Quick shop.....

After assessing what we would need to finish the month I did a quick shop at Kroger ...

2 4pks of double rolls toilet paper
1 roll paper towels
2 bundles of asparagus
2 pkgs hot dog buns
5 lb new potatoes
18 ct string cheese
1 pkg colby cheese
1 bottle hydrogen peroxide
1 bottle vapor rub
1 container coffee
2 bags french fries
1 bag of candy (for dd)
1 pkg luncheon meat
2 jars of spaghetti sauce
1 box of 6 count microwave popcorn

Total:  $49.23

I will be repaid for the vapor rub - $5 and the candy - $1.50.  So I really spent $42.73.

This should last us most of the month ~ I hope.  I still needs canned tuna (on sale at Kroger for .59 a can this week) but other than milk later on it should be it.

For the month of March ........

For the rest of March we need to eat down the deep freezers and the pantry.  We have had some unexpected expenses (tires of the car) and the money has to come from somewhere.  The only area to cut is groceries and gas for the cars.  Dh has more of a fixed gas amount as he drives over 100 miles a day round trip for work.  My gas on the other hand is not fixed so I am going to try to stay home more and make more efficient trips when I do go out.

I have only spent $3.73 on groceries so far this month and do not anticipate more than milk and fresh stuff the rest of the month.  I will also try to keep the fresh stuff down too.

In the two deep freezers I have:

1 whole turkey
1 big bag of fish nuggets (Swai)
1 pkg seasoned chicken leg quarters
2 boxes of breakfast sausage
1 tube of breakfast sausage
2 lbs of ground turkey
1 pkg turkey bacon
2 bags of chicken leg quarters
2 pkgs of skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 bag of turkey meatballs
1 pkg of skinless boneless chicken thighs
2 pkg hot dogs
1 bag of cooked chicken

Protein in the pantry:

2 cans tuna
2 cans chicken
lots of home canned pinto and black beans
lots of dried beans

I also have assorted sliced and shredded cheeses.  There are a couple of boxes of pasta but not a lot of sauce.

I am sure I am missing something but it is what I saw when I looked yesterday.  Tonight we are having the seasoned chicken leg quarters with mashed potatoes and broccoli.  Trying to use up fresh items before they go bad.

My temptation will be asparagus as it is on sale for $1.99/lb this week at Kroger.  We love asparagus !!! I will try to keep track of how we are doing on here better this month.

Meal Plan for Feb 16 - 22

I am actually on the ball this week.  It helps that I am starting to feel better.  Here is what we plan to eat this coming week:

Breakfasts:  choice of oatmeal, eggs and bacon, cold cereal or toast with peanut butter or jam

Lunches:  choice of sandwich or leftovers, maybe mac and cheese one day

Dinners:  Sunday - leftovers
               Monday - chicken lo mein
               Tuesday - meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggie
               Wednesday - fried fish, corn on the cob and veggie
               Thursday - chili
               Friday - crockpot chicken leg quarters, potatoes and veggie
               Saturday - spaghetti with meatballs

Snacks:  pretzels, popcorn or chocolate chip bars

I do believe I have everything I need for this week so I don't anticipate any grocery shopping.

Meal Plan for Feb 9 - 15

Having been sick for over a week has put me behind in a lot of things.  Meal planning included.  Here is next weeks plan:

Sunday - b  eggs and bacon
               l   spaghetti and meatballs
              d   leftovers


Monday - b   oatmeal
                 l   sandwiches/ leftovers
                d   chicken and rice soup


Tuesday - b   eggs and bacon
                 l   sandwiches/ leftovers
                d   crockpot leg quarters, potatoes and veggie


Wednesday - b   oatmeal
                      l   mac and cheese
                     d   fried fish, corn on the cob, veggie


Thursday-  b   eggs and bacon
                   l   sandwiches/ leftovers
                  d   chicken lo mein


Friday- b   oatmeal
             l   sandwiches/ leftovers
            d   date night


Saturday- b   eggs and bacon
                 l   grilled cheese and soup
                d   meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggie

Snacks will be choice of popcorn, pretzels

Meal Plan for Jan 26 - Feb 1

I know that it has been a few weeks since I have been on here.  Boy have I been busy....  They have given me more days at work so I am having to plan meals even more carefully.

Here is what we plan to have for dinners next week:

Sunday - spaghetti and meatballs
Monday - chicken thighs, potatoes and veggie
Tuesday - taco soup with bread
Wednesday - turkey sausage, potato salad and veggie
Thursday - chicken leg quarters, potatoes and veggie
Friday - chicken lo mein
Saturday - fried fish nuggets, mac salad and corn on the cob

Breakfast will be a choice of:  eggs and toast, muffins, protein shake or cereal
Lunches will be a choice of:  sandwiches or leftovers

No groceries purchased this week.

Boy Have Things Changed .......

this week our lives were changed for the immediate future.  We had two women move in with us who would have been out on the street.  There was no way did I want that on my conscience.  We do not know how long they will be with us but my $40 a week is shot out of the water for now.  I have spent $200 just this week on groceries and supplies.  Dd is eating more at home this week also so we went from 2 adults to 5 adults to feed overnight.  One of the ladies son will be over on the weekend and if he eats as much as his mom I will be in big trouble.  They have said they will help with $ money for food but I have not seen any yet.

I will keep this going as a way to see if I can keep things in checked from this point on.  As soon as it is just dh and I again I will go back to $40 a week.

This disappoints me but what can you do.  Sometimes I am to nice I have been told.

First Shop of the New Year

Dh and I went to Sam's Club this afternoon to look at food ideas for dd wedding in July.  While we were there we picked up:

1 can of ketchup
1 large jar of kosher pickles
1 pkg foil pans
1 box chicken egg rolls
1 box of 6 lbs of angel hair pasta

Total:  $21.51

The foil pans will last me for at least six months so if I remove them my total is approx:  $ 12.00.

Left for the month:  $148.00