Menu Plan #316 NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. Published June 2025: USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family has a budget of $189.30 per week. Since June has 5 weeks, our monthly budget is $946.50. We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats. Since our family has specific dietary needs, we limit our consumption of highly processed food. Grocery Shopping Tip: Eat according to the season. Typically, we talk about fruit and vegetables. These foods taste the best and are at their lowest prices at particular times of the year. However, grocery stores also have sale seasons. I take them into account w...
With inflation on the rise and salaries not increasing, our ability to make ends meet is decreasing. Therefore, we must be more careful with our money. The Frugal Five is a series that celebrates the daily or weekly activities that help us live a frugal life. I am exploring ways to reduce costs during busy weeks. One strategy is to watch the pennies because they add up. Here are some of my tips and tricks. 1- Garden Update The garden is growing and looks great! The tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, and squash are developing. The peas, kale, basil, banana peppers, and parsley have been picked and preserved. In addition, I have cleaned up my preserves from last year and am eating through the last of them. Furthermore, the canning supplies have been organized and are ready to use. 2- Backyard update We needed to replace our deck, and the removal of the old deck area provided us w...