Yeah, I overspent on groceries last week- by a lot! There were some awesome sales so I was able to stock up on some things but it really put me over budget! I'm sure that it saved me in the long run, but it was still painful. So I challenged myself to ONLY buy staples this week. The only things on this week's shopping list are milk, fruit, and a few household items. I have been pretty good about making a menu plan every week and shopping according to that plan, so I decided to only plan around what we already have on hand this week. Since my husband's favorite meals all include beans, I decided that with the exception of the weekend, all of our meals will come from one giant pot of beans. So here is my menu plan for this week:
Monday: chili with cornbread
Tuesday: chili tacos with salad
Wednesday: leftovers (lentil soup or chili) and salad
Thursday: beans and rice with broccoli
Friday: bean and corn salad
Saturday: potato and turkey bacon casserole
Sunday: leftovers or supper with friends/relatives
My tummy might be begging me for a break from all the beans this week, but at least I'll have a happy husband and a happy budget. :-)
How do you try to save on groceries?
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