Here’s our Big Family Grocery Spending for May, 2025 post!
Big Family Grocery Spending for May, 2025
Curious how much we spent during the month of May and what groceries we bought? Here’s the breakdown!
1. Aldi
On May 5, I was close to Aldi so I ran in to see if there were any meat markdowns. They didn’t have any – but I did get strawberries for $1.99/pound.
Total at Aldi: $22.12
2. Sam’s
On May 5, Auggie and I went to Sam’s after his speech therapy appointment. We got pork chops (marked down!), ground beef, frozen hamburger patties, bacon, beef smoked sausages, cheddar franks, beef hotdogs, orange chicken, avocado mash, heavy whipping cream, milk, eggs, shredded cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, honey, rotel, minced onion, pistachios, pickles, spring mix, two kinds of apples, broccoli, bananas, and sweet peppers.
Total for groceries at Sam’s: $347.25
3. Aldi
The Saturday before Mother’s Day, I ran into Aldi to get strawberries and Caesar salad to go with our family meal that Sunday. While there, I grabbed mandarins because we’ve been eating them like crazy! Plus I bought sausage patties so that I’d have them on hand for the Breakfast Sandwiches we like so much. Ah, and I also bought Gelatto. No reason. Only because it’s fun and delicious. :)
Total at Aldi: $46.80
4. McDonald’s
I took three of the kids to a wedding in Omaha on Saturday, May 10. I forgot to take any pictures while there because I was visiting with so many friends. But back at home, Matt, Elias, Malorie, and Malachi were holding down the fort with the other four kids. Matt splurged on McDonalds’ for their dinner that night. I don’t know what deals they found, but it must have been good!
Total for McDonald’s: $20.22
5. Sam’s
For Mother’s Day, we had a lovely, simple meal that included two Rotisserie Chickens from Sam’s. Elias, Malorie, and Malachi picked them up on their way home from church.
Total for two Sam’s Rotisserie Chickens: $10.88
6. The Mill
Also on Mother’s Day, we girls made plans to go out for coffee together after lunch. Kelsey wasn’t feeling well and couldn’t join us. :( But Eva, Malorie, and I had a lovely time enjoying the break together.
Total at The Mill: $17.75
7. Wal-Mart
Mid-month, I picked up a few WIC items at Wal-Mart. I also got two gallons of milk and a few fun treats/splurges for the kids’ upcoming track meet and field trips. I couldn’t pass up the Yoda crackers. :)
Total out of pocket at Wal-Mart: $25.00
8. Hy-Vee
Saturday, May 17, I picked up our May WIC items that I’d ordered from Hy-Vee. As of right now, Hy-Vee is the only store in our area that partners with WIC to allow for online ordering and pick-up. It is super helpful to shop like this for these items, so I take advantage! I got cereal, cheese, yogurt, pasta, rice, beans, and produce.
Total out of pocket: $4.18
9. Sam’s
On May 20, Auggie and I went to Sam’s after his speech therapy. We loaded up on greens, pears, apples, oranges, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, watermelon, sweet peppers, cucumbers, cream, half and half, chicken (marked down), hotdogs, steak (marked down), smoked sausage, bacon, nuts, sliced cheese, turkey lunchmeat, sour cream, white queso, peanut butter, oats, applesauce, yogurt, pepperoni, mac and cheese, chocolate chips, coconut rolls, crackers, meat sticks, granola bars, and some snack bars to take on our summer outings.
Total for groceries at Sam’s: $552.59
10. Wal-Mart
After I left Sam’s, I went into Wal-Mart to grab milk and oatmeal.
Total at Wal-Mart: $19.10
11. Amazon
I didn’t get a picture, but we got a few boxes of Go-Go Squeeze pouches in our Amazon subscribe and save order.
Total from Amazon: $33.77
12. Sam’s
On Saturday, May 24, I ran into Sam’s to grab a few produce items for our Sunday Lunch (we were having BLTs). On a whim, I decided to check for meat markdowns, assuming there wouldn’t be any because it was a Saturday afternoon and a very busy shopping day for people. I was SO GLAD I checked! I found multiple packages of grass-fed hamburger meat marked down!! Twenty-one pounds of good beef? Yes, please.
Total at Sam’s: $138.52
13. Aldi
On May 28, we needed milk so I took a couple kids to Aldi with me. Besides milk, I got several other Aldi favorites plus more fresh produce to get us through the next few days.
Total at Aldi: $133.84
Total for groceries in May, 2025: $1,374
NOTE: Our WIC benefits provide our littles with around $180 worth of groceries each month. You can read here to learn our 2025 Grocery Budget plus look over ways I’m able to keep our budget at this level.
Running Totals for 2025
January spending: $679
February spending: $1,459
March spending: $1,346
April spending: $1,364
May spending: $1374
I have a Pampered Chef Stone Crock I never use.
Have you ever tried frozen bread dough in your?
Katie
Minneapolis
I haven’t, but I think it should work!
I spy with my little eye…Josie!! Behind Brayden!! It looks like she has her hand on her hip – all you can see is her arm ?? You have a beautiful family & I am in awe every week of how well you all handle all the things!! I’m a long time reader & a very seldom commenter – but I enjoy reading your posts & have gotten lots of meal & snack ideas over the years!!
I commented under the wrong post – this was supposed to go on the weekly update post – geeze louise