The Save Mart Grocery List (April 1st - April 8th, 2025)
🛒 USING THE WEEKLY AD, AND HAVING HELP FROM CHATGPT, I CREATED A GROCERY LIST THAT STICKS TO ONLY SALE ITEMS AND MAXIMIZING SAVINGS FOR AN AVERAGE FAMILY OF FOUR.
Final Grocery List ($250 budget) assuming a family of four with two school-aged kids
🥩 Meat & Seafood
Chicken Leg Quarters (10 lb bag): $0.90 ($0.09 per pound with $100 purchase)
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Whole Fillet (1.5 lbs): $13.50
Ground Beef 85% Lean (4 lbs): $19.96
Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast (6 lbs): $17.94
Beef T-Bone Steak (2 lbs): $17.98
🥦 Produce
Avocados (6): $6
Mangoes (6): $6
Berries mix (8 packs): $15.92
English Cucumbers (4): $3.96
Cauliflower (2 heads): $3
Ginger Root (1 lb): $1.49
Baby Bok Choy/Napa Cabbage (3 lbs): $2.97
Idaho Potatoes (5 lbs): $4.95
Yellow Onions (3 lbs): $2.97
Papaya/Jicama (4 lbs): $3.16
Cantaloupes (2): $3
🥫 Grocery
Red Baron Pizzas (4): $18
Dreyer’s Ice Cream (2): $9.98
Heinz Ketchup & Mustard: $5
Saucy Spoon Baked Beans (2): $5
Quilted Northern Bath Tissue: $17.99
🍪 Snacks & Drinks
Taco Works Chips (4 bags, Buy 2 Get 2 Free): ~$8
7-UP Products (three 6-packs): $10
Bottled Water (35-pack): $6.99
🧀 Dairy, Deli & Frozen
Milk (2 gallons): $9.98
Eggs (18-pack): $13.49
Sunny Select Waffles (4 packs): $10
Claussen Dill Pickles: $4.99
Pacific Organic Frozen Fruit (2): $7
Pillsbury Biscuits/Cinnamon Rolls (4): $15.96
🍞 Deli & Bakery
Mozzamini Cheese Bits (2 packs, BOGO): ~$6
Fresh Baked Gourmet Cookies (6 ct): $6
Mission Tortillas (2 packs): $3.98
Daisy Sour Cream (2): $4.98
Final Estimated Total:
~$249.10 ✅
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Meal Cost per Person:
6 days × 3 meals/day = 18 meals per person/week
4 people × 18 meals each = 72 meals total
$249.10 ÷ 72 meals = ~$3.46 per meal
This provides ample fresh produce, protein-rich meals, snacks, and drinks at just $3.46 per meal!
This information is deemed reliable but should be verified in Save Mart’s Weekly Ad for Apr 1 - Apr 8, 2025 for accuracy.
YOU CAN MODIFY YOUR LIST IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN ALLERGIES OR FOR DIETARY NEEDS LIKE DOUBLE THE PROTEIN. IT’S PRETTY EASY TO DO.
AND RECIPES:
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Grilled Salmon with Ginger and Bok Choy
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs Fresh Atlantic Salmon
1 lb Baby Bok Choy/Napa Cabbage
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
Salt & Pepper (pantry staples)
1 tbsp Olive oil (pantry staple)
Steps:
Season salmon with grated ginger, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Grill salmon over medium heat for 6-7 min per side.
Sauté bok choy or cabbage lightly until tender-crisp.
Serve salmon over bok choy/cabbage.
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Easy Chicken Avocado Tacos
Ingredients:
2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast
2 Avocados
Mission Tortillas
Daisy Sour Cream
Fresh cucumbers, sliced
Salsa or hot sauce (optional, pantry)
Steps:
Grill or sauté chicken breasts, seasoned with salt & pepper.
Dice chicken and avocado.
Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, avocado, cucumber, and a dollop of sour cream.
Add salsa or hot sauce if desired.
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Classic T-Bone Steak with Potato & Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients:
2 lbs Beef T-Bone Steak
2 lbs Idaho Potatoes
1 head Cauliflower
Milk, butter, salt, pepper (pantry staples)
Steps:
Season steaks with salt, pepper, grill to preference (4-5 min/side for medium rare).
Boil potatoes and cauliflower until tender.
Mash together potatoes, cauliflower, milk, butter, salt & pepper until creamy.
Serve steak beside hearty mash.
I’ll try to keep a fresh list going for each week if you like the idea. Getting creative with the recipes each week should be fun. I’d like to attempt a budget grocery list, limiting options and luxuries and keeping it at the bare basics. A healthy, but very boring, method and balance of carbs, proteins, and fats. Moving away from prepackaged and focused on fresher options that can save money.
