Im sorry, I didnt take a picture of this one. On Tuesdays I have a ladies meeting and so my husband and daughter eat before I get home. But here is the break down.
Pork Roast
1.5 lbs Pork (portion from a larger piece of pork) $2.00
4 carrots (3lb bag bought for $1) .25
4 stalks of celery (whole celery purchased for $1) .25
6 red potatoes (clearance bag $.68) .34
1 Beef Roast seasoning pkg $1.00
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Total: $3.84
Now THAT is a frugal meal!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
White Chicken Chili
Our white chicken chili was wonderful!! Hot and spicy but wonderful.
I did calculate the cost of this meal.
Chicken 1 1/2 lbs 2.00
Beans 1.00
salsa verde 1.20
onion .10
peppers .50
garlic .20 (I didnt use what they called for)
seasoning .25
Salad 1.00
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Total $6.25
I did calculate the cost of this meal.
Chicken 1 1/2 lbs 2.00
Beans 1.00
salsa verde 1.20
onion .10
peppers .50
garlic .20 (I didnt use what they called for)
seasoning .25
Salad 1.00
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Total $6.25
Ok, not a $5.00 dinner but at least its under $7!!!
Menu
This weeks Menu
This week I am working out of my freezers. I have so much surplus that I really need to use some of this up. So here is my menu for this week:
Breakfast:Monday: Cereal
Tuesday: Muffins (banana and strawberry)
Wednesday: Oatmeal
Thursday: Cereal
Friday: Eggs and Toast
Saturday: Breakfast Tacos
Sunday: Cereal
Lunch:
Monday - Friday: Jarred takes leftovers and Emily eats at school
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Leftovers
Dinner:
Monday: White Chicken Chili, Salad
Tuesday: Pork Roast
Wednesday: Split Pea Soup, Peasant bread
Thursday: Chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, green beans
Friday: Family Night Homemade Pizzas
Saturday: Friends cooking
Sunday: Chili Baked Potatoes and broccoli
This week I am working out of my freezers. I have so much surplus that I really need to use some of this up. So here is my menu for this week:
Breakfast:Monday: Cereal
Tuesday: Muffins (banana and strawberry)
Wednesday: Oatmeal
Thursday: Cereal
Friday: Eggs and Toast
Saturday: Breakfast Tacos
Sunday: Cereal
Lunch:
Monday - Friday: Jarred takes leftovers and Emily eats at school
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Leftovers
Dinner:
Monday: White Chicken Chili, Salad
Tuesday: Pork Roast
Wednesday: Split Pea Soup, Peasant bread
Thursday: Chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, green beans
Friday: Family Night Homemade Pizzas
Saturday: Friends cooking
Sunday: Chili Baked Potatoes and broccoli
My method
Just like everyone else, I have a method when I grocery shop.
1. I check the ads and make a list of all the sales I would like to take advantage of.
2. I check my freezer for what I already have
3. I make my menu for the week
4. I start my grocery list with the items I have to have to restock or for my menu and then based on what money I have left, I use what's left to stock my pantry or freezer from my "want sale items" list.
Im sure you have noticed from our picture there are only 3 of us. However, my husband takes leftovers for lunch everyday so I really work on a budget that feeds a family of 4.
Our current budget is $100 a week for everything. That is all food items, toiletries, makeup, pet supplies and anything else that is needed.
I know many people spend less to feed a family of 4 and save by buying from bulk bins and discount stores. However, in our area there are no stores with bulk bins and our discount stores are very limited and a pretty good distance from home.
For the most part, I shop at Meijer. They have a great produce section and a very nice meat department and their prices are fairly reasonable. They do have really good sales, however in this area prices are just higher on many things.
I do not do coupons. I did try coupons for awhile but what I have found is that I save more money buying the store brand than I would buying the name brand and using a coupon. We do have one store in our area that doubles coupons, however they are priced higher than any other store so the double coupons really dont save any money.
I work really hard to make sure my family gets lots of dark green veggies and lean meats. I mainly buy ground turkey. Its leaner than ground beef and less expensive so its a good choice all around. I do buy ground beef when I find it marked 40% off because its close to the sale by date. And because I am diabetic, I only use whole wheat pastas and brown rice.
To save money I also make my own laundry soap and all my own household cleansers. I will be posting about those later on. I must say that I do love my laundry soap and cleansers, they work great and cost virtually nothing to make.
I hope explaining the method of my madness helps!!
1. I check the ads and make a list of all the sales I would like to take advantage of.
2. I check my freezer for what I already have
3. I make my menu for the week
4. I start my grocery list with the items I have to have to restock or for my menu and then based on what money I have left, I use what's left to stock my pantry or freezer from my "want sale items" list.
Im sure you have noticed from our picture there are only 3 of us. However, my husband takes leftovers for lunch everyday so I really work on a budget that feeds a family of 4.
Our current budget is $100 a week for everything. That is all food items, toiletries, makeup, pet supplies and anything else that is needed.
I know many people spend less to feed a family of 4 and save by buying from bulk bins and discount stores. However, in our area there are no stores with bulk bins and our discount stores are very limited and a pretty good distance from home.
For the most part, I shop at Meijer. They have a great produce section and a very nice meat department and their prices are fairly reasonable. They do have really good sales, however in this area prices are just higher on many things.
I do not do coupons. I did try coupons for awhile but what I have found is that I save more money buying the store brand than I would buying the name brand and using a coupon. We do have one store in our area that doubles coupons, however they are priced higher than any other store so the double coupons really dont save any money.
I work really hard to make sure my family gets lots of dark green veggies and lean meats. I mainly buy ground turkey. Its leaner than ground beef and less expensive so its a good choice all around. I do buy ground beef when I find it marked 40% off because its close to the sale by date. And because I am diabetic, I only use whole wheat pastas and brown rice.
To save money I also make my own laundry soap and all my own household cleansers. I will be posting about those later on. I must say that I do love my laundry soap and cleansers, they work great and cost virtually nothing to make.
I hope explaining the method of my madness helps!!
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