WEEK OF AUGUST 7-13, 2023
Ok guys, I have to do this task anyways, why not publish it? Note that I am usually feeding anywhere from 1-4 people on a regular day (refer to about me for more details, but basically I’m Mama, we have Daddy, my stepson and a toddler girl) all depending on school, work and custody schedules.
| MEAL PLAN #1 | BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | Pancake Bites, Fried Eggs & Blueberries | Freezer Burrito & Chips with Salsa | Dinner at Costco |
| TUESDAY | Yogurt & Granola, Hardboiled Eggs | Turkey Avocado Sandwich & Chips with Salsa | Freezer Pork Tacos |
| WEDNESDAY | Yogurt & Granola, Hardboiled Eggs | Freezer Burrito | Snacky Dinner – Charcuterie |
| THURSDAY | Oatmeal/Cereal & Fruit | Turkey Sandwich & Salad | Leftovers |
| FRIDAY | English Muffins & Scrambled Eggs | Freezer Burrito | Fettuccini Alfredo & Chicken Nugget Parm & Broccoli & Garlic Bread |
| SATURDAY | Chick-Fil-A & Farmer’s Market | Leftovers | Sour Cream Enchiladas |
| SUNDAY | Daddy Pancake Duty | Steaks, Mashed Potatoes, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Salad & Garlic Bread | Leftovers |
THIS WEEK’S GROCERY LIST
I put an asterisk on items I didn’t have on hand and mapped out the groceries in order above. I added some items for the toddler’s lunches/snacks to the end too.
- Kodiak Pancake Puffs
- Eggs
- Blueberries
- Pancake Syrup
- Yogurt*
- Granola
- Sandwich Bread
- Hawaiian Rolls*
- Avocado
- Sliced Turkey
- Tortilla Chips
- Salsa
- Crockpot Pork Butt (mine was cooked prior & frozen)
- Charcuterie Meat
- Charcuterie Cheese
- Crackers
- Apple Butter
- Pears
- Salad Mix* (there’s a apple feta bag at Costco I love)
- English Muffins
- Sour Cream
- Corn Tortillas
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
- Fettuccini Noodles
- Heavy Cream*
- Butter
- Parmesan
- Chicken Nuggets
- Marinara Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Garlic Bread
- Broccoli
- Steaks (Harris Teeter has a T-Bone sale!)*
- Potatoes
- Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Bananas*
- Oatmilk*
- Trail Mix*
We moved recently and I really need to get back into a budget for groceries. Inflation and lack of planning are really kicking my butt! I have referred to the USDA in past budgeting exercises and am going to try to get us back down to a low cost plan. Some of my math below. Basically I’ll set an $800 budget this month for food as a goal, and reevaluate moving forward – this is accounting for meals husband gets at work (team lunches mostly) and food eaten at stepson’s mom’s.
To be honest, I think I’m already behind – this last week’s grocery run was $184 but I guess I don’t really need too much this week. I try to double up recipes when I can and freeze for leftovers (saves time and money) plus I try to shop the sales prior to meal planning. Fingers crossed I figure it out by the end of the month.
Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any tips – so many helpful tips are online and I know we are all doing the best we can – so feedback is great!