Menu Plan #331 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 November 2025: USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $188.20. Since January has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $752.80. However, we have specific dietary needs, so I have increased our budget to $200.00 per week or $800.00 for a month. 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: Meat Swaps: This week chili is on the menu and ground beef cost between $6.29 (73/27) - $10.49 (90/10) and ground turkey...
With inflation rising and salaries staying the same, our ability to make ends meet is becoming increasingly difficult. 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. This year, my focus is on Simple Abundance , so finding ways to live well while staying on budget will be challenging. Come along and enjoy my journey of elevating joy, enjoying what you have, and finding luxury in my local area. 20 1- Menu Planning Through strategy and careful planning, you can feed your family well balanced healthy meals on a budget. Each week, I pick up core ingredients at their lowest prices and save them for future meals. For example, this week Italian Sausage is on sale for $3.99/lb. Since its regular price is $5.29, I am saving $1.30 per pound. I purchased several pounds because our freezer was...