Here we go again... I must say one thing I have re-discovered is when you plan (somewhat - in my case), there is very little waste. You really want to use up what you have. We have started going back to the Fleamarket on a Sunday for our veges, as there are savings to be made eg...
Capsicums - $5.99 p/kg compared to $11.99 at the local green grocer. Gala apples $2.99 p/kg (good ones) doubled again at the local green grocer.
Baking: Coconut Bread and Walnut and Date loaf
We've have gotten off to a good start
Monday - capsium filled with cooked mince, veges, pasta sauce with a side order of potato Salad.
Tuesday - Chicken Fetticini with white sauce and mixed veges
Wednesday - Left overs
Thursday - Chicken Nibbles, salad and pasta
Friday - Fish and Chip pack from our local - late night after softball
Saturday - BBq at a friends
Sunday - Toasted Sandwiches
Review: Things got a bit hectic towards the end of the week. The more we cook at home the less we want to spend on takeaway. Seems a bit senseless to go and do a fortnight's worth of shopping and then go eat out 3-4 days a week, no wonder we never had any money...lol.
It's a good feeling to still have money in the bank to use on essentials. Oh and my $2.00 purchases have decreased by 80% - I'm sure my locals are gonna go out of business because of it...lol.
You are doing awesome!! You are so right when you say just because you fall off the wagon doesn't mean you can't get back on!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracy I really appreciate the support
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about planning = less waste. If I plan my menu and then do the grocery shopping according to my list I manage to shave a less $100 off my bill. I always plan the night before what we will be having for dinner and it is just so much easier. Goodluck with the rest of the month. I am looking forward to trying out some of your tips so keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteYour very inspiring. I love all your ideas and I think we tend to feed off each other alot lately - the good and bad (he he)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon - $100.00 saving, that's awesome. I've noticed a shift in our thinking when it comes to our eating habits, now if we do have takeouts its about what do we have at home already to add to the meal eg..if we have buy a cooked chicken, we'll make a salad and cook some pasta. Tanz - so true...lol.
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