Meal Plan Monday ~ Week 1

I have decided to start a new blog series.

We shop a bit differently than most, so our lists are not all inclusive, we just replenish what is needed.
Each week I will post our shopping list and the menu list that follows. I won't post recipe amounts,  I have tried that before and at times was too much work, but if you have a specific question, please ask.. I will be happy to answer. Don't forget to choose the option to receive notifications to pots when you comment.. otherwise you may never know I answered! :)

Our shopping is done on Friday/Saturday's. Sometimes during the week. I will work this series as a trial and error till I can figure out a system that works best for posting. I usually buy the same items, or if an item we do not usually buy, but will use is on sale, I will pick it up. I also look for clearance items. I rarely use coupons.


This week I shopped at Kroger (prices are per item)
4 bags toritlla chips .88 each (sale)
3 16oz bags shredded cheese $2.99 (sale) I usually stock up on these, as shredded cheese freezes very well
2 16oz bars sharp cheddar $2.99 (sale)
4 lg containers Yoplait yogurt clearance $2
1 Lime Sherbet $1.75
2 tubs ice crea, $3.99 (sale)
10 18pk lg eggs $1.39 (sale)
1 box breakfast bars $0 (store coupon)
2 boxes margarine sticks .75¢
2 1# bags black beans $1.29
2 1# bags chick peas $1.44
1# block butter $2.57
3 Frozen OJ $1.19
2 cans mini ravioli $1 ( pregnancy food)
3 2 liters Ginger Ale .67¢ (sale)
1 32 oz honey $5.55
12 cans corn .53¢
6 cans cream corn .53¢
6 cans peas .53¢
12 loaves sandwich bread .79¢
2 heads Romain lettuce $1.50 (sale)
6 lbs apples $6.20 (sale)
2 lbs onions $1.59
4 lbs bananas $1.78
(2 1/2 lbs grapes and plums for me to snack on $3.74)
1 pkg disposible diapers $5.50 ( we are low on cloth )
2# bag brown sugar $2.29
2# bag powder sugar $2.29
8# pork chops $15.86 (sale)
4 boxes wheat saltine crackers $1.50
Total $139.34


Our Meal Plan
Notes
* snacks are usually cheese and crackers, pretzels, fruit/veggies, or fresh baked goods
*Sundays we fast one meal, the littles usually snack
*we do have a small supplement of food from our garden. Its not a lot tho
*meals are subject to change without notice ;)

This weeks menu is brought to you by Quinten, who is now officially in charge of planning and preparing the majority of the family meals.

Sunday        B Omlettes
                    L/D  Taco Salad

Monday       B  Yogurt Banana
                    L  Hummus
                    D Spaghetti w/Garlic Bread

Tuesday       B  Oatmeal w/brown sugar
                    L  PBJ Sandwiches
                    D Butternut Squash Soup

Wednesday  B  Oatmeal w/pineapple
                    L Tuna Pasta Salad
                    D Stir Fry veggies & rice

Thursday      B  Oatmeal
                    L Black Bean Salsa
                    D Homemade Pizza

Friday          B  Oatmeal
                    L Chili & Rice
                    D Alfredo Pasta

Saturday      B Pancakes
                    L PBJ Sandwiches
                    D Chili Cheese Dogs & Corn

If for some reason you think we aren't eating right, then no worries, just move along. I assure you my family is extremely healthy and our diet sustains my very energetic free range children.