We anticipate a sharp increase in grocery prices this year, for several reasons. The first- due to the fiscal cliff; The second, to the severe drought that plagued the mid-west throughout 2012.
For this weeks menu plan we purchased the following: Powdered Milk (a rather LARGE Container)- in anticipation of projected $7 a gallon milk prices by February, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions, dry beans (navy, black, chickpeas, kidney), Dark Fudge Cake Mix, pineapple, pomegranates, yogurt, oatmeal, pepperoni, ground turkey (aldi $1.67 lb), milk, 15 Pkgs of Frozen Veggies (assorted), crushed
Monday December 31st, 2012: Happy New Years Eve! To those celebrating, please get home safely!
- Breakfast: Cantaloupe Chunks Dipped in Honey-Lime Yogurt Sauce
- Lunch: Chipotle Egg Salad Wraps
- Dinner: New Years Eve Party! Pepperoni Stew & Hot Parmesan Herb Biscuits & Game Day Football Whoopie Pies (College Game!)
Tuesday 1st: Happy New Year!
- Breakfast: Homemade Donuts (made the night before!) for tradition & Good Luck in the Coming Year
- Midday Meal: Traditional Southern New Years Meal with Friends, bringing a dessert
Wednesday 1st:
- Breakfast: Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal
- Lunch: Leftover Stews from New Years Gathering
- Dinner: Turkey Stroganoff, salad
Thursday 2nd:
- Breakfast: Copycat Burger King French Toast Sticks & Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Lunch: Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Dinner: Chicken Pot Pie, Salad
Friday 3rd:
- Breakfast: Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal
- Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup
- Dinner: Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Vinaigrette Salad
Saturday 4th:
- Breakfast: Cantaloupe Chunks & Yogurt
- Lunch: Bacon Egg Salad on Homemade Pita Bread
- Dinner: No Mac Cauliflower & Cheese, Steamed Spinach
Sunday 5th:
- Breakfast: Blueberry Cloud Coffee Cake
- Lunch: Tropical Egg Salad Wrap
- Dinner: Shepherds Pie, Biscuits
Various Snacks:
- Deviled Eggs. Hard Boiled Eggs
- Fresh Fruit- Pineapples, Pomegranates,
- Popcorn
- Copycat Oreo Cookies
- Copycat Fruit Roll Ups
Drinks included:
* Coffee
* Hot Chocolate/Cocoa
* Copycat Gatorade
* CopyCat Arizona Green Tea
If you're just joining us there are a few things that you need to know. First, we raise our own chickens for fresh eggs, which is why you'll never see them listed in the groceries purchased and why they are used abundantly. Our friends and neighbors drop in and pick up the extra eggs (which can range up to 8-10 dozen per week) and usually donate .50-$1 per dozen, which is how we cover the expense of supplemental grain. We also feed them all veggie/fruit kitchen scraps as well.
In addition to the above it has come to our attention that a few folks who are just joining us are getting the wrong impression that we purchase EVERYTHING at once for each weeks menu plan.
This is not the case at all, nor do we recommend it. We are incorporating items purchased
- The 2012 Family Guide to Groceries under $250 a Month- a guide of how and where to cut grocery expenses to get spending under control while providing an eye-opening view of the dirty manipulation tactics retailers use to keep you spending
- $50 Weekly Menu Plan Help across the USA- Do you find yourself struggling to reduce your grocery bill each month? Check out our Menu plan help across the USA to see if your area has been featured for more 1-on-1 help, if not, feel free to add your request to have your city/state featured.
- Current Sales Trends- not sure what Should be on sale right now? Here is a list of the current Sales trends for the month of December, so you know what savings to expect
- $50 Dollar Menu Frequently Asked Questions - a few of the most often asked questions regarding our $50 menu plans
- Basic Questions- Why we don't provide a shopping list, Random ingredients that aren't in the shopping list, are groceries cheaper , etc
- More Questions- more in depth questions regarding dietary guidelines, dealing with picky eaters, junk food and more
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