{"id":43,"date":"2010-07-05T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-06T03:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iwashyoudry.codivist.net\/2010\/07\/05\/grocery-budget-challenge-giveaway\/"},"modified":"2018-02-13T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T21:13:05","slug":"grocery-budget-challenge-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iwashyoudry.com\/grocery-budget-challenge-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Grocery Budget Challenge & GIVEAWAY!!"},"content":{"rendered":"
The other day my sister-in-law asked me if it was expensive to cook the way I do.<\/p>\n
I was shocked {for a couple of reasons}!!<\/p>\n
By cooking and planning my meals the way I do, I am actually saving money! Not only do I save, but I am also making healthy choices for me and my family.<\/p>\n
That made me think…<\/p>\n
I want to challenge everyone out there to meal planning and budgeting! Look over your finances and find a weekly amount you can allot towards groceries.<\/p>\n
Here’s the hard part….<\/p>\n
Stick to it!<\/p>\n
My budget is $100 a week<\/strong> for all my groceries and\u00a0eating out.<\/span> (Not including dates…those have a separate category on our budget!)<\/em><\/p>\n Every week I sit down and write out my menu for the week. (I try to plan it according to what I have on hand, so I am spending the least amount at the store)<\/em><\/p>\n Sunday-<\/strong> Surf and Turf Skewers with Roasted Corn on the Cob, Peppers and Onions<\/p>\n Monday-<\/strong> Halibut Ceviche<\/p>\n Tuesday-<\/strong> Greek Chicken Orzo Skillet<\/p>\n Wednesday-<\/strong> Pasta with\u00a0Homemade\u00a0Turkey Meatballs<\/p>\n Thursday-<\/strong> Chili Chicken Stir Fry<\/p>\n Friday-<\/strong>\u00a0 Left overs<\/p>\n Saturday-<\/strong> Breakfast burritos with Fresh Fruit<\/p>\n Finally I get a list pad and make my grocery list, and off I go!<\/p>\n