Monday, August 10, 2009

New Take On Food

Okay, so in keeping with the theme of lightening my load I am also returning to being frugal in the kitchen as well. We have realized that we are letting our costs get out of control, and I am going to control the parts that I can. In order to help support this new goal of money-saving I have come to a couple of conclusions. First, I am only going to shop at Aldi's and Save-A-Lot. Of course, I will go to Wal-Mart of larger commercial store if necessary. But I am going to avoid these stores at all costs because they make me want more stuff that I don't have. If I don't go, then I don't want. Secondly, I need to make a menu and be consistent with it. Here is my menu for this week:


Tuesday:

B: Oatmeal

S: Crackers & PB

L: Egg Salad Sandwiches & Yogurt

D: Baked Spaghetti Pizza


Wednesday:

B: Eggs & Toast

S: Banana

L: Leftovers

S: Tortilla Chips & Salsa

D: Mexican Lasagna


Thursday:

B: Cereal

S: Pumpkin Bread

L: Leftovers

S: PB Crackers

D: Chicken Quesedillas


Friday:

B: Pancakes

S: Grapes

L: Tator Tot Casserole John - Hot Pockets

S: Tortilla Chips & Salsa

D: Barn Payton-Ramen


Saturday

B: Cereal

S: Bananas & Pretzels

L: Leftovers John - out to lunch

S: PB Crackers or Popsicles

D: Barn Payton-Chicken Noodle & Grilled Cheese


Sunday

B: Egg Sandwhiches

L: Italian Sub Sandwhiches

D: Barn Payton- Mac & Cheese


Thirdly, I am going to look for any coupons and deals in order to sweeten my deals. Any thoughts, suggestions, or tips will be greatly appreciated! Wish me luck!

2 comments:

  1. man between Amandas and your blogs today It's really turning up the heat on my tummy I'm so hungry

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  2. Good for you! Jason and I have had to tighten our budget over the past few years-- and God always comes through! Having a menu is an awesome idea because I found that if I have a list when I go to the store I can go past all the items I don't need (skip aisles even) so that I don't miss buying them!

    ~Amanda (Dalton) Paragon

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