs4018]

You have a beautiful family

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@80butterflykiss]

I’m new here! Thanks for the tips, you have a beautiful family! 💕

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you so much!

[@emilydanielreynolds7387]

Love this. Maybe turn camera around and show us that way. Sorry I’m just fussy haha

[@ClaireRisper]

I actually love this type of feedback! Thank you!

[@alexandriababydoll8249]

FINALLY AN ALT BUDGET MOM

[@ClaireRisper]

woot woot! WELCOME! 😊

[@hazztv6317]

Thankyou, you are awesome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🌹

[@ClaireRisper]

Awww 😊 thank you!!!

[@daddomegahonk3471]

Im from michigan too lol... the weather is even weirder this year

[@ACaptivatedGem]

I LOVE Aldi, but I really wish they would accept coupons for the stuff they sell that isn't their house brand..lol sorry but I love my coupons and want to use them everywhere 🙃 oh and GIRL!! Brinner is the BOMB!!! I have 3 males in my home and they will MOW THROUGH some biscuit, gravy, sausage and egg bowls!! Plus grits znd hash browns!!I can't cook the stuff fast enough!!! Thank GOD for Planet Fitness!! As for milk, I'm addicted to Kroger's organic oatmilk! I used to love almond milk but found out I have a sensitivity to certain nuts so I had to switch. This video is great and I'm definitely gonna share it! Thank you for posting!!🤗

[@ClaireRisper]

I feel like the older my boys get the more brinner is the thing lol!!! I've never tried oat milk but i saw it the other day at target and thought I might give it a try next! I wish Aldi took coupons too! That would just be too good to be true LOL!

[@ACaptivatedGem]

@@ClaireRisper omg Oatmilk is soo good! If you drink coffee or hot tea with cream I recommend the extra creamy, otherwise I just buy regular unsweetened. It has an "oaty" flavor, so sometimes I'll warm it up and add some cinnamon and nutmeg to it. Thanks so much for replying! 🤗

[@jeanmarcks6269]

You are so down to earth and I think like you so I subscribed! I’m in Northern IL just around Lake Michigan from you!

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you so much Jean! I hope you are staying healthy, I'm pretty sure Michigan will follow Illinois very soon in shutting down. Luckily I got lots of cheap great food at Aldi to get through this! Stay safe!

[@SpringFlowers537]

Tortillas also freeze well, so if they’re on sale stock up!

[@ClaireRisper]

That is a wonderful hack!

[@jarielmorais4029]

Ok but can we just appreciate the straight line she drew effortlessly

[@melindaalvarez9909]

Great ideas but couldn't u save more money by planning the open days around what is on sale and coupons in the Sunday paper or that come in the mail just a thought 🤔

[@ClaireRisper]

I’ve found that Aldi has the best deals, and I’m not really willing to go to more than one grocery store. This definitely is good advice for those who shop at stores with name brands though!

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi! ☺ I'm luving your Aldi Haul ☺. I luvluvluvluv skim milk!!! My Aldi's Never carry it anymore 😞😞. I buy it @ Cumberland Farms for $ 3.99/gal. or @ Shoprite $ 5.49/gal. (organic) 😱😱. Horrible prices!!! I have thought about making my own yogurt. I used to babysit for 2 children & their dad used to make it (not Greek, regular yogurt). Thank you for sharing & thanks to you my yogurt making experiment is on the top of my priority list 😄😄. I would like to share with you that I am going to be making Rice milk. It is SO, SO, SO easy & inexpensive. Maybe you might try making it ☺. Have a Wonderful rest of your weekend!! ☺☺😎😎

[@ClaireRisper]

I have never thought of rice milk! It sounds interesting, I will definitely do some research! Happy yogurt making 😉

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

@@ClaireRisper 👍👍👍

[@shakiyagotdreams8563]

60 bucks all that! That’s amazing

[@ClaireRisper]

These days it’s up to almost $100. I definitely miss these prices!!

[@kristandeak]

Great channel! You’re talented! Subbed

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you so much!! 😍

[@tarahili6082]

48 cents a dozen eggs! in Australia, you pay at least $3.80 a dozen.

[@ClaireRisper]

I have heard this from Australia before! That is crazy!!! Eggs are specifically cheap for us because Michigan is home to (I believe) the largest egg farm/distributor in the US. Eggs are cheap everywhere here!

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

P.S. I think Dollar Tree has fruit cups, if you have one in your area. 👍☺

[@ClaireRisper]

Ooo girl I looove me some Dollar tree!!!! 😆😆😆

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

@@ClaireRisper 😄😄👍👍Go for it!!

[@LacosteBlanc]

yada yada yada 😂

[@gnomedeplume6054]

Great video and great job on your inexpensive yet appetizing meal choices. You have me wondering what's in the mac and cheese recipe and if it was worth the expense. May I make a suggestion to leave off the music when you are talking? It's distracting and makes listening more difficult.

[@ClaireRisper]

The Mac wasn't very good, I never made the recipe again! I think some of the fast instant pot recipes are very overrated! I appreciate the feedback, I have gotten that a few times and I usually don't put music on these types of videos anymore, still working out what works the best! But I wouldn't know unless someone says something, so THANKS!

[@savannahleigh9077]

Whats your smoothie recipe

[@ClaireRisper]

It differs from day to day, we usually start with almond milk, then a scoop of plant based protein powder, then a tablespoon of chia seeds, a little handful of spinach and then whatever fruit we have in the house! Usually frozen raspberries, bananas, strawberries or blueberries!

[@nipzd5082]

America's Aldi seems more interesting than the one we have in the U.K the one I shop at .

[@ClaireRisper]

I will be going to the UK for the first time next summer, I will be sure to stop into one and see what I think!

[@nipzd5082]

@@ClaireRisper We can swap anyday ha ha

[@edelisadacruz9993]

I wish I had these prices here in Rhode island. 🥺🥺

[@ClaireRisper]

Girl I feel this pain watching this video back lol. This video was filmed a few years ago, I can't believe how high prices have gotten recently, even at Aldi!!

[@SharpLife4]

Our groceries are 3x the price

[@stephanielentz4829]

Im in southern Michigan myself and have an aldi around the blovk, would love to know where around here aldi offers the prices shes talking about lol Its cheap yes but not that cheap.

[@ClaireRisper]

Well Stephanie this video is quite old. I have noticed that things have increased by a few cents since then, my average bill is about $70-$75 these days. But on this day, at my just-outside-of-Lansing Aldi, these were the exact prices right off the receipt! I have some more recent hauls up on my channel that include a lot of the same items if you want to see what things are looking like now!

[@FluffyMarshmallow-x6r]

Here in NY State, our Aldi prices are literally double yours 😑

[@ClaireRisper]

Our prices have doubled too, this video is a few years old. Always bums me out when I see how little I used to pay for our groceries!!!

[@brian09able]

the highest i have ever seen the eggs go for was $3.49 So you can count on it being lower than that.

[@Teleios116]

How are your groceries so cheap?

[@ClaireRisper]

Because this video was made many years ago! I wish groceries were as cheap now as they were then!

[@rosec.f.martinez4249]

Love my Aldi's as well there's one about 5mins away from me in car. Did u know that alot of the items they sell are from top name brand companies example only: green giant, but they use a different name that's why their food is really good that's why it's affordable they knock off the top name brands to be able to be affordable. Please show us how to make Greek yougart Ps: ur hair looks so pretty like that love it and I hope I can find those vapor plug my two yr old has a fever and is congested I'm going to have to check my Aldi's out for it thanks.

[@ClaireRisper]

Thank you so much Rosie!!! I have only had my instant pot for a few weeks, so once I am a pro I will definitely share my greek yogurt recipe as well as the best mix ins! Great idea for a video :) Yes, this is totally why Aldi is the BEST!!!! I don't shop anywhere else!!!!!

[@KalaInTheKingdom]

everything youre saying is expensive, double that price and thats how much it costs where i live 😭

[@ClaireRisper]

I have heard that Midwest Aldi's are the cheapest, definitely a perk of Michigan!

[@KalaInTheKingdom]

@@ClaireRisper I wish we had those prices! We dont have Aldi here in texas where I am sadly.

[@kell_checks_in]

Had to give up on the video because of the music blocking speech.

[@marthaherrera5418]

You bought a ten pack of tortillas your having tacos,husband burrito and kids quesadillas??? How in the world??

[@ClaireRisper]

Well, my kids don't eat tacos. So my husband and I ate probably 4 tortillas for a taco dinner. My kids are toddlers so they each need one tortilla folded in half to make a quesadilla lunch. Which leaves 4 tortillas for my husbands burritos at lunch. This video was made a while ago so i don't remember exactly how the tortillas were distributed, but there are actually many ways you can divide 10 tortillas.

[@karil6461]

It would be great if you could say what your writing for people who are only listening to the videos

[@hensen5309]

$240 a month.. jeez. I’ve been trying to meal prep but idk anymore

[@ericavandegrift6219]

I tried going to Aldi and I was so excited to try it out. But now after trying 4 stores in 3 states I don’t know how anyone can stand shopping there. Every. Single. Location. Smells like rotten food and sweat socks. Every one. It’s disgusting. The stores were all so disorganized so I couldn’t find anything I needed. Apparently the cashiers don’t get paid enough to give a shit so they literally throw every single item into your cart before you have a chance to bag anything or get boxes. That place is not worth the stress of shopping there. I would rather spend the extra $1 and go to a store with actual quality ingredients.

[@lisaallen4475]

They’re supposed to check the food out fast and everyone bags up their food after you leave the checkout. That’s the way it goes there. Sorry you’ve had such poor experiences. My Aldi here in Mankato, MN is amazing.

[@basimali14]

I was skeptic about AgogeDiet because I thought that I would have to eat only broccoli to lose weight. I am eating only food I like and still losing weight.

[@Thisisit120]

Could do without the music. Sorry couldn’t hear you. So had to stop watching.

[@skysaylor2975]

Girl, clean yo freezer!

[@ClaireRisper]

😆 I would but I sold this house a year ago! But honestly our new house has a traditional freezere instead of the side by side and it's WAY easier to clean

[@stylish1012]

Your aldi is cheap , my aldi is more expensive!

[@ClaireRisper]

I've heard from others that Midwest Aldi's are cheapest!!! Just got lucky I guess

[@cuongdo2486]

so touching for an excellent video