We went on a family vacation to a lake resort in central Minnesota. The kids had so much fun spending time with Grandma and Grandpa and their cousins. It was so relaxing, but now back to reality. School starts Monday for us along with v-ball, music lessons and just the everyday things which need to get done.
For week #20 I spent quite a bit as I not only needed to buy supplies for the week vacation, but I also needed replenish some of my staples. I went to 6 stores - yes I said SIX! and spent a total of $105.58!! And yes, I think that amount deserves a couple of exclamation points. One reason for the large amount was the families decided to each make 2 large meals. I figured I should not only make some really good meals, but to not skimp on the ingredients. I made tacos with all the fixins including guacamole and homemade refried beans and the 2nd meal I made kabobs. All the meals were so good and I know I came home quite a bit heavier than when I left. Diet starts Monday!
For week #21 I spent $36.26 and my total for the 21 weeks is $894.13. That averages to $42.58 per week. I have $155.87 left over. And we are still eating well and not starving. Not bad.
Here is the breakdown for Week #20
Meat: 3 lbs Hamburger for $5.94 (plus $2.00 off), 3 Packs of Hotdogs - $.77 each
Fruit and Vegetables: 2.54 lbs bananas - $.91, 2.81 lbs Onions - $2.42, 3 Bags of Coleslaw - $.98 each, 3 Avocados - $2.94, Cilantro - $.64, 2 Bell Peppers - $1.36, Romaine Lettuce - $1.58, 2 Bags of Coconut - $1.78 each, 1 lb Mushrooms - $2.94, Lemons (I add a slice to my water) - $2.87, 2.85 lbs Grapes - $2.79
Dairy: 3 8 oz Blocks of Cheese - $1.67 each, 16 oz Sour Cream - $.99, 3 Gallons of Milk - $3.58 each, 5 lbs Shredded Cheese - $12.36
Misc.: 4 Hamburger Helpers at $.97 each (1 was free, plus I received $2.00 off hamburger), 2 Containers of Salt - $.44 each, Swiss Miss Cocoa (for my coffee addiction) - $5.98, Peanut Butter - $4.56 each, Taco Sauce - $1.09, 2 Boxes of Taco Shells - $1.25 each, Tortilla Chips - $7.92, Olive Oil - $12.88, 3 Packages of Tortillas - $1.00 each
Here is the breakdown for Week #21
Meat: 6 2.5 lb Bags of Chicken Breasts - $3.98 each
Fruit and Vegetables: 6 Cans of Corn - Free, 6 1 lb Bags of Frozen Vegis - $.77 each, 2.79 lbs of Bananas - $1.65, 2.18 lbs Grapes - $2.11
Dairy: 3
Misc.: Day Old Donuts (14 of them) - $4.00
Meals we had this week:
Breakfast: Homemade Granola, Homemade Grape Nuts, Oatmeal, Malt-O-Meal, Waffles or Toast.
Dinner: Leftovers from supper or Sandwiches from my Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Bread and Yogurt
Supper:
Sunday - We got a new puppy today (future post with pictures) and I was not going to do any cooking. My husband made Mac & Cheese for himself and I had a sandwich. The kids are at Grandma and Grandpa's so our meals this week will be simple.
Monday - Sante Fe Stew and Corn Bread
Tuesday - Nachos with homemade re-fried beans
Wednesday - Baked Chicken Breast and Seasoned Noodles
Thursday - Left Over Sante Fe Stew
Friday - Nachos
Beginning of Our Week Long Vacation:
Saturday - Tacos
Sunday - BBQ Chicken on the grill
Monday - Chinese Chicken and Rice Meal
Tuesday - Kabobs
Wednesday - Hamburgers, hot-dogs and brats on the grill
Thursday - Left Over Night
Friday - Spaghetti
Saturday - Whatever the kids could find in the house. We had a long day of mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, getting ready for school, etc. and I wasn't in the mood to cook.
Desserts:
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