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Let’s Go Grocery Shopping!

January 19, 2015 by Lindsay 64 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Over the weekend, the hubby and I did some pretty serious food shopping. It’d been a while since we’d been to the grocery store…plus we went to Costco…so I thought it’d be fun to show you guys what we bought!

Let’s start with Costco:

DSC 1111
{A pineapple- it was the best price we’d seen in a while}
{Blueberries & Blackberries}
{12 red peppers- they have these 6/$6 – best price around by far!}

DSC 1114

{Farro-$7 for a huge bag here, or $5 for a tiny bag at the grocery store}
{Plain, unsalted almonds- for granola, trail mix & snacking by the handful}
{Fingerling potatoes- the best for roasted potatoes}
{Garlic- I don’t always buy it in bulk but I’ve been using a lot lately}
{Cholula- hubby uses it on pretty much everything}

DSC 1117{All new to us- Popchips, Vegetarian burritos & Sweet Potato Fries}
{I’ve heard good things about all of them- can’t wait to try}
{Cat not included}

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{Peanut butter- for the dogs}
{Plain Greek yogurt- for the Bean (Lindsay)}
{The yogurt is $5 per container- best price ever!}

DSC 1121{Duh}

Then we headed to the regular grocery store:

DSC 1122{Skim milk}
{Almond milk- recently started doing 1/2 almond-1/2 skim in my cereal}
{OJ- for the hubby & for my smoothies}

DSC 1123{Veggies: Peppers, sweet potatoes, baby bok choy, green beans}

DSC 1124{Fruit- pears, kiwis, oranges & avocados}

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{Jazz apples- one of my fav, broccoli & carrots}
{Usually I buy baby carrots but this 3 lb bag was on sale for $1}

DSC 1128{Whole wheat bread, dried chickpeas & barley}
{Some LGF granola for my giveaway winner!}

DSC 1130{Frozen shrimp}
{Cheese- pepperjack for me, havarti for the hubby}
{wonton wrappers for potstickers- recipe soon!}
{Morningstar black bean burgers- a staple in our freezer}

DSC 1132{Curry paste- our fav kind}
{Soba noodles}
{90 sec brown rice}
{diced jalapenos for an upcoming recipe!}

DSC 1133{Duh}

DSC 1134{Eggs}
{Chobani- I mix 2 scoops of flavored into my bowl of plain}

DSC 1136

{Plantains for our buffalo plantains experiment}
{Bananas}
{Discount bananas that I freeze & use for “fro yo”}

DSC 1137{Human snacks}
{Dog snacks}
{Cat snacks}

DSC 1139{Best part of the day- hubby snuck these into the cart 🙂 Love him}

So there ya have it! And yes, I’m fairly certain most people think we’re shopping for a family of 6, when in fact it’s just the two of us 🙂

Now, who’s coming over for dinner?!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    January 10, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I’ll be over tonight! As long as we can have those Morningstar Black Bean Burgers (they aren’t vegan because of the egg whites, but the smell wafting from the microwave alone makes them worth it).

    I love that you found farro…Mama Smart found a Costco-sized bag of quinoa, and one of this sprouted bean blend that I was working my way through at home. We also discovered persimmons (!) and Earthbound baby kales (!).

    Those peppers are the best price right now. I can eat a whole bag by myself though. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:24 PM

      uh, right with ya on the peppers. i have the giant bag of quinoa also 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jordan @ food, sweat, and beers says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Oh wow, that is a MASSIVE haul. I LOVE that deal on the red peppers, I so rarely buy them unless they’re on mega sale but regularly buy green peppers (they’re my staple). Living alone, and traveling a lot lately, my grocery trips have been on the smaller side, but I can’t imagine getting ALL that food ever, most of it would go bad before I’d use it all!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      haha….we’re big eaters, what can i say?! hope you’re feeling better!

      Reply
  3. Miranda @ Living One Bite at a Time says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Wow, what a haul! That deal on red peppers is AWESOME, I’m so jealous! Also, Jazz Apples are also my favorite – love them with peanut butter!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      they’re so good! and i haven’t seen them forever so i was pumped when they were back in stock!

      Reply
  4. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Haha I’m pretty sure that people will think Chris and I will look like we’re buying for a large family too. And that is so sweet of your husband to sneak in some flowers :). Looks like you got some great purchases!!

    Reply
  5. Tara Burner says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    YUM
    everything looks sooo good
    I haven’t been to grocery this week or last
    need to get out and get some food!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:22 PM

      i feel like that’s always happening to us! time flies!

      Reply
  6. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    You bought so many of my favorite things – $6/6 red peppers is a great deal! I think you’ll love the Popchips and sweet potato fries! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:22 PM

      we tried the popchips today and both loved them!!

      Reply
  7. Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde says

    January 10, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Lol, i just bought those sweet potato fries and they are delicious!
    I am with you on the shopping for 6 – i swear more of my budget goes to food then anything else but i LOVE getting groceries and since Whole Foods is an hour away we make a fun road trip out of it, yes yes – i get excited about road trips to grocery stores 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      that’s my kinda road trip!

      Reply
  8. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    January 10, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I need to come over! This is quite a shopping trip! I cannot believe that you got red pepper 6/$6 – that’s amazing!

    P.S. I always put OJ in the smoothies, too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      isn’t that the best deal ever?! so much cheaper than the grocery store.

      Reply
  9. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    January 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I’m totally coming over! Yumm 😀

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      weeeeeee! party time!

      Reply
  10. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    For some reason I love looking at other people’s grocery loot! I buy so much stuff too – and to think I live by myself – but it actually helps me save money because I end up cooking at home and not eating out all the time. We buy similar things too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      eating at home is good!! bigger grocery trips but less money in the end!

      Reply
  11. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    goodness! everything looks great. we don’t have costco but we do have a sam’s, i’ll have to look for farro/other fun grains there. i usually just hit the produce and freezer sections there.

    …and regarding the carrots… i used to be a baby carrot girl myself, but once i started buying fresh, i couldn’t stop because they taste (to me anyway) so much better- sweeter, fresher, not mushy. i just peel and cut a bunch up on sundays for the week. doesn’t take much time and it’s so much tastier and cheaper. i can get a 5 lb bag of organic carrots at sam’s for $2.97! so if you have time for that, definitely consider that option! 🙂

    Reply
    • Charise says

      January 10, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      I am with ya on the no-baby-carrots! They taste like chlorine to me, and it is so much cheaper and not much more work to buy the full size ones and prep yourself.

      Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      oooh great tip! i just might have to start doing that!

      Reply
  12. sarah @ sarah learns says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    wow, that’s a lot of food!! i’m jealous that your store has lgf granola! i STILL can’t find it around here. 🙁 wahhhh.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:19 PM

      oh no!!!! hope it comes to you soon!

      Reply
  13. Charise says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Thinking of making that big of a grocery haul makes me tired. 🙂 Those pop chips are seriously addicting, and $5 big tubs of Fage makes me want to get a Costco membership like, yesterday.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:19 PM

      you should definitely get one!

      Reply
  14. Heather Montgomery says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    we buy a lot of the same things! I LOVE nice juicy blackberries. yum! and of course chobani!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

      so does my hubby. his fav!

      Reply
  15. Angie @ Losing It and Loving It says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Ohh so many goodies!

    We love Soba noodles and get them at World Market, can never find them anywhere else around here. Love red peppers, great deal you got there.

    I’m hooked on Cholula too, so good!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

      soba noodles are so good! i can find them a lot of places but it’s a little harder to find the no salt added kinds!

      Reply
  16. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I basically feel like I just looked at pictures of my own groceries:-)

    Not sure if your Costco has it, but they make their own plain nonfat greek yogurt that is even LESS than their FAGE and just as good:-)

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    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

      omg, def gonna check that out! thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  17. Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Such a fun post, I love seeing what kinds of groceries people buy! You got a lot of great looking food! I’ll be over in a few hours! 😀

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

      i’ll be waiting!!!

      Reply
  18. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says

    January 10, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Me! Pick me! You got so much good stuff.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

      come visit!!

      Reply
  19. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    January 10, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    I’m so glad that I’m not the only one who seriously stocks up at the store. We eat basically all of our meals at or from home, so I find it to be imperative to have a fully stocked fridge and pantry! Love all of your items!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

      exactly! a lotta meals at home = a lot of groceries 🙂

      Reply
  20. Corrina in beautiful BC, Canada says

    January 10, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Wow you guys got alot of stuff!!! You will love the sweet potato fries. I’ve tried them all and those are by far the best!!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

      we tried them the other night! so good!

      Reply
  21. Laura @ LauraLivesLife says

    January 10, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Love your grocery shopping plan!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

      thanks!!! it works pretty well for us 🙂

      Reply
  22. lindsay says

    January 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    i am impressed! he did a great job and the flowers, nice touch! can i hire him?
    😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

      you may….only if we can come live with you!

      Reply
  23. [email protected] says

    January 10, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Fun to get a glimpse into another shopping cart. I literally have not set foot into any section of the grocery store except the produce section in well over a month save the day I went with the boyfriend so he could do his shopping!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

      i definitely spend the majority of my time in the produce section 🙂

      Reply
  24. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    January 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Love the groceries!

    Reply
  25. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Costco is a magical little place! I have yet to figure out to leave without spending at least $50 (and I live by myself)!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

      haha, we have a similar problem 🙂

      Reply
  26. Keelie (SweatEqualsSuccess) says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    YUM! I’m coming to your house for… breakfast… lunch… dinner… snack… 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:15 PM

      yes please 🙂 it’ll be a party!

      Reply
  27. Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says

    January 10, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I love when people do posts like these – it’s neat to see what everyone else buys at the store. Sort of like looking at people’s carts at the store… am I the only one who does that?…

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    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:15 PM

      nope! i def do that too!

      Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Yum!!! You guys picked up some great eats! I love Cosco! We always stock up on the essentials there. It really does save you so much $$$

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2012 at 10:15 PM

      there are some GOOD deals 🙂

      Reply
  29. Liz says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Cute post linds! I love shopping and I almost love it as much as reading others shopping adventures! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 11, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      me too! so fun 🙂

      Reply
  30. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    January 11, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Yum! Your groceries look a LOT like mine. So many favorites – Chobani, Love Grown, peanut butter, and of course the produce overhaul.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 11, 2012 at 2:56 PM

      produce overhauls are the BEST 🙂

      Reply
  31. Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says

    January 11, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Wow! You guys must have had an empty fridge! lol. Looks like some awesome stuff though!

    Reply
  32. Nicole says

    January 14, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I adore adore adore shopping posts! They are my favorite!

    You got some great stuff! I bet you are eatin well this week. 🙂

    Reply

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