My Frugal Week
On Friday we went to an estate sale and one of the items they had for sale was canned foods for 50 cents each. We checked the sell by date and they were very good, so I bought five cans of crushed pineapple, five cans of mandarin oranges, and two jars of pickled beets. I had just paid $1.88 for a can of pineapple the day before, so this was a very good deal.
Breakfast this past week has consisted of plain Greek yogurt, blueberries, and some protein powder to boost the protein. I used a blueberry protein powder, which made it very tasty.
There are some things we do not buy here on a regular basis due to the cost such as beef, for example. However, if I were able to find a good deal on the item I would purchase and most likely stock up on the item. This is just one way we reduce our grocery budget by delaying the purchase of such items until I find them on markdown or sale.
What’s for Dinner
Monday ~ BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Broccoli, Corn on the Cob.
Tuesday ~ Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, Brussel Sprouts, Pineapple Fluff.
Wednesday ~ Chicken Burgers, Sliced Tomatoes & Onions, and Cucumber Tomato Salad.
Thursday ~ Bourbon Street Chicken, Salad.
Friday & Saturday ~ Chicken Tacos, Corn or Flour Tortillas, Onions, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Black Olives, Corn. On Saturday evening I pulled out all the leftovers from the week and had a smorgasbord of sorts using up little bits of this and that. I didn’t think I had enough chicken from Friday for Saturday dinner, but it worked out and was more than enough.
Sunday ~ Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche, Corn on the Cob, Cucumber Tomato Salad.
What’s been on the menu in your home this past week?
Belinda
Homemaker at Heart
It's not really soup weather but I have a large ear of corn that needs to be eaten and a big bag of potatoes. I think I'll make a small potato corn chowder as a side to brats for dinner tonight. Son has several work projects over supper hours so our schedules vary so meals will be flexible and reheatable.
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