Saturday, May 21, 2016

Menus For May 19 thru June 3

Okay so we leave for vacation middle of June and I am trying to use up what is in the deep freezer as dh wants to move it.  ugh  So, as I posted last time I inventoried the freezer and pantry to see what I have already on hand.  Already paid for so no need to spend more on that right?  Here is what I came up with:

Dinners (Main Meal)
May 19 - Chicken, corn and broccoli
May 20 - Date night
May 21 - Sausage, kale, corn and salad
May 22 - Pork roast, corn and kale
May 23 - Pulled pork sandwiches, homemade slaw
May 24 - leftovers
May 25 - Chicken thighs, potatoes and carrots
May 26 - Sausage, kale and corn
May 27 - Fish, kale and potatoes
May 28 - Pork Chops, potatoes and veggie
May 29 - Sloppy Joes, homemade slaw
May 30 - Ham cubes, corn and veggie
May 31 - leftovers
June 1 - Whole chicken, mashed potatoes and carrots
June 2 - Chicken stir-fry with noodles
June 3 - Date night (anniversary)

Breakfasts will be choice of:  protein shake, eggs and toast, oatmeal

Lunches will be choice of:  sandwiches, soup or leftovers

Dh last day of work for the summer is May 26.  He may have to go in May 27 if his room isn't completely packed.

I will post grocery shop later.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Meal plan between now and June 3

Payday is May 20 and the next is June 3 so planning will entail a little bit longer time now.  My last paycheck will be May 27.

Trying not to have to buy a lot for the rest of the month.

In the garden:
broccoli, kale and peas to be picked

In the freezer:
pork chops x 2
pork roasts x 2
sausage x 2
ground beef x 3
chicken thighs x 2
white fish x 2 meals
pizza x 1
whole chicken x 1
ground turkey x 4
ham cubes x 1 meal
turkey bacon x 1

In the fridge:
lots of eggs
cheddar cheese, shredded
lettuce
carrots

In the pantry:
pizza flats x 3 pkgs
tuna x 2
chicken x 1
soup
basics


I will post a menu when I get it done soon.


Sunday, May 1, 2016

Change is in the wind ......

My place of employment closed on April 25 and I am now going to the next closest store to help them close starting this week.  That will be 6 to 8 weeks as I am not sure when dh wants to take vacation in June.

The idea right now is for me to stay home and work on my craft/sewing business.  This will mean corners will need to be cut deeply.  Every bill will need to be assessed as to the need and the cost.  First off will be food and utilities.  I am going to look in budget billing to help with the monthly budget.  Food will mean eating from the deep freeze more in anticipation of the summer garden.  I harvested my first broccoli crop yesterday.  I also need to count my home canned goods that are still left to figure out what I need to process and what I have lots of.

I will be planning a yard sale and looking to put items on eBay and Etsy.  Lots to do and not a lot of time to finish it.  When I plan my menu I will post it here later.