I make five week dinner menus. I generate three shopping lists from the meal calendar and then go to ALDI, Wegmans & Wal•Mart to get everything we need. 

There are still regular runs to Wal•Mart for milk, bananas & bread; but this system works really well for us. 

I try to do this shopping solo, but have done it with helpers. 

I do get a lot of looks as I navigate the aisles at ALDI. I admit that secretly enjoy the pointing and whispering. I’m rarely asked about it, but some folks make eye contact and smile & chuckle. 

The first picture was August 30 for our 8/31 – 10/4 calendar. 

This next one was today for our 10/5 – 11/8  plan.  (I’m a bit ahead because we have a busy week ahead.