Week of April 4th

I have realized in the last month that food prices are rising and my time for preparing food is diminishing.  I am working more just to pay for the groceries we usually buy.  I have decided to try some tricks to save some more.
Saturday is usually laundry day, but now we are making it pantry and laundry day.  I will go through the pantry every Saturday to reorganize it and see what needs to be used.  We will be having at least 2 food storage meals a week.  Next is I will be getting out the crock pot cook books.  I get home after 5 pm at least 2 days a week and that makes it so easy to not want to cook.  Wish me luck!

Monday:  Breaded Chicken Sandwiches (I'm attempting to make some ciabatta rolls, I'll let you know)

Tuesday:  Bean Burritos  (Beans from food storage)

Wednesday:  Chicken Lo Mein, Gyozas (In the freezer)

Thursday:  BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Frozen Corn

Friday:  Sloppy Joes

Saturday:  Steak, Potatoes and Salad

Sunday:  Chicken Pot Pie

After I made the menu, I made my grocery list and I have a short list for milk, veggies and fruit.  (Budget $30).
I have been trying to keep my monthly bill around $150 so I can spend $50 on eating out or Schwan's frozen meals and put some money away for my trip to Costco every 2-3 months (roughly $200-$300).  That's about $300 a month on groceries.  Oh MY!  I know we could cut back, but everyone takes their lunch and fresh fruits and veggies are a HUGE must at our house!

Week of March 28th

I did not fall off the face of the planet.  I've been kidnapped by my bank account and forced to work a bunch lately.  Got to have money to pay for the groceries I guess.

Monday:  Beans and Cheaters (cheaters = fry bread)

Tuesday:  Fajitas

Wednesday:  Dutch oven Meatloaf (Dan rocks)

Thursday:  Chicken Alfredo

Friday:  Kabobs

Saturday:  Pizza

Sunday:  Stew

Week of February 14th

Monday:  Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Tuesday:  Tacos

Wednesday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu

Thursday:  Chicken Marsala

Friday:  Spaghetti

Saturday:  Chicken Enchiladas

Sunday:  Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

Week of Feb 7th

Monday:  Ham Mac and Cheese

Tuesday:  Roast Beef Sandwiches

Wednesday:  Fajitas

Thursday:  Chicken Curry

Friday:  Pizza

Saturday:  Hawaiian Haystacks

Sunday:  Roast, Potatoes, Carrots and Rolls

Week of January 31st

Last week went well and having all the crockpot meals was great!

Monday:  Leftovers

Tuesday:  Potato Corn Chowder

Wednesday:  Biscuits and Gravy

Thursday:  Chicken Pot Pie

Friday:  Shredded Beef Gravy over Rice

Saturday:  Fried Chicken

Sunday:  Super Bowl Favs

Week of January 24th

This week starts 4 weeks of craziness.  I'll be working more away from home so I will be using the crock pot and food storage more.  Less time for preparation and I'm hoping to only go to the grocery store once this week.  Wish me luck!

Monday:  Chili Beans and Cheaters

Tuesday:  Chicken Quesadillas

Wednesday:  Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Thursday:  Chicken Curry and Rice

Friday:  Steak, Baked Potatoes, Veggies

Saturday:  Green Chile Burros

Sunday:  Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

Week of January 17th

Monday:  Chicken Noodle Soup

Tuesday:  Calzones

Wednesday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Turkey and Tomatoes

Thursday:  Mongollian Beef

Friday:  Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Veggies

Saturday:  Sloppy Joes (made with ground turkey)

Sunday:  Hawiian Haystacks