Menu Plan #338 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 $190.90. Since May has 5 Sundays, our monthly budget is $954.50. My son is hosting a game night which we need to provide 7 teens with dinner, snacks and dessert. I am trying to absorb this event into my grocery budget, but it may break my budget. I am tracking my weekly spending to see how close we are able to get to the thrifty budget. Currently, I budget $200 per week. 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...
Where we are celebrating living “The Sweet Life” through being creative, resourceful and community minded. We turn lemons into lemonade with a little help from our friends and enjoying the journey and experiences we create in our lives.