Menu Madness March 8th - 14th

 
This use to be called "Menu Monday" but because I'm starting it technically on Sunday...it's just madness. 
 

I post the links to the original sites if you want to see the source and recipe. Just click on the item.

Here is you shopping list.

• Sunday 
  Fish sticks
  Mac & Cheese
  Hot dogs
• Monday
  Alfredo with Italian Sausage
  Tuesday
  Grandma's chicken and dressing
  I'm boiling the bag of chicken I bought two weeks ago, then using it for today and Thursday menu. I'm using the homemade chicken stock for the chicken and dressing.
  Wednesday
  Bird's Eye Meal
  Carrots/Potatoes
  Garlic Bread
  And left overs
• Thursday
  Chicken Enchiladas
  Salsa
  Mexican Rice
• Friday
  Catfish
  Fries
  Toast
  
• Saturday
  Hamburgers and Chips. - We're leaving to go camping for spring break so I need something easy.

My menu this week cost me roughly $35. Yours will depend on the staples you have and the meat. Of course if you find better deals or coupons you can save more. Remember, I bought everything before, these are items I had on hand.

I hope this helps. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.  

Remember at the end of the month we are going to see our total. We're working on saving money! :)

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Menu Madness Mar 1 - Mar 7th

 
This use to be called "Menu Monday" but because I'm starting it technically on Sunday...it's just madness. 
 

I post the links to the original sites if you want to see the source and recipe. Just click on the item.

Here is you shopping list. This week is a great week to start your grocery expense sheet since yesterday was the 1st.
I've made a printable menu so you can download or print it. I've even made a spot for you to add your menu. I will post the recipes tomorrow. 

• Sunday 
  Cheeseburger Potato Soup
• Monday
  Tacos
  Mexican Corn -
   2 cans Mexicorn or Corn
   1 can Rotel
   2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
   1 cup mayonnaise
   1 cup sour cream
  
• Tuesday
  Johsonville Smoked Sausage
  Canned/Frozen vegetable
• Wednesday
  Tuna Fish Sandwiches
• Thursday
  Left Overs
• Friday
  Eat Out (We have practice and a party)
  
• Saturday
  FFYS (Fend for yourself aka leftovers)

My menu this week cost me roughly $28.31. Yours will depend on the staples you have and the meat. Of course if you find better deals or coupons you can save more. Remember, I bought everything before, these are items I had on hand.

I hope this helps. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.  

Remember at the end of the month we are going to see our total. We're working on saving money! :)

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Shopping List for Feb 11 - 17th

How did you shopping list go last week? Did you save any money?

If you are new here, I bet you are wondering why I am giving you a shopping list with no menu. I am trying to get you a week ahead.  Usually when you make your menu, you make a list of what you want then go buy it. Well, some of the items may not be on sale. My goal is to let you buy what's on sale this week, then I'll have a menu off of what you already have.  If you do it this way, you buy what's on sale (save money), then I'll have a menu to go with you sale items (saves time). Saving time, money, and stress is Resolution 3 & 10.

Here is a printable shopping list of everything you will need for my menu next week. Plus I left a few extra spaces to add your additional items for snacks/breakfast/lunches.

Remember, some of the stuff I am using I bought on sale previously. If you follow my shopping list, you'll have the stock and save money too!

*I have added a bonus.*
I made an excel sheet with a list of prices and a place where you can add your prices too. Then you can see how much your menu actually cost each week. At the end of the month, see how much you spent and saved. :)

Mind you this will feed a family of 5. Some of the things on my list you should have or you can substitute for. Like garlic cloves, just use powder. 

If it has a coupon, I have included source. Even if you don't have time to clip coupons, this will still save you money.

If you haven't notice I missed this week for a menu..Sorry...

I also have the Homeland Care Books with $5 off purchase of $50.

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Homeland
Pork Loin Roast $2.69
Lobster Tails $6.99
Snow Crab Legs $7.99 lb
Baking Potatoes $.65 lb

Buy 10 Save $2. You can mix or match
Hunts Tomatoes $.80 {Buy 3 use $.50/3 SS 1/18} =$1.40 for 3
Rosarita Refried Beans $.80 {Buy 3 use $.55/3 SS 1/18} =$1.30 for 3
Crunch N Munch $.80
Hunts Pasta Sauce X 2 $.80 each = $1.60

Country Crock $2.00 {Use $.50/1 RP 1/25} =$1.00
Kraft Mac & Cheese Cups 8 count $2.99
PF Changs Meals for 2 $5.99  {Use $1.00/1 SS 1/18} =$3.99
Post Cereal $2.50 {Buy 2 use Free Milk SS 1/18} =$5.00 for 2 cereals and gallon of milk

Non food:
Playtex Tampons $3.99 {Use $1.00/1 SS 2/8} =$1.99
That's a good price so I had to list it ^^^

Country Boy
Pork Roast $2.29 (Cheaper than Homeland)
Chuck Tenders $4.59 lb
Catfish Nuggets $1.79 lb

Firelake Grocery
Strawberries $1.50 lb
Wolf Chili $1.25
Pork Tenderloin 2.99 lb


My shopping list is going to cost roughly $65 depending on the size of meat I purchase. 

Even at $65, that's $260 a month and we're eating Lobster and Crab Legs next week. :D

I'll add Country Boys ad on Sunday if I see anything new.

Homeland match ups are complements of http://www.couponing4charity.com/

(Borrowed the picture from https://threebasicbees.files.wordpress.com)

Shopping List Feb 9th-10th

How did you shopping list go last week? Did you save any money?

If you are new here, I bet you are wondering why I am giving you a shopping list with no menu. I am trying to get you a week ahead.  Usually when you make your menu, you make a list of what you want then go buy it. Well, some of the items may not be on sale. My goal is to let you buy what's on sale this week, then I'll have a menu off of what you already have.  If you do it this way, you buy what's on sale (save money), then I'll have a menu to go with you sale items (saves time). Saving time, money, and stress is Resolution 3 & 10.

Here is a printable shopping list of everything you will need for my menu next week. Plus I left a few extra spaces to add your additional items for snacks/breakfast/lunches.

Remember, some of the stuff I am using I bought on sale previously. If you follow my shopping list, you'll have the stock and save money too!

*I have added a bonus.*
I made an excel sheet with a list of prices and a place where you can add your prices too. Then you can see how much your menu actually cost each week. At the end of the month, we will add it up and see how we are doing. I even added items I found on sale or at a cheaper price, since I went to Save-A-Lot and I rarely do. If you want to start fresh, start on Sunday when the month starts new. Then once or week, add what you bought in. At the end of the month, see how much you spent and saved. :)

Mind you this will feed a family of 5. Some of the things on my list you should have or you can substitute for. Like garlic cloves, just use powder. 

If it has a coupon, I have included source. Even if you don't have time to clip coupons, this will still save you money.

Because of the short notice, I am not listing everything and I will have a menu based on what we have already by tomorrow. Order pizza today. ;)
 
I also have the Homeland Care Books with $5 off purchase of $50.

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let me know. I will post my menu tomorrow for next week so you can see what you are buying for. 

Homeland match ups are complements of http://www.couponing4charity.com/

(Borrowed the picture from https://threebasicbees.files.wordpress.com)

Menu Madness Feb 1st - Feb 7th

 
This use to be called "Menu Monday" but because I'm starting it technically on Sunday...it's just madness. 
 

I post the links to the original sites if you want to see the source and recipe. Just click on the item.

Here is your list that you should have on hand just in case you want to make it all on one day. It's so much easier to cook with what you have then to realize what you are out of.

If you have been keeping track of your spending, here is the grocery and expense list. Yesterday being the first, this would been a great time to start for February. I have already posted a sales ad for Firelake that ends tomorrow.

I've made a printable menu so you can download or print it. I've even made a spot for you to add your menu. I will post the recipes tomorrow. 

• Sunday 
  I didn't make these last week plus it's Super Bowl Sunday so it works out
  Ribs
  Baked beans
  Potato salad or loaded potato
• Monday
  FFYS (Fend for yourself aka leftovers)
• Tuesday
  Coney Dogs
  Chips
• Wednesday
  Crock Pot Slop - will post recipe
• Thursday
  Chicken and Dumplings - Under my Recipe page
• FridayOne Pot Tortellini & Sausage
  
• Saturday
  FFYS (Fend for yourself aka leftovers)

My menu this week cost me $29.16. Yours will depend on the staples you have and the meat. Of course if you find better deals or coupons you can save more. Remember, I bought everything before, these are items I had on hand.

I hope this helps. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.  

Remember at the end of the month we are going to see our total. We're working on saving money! :)

Save money with Common Kindness and support Birthdays Made With Love Birthdays Made With Lov