Well, it’s almost the end of January and the end of the Eat From the Pantry Challenge. I did stay under my normal budget, but I went over the goal budget that I set for myself this month. Oh well. I’m not too disappointed about it because we’ve done some entertaining this month as well as Ridley’s birthday-both of which cost more $$. I am excited though about spending less than normal!!
This coming weekend FishMama and Money Saving Mom are hosting Freezer Cooking Daze again! I’m working on my “to-do” list! There’s nothing like cooking tons of stuff all at once. I love, love, love being able to find dinner in the freezer!! If you would like to participate, be sure to check out the Facebook event page.
Here’s what we’re eating this week:
Breakfasts:
- Green Smoothies
- Granola
- Fruit
- Egg Burritos (made by my hubs!)
Lunches:
- Leftovers
- Salad
- Cheese and Veggie Wraps
Dinners:
- Homemade Pizza
- Chicken Parmesan (I’m going to invent a recipe!)
- Vegetable Soup (to use up stuff in the freezer, pantry and fridge.
- Chicken Wings (from the freezer)
What are you eating this week? Check out more menu plans at the Org Junkie!
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Sounds like you’re still doing good with the Pantry Challenge – that’s awesome!! We love Chicken Parm at our house & I have a yummy recipe (that most importantly requires very little ingredients!!) if you need help w/your invention:)
mandi @ it’s come to this´s last blog ..Blissfully blissdom links … part 3
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Myra Reply:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
@mandi @ it’s come to this, Thanks!! Tell me more about your Chicken Parm!
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Mandi @ It's come to this Reply:
January 25th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Super easy. Just brown a couple chicken breasts in light oil over the stove top. After fully cooked, place on a baking pan & top each breast with 2 Tbs (or whatever) of Marinera Sauce. Then cover with Mozzarella Cheese. Broil in the oven on high for just a few minutes until cheese is browned & bubbly …. I like breaded Chicken Parm, but I make this one with low sod. marinara & low fat mozzarella so it’s not that bad. Came from Joy’s FIT Club recipes.
Mandi @ It’s come to this´s last blog ..In this season
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Saving something is better than saving nothing.
I haven’t spent all of my budgeted money yet, but I am pretty sure it is going to be gone by Tuesday. Our local Brookshires grocery stores are going out of business and everything will be marked down to 50% + they are still taking coupons. Oh, my heavens! Totally worth blowing my budget a bit!
Ashley @ Spoonfuls of Sugar´s last blog ..9 days until Disney!
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Myra Reply:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
@Ashley @ Spoonfuls of Sugar, Wow! Yeah, I would be “splurging” to stock up too! Thanks for the encouragement!
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I went over the budget but didn’t spend as much as normal.We decided to continue this for Feb. and possible March.Used to do once a month cooking when the kids were teens ( in chruch activities, sports and working theirselves)and I worked 3 jobs and hubby worked 2. Now I cook once to make 2 dinners
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Myra Reply:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
@chef juls, Good for you for continuing the challenge! I’ve got to do some cooking to build my stockpile back up and then I might re-join you!
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