First of all I want to mention, that when I actually looked back at my June challenge from last year, my goal was to stay under $250, not $350, so that’s my goal again this time around. Even though Gracia probably eats more and food prices may have gone up a little, I don’t think it’s enough to really make that much of a difference.
So far we’ve spent:
$36.57 – Wal-Mart – The only highlight here was a bag of day old rolls marked down from $1.68 to $1.09.
$22.90 – Sam’s Club (cheese, eggs, milk, bagel chips)
$16.50 – Last week’s bountiful basket (Come back later this week to see my price breakdown for bountiful baskets, and if it’s really cheaper).
$75.97 – Total – So far so good!
Menu Plan
Breakfasts: chocolate chip pumpkin muffins (to use up pumpkin puree in freezer), cream of wheat, oatmeal, toast, eggs, smoothies or fruit
Lunches: Chicken, grilled cheese or pbj sandwiches or leftovers
Suppers:
- Chicken salad and avocado sandwiches, orange slices, salad
- Bean soup and cornbread muffins – I know this isn’t a very summery meal, but I’m trying to use up some beans and cornmeal.
- Sloppy joes from the freezer, corn on the cob, watermelon
- Chicken strips, brown rice, and steamed carrots
- Bean burritos, chips and salsa, steamed broccoli
- A snacky supper, with the highlight being spinach artichoke dip with crackers!
- Leftovers
I also want to add, that I tried this chocolate banana bread recipe, except I made them into muffins, and they were yummy! I highly recommend them! I even did them with less chocolate chips than the recipe called for and they still tasted great!
