Grocery prices seem to be increasing every time I do my shopping! While the prices are going up, I am challenging myself to lower my grocery budget by $25, to $100 per week.
I would love to be able to toss that extra money into our savings account each week. This week I spent $110.00 total, $15 less than budgeted so I am confident that I can trim that other $10 easily enough.
I have also been trying out soaking my grains, and I have to say I LOVE the taste of everything I have made so far. I am still trying to build the habit of soaking each night, I seem to forget more often than not. Having hearty grains for breakfast has done wonders for keeping us full and energized in the mornings.
This week my goal is to successfully (key word here) make my own yogurt. I purchased a yogurt maker at a thrift shop for a couple of dollars. Our favorite flavor is Stoneyfield French Vanilla. Now that a container is up to $3.19, I am more motivated than ever to make my own! If there are any great recipes out there for making homemade yogurt taste as good as the store, I am very interested in trying them out!
Now onto the menu:
Breakfasts
Monday: Bagel w/ Cream Cheese and Fruit
Tuesday: Baked Oatmeal, Fresh Fruit (2 days)
Wednesday: Steel Cut Oat Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Thursday: Banana Bread, Fresh Fruit
Friday: Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie
Saturday: Waffles with Syrup
Lunch
(not very creative this week)
Sandwich, chips and veggie crudites
Leftovers
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Tater tots
Supper
Monday: Mom’s Broccoli Chicken Casserole, Fresh Bread
Tuesday: Cajun Beans & Beef, Salad, Fresh Bread
Wednesday: Homemade Pizza, Salad
Thursday: *Hungry Man Macaroni, Salad, Fresh Bread
Friday: *Veggie Quesadillas, Salsa, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Cheese
Saturday: Leftovers, of course!
* I am trying some recipes from a book I got at the library called Cheap, Fast, Good byBeverly Mills and Alicia Ross..I will review the book after I have tried out some recipes.
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