This week unfortunately we went over our budgeted amount for groceries. We over spent this month by $80.45. When we take into account that we did some freezer shopping this month (total of $53.44) if this had been a normal month without putting anything in the freezer for the future we would have overspent by $27.01. I am not happy about it BUT we have had a new diet development over here this week. I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes which means I have to limit my carb intake. This means that along with looking at the prices of things I also have to look at the carb count. So we spent a little more to get the lower carb item that I can eat without causing any health issues.
Grocery Breakdown
Breakfast:
$17.05
Lunch:
$25.82
Dinner:
$4.36
Household:
$28.60
Junk/Snack foods:
$14.93
Baking:
$4.51
Dairy:
$14.10
Fruit:
$19.13
Total with surcharge: $140.80
Total Coupons used: $13.00
Total out of pocket: $127.80
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Grocery Breakdown 3/22
This week we are continuing with our freezer cooking and making some progress! So far we have 11 dinners in the freezer for after the baby comes as well as 5 dozen soy muffins for the twins! More about all that prep in a later post, now though I need to get my grocery totals in for this week.
Receipt Totals
Breakfast:
$6.28
Lunch:
$3.50
Dinner:
$36.44
Junk food/Snacks:
$13.51
Baking:
$10.93
Freezer Meals:
$23.26
Household:
$4.88
Total with Surcharge: $102.63
Total Coupons used: $0.50
Total out of pocket: $102.13
My goal for this month was to bring in our grocery budget at $500. So far we have spent $452.65 leaving us with a remaining balance of $47.35 for the rest of the month. Considering there are only 3 days left in the month after this weeks groceries are used up before we get paid again we should be good to go.
Receipt Totals
Breakfast:
$6.28
Lunch:
$3.50
Dinner:
$36.44
Junk food/Snacks:
$13.51
Baking:
$10.93
Freezer Meals:
$23.26
Household:
$4.88
Total with Surcharge: $102.63
Total Coupons used: $0.50
Total out of pocket: $102.13
My goal for this month was to bring in our grocery budget at $500. So far we have spent $452.65 leaving us with a remaining balance of $47.35 for the rest of the month. Considering there are only 3 days left in the month after this weeks groceries are used up before we get paid again we should be good to go.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Week #3 Grocery Breakdown
This weeks grocery shopping was done a little different. Since I am due to have my 5th baby in a few weeks it is time to start stocking our freezer with meals to hold us over for the first few weeks. I am really not a fan of fast food but cooking in the first few weeks with a new baby is almost impossible, especially when you have 4 older children to take care of. To solve this problem I try and make as many complete meals as possible before hand and store them in the freezer. As you can imagine when 8mths pregnant I am not all that over the moon about standing in the kitchen to cook for hours at a time either!
The easiest way to solve this problem is to just make double batches of what you are already cooking for dinner, adding one new meal to the freezer every night. So with this in mind you will see this weeks breakdown contains a new line item: "Freezer Meals" this will include 2 spaghetti dinners (will cook the pasta the night of), 1 taco dinner (taco meat frozen with shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and tortillas), 1 pizza (homemade dough, shredded cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni), 1 Poppy Seed Chicken casserole, 1 Minestrone Soup, and 1 chili dinner. So at the end of this week I should have 6 dinners in the freezer for once the baby comes. My goal is 15-30 meals by the middle of April.
Grocery Breakdown
Breakfast:
$6.16
Lunch:
$3.18
Dinner:
$23.37
Junk food:
$7.88
Baking:
$8.80
Dairy:
$9.02
Freezer Meals:
$30.18
Household:
$22.97
Total with surcharge: $117.64
Total Coupons Used: $15.75
Total Out of Pocket: 101.89
The easiest way to solve this problem is to just make double batches of what you are already cooking for dinner, adding one new meal to the freezer every night. So with this in mind you will see this weeks breakdown contains a new line item: "Freezer Meals" this will include 2 spaghetti dinners (will cook the pasta the night of), 1 taco dinner (taco meat frozen with shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and tortillas), 1 pizza (homemade dough, shredded cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni), 1 Poppy Seed Chicken casserole, 1 Minestrone Soup, and 1 chili dinner. So at the end of this week I should have 6 dinners in the freezer for once the baby comes. My goal is 15-30 meals by the middle of April.
Grocery Breakdown
Breakfast:
$6.16
Lunch:
$3.18
Dinner:
$23.37
Junk food:
$7.88
Baking:
$8.80
Dairy:
$9.02
Freezer Meals:
$30.18
Household:
$22.97
Total with surcharge: $117.64
Total Coupons Used: $15.75
Total Out of Pocket: 101.89
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
March Grocery Totals
This month I am going to be doing the grocery break down a little different. Honestly I am a bit busy right now and don't really have the time to sit down and type out what we are having for dinner each week, but I do need to keep myself accountable so I will be listing the amount spent. So here we go....The first two weeks of this month were done without WIC so the totals are for 100% of the food we eat as a family of 6.
Week One
Breakfast:
$3.75
Lunch:
$5.13
Dinner:
$23.17
Dairy:
$33.65
Snacks:
$9.18
Baking:
$13.63
Household:
$18.34
Total Coupons used: $7.65
Total out of pocket: $102.37
Week Two
Breakfast:
$7.82
Lunch:
$14.55
Dinner:
$62.35 (ouch!)
Snacks:
$16.09
Dairy:
$35.96
Baking:
$9.81
Total Coupons used: $9.40
Total out of pocket: $146.26
Total Budgeted for March: $500
Total spent: $248.63
Total Remaining: $251.37
Week One
Breakfast:
$3.75
Lunch:
$5.13
Dinner:
$23.17
Dairy:
$33.65
Snacks:
$9.18
Baking:
$13.63
Household:
$18.34
Total Coupons used: $7.65
Total out of pocket: $102.37
Week Two
Breakfast:
$7.82
Lunch:
$14.55
Dinner:
$62.35 (ouch!)
Snacks:
$16.09
Dairy:
$35.96
Baking:
$9.81
Total Coupons used: $9.40
Total out of pocket: $146.26
Total Budgeted for March: $500
Total spent: $248.63
Total Remaining: $251.37
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Meal planning and Grocery Breakdown 2/19 - 3/2
This week is a little different around here. My husband's father is not doing well so he flew home to be with his family. Leaving me one less mouth to feed till he comes home. Also since he is gone I am able to make cheaper meals that he is not crazy about (he hates soups) and make them last for 2 days instead of one. We had a total of $83.41 left of our reduced grocery budget this month. This week we spent $34.51 leaving us with a total of $48.90 for the rest of this month. We *should be* done with our grocery shopping for this month though!
Meal Plan
Breakfast:
*French toast sticks
*Vegan muffins
*Waffles
*Pancakes
*Biscuits and scrambled eggs
Lunch:
*Leftovers
*PB&J Sandwiches
*Turkey Sandwiches
*Ham Sandwiches
Dinner:
*Chicken Pot Pie with Spinach Salad
*Chicken with tomatoes and Basil
*Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
*Chicken Fajitas
*Sour Cream and Enchilada Casserole
*Turkey Taco Salad
Grocery Breakdown
Breakfast:
$2.50
Lunch:
$1.75
Dinner:
$7.16
Snacks:
$11.76
Baking Supplies:
$11.27
Household:
$1.29
Total with Surcharge: $38.26
Total Coupons used: $3.75
Total Out of Pocket:$34.51
Meal Plan
Breakfast:
*French toast sticks
*Vegan muffins
*Waffles
*Pancakes
*Biscuits and scrambled eggs
Lunch:
*Leftovers
*PB&J Sandwiches
*Turkey Sandwiches
*Ham Sandwiches
Dinner:
*Chicken Pot Pie with Spinach Salad
*Chicken with tomatoes and Basil
*Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
*Chicken Fajitas
*Sour Cream and Enchilada Casserole
*Turkey Taco Salad
Grocery Breakdown
Breakfast:
$2.50
Lunch:
$1.75
Dinner:
$7.16
Snacks:
$11.76
Baking Supplies:
$11.27
Household:
$1.29
Total with Surcharge: $38.26
Total Coupons used: $3.75
Total Out of Pocket:$34.51
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Meal Plan and Grocery Breakdown Jan 22nd
Last weeks Meal plan was sort of hit or miss thanks to having company. There were several nights when my husband and his company were not here to eat so many things lasted longer as leftovers than normal so you will be seeing some repeats from last week as we get things used.
Breakfast ( Served with fruit and milk):
*Waffles
*Pancakes
*French Toast Sticks
*Cinnamon Rolls
*Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits
Lunch (all served with fruit and milk):
*Tuna Sandwiches
*Turkey Sandwiches
*Ham Sandwiches
*Leftovers
*Frozen Pizza
Dinner:
*Honey Rosemary Chicken with broccoli
*Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
*Jalapeno Burgers and Fries (plain burgers for the little ones)
*Spaghetti
*Fried Shrimp, Spinach salad, and baked potatoes
*Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and mixed veggies
*Nacho chips
Grocery Receipt Breakdown
Breakfast:
$36.40
Lunch:
$17.64
Snacks:
$7.96
Dinner:
$38.58
Milk (Twins Soy Milk):
$10.17
Household:
$18.27
Junk food:
$5.25
Total before Coupons with surcharge: $141.53
Total coupons: $19.74
Total out of pocket: $121.79
Breakfast ( Served with fruit and milk):
*Waffles
*Pancakes
*French Toast Sticks
*Cinnamon Rolls
*Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits
Lunch (all served with fruit and milk):
*Tuna Sandwiches
*Turkey Sandwiches
*Ham Sandwiches
*Leftovers
*Frozen Pizza
Dinner:
*Honey Rosemary Chicken with broccoli
*Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
*Jalapeno Burgers and Fries (plain burgers for the little ones)
*Spaghetti
*Fried Shrimp, Spinach salad, and baked potatoes
*Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and mixed veggies
*Nacho chips
Grocery Receipt Breakdown
Breakfast:
$36.40
Lunch:
$17.64
Snacks:
$7.96
Dinner:
$38.58
Milk (Twins Soy Milk):
$10.17
Household:
$18.27
Junk food:
$5.25
Total before Coupons with surcharge: $141.53
Total coupons: $19.74
Total out of pocket: $121.79
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