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Menu Plan #309

 


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.     


March 2025  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $189.80 per week. Since April has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $759.20.   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.   This month will be a little trickier because Easter is during this month.   


Grocery Shopping Tip:    

  • Cook from your pantry and freezers when the sales are not of value to you.    In addition, I chose to shop mainly at Aldi this week because of the limited sales.     


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

  • Clean out the refrigerator

  • Meal Planning 

  • Wash and cut fruit and vegetables

  • Take the meat out of the freezer

  • Prepare Homemade Lunchables

  • Make Pancakes, Oatmeal Cookies, French Bread


Breakfast Options: 

Cereal

Oatmeal

Pancakes


Lunch Options:

Sandwiches

Homemade Lunchables

Salad

Fruit 


Monday

Jambalaya

Green Beans

Salad


Tuesday


Pasta

Gravy 

Salad

Bread


Wednesday


Ham

Rice

California Blend


Thursday


Take Out


Friday

Hoagies

Vegetable w/ Dip

Salad


Saturday

Fajitas

Salad

Chips with/ Salsa


Sunday

Shrimp Stir Fry 

Rice

Salad



M- Chicken Parmesan 

T- Tacos 

W- Pork Chops

TH- Stir Fry

Fri- Pizza

Sat- Hamburgers

Sun- Lasagna 


* 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 #308


What is your meal plan for this week?


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