The boys and I went by the farmer's market on Saturday while we waited on Meme and Nene to meet us for an art fest. I did not pick up anything to add to the menu and honestly this week what I have to use is truly the dregs.
Sunday:
Breakfast: donuts
Lunch: McDonald's with friends
Dinner: Meatloaf muffins and steamed corn
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: leftover meatloaf and corn, a snack cake
Dinner: Chili using beans from leftover beans and tomato sauce
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Dinner: Hot Dogs at Clark's request
Wednesday:
Dinner: Nachos using leftover chili
Thursday:
Dinner: Cuban marinated flank steak, sauteed mushrooms and rice
Friday:
Dinner: Pizza
Saturday:
Dinner: Stir fry over rice. Used leftover steak and corn. All the broccoli I had left from the farmer's market and some mushrooms.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Books Sept 7th through Oct 17th
As far as print books during this time I managed to finish the bigoted The Death of the Grown-Up: How America's Arrested Development Is Bringing Down Western Civilization. I was nearly dancing in the street when I finished that one. I picked Life Without Oil: Why We Must Shift to a New Energy Future back up. I am soo close to finishing this one also and will be glad. It is a very informational book which is not bad, just heavy to wade through.
Audio books as usual have been my go to entertainment while driving back and forth to work. I finished Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home in the Great White North. Once finished with the frozen north I listened to Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions. I was disappointed in this book mainly because it was a rehash of his other books that I listened to. The next book I listened to was interesting although it could have been shorter. I felt the author repeated himself and brought in details that did not pertain to the overall story just because he had the information in his research. Overall though I am glad I listened to American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst. Up next was Get Your Sh*t Together: How to Freak Out Less, Accomplish More, and Generally Win at Life which I found to be a complete rehash of her other book I listened to. She is not an author who I relate to and so I was having a hard time buying into her philosophy on life. With all of this mundane listening I was holding out hope that Not Dead Yet: The Memoir by Phil Collins was going to be worth the time. This was an interesting listen especially since I have previously listened to the Beatles story and this overlapped them in sections. I can not say this made me like Phil Collins as a person but he seemed to be honest about his faults which I appreciate. Staying on the musical biography train I went immediately into Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. This one was also interesting and overlapped with a lot of same bands Phil mentioned. As with Phil I appreciated Bruce's honesty about his faults and especially his bouts with mental illness. I stayed in the 70s with the next book which was Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar . While I have never been a basketball fan I was hoping to enjoy this book. There were parts I liked and parts I did not. This book really seemed more about Kareem than the coach he claims to have loved. After this one I totally shifted gears and listened to The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan which I loved!!! I honestly was wishing for just a smidge more once the book ended. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author. Currently I am trying to become a better parent to the munchkins by listening to Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys . I am picking up some good information on supporting the boys in their current stage of life and helping them transition.
There have been Kindle books in the middle of this also! The book I was waiting on came out and I quickly read through it. Invisible Warrior by Teresa Gabelman was good but I have to say I am starting to lose interest in the series. Characters seem to be added now for the sole purpose of continuing the series. The initial premises which she built this world on seem also to have gone by the way side and I am disappointed with that. I started another kindle book from the library but did not finish it before it was due so I am waiting on Year of No Clutter by Eve O Schaub to become available again.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Third Week of October
The boys and I hit up the farmer's market on Saturday before picking up their grandmother (Nene) and great grandmother (Meme) for some fun activities.
Sunday:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: chicken, okra and rolls
Dinner: Spaghetti with meatballs
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chips and a banana
Dinner: Slow cooker roasted chicken with a green salad and steamed rice
Tuesday:
Breakfast:Cereal
Lunch: Wendy's with friend
Dinner: Southern Smothered Chicken with Baby Bok Choy from Whisk it Real Gud. I liked this, Phillip on the other hand was not crazy about the bok choy. He said it was basically a "fancy" version of chicken and rice.
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a banana and a snack cake.
Dinner:Pinto Beans with Ham, cornbread and fried potatoes
Thursday:
Breakfast: Donuts at meeting
Lunch:Peanut Butter and jelly with banana
Dinner: Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Domestic Superhero with steamed rice. Of course I did not need to put it in the crockpot since I was using leftover chicken. I just simmered it on the stove top until the chicken was heated through. I also halved the recipe since I did not want a ton of leftovers.
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Cuban sandwich and sweet potato fries with a friend
Dinner: Homemade pepperoni and mushroom pizza
Saturday:
Breakfast: Kolaches
Lunch: Mexican food out with family
Dinner: Cheesy Chicken Bacon Broccoli and Rice by Kevin and Amanda which used up a lot of leftovers and ends of stuff from the fridge.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Second Week of October
The boys and I hit up the farmer's market on Saturday morning before running our other errands.
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: McDonalds
Dinner: Fiesta Taco Casserole. This was just ok, not the best dish ever.
Monday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Ham and Cheddar sandwich
Dinner: Carne Guisada tacos using a recipe from The Food Charlatan
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Bagel with plain cream cheese
Lunch: Cheese Enchilada, rice and beans
Dinner: Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs from It Is a Keeper.com , Low Carb Bacon Bok Choy from That's Low Carb and steamed brown rice. I like everything and have the leftovers for lunch today to prove it! Phillip was not a fan of the bok choy but I knew that was going to be testing waters for him.
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Bagel with plain cream cheese
Lunch: pizza
Dinner: Homemade Beef Stew Recipe from Ciao Florentina which was honestly amazing!!! I left out the pepper flakes and used leftover beef from earlier this week so this cut the cook time. It was still really good!
Thursday:
Breakfast: Kolache and donut
Lunch: Leftover brown rice, Korean short ribs and bacon bok choy.
Dinner: Dinosaur chicken nuggets and green beans
Friday:
Breakfast: Coworker who is now my favorite brought kolaches!
Lunch:burger and fries
Dinner: Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta from budget bytes. It was good as usual and I love this as a meat free option.
Saturday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Chicken and a fruit cup
Dinner: Grilled Cheese
Friday, October 6, 2017
October's Groceries
I am really making an effort to purchase what we are going to eat in a reasonable amount of time and as much fresh local food as I can. This led to my attempt this month to only purchase my basic staples at the grocery store and get all my fruits, veggies, meat and cheese at the farmer's market. As crazy as this seems I had a hard time 100% committing to this last week. I usually make out my meal plan from what I pick up but this time I went to the market thinking of something specific I wanted to make and could not find the cut of meat. I will talk myself through this and get the method perfected because we did manage to pick up some awesome stuff at the market.
Farmer's Market:
Tomatoes and Watermelon from 1 farmer : $11
Bacon: $12
Cheese: $8
Peach Preserves: $6
Lettuce: $4
Green Beans: $4
Total: $45
Winco Trip #1:
Laundry detergent $3.98
10 bottles Apple Juice $16.80
2 (8) pks powerade $6.96
1 can diced tomatoes $.54
2 cases Coke $9.36 ( my mom gave coupons for 2 free cases)
1 box snack crackers $ 4.68
1 gallon milk $.96
2 pkgs diapers $13.94
1 pkg dishwasher detergent $2.99
1 pkg bacon bits $2.59
2 boxes gnocchi $3.68
1 jar bouillon $1.45
1 pkg nipples $1.86
1 can tomato sauce $.30
1 can kidney beans $.57
1 bag spinach $1.78
1 smoked sausage $1.98
1 bag frozen peas $1.08
2 bags frozen corn $1.76
2 cans biscuits $ 3.16
1 pkg pepperoni $3.70
~2&1/4lbs bananas $1.06
~2&1/4lbs flour $1.02
~1/2lb shell pasta $.54
~1lb spaghetti noodles $.76
~1/2 lb penne pasta $.44
~3/4lb raw sugar $.77
2 donuts $1.16
1 loaf bread $.93
2&1/4 lbs sugar $1.40
2 boxes fruit snacks $2.96
Total: $ 83.90
Sprouts Trip:
1 bunch spinach $.99
3 pineapples $2.94
~1&1/2 lbs grapes $1.41
1 bottle chili seasoning $2.79
~1/4lb chocolate almonds $1.17
~1&1/4lbs pistachios $6.44
2 pkgs beef stew meat $4.99
1 pkg ground beef $5.31
1 loaf bread $1.69
1 bottle rinse aid $3.49
1 bottle hand soap $1.97
Total: $33.49
Winco Trip #2
1 gallon milk $.96
1 box brownies $1.58
1 box ice cream cones $3.43
1 box ice cream bars $2.26
2 pkgs sliced cheese $5.68
1 bag chips $1.79
~1/2 lb fruit snacks $1.10
~1/4lb gummy bears $.48
1 pkg raisins $1.32
1 lb cheese $2.78
1 pkg turkey lunch meat $1.98
6 fruit leathers $2.64
1 pkg bagels $1.58
~1/8 lb dog chews $.93
1 box popcorn $.98
1 Dublin cherry limeade $1.28
1 donut $.58
1 triple $1.20
Total: $32.08
Winco Trip #3:
3 pairs garden gloves $3.24
1 gallon milk $.96
1 pkg shredded Parmesan $1.98
1 pkg shredded mozzarella $1.68
~2 lbs bananas $.90
2 bags chips $1.96
1 loaf bread $.93
Total:: $11.65
Farmer's Market Week #2
Green Beans $4
Tomatoes $5
Baby Bok Choy $3
Total::: $12.00
Farmer's Market Week #3
Broccoli and Lettuce $7
Peas: $6
Chicken $18
Total::::: $31.00
Winco trip #4
1 gallon milk $.96
1 pkg mushrooms $1.48
1 pkg cream cheese $1.22
~3 lbs bananas $1.14
1 box snack cakes $1.28
1 pkg meds for the honey $9.39
Total: $15.47
Winco trip #5
3 pairs of garden gloves $3.00
1 gallon milk $.96
1 bottle sweet tea $1.18
~2 lbs potatoes $.82
~1/2lb rice $.32
~2 lbs bananas $.86
1 box snack cakes $1.64
1 box cheese and crackers $3.48
1 bottle dublin bottling works soda $1.28
1 small pumpkin $.98
1 loaf bread $.83
Total: $15.94
Kroger Trip #1
2 boxes of gnocchi $1.58
1 boxes panty liners $ 1.38
1 pizza kit $2.75
2 pkgs mushrooms $2.18
1 pkg won ton wrappers $.99
1 head lettuce $2.49
1 bag dog food $6.19
Total: $18.18
Kroger Trip #2
1 box ice cream cones $3.99
1 box ice cream sandwiches $2.19
1 pint vanilla ice cream $1.00
1 flank steak $5.61
Total: $12.79
Winco trip #5
1 gallon milk $.96
2 pkgs pepperoni $2.15
1 pkg croutons $.88
~2 lbs bananas $.78
1 pkg cheese $1.75
Total: $6.52
Winco trip #6
~2 lbs ground beef $3.46
1 pkg tortilla shells $1.98
1 bag tortilla chips $1.54
1 tub sour cream $.98
1 pkg cheese $2.05
1 pkg gum $1.04
Total: $11.14
Grand Total for the Month:::::: $329.16
I went over this month I believe because of poor planning on my part and also lots of ice cream splurges.
Farmer's Market:
Tomatoes and Watermelon from 1 farmer : $11
Bacon: $12
Cheese: $8
Peach Preserves: $6
Lettuce: $4
Green Beans: $4
Total: $45
Winco Trip #1:
Laundry detergent $3.98
10 bottles Apple Juice $16.80
2 (8) pks powerade $6.96
1 can diced tomatoes $.54
2 cases Coke $9.36 ( my mom gave coupons for 2 free cases)
1 box snack crackers $ 4.68
1 gallon milk $.96
2 pkgs diapers $13.94
1 pkg dishwasher detergent $2.99
1 pkg bacon bits $2.59
2 boxes gnocchi $3.68
1 jar bouillon $1.45
1 pkg nipples $1.86
1 can tomato sauce $.30
1 can kidney beans $.57
1 bag spinach $1.78
1 smoked sausage $1.98
1 bag frozen peas $1.08
2 bags frozen corn $1.76
2 cans biscuits $ 3.16
1 pkg pepperoni $3.70
~2&1/4lbs bananas $1.06
~2&1/4lbs flour $1.02
~1/2lb shell pasta $.54
~1lb spaghetti noodles $.76
~1/2 lb penne pasta $.44
~3/4lb raw sugar $.77
2 donuts $1.16
1 loaf bread $.93
2&1/4 lbs sugar $1.40
2 boxes fruit snacks $2.96
Total: $ 83.90
Sprouts Trip:
1 bunch spinach $.99
3 pineapples $2.94
~1&1/2 lbs grapes $1.41
1 bottle chili seasoning $2.79
~1/4lb chocolate almonds $1.17
~1&1/4lbs pistachios $6.44
2 pkgs beef stew meat $4.99
1 pkg ground beef $5.31
1 loaf bread $1.69
1 bottle rinse aid $3.49
1 bottle hand soap $1.97
Total: $33.49
Winco Trip #2
1 gallon milk $.96
1 box brownies $1.58
1 box ice cream cones $3.43
1 box ice cream bars $2.26
2 pkgs sliced cheese $5.68
1 bag chips $1.79
~1/2 lb fruit snacks $1.10
~1/4lb gummy bears $.48
1 pkg raisins $1.32
1 lb cheese $2.78
1 pkg turkey lunch meat $1.98
6 fruit leathers $2.64
1 pkg bagels $1.58
~1/8 lb dog chews $.93
1 box popcorn $.98
1 Dublin cherry limeade $1.28
1 donut $.58
1 triple $1.20
Total: $32.08
Winco Trip #3:
3 pairs garden gloves $3.24
1 gallon milk $.96
1 pkg shredded Parmesan $1.98
1 pkg shredded mozzarella $1.68
~2 lbs bananas $.90
2 bags chips $1.96
1 loaf bread $.93
Total:: $11.65
Farmer's Market Week #2
Green Beans $4
Tomatoes $5
Baby Bok Choy $3
Total::: $12.00
Farmer's Market Week #3
Broccoli and Lettuce $7
Peas: $6
Chicken $18
Total::::: $31.00
Winco trip #4
1 gallon milk $.96
1 pkg mushrooms $1.48
1 pkg cream cheese $1.22
~3 lbs bananas $1.14
1 box snack cakes $1.28
1 pkg meds for the honey $9.39
Total: $15.47
Winco trip #5
3 pairs of garden gloves $3.00
1 gallon milk $.96
1 bottle sweet tea $1.18
~2 lbs potatoes $.82
~1/2lb rice $.32
~2 lbs bananas $.86
1 box snack cakes $1.64
1 box cheese and crackers $3.48
1 bottle dublin bottling works soda $1.28
1 small pumpkin $.98
1 loaf bread $.83
Total: $15.94
Kroger Trip #1
2 boxes of gnocchi $1.58
1 boxes panty liners $ 1.38
1 pizza kit $2.75
2 pkgs mushrooms $2.18
1 pkg won ton wrappers $.99
1 head lettuce $2.49
1 bag dog food $6.19
Total: $18.18
Kroger Trip #2
1 box ice cream cones $3.99
1 box ice cream sandwiches $2.19
1 pint vanilla ice cream $1.00
1 flank steak $5.61
Total: $12.79
Winco trip #5
1 gallon milk $.96
2 pkgs pepperoni $2.15
1 pkg croutons $.88
~2 lbs bananas $.78
1 pkg cheese $1.75
Total: $6.52
Winco trip #6
~2 lbs ground beef $3.46
1 pkg tortilla shells $1.98
1 bag tortilla chips $1.54
1 tub sour cream $.98
1 pkg cheese $2.05
1 pkg gum $1.04
Total: $11.14
Grand Total for the Month:::::: $329.16
I went over this month I believe because of poor planning on my part and also lots of ice cream splurges.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
First Week of October
The boys and I headed to the farmer's market on Saturday and then ran errands including the grocery store.
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Potluck at church
Dinner: Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs from 2 Teaspoons. I was able to use up the rest of the sweet potatoes from the last CSA basket and some of the leftover pulled pork that Phillip smoked for potluck. I learned from last time to cook the eggs separate and then allow Phillip to add them to his hash.
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: leftover hash and pea salad also from potluck
Dinner: Leftover Pulled Pork reheated on the stove top in a bit of apple juice, ranch roasted carrots and a green salad.
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon raisin bagel with plain cream cheese
Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich with crackers and a brownie
Dinner:Smoked sausage and farm fresh green beans along with the rest of the crusty bread
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Kaloche
Lunch: Meatloaf, green beans and mashed potatoes
Dinner: One Skillet Sausage and White Bean Gnocchi from Chelsea's Messy Apron. I used leftover smoked sausage and fresh tomatoes rather than canned. Tastes good but when I make it again I will back off on the cook time. The cheese got a little too crispy
Thursday:
Breakfast: Bagel with plain cream cheese
Lunch: Ham and Cheddar sandwich with pineapple and a brownie
Dinner:Smoked Pork stir fry with noodles. I used broccoli, carrots, celery, onion, green beans and corn as the veggies as well as the remaining smoked pork.
Friday:
Breakfast: nothing, forgot about my bagel until almost lunch so I just held out
Lunch: Chicken shish-kabob, rice and greek salad
Dinner: Brinner!!! Bacon, scrambled eggs and pancakes.
Saturday:
Breakfast: Biscuits
Lunch: Turkey and Swiss sandwich
Dinner: Homemade hamburgers
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| $41 at the Farmer's Market |
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Potluck at church
Dinner: Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs from 2 Teaspoons. I was able to use up the rest of the sweet potatoes from the last CSA basket and some of the leftover pulled pork that Phillip smoked for potluck. I learned from last time to cook the eggs separate and then allow Phillip to add them to his hash.
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: leftover hash and pea salad also from potluck
Dinner: Leftover Pulled Pork reheated on the stove top in a bit of apple juice, ranch roasted carrots and a green salad.
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon raisin bagel with plain cream cheese
Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich with crackers and a brownie
Dinner:Smoked sausage and farm fresh green beans along with the rest of the crusty bread
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Kaloche
Lunch: Meatloaf, green beans and mashed potatoes
Dinner: One Skillet Sausage and White Bean Gnocchi from Chelsea's Messy Apron. I used leftover smoked sausage and fresh tomatoes rather than canned. Tastes good but when I make it again I will back off on the cook time. The cheese got a little too crispy
Thursday:
Breakfast: Bagel with plain cream cheese
Lunch: Ham and Cheddar sandwich with pineapple and a brownie
Dinner:Smoked Pork stir fry with noodles. I used broccoli, carrots, celery, onion, green beans and corn as the veggies as well as the remaining smoked pork.
Friday:
Breakfast: nothing, forgot about my bagel until almost lunch so I just held out
Lunch: Chicken shish-kabob, rice and greek salad
Dinner: Brinner!!! Bacon, scrambled eggs and pancakes.
Saturday:
Breakfast: Biscuits
Lunch: Turkey and Swiss sandwich
Dinner: Homemade hamburgers
Friday, September 29, 2017
Final Grocery Total for September
I am counting this as the end of the month. I get paid once a month on the first and since that falls on Sunday I was paid this morning. With that caveat I will hit up the farmer's market and grocery store probably tomorrow for October's groceries.
Kroger Trip:
Dog Food $4.99
Reese's $2.04
1 lb carrots $.99
1 pkg dishwasher detergent $2.99
1 pkg mushrooms $1.49
1 donut $.50
Trip Total:;; $13.83
Grand Total for September:::::::::: $352.13
Kroger Trip:
Dog Food $4.99
Reese's $2.04
1 lb carrots $.99
1 pkg dishwasher detergent $2.99
1 pkg mushrooms $1.49
1 donut $.50
Trip Total:;; $13.83
Grand Total for September:::::::::: $352.13
Monday, September 25, 2017
Last Week of September
The last week of September is upon us. Logan's birthday party has passed and I am just waiting for payday to arrive and the beginning of next month's food money. As with many months in the past this week will be interesting as I try to use up stuff at the house and not hit up the grocery store for anything.
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Mexican Food out with friends
Dinner: Phillip actually ate the leftover Meatball bake from Saturday night. The boys requested grilled cheese and so that is what I made them.
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Hamburger and fries
Dinner: Nachos with leftover fajita stuff from Sunday's lunch
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly, cheese crackers and beef jerky
Dinner: Smoked Beef Brisket Chili from Vindulge. Review on this is: Basically another version of taco soup. Even without the coffee this was to "soupy" to be called chili. With that out there it tasted good and enabled me to use up the leftover rib meat, beans, end of an onion and the rest of the bell pepper. I have brought it for lunch today at work and will debate putting the rest in the freezer for later or just bringing it for lunch until it is used up.
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: leftover smoked beef brisket chili
Dinner: Fish Sticks and Chicken Nuggets with ranch roasted potato
Thursday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Ate on the run
Dinner: Manicotti using leftover sauce from the freezer
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly with fruit cup and mini peanut butter cup
Dinner: Homemade pepperoni pizza
Saturday:
Breakfast: Biscuits
Lunch: McDonalds with friends
Dinner: Pizza provided by friend
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Mexican Food out with friends
Dinner: Phillip actually ate the leftover Meatball bake from Saturday night. The boys requested grilled cheese and so that is what I made them.
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Hamburger and fries
Dinner: Nachos with leftover fajita stuff from Sunday's lunch
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly, cheese crackers and beef jerky
Dinner: Smoked Beef Brisket Chili from Vindulge. Review on this is: Basically another version of taco soup. Even without the coffee this was to "soupy" to be called chili. With that out there it tasted good and enabled me to use up the leftover rib meat, beans, end of an onion and the rest of the bell pepper. I have brought it for lunch today at work and will debate putting the rest in the freezer for later or just bringing it for lunch until it is used up.
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: leftover smoked beef brisket chili
Dinner: Fish Sticks and Chicken Nuggets with ranch roasted potato
Thursday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Ate on the run
Dinner: Manicotti using leftover sauce from the freezer
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly with fruit cup and mini peanut butter cup
Dinner: Homemade pepperoni pizza
Saturday:
Breakfast: Biscuits
Lunch: McDonalds with friends
Dinner: Pizza provided by friend
Friday, September 22, 2017
Groceries for September
I have really stayed out of the stores this month so I am hoping I make it through next week without busting my trend and messing up my total!!!
This post is also coming near the end of the month because I misplaced my receipt and had to find it.
Farmer's Market: $47
Winco Trip:
1 Lollipop $.45
1 bag Purina Dog chow $11.98
1 bottle Purex Laundry Detergent $5.48
1 pkg diapers $6.97
1 box sandwich bags $2.44
1 bottle cleaning brush $3.47
1 pkg dishwasher tabs $4.48
1 bottle jet dry $5.48
1 bottle dish detergent $1.18
1 case Peach soda $2.98
1 can black beans $.66
6 bottles apple juice $10.08
2 cans diced tomatoes $1.08
1 can kidney beans $.66
1 gallon milk $.98
2 jars marinara $2.96
1 large jar nutella $4.78
1 can ro-tel tomatoes $.54
1 bottle soy sauce $.95
2 cans tomato sauce $.60
3 (8) packs powerade $12.54
1 box brownie snack cakes $2.68
1 (12) bottle pack powerade $5.58
1 pkg cheese and cracker snacks $4.68
1 box microwave popcorn $.95
1 pack fruit snacks $1.98
1 box oatmeal $1.98
1 pkg pepperoni $3.70
1 bag spinach $1.78
~1&1/2lbs grapes $1.49
1 pkg Flanken ribs $10.48
1 pkg pepperoni $3.08
2 pkgs frozen veggies $1.76
1 box fruit snacks $1.58
1 pkg sliced cheese $2.49
2 pkgs cheese sticks $4.96
2 lbs strawberries $3.00
1 gallon chocolate milk $.99
1 Dublin cherry coke $1.28
1 single serve juice $.78
1 sour cherry $.99
1 20 oz coke $1.66
2 naval oranges $1.56
~1 lb sliced deli turkey $3.54
1 pkg babybel cheese $4.08
3 pkgs shredded cheese $ 5.64
~1/2 lb $.50
~1lb sliced deli ham $2.99
~3&1/2 lb sugar $2.07
~2&1/2 lb baking soda $1.82
~1/2 lb elbow macaroni $.41
~1/2 lb pasta shells $.57
~3/4 lb spaghetti $.60
~2&1/4lb bananas $1.09
8 fruit strips $3.28
~2&1/4lbs bird food mix $1.07
~1/4lb fruit snacks $.59
~1/8lb jelly belly jelly beans $.96
~1/4 lb doggy dental chews $1.87
1 snack bag cheetos $.48
1 bag snack size chips $4.58
1 box snack cakes $1.28
2 bags chips $2.18
1 loaf bread $.83
Trip Total: $184.15
Winco Trip #2:
~2&1/2 lbs grapes $2.33
1 large box goldfish $5.98
Vanilla ice cream $3.40
1 box yogurt tubes $2.61
1 bottle mayo $1.37
1 Dublin root beer $1.28
1 gallon milk $.98
Trip Total: $18.04
Winco Trip #3
2 (8) packs of powerade $5.96
2 packs snack cakes $3.56
1 bottle Dublin cherry limeade $1.28
~1/2 lb mike and ikes $1.13
~1/4lb fruit snacks $.48
~1&3/4lbs bananas $.88
~1&1/4lbs peaches $1.06
2 bags chips $1.96
1 bag kettle chips $.78
1 loaf bread $.83
Trip Total: $18.69
Winco Trip #4
1 (8) pack Powerade $2.98
1 pkg colby jack sliced $2.37
~2lbs bananas $1.09
1 single serve iced tea $1.18
1 single serve coke $1.66
1 gallon milk $.96
1 loaf bread $.83
1 bag chips $.98
Trip Total: $12.53
My last CSA pickup!! $24.00
Farmer's Market Trip $16.00
Winco Trip #5
1 gallon milk $..96
1 pkg biscuits $1.58
1 Dublin cherry limeade $1.28
2 donuts $1.16
~1&3/4lbs bananas $.79
2 pints blackberries $1.96
Trip Total: $7.84
Winco Trip #6
1 pkg bulk pepperoni $1.25
1 pkg mini pepperonis $3.70
1 pkg butter $1.22
4 boxes Jello $1.76
2 donuts $1.16
1 gallon milk $.96
Trip Total: $10.05
Total for the Month of September:::::: $338.30
Monday, September 18, 2017
3rd Week of September
I picked up my last CSA share. I need to decide if I am going to participate again and if I can afford to outlay the cash up front. After I picked up my share I went to the farmer's market and picked up a few additional items.
I spent $16 at the farmer's market with $7 of that being for the loaf of bread.
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: McDonald's
Dinner: Spaghetti with Toasted Sourdough
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: chicken wrap
Dinner: Pinto beans with ham and cheddar biscuits. I use the term cheddar biscuits when what really happened is I got home and was getting ready to make cornbread only to discover I used all the flour over the weekend to make chocolate chip cookies with the boys. Since I am in the middle of the pantry challenge I fished around in there to find a box of Red Lobster cheddar biscuit mix. This became the bread with our meal last night.
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:Sub sandwich
Dinner: Grilled Ribs, green salad and green beans
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly and a green salad
Dinner: One Pan Sausage, Broccoli and Parmesan Pasta from Chelsea's Messy Apron. I used the leftover spaghetti noodles as that is the pasta I had available. Clark loved this dish more than anyone!
Thursday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly, snack cake and chips
Dinner: Grilled Turkey and Cheese on the remaining sourdough.
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:peanut butter and jelly, snack cake and crackers
Dinner:Tasty Hamburger Skillet from FoodHero.org. This one used up a bunch of stuff I had leftover and from the CSA/Farmer's Market shares. My only recommendation would be to up the salt slightly if using fresh ingredients versus canned.
Saturday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Birthday Party and Hair cuts so grazing at home in between
Dinner: Easy Meatball Parmesan Casserole from The Kitchen is My Playground. Although meatballs are not my favorite Phillip loves them so this dinner was mostly for him and to use up the meatballs in the freezer.
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| CSA share |
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| Farmer's Market |
I spent $16 at the farmer's market with $7 of that being for the loaf of bread.
Sunday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: McDonald's
Dinner: Spaghetti with Toasted Sourdough
Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: chicken wrap
Dinner: Pinto beans with ham and cheddar biscuits. I use the term cheddar biscuits when what really happened is I got home and was getting ready to make cornbread only to discover I used all the flour over the weekend to make chocolate chip cookies with the boys. Since I am in the middle of the pantry challenge I fished around in there to find a box of Red Lobster cheddar biscuit mix. This became the bread with our meal last night.
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:Sub sandwich
Dinner: Grilled Ribs, green salad and green beans
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly and a green salad
Dinner: One Pan Sausage, Broccoli and Parmesan Pasta from Chelsea's Messy Apron. I used the leftover spaghetti noodles as that is the pasta I had available. Clark loved this dish more than anyone!
Thursday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly, snack cake and chips
Dinner: Grilled Turkey and Cheese on the remaining sourdough.
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:peanut butter and jelly, snack cake and crackers
Dinner:Tasty Hamburger Skillet from FoodHero.org. This one used up a bunch of stuff I had leftover and from the CSA/Farmer's Market shares. My only recommendation would be to up the salt slightly if using fresh ingredients versus canned.
Saturday:
Breakfast: Kaloches
Lunch: Birthday Party and Hair cuts so grazing at home in between
Dinner: Easy Meatball Parmesan Casserole from The Kitchen is My Playground. Although meatballs are not my favorite Phillip loves them so this dinner was mostly for him and to use up the meatballs in the freezer.
Monday, September 11, 2017
2nd Week of September
Saturday was supposed to be the last CSA pick up but I received an email from the farmer that they were at the hospital with their son and so would not be able to harvest. The boys and I took that as an opportunity to go to the farmer's market. We did not purchase a lot as we got there late and some favorites were low or sold out. We did come home with the pictured items and have enjoyed some of all of them thus far.
Our total was $17 for the pictured items.
Sunday:
Breakfast: donuts
Lunch: Cheese Enchilada, rice and beans
Dinner: Homemade pepperoni pizza
Monday:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch:turkey and cheese sandwich
Dinner: Rosa's enchiladas for Logan's birthday
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: roast beef sandwich
Dinner: 20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein from the Recipe Critic. I used leftover steak (ribs) so I skipped the cooking steak step. This was a good recipe but I am not super happy with the noodles I bought. I will go back to my old brand which were sturdier.
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:Pizza
Dinner: Pigs n a blanket with mac-n-cheese
Thursday:
Breakfast:Donuts in a meeting
Lunch:Turkey and Cheese with chips and cataloupe
Dinner: Carne street tacos using leftover rib meat.
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Turkey and cheese sandwich, chips and a snack cake
Dinner: Spinach Tomato and Garlic Penne Pasta from Cake's Cottage. I enjoyed this recipe. I did make a small change as I was out of plain cream cheese. I left out the onion and use an onion and chive cream cheese I had on hand.

Saturday:
Breakfast: cinnamon sugar toast
Lunch: grazing at home
Dinner: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak from Spend With Pennies. While I do not like gravy this one was not too bad.
Our total was $17 for the pictured items.
Sunday:
Breakfast: donuts
Lunch: Cheese Enchilada, rice and beans
Dinner: Homemade pepperoni pizza
Monday:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch:turkey and cheese sandwich
Dinner: Rosa's enchiladas for Logan's birthday
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: roast beef sandwich
Dinner: 20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein from the Recipe Critic. I used leftover steak (ribs) so I skipped the cooking steak step. This was a good recipe but I am not super happy with the noodles I bought. I will go back to my old brand which were sturdier.
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch:Pizza
Dinner: Pigs n a blanket with mac-n-cheese
Thursday:
Breakfast:Donuts in a meeting
Lunch:Turkey and Cheese with chips and cataloupe
Dinner: Carne street tacos using leftover rib meat.
Friday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Turkey and cheese sandwich, chips and a snack cake
Dinner: Spinach Tomato and Garlic Penne Pasta from Cake's Cottage. I enjoyed this recipe. I did make a small change as I was out of plain cream cheese. I left out the onion and use an onion and chive cream cheese I had on hand.

Saturday:
Breakfast: cinnamon sugar toast
Lunch: grazing at home
Dinner: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak from Spend With Pennies. While I do not like gravy this one was not too bad.
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