Sonia turned 13 yesterday, but we’re having her birthday meal tonight.
And now 3/4 of my kids are teenagers. Whoa.
But let’s talk about my grocery spending before we get to birthday food.
What I Spent
I was babysitting two small people last Friday, so we made a quick stop to buy carrots so we could go feed our neighborhood horse.
I also picked up cheese for making homemade pizza. And English muffins were on a buy 1, get two free sale, so I bought those. I spent $9.97.
And then I made a regular grocery shopping trip and spent $109.50.
(The small feet over there belong to my cousin’s baby. He’s been kind of stinking it up on the sleep front, so I picked him up and took him grocery shopping so my cousin could nap. 😉 )
It was also a produce box week ($35).
Plus, I stopped at Costco to buy shrimp for Sonia’s birthday meal (fried shrimp) and I also bought peppercorns. So, I spent another $37.54 there.
Hoo boy.
I’m at $192.01 for the week.
But it’s ok. It’s just the first week of the month. I have plenty of time to get back on budget.
What We Ate
Monday
I made a pan of make-ahead chicken enchiladas.
Of course, we had guacamole with those. And some homemade applesauce from the freezer.
Tuesday
I neglected to look at the weather and foolishly scheduled a grilled meal for a rainy night.
So, my windbreaker and I cooked kebabs out in the rain. Oh well.
As usual, I grilled chicken, kielbasa, shrimp, peppers, and onions.
To go with our kebabs, I toasted and buttered slices of homemade whole wheat bread.
I feel like I cut up some sort of fruit too, but my mind is drawing a blank.
Wednesday
This was the night I made the pulled turkey sandwiches.
We also had coleslaw, veggie chips, and cantaloupe.
Thursday
Mr. FG took Sonia out for a special birthday dinner. And the rest of us ate broccoli noodle soup, plus whole wheat rolls.
Friday
Although Sonia’s actual birthday was yesterday, we’re having her birthday celebration tonight, when a friend comes to sleep over. She’s chosen an eclectic menu of fried shrimp, fruit salad, jello, and Cheetos.
The Cheetos really pull the whole thing together. 😉
And for her special birthday breakfast, she’s requested overnight cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.
Your turn!
What’s been on your dinner table this week? And how are things going with your March grocery budget so far?
Tina S
Sunday 5th of March 2017
Sunday - Tried a new recipe and had Chicken Cordon Bleu with rice and Roasted Green Beans. Monday - Chicken Rolltini with whole wheat spaghetti and steam carrots Tuesday - Pull pork sandwiches with coleslaw & fruit salad (I was able to freeze extra pork for a sandwich later) Wednesday - Black bean chicken tacos in the crockpot Thursday - Spicy Pasta recipe from ATK Friday - Out for Sushi Saturday - out for a fundraiser -- The fundraiser served us salad with nuts and feta cheese, garlic bread, chicken in onions, roasted vegetables, brisket of beef, mashed potatoes, and bundt cake for dessert. It was good but not worth the price we paid. LOL...
All of our meals are leftovers for lunch so no real leftover night this week. My husband isn't really a sandwich person. I also eat leftovers as well.
I also made a batch of breakfast burritos, Sweet Potato Oatmeal and Granola.
Kim
Saturday 4th of March 2017
I made 3 new recipes this week: Chicken Skillet Fajitas from the Carlsbad Cravings blog. This was yummy but had a few too many ingredients. I will make a simpler fajita recipe next time.
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken from The Recipe Critic blog. This was good but a little too strong. A little lightened up version would be better.
Black Beans and Sausage from Martha Stewart online. We loved this. Served with Pioneer Woman's Zesty Lime Rice (with Cilantro) and Sweet Cornbread (Life in the Lofthouse blog). Topped with fage yogurt. Delicious meal and a little different than regular chili.
Kristen
Saturday 4th of March 2017
Whoa, three! Gold stars for you.
Lorraine
Saturday 4th of March 2017
Happy Birthday to Sonia! Cheetos round out any meal.
My budget for February was $205. I went slightly over, coming in at $216.72.
This past weeks menu:
Saturday- Asparagus and a baked potato. Sunday - Cream cheese crock pot mexican chicken with tortillas- this week's incarnation of taco night. Monday - chicken chili Tuesday - Coconut lentil soup and a side of asparagus. Wednesday - cottage cheese and fruit Thursday - take out pizza Friday - Um, I inhaled a few chicken fingers from the grocery store deli in the car while running errands after work. Some nights are just like that, I guess.
JD
Friday 3rd of March 2017
Monday was jambalaya with shrimp in a recipe which I got from the SNAP cookbook. Tuesday was MY birthday and Mardi Gras so we had pancakes and sausage. We had homemade blackberry syrup, maple syrup, sliced fruit and whipped cream. Actually my birthday is the 29th but I'll accept the 28th. Wednesday my husband requested the rest of the jambalaya. Thursday was my home corned beef and it turned out great! Tonight is not so good. My husband came down with something that has him pretty sick. I'm busy with him so I had a corned beef sandwich. My spending will be high this weekend. I am filling my freezer again and have a pork order that will probably be $150. I will find out once they weigh and package it. Happy birthday to Sonia!
Cindy
Friday 3rd of March 2017
Monday: BLT sandwiches and tortilla chips
Tuesday: Lasagna and garlic bread sticks
Wednesday: waffles and sausage
Thursday: left over lasagna, lettuce salad with strawberries and garlic bread sticks
Friday: Veggie pizza with red sauce which included tomatoes, black olives, green peppers, and onions