Even before all the fun and expense of the white van this week, I was trying to tighten up our budget for at least the next 4 months. When we start adding in the additional expenses, then I know I need to put on the brakes of spending.\u00a0 One of the largest expenses for us is\u00a0groceries and especially eating out. We have decreased our eating out significantly in the last year but I find it very easy to grab a deal especially when we get busy.\u00a0 By Menu planning and doing a lot of prep work on Sunday, I am hoping to not eat out at all for the next two weeks. We have a cheerleading completion on the 24th so that means we have to eat on the road but otherwise my goal is to not eat out any other time this month.<\/p>\n
Breakfast- Choice of grits, cereal, pop-tarts, French toast (left-overs), Banana French toast (left-over from Sunday morning), Baked Oatmeal (left-over from Friday), Banana Muffins (Saturday morning)\u00a0or Egg\/Sausage Burrito (made on Sunday). As you can see all these are quick and simple heat up. I am so thankful for these as mornings are not my favorite time.<\/p>\n
Lunch- The girls have decided on and I have already packed 4 out of the 5 days this week. They both wanted sandwiches one day, so I can easily do these Thursday morning. I also have packed my salad for Monday and have cans of soup for the rest of the week unless I choice left-overs. Matt and Zach have a choice of what ever we have since they are home during the day.<\/p>\n
Dinner-\u00a0 The kids have an activity every evening this week so we are going for simple\/convenient in order to make sure we don’t eat out.
\nMonday- Crockpot Rio Chicken\u00a0 with rice. The rice is already cooked and can be heated. We also have bananas and oranges for a fruit this day.
\nTuesday- Grilled Pork chops with potato salad, cranberry sauce and pineapple.
\nWednesday- Chicken Enchilada- kit we purchased last week. We have\u00a0all the extra stuff for\u00a0these and will add applesauce or a can of fruit.
\nThursday- I have to cook or if I get busy this will be a left over day. Since I don’t work on Thursdays I usually see what I feel like for dinner that morning. This gives us a little wiggle room as well if we decide to change plans mid stream.
\nFriday- Salisbury steak, rice, green beans and fruit.<\/p>\n
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Sounds simple…… Let’s hope so!<\/p>\n
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Even before all the fun and expense of the white van this week, I was trying to tighten up our budget for at least the next 4 months. When we start adding in the additional expenses, then I know I … Continue reading