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Monday, April 2, 2018

March/April Meal Plan & Grocery Haul

Kelsey April 02, 2018 0 Comments

Hey guys, here is our latest grocery haul & meal plan!

Walmart

5 Dozen Eggs- $5.07
Bananas - $0.52 x 12.14 lbs
(2) Snap Peas - $2.48 x 2
Family Size Caesar Salad Kit - $4.44
Romaine Hearts - $2.96
Baby Carrots - $0.88
Celery - $1.44
5lb Halos - $6.47
Red Bell Pepper - $1.58
Green Bell Pepper - $0.78
Green Beans - $1.78 x 1lb
(9) Yogurts - $0.34 x 9
Turkey - $3.00
GV Tortellini - $2.58
Cubed Cheese - $1.74
Cinnamon Rolls - $1.43
(2) Reese Candies (for Easter) - $1.00 x 2
Grape Tomatoes - $2.28
Swiss Cheese - $1.84
GV Cheese - $5.08
GV Honey Nut Cheerios - $1.72
Tortillas - $1.48
Ranch - $2.58
Queso Dip - $1.98
GV Olives - $1.23
(4) Ground Turkey - $1.96 x 4
Coffee Creamer - $3.28
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $3.12
GV Salsa - $1.23
Milk - $1.98
Green Beans - $0.44
GV Sausage - $2.08
(4) Green Squeeze Pouches - $0.82 x 4
Pesto - $2.48
(2) Tortilla Chips - $0.92 x 2
Turkey Stuffing - $0.70
(2) Taco Shells - $0.92 x 2
Facial Wax - $5.26
(2) GV Whole Wheat Rotini - $1.00 x 2
GV Whole Wheat Elbows - $1.00
(2) Beef Broth - $0.50 x 2
Chicken Broth - $1.98
Cream of Chicken - $0.75
Parmesan Cheese - $4.68
(3) GV Whole Grain Bread - $1.43 x 3
(4) Italian Bread - $0.53 x 4
3lb GV Chicken Breasts - $6.46
Dinner Rolls - $1.84
Tomato Soup - $1.82

Total: $133.45

Kroger

Kroger Brand Diapers ($2.00 Coupon) - $22.99

Total: $22.46

Grand Total: $155.91 out of $150 Budget for 2 Weeks

(-1.00 iBotta) = $154.91

March 29-April 12

Breakfasts:

Eggs w/spinach & fruit

Cereal w/fruit

Toast w/fruit

Lunch:

Sandwiches (lunch meat, PB&J, egg salad) w/veggies/fruit

Rice & Beans w/veggies

Cheese Quesadillas w/fruit
Pesto Chicken & Veggies

Snacks:

Veggies w/dip
Yogurt
Cheese & Olives
Fruit

Dinner:

Spinach Tortellini Soup
Tacos (x2)
Chicken & Stuffing w/rolls & green beans (Easter)
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Chicken Caesar Salad
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
Hamburger Soup
Spinach Omlet
Breakfast for Dinner/Leftovers
Pasta w/sauce, bread, & salad (x2)
Out of town/wedding/rehearsal dinner (2 meals)

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

March Grocery Haul & Meal Plan

Kelsey March 20, 2018 0 Comments

Hey my dudes. So today I am sharing our second meal plan and grocery haul for the month of March. Kyle grabbed some sale fruit at Aldi and I grabbed the rest at Walmart a few days later. Being a week later, my kids have already gobbled up all the strawberries & grapes! Liam also loves the snap peas and carrots with some dressing, so off to a good start! Here's the breakdowns!

Aldi

(2) Halos - $2.69 x 2
(3) Whole Grain White Breads - $1.19 x 2
Strawberries - $1.29
Bag of Grapes - $0.99 x 2.03lbs

Total: 12.25

Walmart

Potatoes - $1.97
Snap Peas - $2.90
Sweet Potato Fries - $2.78
Organic Carrots - $0.86
Baby Carrots - $0.88
(2) Romaine Hearts - $2.48 x 2
Celery - $1.34
Caesar Salad Kit - $4.44
Frozen Broccoli - $5.98
(2) Frozen Green Beans - $0.84 x 2
Gum - $0.96
Corn on the Cob - $1.74
Onions - $1.84
(2) Great Value Tortellini - $2.58 x 2
Salmon - $3.78
(4) Ground Turkey - $1.50 x 4
Ground Turkey - $1.96
Bananas - $0.52 x 3lbs
(2) Great Value 5lbs Chicken - $9.97 x 2
Diced Carrots - $1.78
(2) Great Value White Vinegar - $2.48 x 2
Whole Milk - $1.98
Great Value Salsa - $1.33
(2) Tortillas - $1.48 x 2
(3) Veggie Broth - $1.38 x 3
Grape Tomatoes - $2.28
(2) Taco Shells - $0.92 x 2
Shredded Cheese - $2.56
GV Honey Nut Cheerios - $1.72
Coffee Creamer - $3.18
GV Coffee Creamer - $1.80
GV White Wine Vinegar - $1.46
GV Red Wine Vinegar - $1.46
GV Onion Powder - $0.98
GV Diced Tomatoes - $0.46
GV Queso Dip - $1.98
(2) GV Tortilla Chips - $0.92 x 2
Cheese Cubes - $1.74
Turkey - $3.00
(2) GV Ground Sausage - $2.08 x 2
(12) Assorted Yogurts - $0.34 x 12
GV Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns - $0.88
(2) Assorted Italian Bread - $0.55 x 2
(2) Assorted French Bread - $0.50 x 2
(3 Dozen) Eggs - $3.18
GV Sour Cream - $1.58
Chopped Spinach - $1.48
(4) Lemons - $0.50 x 4
Margarine - $1.84
Feta Cheese (Forgot & purchased later) - $3.98

Total: 140.65

Grand Total: $152.90 (-2.90 Over Budget)

Meal Plan : March 15-28

Spinach Tortellini Soup (x2)

Tacos (x2)

Fettuccine Alfredo w/broccoli

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry w/Rice

Chicken Caesar Salad

Hamburgers, Sweet Potato Fries, & Corn on the Cob

Salmon, Rice, & Broccoli

Cheesy Beef Skillet w/Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans (x2)

Cheese & Spinach Omlet

Waffles

Lunch out @ Sonic

Breakfasts:

Toast w/fruit

Eggs w/spinach

Cereal w/fruit

Lunches:

Sandwiches (PB&J, Turkey, Egg Salad)

Mac & Cheese

Greek Bowls

Beans & Rice

# frugal # haul

Friday, March 9, 2018

March Grocery Haul

Kelsey March 09, 2018 0 Comments

Hey guys, here is my first grocery haul from March 1-14. Since most of our food went bad while our house was being put back together, we needed more breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc and about 6 dinners.

Walmart

Milk - $1.98

Pasta Sauce - $2.52

Mustard - $0.63

Honey Dijon Mustard - $1.57

Ranch - $0.92

Alfredo Sauce - $1.98

Hair Gel - $3.43

Salsa - $1.33

Turkey - $3.00

Diced Tomatoes - $0.46

Luvs Diapers- $15.97

Cake Frosting - $1.38

Pepperoni Pizza - $6.17

(3) Green Baby Food Pouches - $0.82 x 3

Ham - $3.00

Celery - $1.34

Carrots - $0.78

Romaine Lettuce - $2.68

(2) Bread - $1.43 x 2

(3) Tortillas - $1.98 x 3

French Bread - $0.51

(2) GV Pretzels - $1.00 x 2

Ground Turkey - $1.96

Ground Sausage - $2.08

(3) Tortilla Chips - $0.92 x 3

Cake Mix - $0.88

Honey Nut Cheerios - $1.72

Provolone Cheese - $1.84

Tortellini - $2.78

Bananas - $0.52 x 10.55 lbs = $5.49

Eggs - $3.18

Potatoes - $1.97

(2) Spaghetti - $1.00 x 2

5lb Halo Oranges - $6.47

Birthday Candle - $1.00

Pampers Easy Ups - $8.97

(6 Pack) Mac & Cheese - $1.98

Women's Deodorant - $3.97

Men's Deodorant - $3.76

Toothpaste - $3.47

Kid's Toothpaste- $2.97

Foundation - $9.94

(2) Chicken Broth - $1.38 x 2

Hawaiian Rolls - $2.98

Shredded Cheese - $2.56

Grand Total: $151.72

Meal Plan (March 1-14)

* 8 of these dinners are from our last meal plan, that we could not eat while our house was being worked on. Some that we did make, stretched us to more than 1-2 meals as well.

Breakfasts:

Eggs w/spinach & fruit

Cereal w/fruit

Toast w/fruit

Lunch:

Sandwiches (lunch meat, PB&J, egg salad) w/crackers & veggies/fruit

Rice & Beans w/veggies

Cheese Quesadillas w/fruit

Dinner:

Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken over Rice w/Veggies
Chicken Tacos w/Chips & Salsa (x2)
Pasta Alfredo w/Salad & Bread (x2)
Pasta Marinara w/Salad & Bread (x2)
Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry w/Rice
Spinach Tortellini Soup

Cheesy Beef Skillet w/Mashed Potatoes & Veggies
Chicken Tenders & Fries

Ham & Cheese Sliders

Pancakes, McDonald's & Large Pizza for Liam's Birthday

Check out the video here:

# frugal # haul

Monday, February 19, 2018

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Kelsey February 19, 2018 0 Comments

Hey there loves! Today I am sharing with you my favorite instant pot chicken taco recipe. I used to make this in my crock pot, but now with a bit of water, I can cook it in less than an hour versus four hours!

Here is the video to see it live in action:

Recipe [Serves 4]

3 Frozen Chicken Breasts
1 cup of salsa
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix

Add chicken to instant pot
Add ingredients on top
Add lid to instant pot, make sure it is sealed tight and on "sealing" mode
Cook on Manual for 15 minutes (add an additional 5 mins for 4+ chicken breasts)
Once cooked, do quick release
Shred chicken
Add back to instant pot and sit in juice while you prepare toppings and shells

We like this on shells with all the fixings, but it's very versatile! You could easily pair this with rice and have a yummy meal that way as well!

My family includes my husband, myself, a toddler, and an elementary child. We don't have any leftovers, but it is very filling.

Hope you all enjoy, let me know below if you tried it and your thoughts!

# frugal # recipes

Friday, February 16, 2018

February Grocery Haul

Kelsey February 16, 2018 0 Comments

Hello my lovies! So today, I am here sharing my grocery haul and meal plan for the next two weeks. Be sure to watch the video below to see it in action!

Sam's Club

Members Mark Baby Wipes - $14.86 (Sale Price)
Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes - $8.98

Total Cost: $25.51

Aldi

Clementines 3lb Bag - $2.49 x 2
Whole Grain Bread - $1.19 x 3

Total Cost: $8.55

Walmart

GV Saltines - $0.77
GV Crackers - $1.43
GV Diced Tomatoes - $0.46
GV Queso Dip - $1.98
Everyone Hand Soap - $3.44
GV Pasta - $1.00 x 2
GV Creamy Peanut Butter - $2.23
Bananas - $0.52 lb x 11.61 lbs
Potatoes 5lbs - $1.97
Shredded Lettuce - $1.48
Romaine Lettuce - $2.68
Mountain Dew - $3.50 (-$0.75 Coupon)
Green Baby Squeeze Pouches - $0.82 x 4
Italian French Bread - $0.60 (Mark down)
GV Fajita Tortilla - $1.48
GV Taco Tortilla - $1.28 x 2
GV Honey Nut Cereal - $1.72
GV Frosted Cereal - $1.56
GV Alfredo - $1.98
GV Refried Beans - $0.78 x 2
GV Salsa - $1.33
GV Corn - $0.44
Carrots - $0.78
Celery - $1.34
GV Frozen Broccoli - $1.00
GV Frozen Corn on the Cob - $1.74
Green Bell Pepper - $0.68
Stick Butter - $0.84
Bologna - $0.98
GV Frozen Green Beans - $0.84 x 2
GV Chicken Strips - $5.14
GV Egg Noodles - $1.28
GV BBQ Sauce - $1.48
Ground Turkey - $1.50
Ground Turkey (different brand) - $1.96
GV Chicken Broth - $1.98 x 2
GV Sour Cream - $1.58
GV Cream Cheese - $0.82
Turkey - $3.00
GV Tortilla Chips - $0.92 x 2
Command Hook - $1.00 (Clearance)
GV Coffee Creamer - $3.28
GV French Fries - $1.68
GV Chicken Breasts 10lbs - $19.83
Eggs 5 Dozen - $5.08

Total: $115.35

Grand Total: $149.41 out of $150 Budget for 2 Weeks

February 14-February 28

Breakfasts:

Eggs w/spinach & fruit

Cereal w/fruit

Toast w/fruit

Lunch:

Sandwiches (lunch meat, PB&J, egg salad) w/crackers & veggies/fruit

Rice & Beans w/veggies

Cheese Quesadillas w/fruit

Dinner:

Chicken Noodle Soup (x2)
Chicken Tacos w/Chips & Salsa (x2)
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches w/Baked Potato & Corn on the Cob
Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry w/Rice
Chicken Fajitas
Creamy Chicken over Rice w/Veggies
Pasta Alfredo w/Salad & Bread
Pasta Marinara w/Salad & Bread
Cheesy Beef Skillet w/Mashed Potatoes & Veggies
Taco Soup
Chicken Strips & Fries (My Birthday)

# frugal # haul

Monday, April 2, 2018

March/April Meal Plan & Grocery Haul

Walmart

Total: $133.45

Kroger

Total: $22.46

Grand Total: $155.91 out of $150 Budget for 2 Weeks

March 29-April 12

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

March Grocery Haul & Meal Plan

Aldi

Total: 12.25

Walmart

Total: 140.65

Grand Total: $152.90 (-2.90 Over Budget)

Friday, March 9, 2018

March Grocery Haul

Grand Total: $151.72

Meal Plan (March 1-14)

Monday, February 19, 2018

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Recipe [Serves 4]

Friday, February 16, 2018

February Grocery Haul

Sam's Club

Total Cost: $25.51

Aldi

Total Cost: $8.55

Walmart

Total: $115.35

Grand Total: $149.41 out of $150 Budget for 2 Weeks

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