What I Spent
We took a camping trip last weekend in the Shenandoah valley with my brothers and my parents last weekend, which was a lot of fun!
We did a pretty big bike ride together (Zoe did a 32 mile trip for the first time ever!)
only a part of our biking crew. There were a lot more of us. 😉
It was pretty chilly weather for sleeping, which made us all the more appreciative of our comfy beds here at home.
Despite the chilly weather, most of us jumped into the 55-degree creek. I might have been one of the last ones to cave to the familial peer pressure. 😉
Anyway! Once we got home, I spent $105 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest.
So, I’m at $130 for this week.
October Spending
Week 3: $130
What We Ate
Saturday
We had hamburgers and hot dogs, cooked over the campfire, plus green beans (not cooked over the fire) and watermelon (also not cooked on the fire. Ha.)
Sunday
We got back from camping late afternoon, and only a few of us were hungry. So, a frozen pizza it was!
Monday
I sauteed some chicken sausages, which we ate with mashed potatoes and sauteed asparagus.
Tuesday
I made a pot of Thai chicken soup, which we ate with toast and some fresh produce.
Wednesday
We had an unusual night because we went to see my cousin graduate from the police academy.
I had a late lunch, which meant I wasn’t hungry at dinnertime.
I left pigs in a blanket for the girls.
Thursday
I made one pan chicken and veggie ramen bowls, which cover all the main food groups (I made them with asparagus this time.)
Friday
I think we might visit Lisey at the restaurant where she works.
priskill
Monday 21st of October 2019
Yummo! Your meals look delish and everything tastes better outdoors.
Well, had better success this week with a planned fail and uh, a completely random fail. Reading these lists really helps me -- thanks to you all :)
Sunday -- um, the pistons aren't firing. Coulda been anything . . .
Monday -- chicken thighs cooked in SoyVay sauce with steamed broccoli, and brown rice. Emptied freezer and pantry a bit except for broccoli
Tuesday -- FAIL -- Subway using coupon for two 12 inch for $12. No particular reason.
Wednesday -- Turkey burgers from freezer stash, broccoli, salad
Thursday -- Spaghetti sauce with last of ground turkey stash, ww pasta, salad (?)
Friday -- PLANNED FAIL -- Date night at happy hour so lots of food pretty cheap and home early enough to veg out with Netflix and dessert at home.
Saturday -- Frozen pizza doctored up with onions and broccoli with lemon butter, ice cream
Kristen
Tuesday 22nd of October 2019
Regarding Sunday...it is AMAZINGLY hard to remember what you ate all week, isn't it??
Kymberlee Fisher
Sunday 20th of October 2019
Sunday - Bean Soup Monday - Chicken Pot Pie Tuesday - l/o Bean Soup Wednesday - Chicken Marsala Thursday - Hamburgers Friday - I was home alone, after a small run to the grocery store, I went to Wendy's Saturday - Ate out @ Ruby Tuesday
Mary ~ Reflections Around the Campfire
Saturday 19th of October 2019
Thanks so much for sharing your camping photos, Kristen! It's such an enjoyable way to spend time with family or friends - we love both the fun-filled activities and the quiet relaxation that camping provides. Although, I have to admit, I don't think I would have had the courage to tackle a 55 degree creek!
Tracey
Friday 18th of October 2019
After week 6 of pantry and freezer eating and only buying fresh necessities, I had to grocery shop because my daughter (vegetarian) was coming home from college for the Columbus Day holiday and there were none of her favorites in the house. I took stock of what we had, made a list and stuck to it at the grocery store. Spent $52 with store card discounts and coupons. Here's what we ate:
Saturday - My oldest daughter (vegan) came for dinner to visit her baby sister. I made lettuce wraps (think PF Chang style). There were tofu ones for the girls and chicken ones for me and the hubby. They were served with a hoisin/soy sauce mixture and spicy Asian green beans on the side. Vegan cookies and homemade rum cake (the youngest's favorite) for dessert.
Sunday - Had dinner at Red Robin with family friends. Had a $50 gift card from Christmas. Spent less than $3, including tip, for my daughter, hubby and I to eat.
Monday - Grilled vege burgers and hamburgers with tater tots and salad on the side.
Tuesday - Took my daughter back to college. After the four hour drive, the hubby and I had leftovers. I ate lettuce wraps. The hubby had goulash.
Wednesday - Chicken salad sandwiches dressed with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. The chicken was leftover from a rotisserie chicken I'd frozen last week. The bones and such were made into stock and frozen.
Thursday - The hubby had leftovers. I meet a bunch of quilting girlfriends for dinner once a month. Had french onion soup and a salad for $6.95.
Friday - Breakfast for dinner! We had eggs (fresh from the neighbor's free range chickens) over easy and toast.
With the child back at college, my goal is a zero grocery bill next week. She didn't take everything I bought with her, so we'll eat it instead!
priskill
Monday 21st of October 2019
It's great how you manage to satisfy so many different diets and everyone is happy and well-fed. Nice!
Susan
Friday 18th of October 2019
1 I am dying for all beef hot dogs with chow chow and toasted buns.