What I Spent
I spent:
- $72 at Aldi
- $20 at Domino’s
So, $92.
What We Ate
Saturday
I worked all day, and I am unsure of what I had to eat when I got home! I have a picture of me after the shift but no food appears in the frame. Hmmm.
Sunday
I made some grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, with some fruit on the side.
Monday
I had a new grad hospital training day, which involves a lot of sitting. And it always reminds me that I’m glad my actual nursing practice is not heavy on the seated hours.
Naan pizzas with sauteed green beans on the side.
Tuesday
I went in for an overnight shift, and before I headed out, I just ate a ham sandwich.
And then for my overnight meal, I had sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, and shrimp, topped with some sriracha mayo. Plus some fruit.
Wednesday
Honestly, just a repeat of Tuesday, both in the sandwich that I ate and the lunch that I packed.
I am in survival mode when I do night shifts; I am not about to be creative. 😉
Plus notice how much worse I look after a night shift than a day shift. Ha. Scroll up to the first selfie for a comparison.
Thursday
Last day of class for Zoe!! I asked her what she might like in honor of the occasion, and she chose stuffed crust pizza from Domino’s.
This was perfect because I was exhausted.
Friday
I should be feeling more like myself today! I have some butternut squashes that need to be used, so maybe I will make some soup.
I feel more cheerful today because for at least the next five weeks, I have ZERO night shifts. Yay!!
JaeFi
Friday 12th of December 2025
We had an expensive week: $188 at our usual grocery store, $105 on one dinner out, and I spent $52 at Whole Foods, for a few food and HBA items that are only available there.
Saturday—leftover homemade pizza with red grapes
Sunday—we went to a Christmas choral concert and then out to dinner afterwards. Two entrees and one dessert were $85. I know restaurant prices have risen, but this seems like a lot to me. I left a little larger than usual tip—it’s Christmas!
Monday—I used Kristen’s brinerade (thank you Kristen) and made pan cooked chicken strips, with the mushrooms and onions I had pre-cooked earlier to save them from the waste bin. I baked a whole squash—so easy!—to have on the side
Tuesday—I made beef stew in the crockpot and used some frozen rolls leftover from Thanksgiving
Wednesday—cheese omelet and roasted broccoli
Thursday—leftover beef stew and more rolls from the freezer
Friday—plan is for smash burgers, yummy Tru pickles, and roasted cubed sweet potatoes
Sophie in Denmark
Friday 12th of December 2025
Saturday: Baked sweet potato with some sauteed vegetables
Sunday: Burritos with rice, beans and mixed vegetables with homemade garlic bread on the side
Monday: Aubergine and spinach over spaghetti
Tuesday: Chilli mac and cheese
Wednesday: Aubergine curry over rice
Thursday: Leftover chilli mac and cheese from Tuesday
Friday: Undecided! Possibly burritos again
JNL
Friday 12th of December 2025
This week we ate away all the healthy leftovers we had in our freezer, because we were so busy. I will need to cook meals that will provide new leftovers, in the coming days. Also I foresee a meal prepping/ veg slicing session this weekend.