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Menu Plan: #342

  Menu Plan #342 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 March 2026:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $192.80.  Since June  has 4 Sundays, our monthly budget is $771.20.   With my son’s Court of Honor coming up, we’re planning ahead so the refreshment costs don’t catch us off guard. Rather than scrambling at the last minute, I’m taking a slow‑and‑steady approach: strategic purchases over the next two months and rolling any leftover grocery money into a small sinking fund dedicated to the event. Grocery Shopping Tip:       Leveraging your Money:   This week Kroger had a rock bottom sale on soda.    One case of diet coke for $8.99 with a limit of 5....
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Menu Plan: #341

  Menu Plan #341 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 March 2026:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $192.80.  Since June  has 4 Sundays, our monthly budget is $771.20.   With my son’s Court of Honor coming up, we’re planning ahead so the refreshment costs don’t catch us off guard. Rather than scrambling at the last minute, I’m taking a slow‑and‑steady approach: strategic purchases over the next two months and rolling any leftover grocery money into a small sinking fund dedicated to the event. Grocery Shopping Tip:       Leveraging your Money:   Leveraging your grocery budget sometimes means striking while the iron—and the sale—is hot.  This week Krog...
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Frugal Five: June 12

  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.   1- Strategic Spending- Appliance Sale Cycle  Strategic spending is essential when you’re working to keep expenses below your income, and understanding sales cycles can make a big difference.  Memorial Day is traditionally one of the best times to replace major appliances because so many stores run competitive promotions.  Many retailers will even match each other’s perks, including free delivery, haul‑away, and instal...
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Menu Plan #340

  Menu Plan #340 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 March 2026:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $192.80.  Since June  has 4 Sundays, our monthly budget is $771.20.   With my son’s Court of Honor coming up, we’re planning ahead so the refreshment costs don’t catch us off guard. Rather than scrambling at the last minute, I’m taking a slow‑and‑steady approach: strategic purchases over the next two months and rolling any leftover grocery money into a small sinking fund dedicated to the event. Grocery Shopping Tip:     Leveraging your Money:   This week at Costco, we found a pork loin priced at $1.99 per pound + a $6.00 discount at the register.   After the...
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