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Menu Plan: #300

 


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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.     


December 2024  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $187.40 per week. Since January has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $749.60.   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.   


Grocery Shopping Tip: 

Week 2 grocery shopping trip was dominated by the 7-for $7.00 deals at Meijer.     About every month or two, Meijer will run their $1.00 sale.  Normally, I pick up tissues, onions (3lb), potatoes (3lb),  and frozen vegetables to restock my shelves.    


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

  • Meal Planning 

  • Washed and Pre-cut fruit and vegetables


Breakfast Options: 

Yogurt 

Avocado Toast

Cereal


Lunch Options:

Salad

Bento Boxes

Sandwiches


Monday

Tacos

Salad

Chips w/ Salsa


Tuesday


Sheet Pan Fajitas

Salad


Wednesday

Jambayla (pantry item)

Glory Greens (pantry Item) 


Thursday

Baked Shrimp (Freezer Item)

L/O Rice

Corn (Pantry Item)


Friday

Pizza

Salad 


Saturday

Pork Chop

Salad

Sauteed Apples

Roasted Potatoes 


Sunday

Pasta

Homemade Gravy

Sausage

Salad


Homemade Garlic Bread


M- Pasta w/ Meatballs

T- Taco Bowls

W- Chinese Stir Fry

TH- 3 Bean Chili

Fri- Jambalaya

Sat- Shrimp Lo Mein 

Sun- Baked Chicken


* 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 #299


What is your meal plan for this week?


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