Budget

Well, here is where I stand on my menu with only one week left of this month. I still have about $45 left to spend and still be under $200 for the month. I have a short list to get for my sisters shower this Saturday and to restock our fresh produce. But it should all fall well within this amount. So here are our options that we have left for meals in the coming week –

Turkey w/dressing (2) (I bought a whole turkey that was on sale. I will use it next week several times)
Pork Roast
Bar-b-Que Steaks
Turkey Pot Pie
Turkey and Noodle soup
Vegetarian Burritos
Bacon Sandwiches
Spaghetti w/ homemade bread
Meatloaf

So, I am very please to see that I should be able to pull this off. We may have eaten differently this month than in the past but I think we are better for it. We are focusing on smaller meat portions and more veggies with every meal. I have also changed our lunch menu to be simpler. Here are some lunch menus on our new diet –

Peanut butter sandwiches w/ veggies and dip
Beans (black, navy, pinto, or butter), steamed veggies, and fruit
Leftovers are always an option
Crackers and cheese, carrot sticks and popcorn
Rice, veggies and fruit
Noodles (sometimes w/sauce, others w/just a touch of butter), fruit and a veggie
Tuna Salad

Well, the lunches are simpler than they used to be, and the cost is less, but the health benefit is more. If you have any questions about any of this I would love to chat with you about it. This has been a rewarding endeavor and one that I hope to continue.