Monday Meal Plan~ Week 18

I have been working to try to journal our meals. I forget often, and then try to remember on Sundays when I have time to blog. Its been tricky! 

Things to Remember

I try to post as much info as time allows, 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 posts when you comment.. otherwise you may never know I answered! :)

I try to do bulk shopping once a month a fill in weekly as needed, although lately we have been doing more weekly shopping. We do a pantry build, so we tend to buy large quantities of basic food items. This is not just because we have a large family, although it helps, but this method also works great for smaller families and even single people. I like to shop sale/clearance items. I rarely use coupons. I will also include here random non-food grocery items, as I do include that in our budget. We shop for ingredients, not meals. This saves money and we eat a bit better I think.

Menu

Breakfast: oatmeal x4, pancakes, yogurt ( with granola)  &  banana x2

Lunch: PBJ x3, Hummus, leftovers, bologna & cheese sandwiches x2

Dinner: Potato Soup, BLT's, spaghetti, 

Shopping List

Kroger

2 bags chips $1.99

4 8 oz bags cheese $1.99

2 8oz blocks cheese $1.99

3 1lb pkg bacon $3.99

2 1lb pkg hot dogs $1.49

2 1lb bag black beans $1.49

1 50lb bag dog food $17.99

22 yogurts .33

2 lbs slice cheese $1.99

3 pkg bologna $1.49

4.2 lbs bananas .59lb

3 bags tortilla chips $1

6 5lb bags potatoes $2

2 32 oz jars honey $5.55

2 pkgs Oscar Meyer smokies $1.49

2 pkg gummy bears $1,50

3 pks sliced cheese $1.99

2 pkg butterscotch morsels .99

1 frozen pizza FREE

1 Greek Yogurt FREE

1 pkg wipes $1

1 pkg gladwear (clearance) 1.50

1 pkg wipes $1.49

1 2lb bag carrots $1.69

1 3lb bag onions $1.79

3 boxes vanilla wafers $1.49

2 chickens $5.63

12 loaves bread .79

5.25lbs bananas .38lb
2 bags chips $1.99
1 pkg sliced cheese $2.49
1 pkg bologna $1.49
3lb bag apples $2.69
1 3pk paper towles $2.19
2 1lb butter $3.09
1 half gallon ice cream $2.50
4 gallons water .97
2 16oz containers of strawberries $2.50
1 apple juice $1.88
2 cucumbers $.78
2.2 lbs roma tomatoes $1.19lb
3 canisters hot coco mix $2.67
1 lb ground beef $2.69
1 pkg diapers $5.49
$200.93

Walmart 

Laundry soap $2.97
1 1/2 gallon orange juice $2.28
11 kiwi's .33 each
1 apple .72
1 box pencils $1.24
1 bottle lamp oil $5.97
2 poster color rolls $2
1 box 5 dozen eggs $8.48
$30.14

IGA

3 bags chips $2.29

2 2 liters gingerale .79

5.17lbs tomatoes .99lb

1 cherry pie $2.50

3 1lb bags kidney beans $1.24

1 garlic .33

1 box Cellas $2.29

$22.64

Dollar Tree
Gingerale 
Dust pan
1 pkg quart zipper bags
1 pkg sandwich bags
1 spray bottle
1 tube hydrocortizone cream
1 hand mirror
1 pkg hair ties
1 flashlight
1 2pk playing cards
1 bottle peroxide
1 bok kithcen matches
1 box bandaids
1 bottle acemetophin
1 bottle ibuprophin
1 3pk socks
1 tube triple antibiotic
1 pkg bubbles
1 pkg batteries
1 door hook 
$21.20

Sav A Lot 
4 canisters oatmeal $2.49
1 box buddy bars $1.19
$10.75

Total week spending $285.66 Total month spending (Jan) $454.66  Total year spending  $454.66

*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.