Frugal Accomplishments/Menu Plan

This week

 

I was able to get a free package of lunchmeat from Kroger.

 

Using a coupon, I bought some candy for a christmas stocking for .28 $

 

Redeemed Swagbucks for a 5$ Amazon giftcard. It will be used for Christmas gifts.

 

I bought no groceries but me and my husband did go out for a movie for our anniversary. We haven't been on a date for awhile!

 

 

We saw Percy Jackson Seas of Monsters.

 

We hardly ever go to the movies because once you buy two tickets, you could've bought the DVD when it comes out! But it was a nice treat!

 

 

This Week's Menu Plan

All from the pantry/freezer. I won't be buying groceries until this Friday.(maybe.)

 

Monday - Chicken baked with cream of chicken soup, broccoli and cheese

 

Tuesday - Something snacky, my husband will be at a Fire Dept meeting

 

Wednesday - Sweet potatoes

 

Thursday- Pancakes and Bacon

 

Friday - Spaghetti and green beans

 

Saturday - Undecided yet!

 

Sunday- Dinner with family, I'll bring something.

 

Frugal Accomplishments from Last Week

Last week was pretty slow on the frugal side.

 

I did manage to do the following:

 

 

I received a free item from Kroger and downloaded another item onto my card.

 

I got gas for $2.82 a gallon!

 

I printed coupons for a free razor and bag of Lindt candy. Both will be stocking stuffers.

 

Made a menu plan, that's a big money saver. All meals were from what I already had.

 

Worked on our budget.

 

Pulled some sleepers out of storage for my daughter. They were my sons but I tend to buy things in unisex colors so they are mostly yellow. It's getting cooler here and I didn't want to go out and buy a bunch of clothes if I had some that would work! They grow out of clothing so fast at this age!!

 

What did you accomplish this week?

 

 

Menu Plan!

We're having a pretty laid back week. There's nothing going on except Scouts on Wednesday night. So there's no excuse not to cook from the pantry this week.

 

Monday - Spaghetti

 

Tuesday- Taco Salad

 

Wednesday- Something quick and easy since we have church. Probably fish sticks. Not the healthiest but I'm trying to use up what's in the freezer.

 

Thursday- Pancakes and bacon

 

Friday- Probably Veggie night, Corn, broccoli and cheese, green beans

 

Saturday- Grilled chicken alfredo

 

 

 

 

I don't really plan side dishes. I just make whatever sounds good.

 

Breakfasts include cereal, fruit, eggs, bagels, etc.

 

Lunch is normally sandwiches or mac and cheese. Easy things.

 

 

 

Here's a cute pic from last week!

 

 



 

Frugal Accomplishments/Update

So, between the new baby, a two year old, three online college courses, and still settling into our new home, I have been so busy!

But! I've still managed to accomplish a few frugal things in the past week or so.

We received a free dishwasher! It's about 4 years old and works great! I'd never had a dishwasher until now and I love it. It does take an entire day to fill it up if I cook two meals. That is a great time saver because I'm not washing dishes twice a day. It probably saves on water too.

I picked up a free item at Kroger and downloaded another item on to my card.

I only spent 37$ on groceries this week. I'm trying to cut back on my budget for groceries. I'm able to save money by shopping at Aldi's.

I received financial aid for school, so I spent no money out of pocket for my classes and actually will have money left over that I will receive as a check.

How was your week?

It's blurry, but it was nice and peaceful while they both slept for about 45 minutes!

Frugal Accomplishments

Its been two weeks since I last did a Frugal post but I don't feel I got much accomplished.

 

I got 2 free items from Kroger from their new promo they have going on right now.

 

I stocked up on soap, shampoo, razors, and other things at Sam's Club during a sale.

I received a $10 walmart giftcard through a program with my insurance.

I received some hand me down clothes for my son.

I did a small photoshoot of my daughter at home.

 

How did your week go?