I’ve decided to start sharing our weekly menu!
I know when I first started meal planning for our family I had a difficult time coming up with recipes to make so I thought this might help someone come up with dinner options for their family.
This week I’m trying a few new recipes along with some tried and trues!
I will link the new recipes below the menu and the others I’ll be working on step by step recipes to share next week!
Kids Lunches :
Sandwich, chips, apples w/caramel dip, snicker doodle cookie
Snack Time: Crackers
Breakfast during the week:
This week I plan on making a big batch of pancakes and freezing them for the kids.
New Recipes I’m trying
Grocery Bill Break down
This week’s grocery bill was 146.59, which included a few baking items I’m running low on, cleaning products, and toiletry items. I don’t buy sodas or drinks, and other than lunch box items, I do not buy processed snacks or desserts very often! ( We drink coffee, sweet tea, or water in case you were curious!)
So for the week, we are roughly eating for about $20.94 A DAY! That includes 3 meals plus any baked goods I whip up for a family of 5!
That comes out to $1.40 a person per meal!!!
Again, that is an overall average of the entire grocery bill not based on the recipe ingredients alone!
Pretty good right!!
Take Note…
I don’t have to buy some of the seasonings and condiments the recipes call for because I have them on hand already.
Once you begin to cook consistently you will stock your pantry with items that can be used over and over!
I hope these weekly menu planning post are useful for you! If you have any questions or requests leave me a comment!!
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-Ann