I think I'm going to STOP going to Wal-Mart. They simply don't need that much of my money. I'm going to have to do the thing I've been dreading. Shop the sale ads and more than one store. I really thought that by getting it all knocked out at one stop, I was going to be saving money and time. I think, though, I just end up buying too many extras.
So, this month is a test for us. We are NOT going to Wal-Mart. We'll see if that cuts our spending.
I'm going to do more back to basics cooking. Luckily, this is the middle of a pay period so I've already purchased the groceries for this week, last week.
Monday: Chili and homemade bread
Tuesday: Thin Ribeyes, baked potatoes, creamed spinach, texas toast
Wednesday: Sour Cream chicken and noodles, peas or a salad
Thursday: Stuffed Shells, garlic toast, salad
Friday: Hot Dogs, WV style chili sauce, fries
Saturday: Grilled porkchops, fried apples, fried potatoes with onions and peppers, green beans
Breakfasts: oatmeal, pancakes, egg in a baskets
Lunches: bologna, leftovers, soup and grilled cheese or PB
The days we eat these things may change but I think this is a good place to start. I'm also excited because when making this menu, I realized I had several other meals in the wings already for the next week. That should help a lot.
See more menus, HERE!
3 comments:
Good plan, Amy! I can't wait to hear how it works out.
The thing that is really perplexing to me is even things you have to have are so expensive. What do you do about all of that? Grin and bear it, I guess.
After we get back from WV, I'm going to institute two nights a week for meatless meals. My husband and son are not going to be too crazy about that, but I'm going to try.
I think I do save on going to Walmart and sticking to my list. I'm the same way - I make up my meal plans a week ahead! I'm trying to cut the budget too, so I'll be eager to see how your experiment pays off. :-)
Your menu looks yummy! :)
sticking to the list and shopping sales should help your bottom line! :) If you are going to be shopping more than one store, before you leave plan your attack that way you don't have food spoiling on you while you finish up your shopping. :)
It is also good to read that you realize that there are more meals available with what you have! :) Make menus before you shop will help some too because it helps you to use what you have on hand rather than getting more and the "old" food get pushed to the back of the freezer or pantry. :)
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