Well, I’d say this week was a success! First of all I am happy to report that I actually had TWO dollars left in my grocery budget! A-mazing! I was pretty positive I’d be visiting all my friends’ houses and searching their couches for spare change by the end of the week. So that was happy. ;)
Here’s what I bought, not including 2 gallons of 2% for Chris and Luke:
{Chris, Livi and I try to eat almost exclusively whole foods, but you’ll definitely notice some processed foods in these photos. I’ve touched on it before but Luke has some pretty serious eating issues {enough to warrant therapy with an OT that insurance actually covers} so we buy a LOT of crunchy carbs and things he is safe with. At this point in my son’s life, doing “food chaining” with him {the process of starting with safe foods and moving to new ones gradually} and getting calories in his body is my top priority…even if that means I cringe every time I have to buy him something that might not be the healthiest. Oh, and the Pringles? Free with 2 boxes of Cheez-Its. We literally never buy them otherwise but Chris was THRILLED. haha }
Anyway! Moving on. :)
You will notice a chocolate bar {part of a gift for a friend} and also a Valentine’s snack cup in the Target picture. Those cups are only $1.99 at Target {I KNOW!!} and I absolutely could NOT pass one up for my little heart warrior! I mean I love pink anyway but seriously this could not be more perfect for her Valentine’s gift! I had money in the budget so I went for it. :)
Here’s what we ate for the week:
Saturday – Homemade Pizza {put some dough in freezer}
Sunday – Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Monday – Homemade Meatballs and Spaghetti {put some in freezer}
Tuesday – leftovers
Wednesday – Skillet Fried Rice
Thursday – Frozen Pizza {Since January 1st we’ve been having frozen pizza night once a week – usually on Friday. BEST THING EVER for my sanity!}
Friday – Homemade Refried Beans and Homemade Quesadillas
Snacks/Extras:
Sunday – Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Monday – Homemade Meatballs and Spaghetti {put some in freezer}
Tuesday – leftovers
Wednesday – Skillet Fried Rice
Thursday – Frozen Pizza {Since January 1st we’ve been having frozen pizza night once a week – usually on Friday. BEST THING EVER for my sanity!}
Friday – Homemade Refried Beans and Homemade Quesadillas
Snacks/Extras:
Homemade Granola {didn’t turn out well}
Applesauce Bread
Pumpkin Pancakes
Egg Salad for lunches
Applesauce Bread
Pumpkin Pancakes
Egg Salad for lunches
Yes, I am in my kitchen A LOT!!!!!
On the plus side of money, I brought a big load of clothes to the consignment shop on February 1st, and I also sold $18 worth of items from my house via a Facebook. $10 of that went toward a Facebook Fitness Challenge I’m participating in {entry fee}, and the other $8 went to my big “Consignment Sale Fund” for April.
Our oops moment? When we realized on February 1st {Saturday morning} that we’d promised Luke earlier that week that he could watch Despicable Me with Chris {for the first time ever}. And people, there was no way I was gonna hear about that for the next 28 days from my four-year-old. So we DID spend $2.99 on that from Amazon Instant Stream. And great memories were made. :)
So, to recap:
$2 leftover from groceries {miraculous}
$18 made from selling clothes, leaving $8 toward my consignment fund
$18 made from selling clothes, leaving $8 toward my consignment fund
{$92 left to fund it}
Oops money: -$2.99
Not bad at all! :)
This week I’m definitely going to try to sell more clothes and chip away at that $100 goal! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Don't forget the library for movies and we actually own that one. I'd be happy to share! Just a little tip to support you on your journey. Hehehe!
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