whereas before I was buying whatever we needed, hoping it was on sale but buying it regardless.
Now there is a bit more planning with shopping lists, a coupon or two (digital and peelies) and some kind of menu planning.
I would like to think that grocery costs will be more reasonable in the future...or I will continue to feel the need to stock up with the BOGO's. I don't know, but I am hopeful.
Here are the numbers as of today. Sheesh.
Next month I will have something to compare it with, that's keeping it positive, right?
Eat Out $93.00
To Date Grocery $424.67
Last Week's Menu
- Tuesday: Grilled chicken and a large salad
- Wednesday: Tacoburgers and Taco salad. Son in Law cooked dinner
- Thurs:
GritsandEggsSandwiches and Soup - Friday: Chili dogs and Tater Tots
- Saturday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes Son in Law is cooking
- Sunday: Ravioli Lasagne in Crockpot with salad and bread
- Monday: Leftover Taco Meat - Tacoburgers and Taco
This Week's Menu
- Tuesday Take out Pizza
- Wednesday Chili with Rice and Cornbread
- Thursday Breakfast for dinner
- Friday Drive Thru (daughter buys) Theme Park night
- Saturday
Grilled pork chops mac and cheese broccoliFish and Tater Tots - Sunday
Chicken and dumplingsPork chops Mac and cheese peas - Monday Mashed Potatoes Meatloaf
That is about it from here. I shop and I cook. Truth be told, I am enjoying it.
Before I landed here, I bought about 90% of my food bogo, sales, coupons. That way, I always ate cheaper than if I had bought what I needed at the moment. How many people do you feed?
ReplyDeleteMy husband and myself,and several times a week, my daughter, her husband and two kids eat dinner with us. They live n an RV on our property. Sounds weird, but we definitely have the land for it. My son in law cooks a couple days a week too. There is balance. I think eventually the grocery spending will taper down. Fingers crossed.
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