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What I Spent
I didn’t do a full grocery shop this week…we just had a few small stops, which added up to $43.
However, we did spend $15 at Little Caesar’s, and $28 at Chick-Fil-A.
So, all of that comes to $85.
September Grocery Spending
Week 1: $123
Week 2: $182
Week 3: $94
Week 4: $85
Year to Date Grocery Spending
It’s week #39 of 2019, and I’m averaging $147/week thus far.
January: $619
February: $485
March: $702
April: $791
May: $806
June: $598
July: $695
August: $558
September: $484
What We Ate
Saturday
Mr. FG and I had our usual date night, so no cooking for me.
Sunday
We got pizza from Little Caesar’s. Because that is what happens around here sometimes!
Monday
I didn’t get home until nearly dinnertime (I was visiting my cousin, who just had a baby!) and I failed to prep anything before I left.
So, when Mr. FG got home, we decided it would be good night for Chick-Fil-A.
Tuesday
I made a super quick orange/apricot glazed chicken recipe from ATK’s Quick Family Cookbook.
We had egg bread, watermelon, and raw veggies with the chicken.
Wednesday
I made BLTs because we had a few tomatoes that needed to be used up.
(And also because I love BLTs.)
And we had watermelon on the side because apparently I am pretending it’s still summertime.
Thursday
Zoe and her cousin made BBQ chicken pizzas for us!
Related: My best pizza-making tips.
Friday
I’m planning to make polenta and sausage with smoky tomato sauce (a recipe from the ATK Quick Family Cookbook.)
I’ve got the polenta in the fridge already, which feels lovely.
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, we use our orange ATK quick family cookbook a lot. It’s out of print, sadly, but there are always used copies on Amazon, so go check there.
Lisa
Monday 30th of September 2019
After reading a lot of your posts I purchased a used copy of the ATK Quick Family Cookbook on e-bay for $6.54! I have already tried one of the soup recipes and have several others tagged for future meals. We aren't ones to try a lot of new foods so maybe this cookbook will streatch our palate a little.
I really enjoy reading your blog each day!
Kristen
Monday 30th of September 2019
Oh yay! I am so glad you were able to find a used copy.
I think a good cookbook is so worth the money. If it saves you from even one night of takeout, it has paid for itself.
Kymberlee Fisher
Sunday 29th of September 2019
Sunday - Chicken Monday - Beef Stroganoff Tuesday - Tacos Wednesday - Roast Beef Thursday - Birthday dinner out :) Friday - Soup and sandwiches Saturday - Bacon Cheeseburgers
Tracey
Sunday 29th of September 2019
Saturday: My workmate gifted me a huge tomato from her garden. I made a margarita tomato sandwich by adding fresh mozzarella and basil.
Sunday: My sister and I went to a fiber arts show and her significant other treated us to a late lunch afterwards. I ate a late dinner/snack of fresh figs drizzled with spiced honey.
Monday: Used up more tomato by making a tomato sandwich.
Tuesday: Baked chicken patty sandwiches dressed with mayo, spinach and the last of the big tomato. Side dish of buttered noodles.
Wednesday: Grilled cheese sandwiches with granola trail mix on the side.
Thursday: Every month I have dinner with a bunch of girlfriends. I ate broiled Cajun fish and baked potato and left hubby instructions to make frozen perogies and sauce.
Friday: BBQ pork chops with rice and green beans.
Saturday: Homemade ham and pineapple pizza with fresh dough and mozzarella cheese.
Sarahbeth
Saturday 28th of September 2019
1. Smorgåsbord. A lot of leftovers needed eating!
2. Ham and Swiss roll-ups, à la FG! :). Green beans, beets, and maple glazed carrots on the side.
3. Toad in the Hole, sautéed peppers and onions on the side.
4. Creamy Beef and Shells, made dairy-free by using coconut cream in the sauce (middle daughter is lactose intolerant)... SO GOOD. My kids scarfed it. Spaghetti squash on the side, which kids were less enthused about.
5. I was gonna make Ratatouille to go along with the movie which my kids love, but it didn’t work out. So we made a fire in our fire pit, ate cereal for dinner and then roasted marshmallows and ate ice cream. Sometimes fun with your kids is more important!!<3
The random assortment of veggies we’ve been having is due to the produce rescue box we’ve been receiving! Like Hungry Harvest but local to our area. I’m so pleased. It’s all organic and local and less pricey than the grocery store, and keeps food from being wasted. Plus it gets delivered right to my door. There’s literally no downside!! :-D
Corrine Wilson
Saturday 28th of September 2019
Sunday- take-out Thai food for my mom's birthday with ice cream sundaes for dessert Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- pasta, homemade sauce, and meatballs Thursday and Friday- chicken stir fry with carrots, green beans, cabbage, and brown rice
Spent $75 at grocery store and $16 picking apples ($.95 per lb). But the apples will last us for 2 weeks.