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Week 1 of $40 Week Challenge

Chas · February 2, 2010 ·

Here is a copy of my weekly menu for this week 1/31-2/6
It results from my $40 a week challenge.

Sunday- Breakfast- Bagels w/ Cream Cheese, Coffee, Milk
              Lunch- Leftovers, Lemonade
              Supper- Chinese Noodles, Water

Monday- Breakfast- Organic Pop Tarts, Milk
               Lunch- (Kids went to Grandmaw’s, I had salad)
               Supper- Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Veggies with Dip, Fruit, Water

Tuesday- Breakfast- Eggs, Juice
               Lunch- Tomato Soup, Water
               Supper- Chicken Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Fruit Tea

Wednesday- Breakfast- Soaked Oatmeal (NT), Milk
                    Lunch- Grilled Cheese, Veggies with Dip, Water
                    Supper- Homemade Vegetable Pizza, Fruit Tea

Thursday-  Breakfast- Sourdough Pancakes, Homemade Syrup, Milk
                  Lunch- Veggie Burritos, Water
                  Supper- Potato Soup, Cornbread, Tea

Friday- Breakfast- Biscuits and Gravy, Juice
             Lunch- Leftover Potato Soup, Salad, Water
             Supper- Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Turnip Greens, Tea

Saturday- Breakfast- Farina, Milk
                Lunch- Leftovers of the week, Water
               Supper- Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit Tea

Snacks for the week- Apples, Grapes, Bananas, Oranges, Amish Cookies

Now, realize… I am trying to s.t.r.e.t.c.h. our budget… this might not be the BEST menu plan for some, but this is what I can come up with while keeping us at $40 and using what is in our pantry and freezer.

Have a great day.

My Cup Runneth Over…
Chas

Filed Under: Frugality, homemaking

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Hi there! My name is Chas! I'm a homemaker, homesteader, a crafter, a homeschooling mom, a wife, a believer, a GRANDMOMA, a lover of good REAL food and coffee, a seeker of health and wellness, and I'm exceedingly fond of deep, hearty, laughter and JOY in life! Read More.

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