Saturday, September 1, 2012

Week 2 of the grocery budget adventure!

Week 2 of my monthly menu planning/ budget adventure and we are right on track!

The menu this week:

  • Stew 
  • Pasta
  • Chili
  • Chicken
  • Enchiladas
  • Homemade Pizza

Apparently, the husband saw my list and was a little concerned. He said, "I need more to my meal than just a main dish. I need sides." As a woman, and a woman watching her diet, this turned my stomach. However, I quickly realized that I am his wife and he is a man who does need more calories than me. 

New menu

  • Stew (meat, potatoes, carrots) with homemade bread and salad
  • Cheddar Penne Pasta with Sausage and a side of fruit salad
  • Chili, cornbread, rice
  • Chicken cutlets, zucchini, broccoli with cheese, and bread
  • Enchiladas, refried beans, rice, and mexican corn
  • homemade pizza with pepperoni
Even after adding in the extras, my grocery bill was very reasonable at $55. I did spend a few more dollars than necessary by buying things at the regular grocery store instead of Aldi's. Live and learn.
Also, I know that the money was less because I already bought the meat. 

Still, I am right on track with my goal of $320 for four weeks. My freezer is getting lots of extras like soups, extra chicken pot pie, and other various leftovers. I am pretty interested to see what it will look like after week 4 and how the frozen dinners will help out in Month 2. 

Will keep you posted on the success rate of this adventure :) 


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