So far so good! We are still on budget. We did slip up and we went out to dinner twice this last weekend. We spend $90 on eating out!!!! It was a real eye opener for me, at least. Now, after watching how much we spend on groceries vs. how much it costs to eat out, I will definately be thinking twice about it!
Luckily, my winter blahs seem to have dissapeared! It has been in the 60's for the past 3 days, so that certainly cleared away the blahs for me! We were able to get out and do some outside activities on Sunday, I finally got my truck cleaned out, and we were able to take a walk yesterday! So, I think I will be able to make it through the rest of the winter, after this little reminder that spring will be here before I know it!
Aha! I almost forgot! I also quit smoking! Yes, you read that right. I am on Day #2 of quitting cold turkey, and actually...it hasn't been too bad. I've been able to keep my mood swings from driving everyone crazy. My mood gets a little short, once in a while...but last night with hubby and the kids, I just gave them a nice warning that I was about to blow, and they kind of knew to back off. Hubby is trying to quit too, but he always has a harder time. I know how hard it is firsthand, but whenever we try to quit together, I always get the impression that he is lying through his teeth to make me happy and never really has the intention to try to quit. Does that make sense? Like he really doesn't have the motivation at all.
Anyhoo, on to my January Grocery Challange! I still have not set foot in Wal-Mart, which is a huge part of my goal! This week I spent $52.30 on groceries. I went over a bit, but since I was under last week, I will overlook it! I have a total off $200 for the month...so right now, I am where I should be, actually a bit under! $96.44/$200
Jake's lunch each day: $.054
Tuna Sandwich
Granola Bar
Cheese Puffs
Water/Milk (add .09)
Pat Lunch each day: $.044
Ham Sandwich
Corn chips
I think I am just going to break down the dinners, so here they are:
$2.37 ~ Chicken Casserole (with cheese)
$5.92 ~ Meatless Chili Frito Pie (with cheese, sour cream & corn chips)
$2.18 ~ Goulash with Green Beans
$2.30 ~ Spaghetti with Homemade Garlic Bread
$1.43 ~ Hamburger Casserole w/ Veggie
$1.36 ~ Tator Tot Casserole w/ veggie
$3.18 ~ Eggs & Hash
So there it is. Breaking it down seems to be helping me stick to everything a bit better. I knew the frito pie would be expensive, but I didn't realize how much more expensive it would be than regular chili (check out last weeks menu for regular chili cost). I am so amazed at how little our meals are costing! I just need to stop taking hubby to the store...he is the one that talks me into the extras (like frito pie instead of chili)!
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