What I Spent
I started out with my $25 Hungry Harvest box.
I spent $55.48 at the store where Lisey works.
I spent $98.59 at Aldi.
And I made a $9.30 stop for panko, soy sauce, ginger, a red pepper, and lettuce.
part of my shopping this week. But not all!
So, I spent $188.
Which, ahahaha, is not what I planned to do this week, since I spent more than my allotted $150/week last week too.
BUT.
I’m planning to do a Use Up Things From The Freezer challenge this coming week, which means my grocery spending should be super low. So, I’m thinkin’ that’ll probably get me back on budget.
October Spending
Week 1: $208
Week 2: $188
What We Ate
Monday
This is the night I made the pork tenderloins and roasted potatoes.
And I also made these sauteed green beans.
Tuesday
I made Asian Lettuce Wraps, teriyaki meatballs, and some chicken dumpings (dumplings were frozen, from Costco)
And I cut up some pears.
Wednesday
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to make, which is generally a recipe for disaster.
(Or, you know, takeout.)
But I found some shrimp in the freezer, and I decided to make Shrimp Viennese.
And I threw together a green salad.
Thursday
Joshua made a panini, the girls made mac n cheese, and Mr. FG and I went and picked up subs after rehearsal.
(I had points for a free one, so our meal only cost $5. Whee!)
Friday
I have book club Saturday night, so maybe we’ll do our date night tonight, and pizza Saturday night.
Julia
Sunday 15th of October 2017
So super busy week at our house with me working two nights and son's rabbit shows all this weekend. Spent $50 this week and used up a bunch of stuff we already had. Monday- freezer meal tater tot casserole, salad Tuesday- was supposed to be salad with grilled chicken but son cut his finger while I was at work and husband had to make a quick ER trip with him fir stitches before 4-H meeting so they did a fast food drive through. Wednesday- salad with grilled chicken, fruit Thursday- chicken stir fry, fruit Friday- Spaghetti with meat sauce, steamed veggies, salad Saturday- crockpot beef stew w/veggies, salad Sunday-will be leftovers!!
Jenny
Saturday 14th of October 2017
Sunday- meatloaf, potatoes, spinach, corn, tomatoes Monday- planned Chinese restaurant dinner with friend $10 + Boston Market meal for DH, which had enough for 2 lunches also! Tuesday- garden pasta (uses garden tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, celery, onion, herbs) Wednesday-chicken burritos w vegs and Spanish rice Thursday- leftover meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans Friday- fish, potatoes, green beans, corn Saturday- BLT, melon Thanks- this helps me to pay attention and plan! I appreciate you, Kristen, and all the commenters!
Cindy
Saturday 14th of October 2017
Monday- wild salmon, sweet potato fries, fruit
Tuesday- pasta, applesauce, lettuce salad
Wednesday- chicken salad sandwiches, tortilla chips with salsa, fruit
Thursday- beef tacos
Friday- Pizza
Angela
Saturday 14th of October 2017
Monday: Dinnerly box of honey mustard chicken, green beans and roasted carrots Tuesday: Leftovers Wednesday: Dinnerly box of italian sausage pasta with salad Thursday: Taco Bell Friday: Pizza and salad
Nothing exciting this week, but it was good! I think I only spent less than $100 this week on food for five of us.
Kristen
Saturday 14th of October 2017
That's awesome that even with buying a Dinnerly box, you saved more money than usual!
Karen B.
Friday 13th of October 2017
How did I miss the shrimp recipe? Know what's for dinner tomorrow night! Thanks!