Since last week included a holiday, I didn’t share my menu plan or grocery spending, so I’ll include that, especially since last week was the last shop of November.
Last week I spent $100.58, so in November, I averaged $120.33 per week. Yay!
On to this week’s spending!
At Costco I bought pistachios, frozen berries, and contact cleaning solution. That cost me $56.30.
(It takes about 5 seconds to spend $50 at Costco. Have you noticed that??)
At the organic market, I spent $16.46 on chicken.
At Aldi I spent $133.40.
And lastly at the local store I spent $9.39. I’m trying to remember what all I bought there…a gallon of milk for cereal, a gallon for making yogurt, a banana bunch and something else that I have NO memory of now. Hmm.
Anyhoo, it all adds up to $215.55, which is $15 over my average. But considering I was $320 under that last month, I’m not too worried. 😉
Also, I’m fairly certain that I can make it under $200 the rest of the weeks this month.
Monday
I made fish cakes, which we ate as sandwiches on fluffy burger buns.
On the side, we had sauteed green beans with garlic and herbs.
Tuesday
We had jambalaya, plus applesauce from the freezer.
(I never regret making as much applesauce as I do each fall!)
Several people on instagram asked for the jambalaya recipe, so look for that soon.
Wednesday
We had sloppy joes on fluffy homemade hamburger buns…
plus this green salad.
Thursday
Soup night! We ate chicken tortilla soup. I also made guacamole, and we had more applesauce.
Friday
It’s pizza night. I think I’ll poll the kids to see what kind of pizza they want.
(I’m guessing homemade deep dish pizza might win…)
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What’s been on the menu at your house this week?
P.S. The winner of the Money Making Mom book is Sarah C. Congrats Sarah! You’ve been emailed.
Lisa
Wednesday 9th of December 2015
We've been living in Germany for the last five months. I like liked Aldi in the states but I love it here. Maybe it is because the exchange rate is not that bad, but I find the food in Germany cheaper, fresher and far more accessible than in the States (I've lived on both coasts and traveled extensively). There are 3 grocery stores within a mile radiusnof where we are, and most places seem to have the same set up. Another thing I notice is that the price of items is very uniform...milk costs .55 a liter regardless of which store, gas is the same price at all stations in a given place, and eating out isn't as expensive although it is more time consuming! I feel like I'm spoiling my children because saying yes to Eis(an ice cream cone) only sets me back one Euro and they have gotten used to getting a drink with their meal, as water costs just as much. I do miss Costco though.
Laura Vanderkam
Tuesday 8th of December 2015
If you got out of Costco for $50, you did well!
jen
Monday 7th of December 2015
Your burger buns look amazing! I am going to have to try your recipe!
Amanda
Friday 4th of December 2015
We are headed out of town for a week, so I'm trying to use up everything in the fridge. I roasted carrots, turnips, a butternut squash, onion, sweet potatoes, and garlic. There may have been more winter veggies that I'm forgetting. I blended that with a tiny bit of cream and the last of the broth I made from our Thanksgiving turkey. It was a heavenly soup, and I was super proud of everything I managed to use up. We even served it with the last of our Thanksgiving rolls. :)
Agnes
Friday 4th of December 2015
Wonderful and useful post. I have a request for a future post please. I would like to ask your opinion and the readers re: what items they find cheapest/best value at what store. For ex. I find detergent cheapest at Costco as well as paper products and rotisserie chicken too. Thanks in advance!