Menu Plan #332 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: Know your Sale Cycles: The Superbowl is next weekend, so I am choosing NOT to purchase a list of items because I am anticipating them ...
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- Crockpot to the Rescue Balancing work and home life can be challenging during the week, and it is tempting to eat out each week. However, eating out is about $100.00 for our family of 3 and that is just not in the budget. Since we enjoy soups, stew, chilis and other crockpot dinners, I use my crockpot regularly throughout the winter to feed my family. What do you do to keep your f...