My Frugal Week
Bailey & I went out of Saturday to get groceries. We first went to Kroger and then headed to UGO. We found several markdowns at Kroger and found Bailey’s favorite breakfast turkey sausage at UGO ($2.49) for much cheaper than Kroger ($9.49).
UGO also had red bell peppers for $1.00 rather than the $1.50 price of them at Kroger. Shopping at UGO really helps us save money on our grocery bill and budget.
What’s for Dinner
Monday ~ Leftovers from Sunday ~ Chicken Fajitas, Corn or Flour Tortillas, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeños, Cottage Cheese Chipotle Ranch, Taco Sauce, and Corn.
Movie Night Tuesday ~ Everyone was on their own for tonight, but I did make Bailey a homemade pizza for her movie night. We were out of turkey pepperoni, so I took two hotdogs and cut them thinly and air fried them for a few minutes to make our own pepperoni and she enjoy them made that way.
Wednesday ~ Leftovers of Swiss Steak, Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Rainbow Swiss Chard, which we got free from one of the free community gardens in Chattanooga. It had been picked that morning and was so fresh and delicious.
Thursday ~ Korean Beef, Roasted White Sweet Potatoes, Rainbow Chard.
Friday ~ Bailey has book club this night, so I was on my own for dinner. I tried a new recipe that Carol posted in the Living Simply Facebook group for Black Bean & Rice Burritos. It was definitely delicious and similar to several of the Mexican recipes we make.
Saturday ~ BBQ Pork Chops, Macaroni & Cheese, Brussel Sprouts.
Sunday ~ I took the leftover burrito filling from Friday and turned it into soup adding a can of mild enchilada sauce.
What’s on the Menu for This Coming Week
We served two meatless meals again this week to save money on meat. We also did not eat out at any restaurants, order take out or eat any fast food in February, which makes a two month streak for us.
What’s been on the menu in your home this past week?
Belinda
Homemaker at Heart
What lovely meals and plans. I plan from Friday to Thursday (there is a reason!) so there's only three days left but lunch is basically leftovers and the evening meals are one ready meal, one with chicken and one plant based meal.
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Thank you, Joy. Your meal plan sounds like a good one too, and I’m all for plant based meals as they are so healthy.
DeleteSaturday is my pick for the best meal of the week! It is always awesome when you can get red peppers on sale. We had so little money growing up, that I didn't even know they existed until I went away to college. Even though I can afford them easily now, I still think that buying them means we are doing well financially!
ReplyDeleteWe do enjoy BBQ here, Mrs. Murphy. I love red peppers as they are so sweet. They make a good substitute for crackers in you're living the low carb lifestyle.
DeleteSounds yummy. It is neat how leftover Mexican can be turned into soup. I do that sometimes as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl. I just thought about that last week as I had a can of enchilada sauce that needs to be used up.
DeleteGreat deals at UGO. I haven't seen any good deals at Kroger lately .
ReplyDeleteYour meals sound delicious. I think I am going to try those burritos and chipotle ranch. Thanks for recipes.
Hope you have a great week.
Kathy
Thank you, Kathy. I've not seen any good deals as far as sales at Kroger either, but we did get some markdowns.
DeleteBailey loves the chipotle ranch. She used to use the Taco Bell chipotle sauce, but now she prefers my homemade version. LOL
I hope you have a great week too!
I have never heard of a UGO but then again, we don't have a Kroger either.
ReplyDeleteIt stands for United Grocery Outlet, Kim. They are located around the south here. You probably have closeout stores there too, but with a different name, maybe?
DeleteI hear a lot of good things about Kroger. We don't have one here either but so far Aldi, Sam's Club and a local grocery chain suffice. I just spent my lunch time eating last week's leftovers. A little of this. A little of that. All good!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a great way to save money! I love it!
DeleteI wish we had a UGO here. I know there is one in Ft. Payne. Maybe TheHub and I will plan a daytime adventure that way and I can go see what all they have. I do look at their ads occasionally just to see what I am missing.
ReplyDeleteWe have Kroger but only as a delivery service. No brick and mortar store in Birmingham
I wish everyone could have a Kroger as they have really good markdowns. You’ll have to let me know if you ever make it to UGO and tell me what you think. 😊
DeleteGood for you, such great savings at your UGO. Your menu was as wonderful as always.
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Thank you Jackie!
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