Preparing for a huge shopping trip!

On Thursday, I am heading to Aldi to try and stock up for the next month.

The goal: Buy groceries for the next month  (30 days)
The purpose: To save money and stretch that dollar.
The challenge:  Not step foot into a grocery store for the next 30 days after the big shopping trip on Thursday.

When Jonas and I moved here, I had a very very strict budget.  I haven't been able to keep that budget since we've moved here.  In fact I've been way over budget.  There were things that I needed to buy that I didn't even think about.  For example, cooking oils, spices, herbs, kitchen gadgets, cookware, foil, sandwich bags etc.  I've tried my best to find the cheapest price possible (going to the "Pound store") and somehow I am way over budget.

But now that I've been to all the major grocery stores, I'm ready to take on this next challenge.
I must stick to my budget!  I know I can do it.

This means that I only buy whole foods or frozen foods and no junk.  My husband and I love crisp (chips for US) and he loves sweets but I'm just going to have to try not buy it or buy the cheapest one possible.

I have a coupon (voucher) for Aldi where if I spend 40 quid I will get an additional 5 quid off.
My budget for this shopping trip is 40 quid.  That's it.  For the next month! Maybe I'm crazy but I really think I can do it.  I hope.

Here's hoping.  I'll share with you the receipt and items bought.  Currently I am brain storming meal ideas to save the most money and make the most.  Wish me luck!!