January was the first month I've really stuck to a meal plan for an entire month. I bled into this month's grocery fund by $15. It was a little disappointing, but compared to my grocery budget blowing in the past, $15 is nothing!
This month, I've lowered my weekly allotment by $10. I'm a little daunted since I didn't come in under budget like I was hoping last month, but we're really trying to tighten the belt to really get our debt snowball moving. So here's to a challenge!
The plan for this month:
1-Moroccan Lentil Soup, bread, peas
2-Egg casserole, pancakes
3-Soup from the freezer, green beans, bread
4-Broccoli & Pasta Bianco
5-Pizza *Date Night*
8-Hot & Sour Soup, homemade egg rolls
9-Pasta with marinara, salad
10-From the freezer: Vegetarian curry, white rice, mango smoothie
11-Breakfast Risotto, fruit, eggs
12-Pork chop (for the man, leftovers for me), mashed potatoes, corn
15-Black Bean Soup, whole wheat cornbread, salad
16-Baked Ziti, salad
17-Out to eat! My little sister's 21st birthday!
18-Whole wheat waffles, eggs, fruit
19-Pizza
22-Vegetable Noodle Soup
23-Sauteed Mushrooms in butter sauce with pasta
24-From the freezer: Lentil tacos, salad
25-French toast, eggs, fruit
26-Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn
And, because I figure my monthly budget by the number of Saturdays in the month (because that's the day I grocery shop), here's the first week in March:
1-Falafel, salad
2-Spaghetti, marinara, salad
3-Something from the freezer
4-Huevos Rancheros, whole wheat pancakes
5-Pizza
I'm feel like my side dishes are a pretty uninspired this month. Salad is popping up a lot, and that makes me feel guilty because I almost always buy bagged salad. I usually get whatever mix is on sale, but sometimes it's still a really bad price. But I sold my salad spinner, and towel drying lettuce really irritates me. So, I welcome your side dish suggestions!
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Looks good! I wouldn't worry about eating salad often unless you get bored of it. You can't really go wrong with salad. I like doing simple sides to keep things easy. We do green beans a lot. I would do broccoli and cauliflower a lot more if Mike liked it. I also really like roasted brussels sprouts.
i just discovered at Aldi that they have an amazing bag of steamed broccoli florets for $1.19! It is a great size and great price! So excited, I bought 6 of them for our month of Feb. I have been slicing up apples and oranges for dinner and my default is unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon on top. yum-o! but i do need help with side dishes as well!
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