Grocery Shopping and Menu Planning

[wfhmomof2]

Update:
I did it!!!!  I managed to get everything and even a few extra items for $193.00 :)  Bilo has some awesome by one get one items this week, and I was able to get a few extra items that I will need next week once school starts back, and I have to pack lunches again.  I was so excited to keep it under 200!!!  Now to see if I can actually keep it up ;D

Ok here goes..................

This is my families menu for this week:

Monday:
Breakfast----sausage biscuits
Lunch----out or sandwiches
Dinner----steak, salad and beef rice

Tuesday:
Breakfast----pancakes
Lunch----sandwiches
Dinner----grilled chicken(whole chicken), green beans, grilled veggies, french loaf bread and tomatoes

Wednesday:
Breakfast----eggs and link sausages
Lunch----pizza twists
Dinner----beef roast, potatoes, carrots and tomatoes

Thursday:
Breakfast----sausage, egg and cheese biscuits
Lunch----chicken nuggets
Dinner----ham, squash casserole, peas, salad and french loaf

Friday:
Breakfast----eggs and toast or English muffins
Lunch----sandwiches
Dinner----hamburgers, french fries, onion rings and Cole slaw

Saturday:
Breakfast----pancakes
Lunch----sandwiches
Dinner----london broil, mashed potatoes and gravy, mushrooms and salad

Sunday:
Breakfast----sausage biscuits
Lunch----leftovers or sandwiches
Dinner----pork loin, macaroni and cheese, green beans and homemade bread

Snacks for the week:
peanutty candy bars (taste of home recipe)
cream cheese pound cake (taste of home recipie) with fresh fruit
peaches
peach ice cream (homemade)
brownies
yogurt
yogurt parfait
smores (if we do a campfire)
bannanas and apples or raisins

I have been reading a blog about menu planning for some time now and usually I do menu plan but rarely do I use coupons.  This week I have done my research and made my list and cut my coupons.  I am headed out to the grocery store (even though it is 100 degrees outside) and am excited to see how little I can spend :).  I will come back and update this post and let everyone know how it went.  Hopefully I can survive the trip in the heat and with two little ones in toe who want to do nothing but go swimming right now.....lol

Michelle
mom of 2 wonderful little girs!!

[mjc2007]

Oct. 8, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Can you share the blog that you've  been reading.... I am trying to get more focussed