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Menu Plan: #295

 Menu Plan #295


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 preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and location.     


August  USDA Low Food Plan

According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $186.60 per week.  We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats.  Since we have health concerns and are active individuals, we limit our processed food choices.   


What we spent in October 

Week 1: 

10/3/24→ -$1.79

10/5/24→ -$111.29

IBOTTA→ +$6.75

Coupon reimbursement→ +$5.00

10/6/24→ $10.93

IBOTTA→ $6.75

IBOTTA (Bonus)--> $5.00

Subtotal→ $100.51


Week 2:

10/9/24→ 3.18

10/13/24→ $155.54

10/13/24→ $7.42

IBOTTA→ $2.35

Subtotal→ $166.14


Week 3: 

Costco→ $86.71

Kroger→ $144.63

IBOTTA→$5.10

Subtotal→ $226.24


Week 4: 

Kroger→$129.79

IBOTTA→$0.45

Subtotal→$129.34


Running Total: → $621.68

Since we typically spend at least $800 monthly on food, we have saved at least $178.00.  I am impressed because I shopped the sales this month.   I picked up chicken, ground beef, cereal, butter, and soda.    


Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: 


Breakfast Options: 

Banana Walnut Muffins

Yogurt

Cereal


Lunch Options:

Salad

Soup

Sandwiches


Monday

Baked Chicken

Rice

Salad


Tuesday


Salad


Wednesday


Kielbasa

Pepper and Onions

Rice

Salad


Thursday


Hamburgers

Fries

Salad


Friday


Chicken Sandwich

Fries


Saturday

Wings

Fries


Sunday

Grilled Chicken

Rice

Broccoli

Salad


M- Bean and Cheese Enchilada

T- Pork Chops

W- Leftovers

TH- Chili

Fri- Pizza

Sat- Chicken Parmesan 

Sun- Tortellini Zoup


* Indicate that the recipe is a new one for our family.    


The link is below if you are interested in last week’s Menu Plan. 


Menu Plan #294


What is your meal plan for this week?


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