QFC netted food for the boat stock at a 64 percent savings. We watched as 32.00 went down to 12.50. On to big lots for my husband to get hot pickles. And the dollar store where I netted 80 percent off. Pepperoni was buy 1, get one with a coupon. 7 dollars worth of pepperoni was a buck. Steam vegetables were a buck, 3 dollars at the Q. Lemonade was a buck but I can't remember how much it is at QFC.
All together less than twenty dollars! Good prices paired with good coupons. Big Lots does not take SNAP. A
On another note, I went over budget this week, but stocked some staples and the boat. I am taking care of some health issues this week, and don't expect to shop next week at all to compensate. I should finish the month ok.
One of my friends brought me the coupons from her Sunday paper. I pulled everything I thought I might use. A lot of it was for stuff I don't buy. I am rapidly seeing where you never should have to pay for toothpaste . It is really easy to find coupons for .75 and a dollar. The dollar store takes coupons, the Big Lots doesn't. I am told that Grocery Outlet doesn't either. I suspect that Winco doesn't either.
A lot of newspaper coupons are for non food items. I have been averaging six bucks a shopping trip, and while six bucks are definitely worth it, I am not going to spend a lot of time on this endevour.
Back to basics. There are still a lot of meals that can come in at five dollars. When I price a meal, I don't count anything less than 2T. I count everything that is real food in my total budget.
Breakfast for dinner is a good way to make a quick cheap meal. What kid wouldn't like chocolate waffles and turkey bacon and a yogurt and fruit parfait for dinner. Plenty of protein, fruit and a carb or two and dairy.
Pizza and green salad is another kid favorite.
Tacos, refried beans, and salsa rice is another. ...beans were .80 at big lots . Salsa was a buck at QFC with a coupon. There are also la Victoria coupons for tortillas on line.
Chicken and noodles and Mac and cheese are more kid friendly meals well under five dollars. Frozen veggies are always a buck at the dollars store. DUH. And they were a buck at QFC this week.
Meat balls can be made from ground beef, or from a mixture of meats, done ahead, and frozen. Walnut sized ones thaw quickly and can be made into a variety if dishes
- Meat ball subs
- Meat balls and spaghetti
- Meat balls with white gravy over rice
- Meat balls with brown gravy over noodles or mashed potatoes
- Meatball soup
Does anyone have any other ideas for meatballs?
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Jane
4+1=5. Four People, one meal, five bucks
Better, cheaper, faster
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