All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4 Recap - It's Over!

All You Grocery Challenge Week 4 Recap

July 11, 2010 - July 17, 2010

Challenge Goal: $25 person/week

My Goal: $20 person/week

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Dinner at In-Laws - FREE

Monday, July 12, 2010
Breakfast Burritos: 3 people
Total Cost: $.31 per person

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Birthday Dinner: 3 people
Total Cost: $4.48 per person

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Buffalo Chicken Puffs: 3 people
Total Cost: $1.56 per person

Thursday, July 15, 2010
BBQ Dinner Out (bought by friends) - FREE

Friday, July 16, 2010
Goulash Dinner: 5 people
Total Cost: $.91 per person

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Stuffed Green Peppers: 3 people
Total Cost: $2.09 per person

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RECAP:

All You Grocery Challenge Goal: $25 person/week
My Goal: $20 person/week

Total Spent for Week: $9.35 person/week

YEAH! MET AND CONQUERED MY GOAL!!!
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All You Grocery Challenge Summary:

Week 1 Total Spent: $10.83 person/week
Week 2 Total Spent: $9.87 person/week
Week 3 Total Spent: $11.12 person/week
Week 4 Total Spent: $9.35 person/week

WOW!  Now, i'm going to fill out my exit form --
maybe I'll win the grand prize of $1,000!  Who knows?

From now on, I'll continue cooking weekly and provide ya'll the recipes and cost breakdown.


Happy Cooking,

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 5 & 6

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 5

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Dinner Out (bought by friends) - FREE!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 6

Goulash Dinner: $.91 per person

Friday, July 16, 2010

Goulash Dinner: 5 people (family + inlaws)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb. Ground Beef 85/15 - $3.66

1 medium onion (chopped) - $.39

1 1/2 Cups Water - Free (from tap)

1 can Tomato Sauce - FREE (had in pantry)

1 can Diced Tomato - FREE (had in pantry)

1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic - FREE (had in fridge)

1 Tbl. italian seasoning - FREE (had in pantry)

1 tsp. bay leaves - FREE (had in pantry)

1 1/2 Tbl. soy sauce - Free (had in fridge)

1/2 package elbow macaroni - $.48

1 Cup Fresh Spinach - FREE (had in fridge)

salt n pepper - 1/2 Tbl each.

Directions:

In large skillet, saute ground beef over medium high heat.

Add onions and garlic. Continue to cook until beef isn't pink.

Add water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, italian seasoning,

 bay leaves, soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Stir well.

Place lid on pot and allow to cook for 20 minutes on medium to low heat.

Add elbow macaroni and return lid to pot.

Simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Top with cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.

Total Cost: $4.53 or $.91 per person

All You Grocery Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person

My Goal: $2.86 per person

Goal Met? Yes!

It's also kid friendly....

He LOVED it!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 3 & 4

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 3

Hubby's Birthday Dinner Out - 3 people

Total Cost: $13.43 (used coupons) or $4.48 per person

Goal Met? No, but that's ok.

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 4

Buffalo Chicken Puffs: $1.56 per person

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Buffalo Chicken Crescent Puffs: 3 people

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury

Ingredients:

1 can Shredded All-White Chicken - $2.00

1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rounds - $1.44

1/4 Cup Buffalo Sauce - Free (had on hand)

8 oz. softened cream cheese - $1.24

1/4 Cup Ranch Dressing - FREE (had on hand)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients (except crescents).

Remove crescent rounds from package (do not separate).

Cut into 8 equal size rounds.

Spread each round to at least 3 inches wide.

Place Tbl. of mixture in center of dough round.

Wrap dough around mixture and press firmly to seal any edges.

Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Serve with crudite of veggies.

Total Cost: $4.68 or $1.56 per person

All You Grocery Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/week

My Goal: $2.86 per person/week

Goal Met? Yes!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3 Recap

All You Grocery Challenge Week 3 Recap

July 4, 2010 - July 10, 2010

Challenge Goal: $25 per person/week

My Goal: $20 per person/week

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Chicken Sliders, Potato Salad & Cole Slaw: 5 people

Total Cost: $1.43 per person

Monday, July 5, 2010

Sloppy Joe Dinner: 3 people

Total Cost: $2.41 per person

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Spinach Salad Dinner: 3 people

Total Cost: $1.59 per person

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Tostadas & Apple Dumplings: 3 people

Total Cost: $1.96 per person

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Chicken Tetrazzini: 3 people

Total Cost: $.65 per person

Friday, July 9, 2010

Chicken Nuggets & Wacky Mac: 3 people

Total Cost: $1.02 per person

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Dinner Out: 3 people (used coupons)

Total Cost: $2.06 per person

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RECAP:

All You Grocery Challenge - $25 person/week

My Week 2 Goal - $20 person/week

Total Spent for Week 3: $11.12 per person/week

Savings are still going strong!!
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Thanks for Reading,
 

 

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 1 & 2

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 4, Day 1

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Dinner at in-laws: FREE!

All You Grocery Challenge, Week 4, Day 2

Breakfast Burritos: $.31 per person

Monday, July 12, 2010

Turkey Bacon, Potato & Egg Burritos: 3 people

Ingredients:

5 Eggs (@ .09 ea.) - $.45

Flour Tortillas - FREE (in-store promotion)

1 Russet Potato - $.49

Turkey Bacon (5 slices) - Free (had on hand)

Sour Cream (topping) - Free (had on hand)

Shredded Cheddar Cheese (garnish) - Free (had on hand)

Directions:

Cook Turkey Bacon as directed on package.

While bacon is cooking, peel potato and shred potato with grater.

In medium skillet, heat 2 Tbl of vegetable oil.

Add potato and cook until golden brown.

Once potato is cooked, remove and set aside.

Scramble eggs with salt n pepper.

Cook on medium heat in same skillet.

Once cooked, add potato and crumbled bacon.

Serve with warmed flour tortillas.

Garnish with sour cream and cheese.

Total Cost: $.94 or $.31 per person (WOW!)

All You Grocery Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person

My Goal: $2.86

Goal Met? Yes!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 6 & 7

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 6

Chicken Nuggets & Wacky Mac - $1.02 per person

Friday, July 9, 2010

Cost Breakdown

Chicken Nuggets & Wacky Mac Dinner: 3 people

Ingredients:

1 box of Tyson Chicken Nuggets - $2.50

1/2 bag of Wacky Mac - $.56

Cheddar Cheese (garnish) - Free (had on hand)

Total Cost: $3.06 or $1.02 per person

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Dinner Out: $6.17 or $2.06 per person

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person

My Goal - $2.86 per person

Goal Met? YES (on both days!)

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 5

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 5

Chicken Tetrazzini - $.65 per person

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Recipe and Cost Breakdown

Chicken Tetrazzini: 3 people

Ingredients:

2 Cups Cooked Chicken - Free (had on hand)

1/2 lb. thin spagetti - Free (had on hand)

1 Tbl. butter - Free (had on hand)

 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream - $.70

1 Can Cream of Chicken - Free (had on hand)

1/2 Cup Sour Cream - Free (had on hand)

1 medium carrot - $.32

1 medium zucchini squash - $.92

1 Tbl. minced garlic - Free (had on hand)

1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesean cheese - Free (had on hand)

salt n pepper to taste - Free (had on hand)

Directions:

Cook noodles according to package.

While the noodles are cooking, heat large skillet on medium heat.

Add butter to skillet and cook until melted.

Add the garlic, shredded carrot and shredded zucchini to pan.

Saute for 3-5 minutes.

Add soup, sour cream and heavy cream to pan until combined.

Add chicken and parm cheese.

Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes.

Drain noodles and add to pan and toss.

Top with additional parm cheese for garnish.

*Recipe from The Happy Housewife

Cost: $1.94 or $.65 per person

+ LOTS of leftovers

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person

My Goal - $2.86 per person

Goal Met? YES!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 4

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 4

Tostadas and Apple Dumplings - $1.96 per person

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Recipe and Cost Breakdown

Tostadas and Apple Dumplings: 3 people

Tostadas - (Taco Bueno) - $3.21 (used coupons)

Ingredients for Apple Dumplings (makes 6):

1 Granny Smith Apple - $.61

1 pkg. of Crescent Rolls - $1.44

1 stick of butter - $.62

1 tsp. of vanilla - Free (had on hand)

3/4 cup of Sugar - Free (had on hand)

Sprinkle of Cinnamon - Free (had on hand)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350.

Peel and Core granny smith apple.

Cut into wedges (should make 6).

Open can of crescent rolls and unfold dough.

Wrap a crescent roll around each apple wedge.

Place into 8x8 casserole dish.

In saucepan on medium heat, melt stick of butter.

Add sugar and vanilla until melted together.

Pour over dumplings in casserole dish.

Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until browned.

*Recipe adapted from The Pionner Woman

Cost: $5.88 or $1.96 per person

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person/day

My Goal - $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 3

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 3

Spinach Chef Salad - $1.59 per person

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Recipe and Cost Breakdown

Spinach Chef Salad w/ Warm Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Bag of Spinach - $2.50

2 Hard Boiled Eggs (@ .09 ea.) - $.18

Shredded Cheese - Free (had on hand)

6 slices Chicken Breast Deli Meat (1/4 of pkg.) - $.72

Warm Bacon Vinaigrette:

1/2 pkg. Turkey Bacon - $1.27

1/2 Tbl. minced garlic - FREE (had on hand)

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Free (had on hand)

5 Tbl. Red Wine Vinegar - $.10

2 tsp. honey - Free (had on hand)

1 tsp. dijon mustard - Free (had on hand)

salt n pepper to taste - Free (had on hand)

Vinaigrette Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.

 Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

 Discard all but 2 Tbsp. bacon fat.

 When bacon is cool enough to handle, crumble.

Just before serving, reheat bacon fat over medium-low heat.

 Add garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour into a bowl and vigorously whisk in olive oil, vinegar, honey and mustard.

 Season with salt and pepper.

Cost: $4.77 or $1.59 per person

 

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person/day

My Goal - $2.86 per person/day

 

Goal Met? YES!

 

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 2

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 2

Sloppy Joes - $2.41 per person

July 5, 2010

Recipe and Cost Breakdown:

Sloppy Joe Dinner: 3 people

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Sirloin 90/10 - $3.76

1/2 yellow onion chopped - $.21

1/2 Tbl. Minced Garlic - FREE (had on hand)

3 Tbl. Tomato Paste - FREE (had on hand)

1 can Tomato Sauce - FREE (had on hand)

1/4 Cup Brown Sugar - FREE (had on hand)

3 Tbl. Worcestershire Sauce - FREE (had on hand)

1 tsp. Steak Seasoning - Free (had on hand)

1 tsp. Garlic Powder - FREE (had on hand)

Pinch of Salt n Pepper - FREE (had on hand)

1 Red Pell Pepper Chopped - $1.78

Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - FREE (had on hand)

1 pkg. Hawaiin Rolls - $1.49

Directions:

Cook Garlic and Onion until softened.

Add Ground Beef and cook until browned. Drain.

Add drained ground beef, garlic and onion mixture back into pan.

Add chopped red bell pepper.

Add brown sugar and spices to pan. Cook for 1 minute.

Add Worcestershire Sauce, Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste to pan.

Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

Adjust seasinings to taste.

Serve on toasted buns and garnish with cheddar cheese.

Cost: $7.24 or $2.41 per person

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person/day

My Challenge Goal - $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? Yes!

All You Grocery Challenge: Week 2 Recap

All You Grocery Challenge Week 2 Recap

June 27, 2010 - July 3, 2010

Challenge Goal: $25 per person/week

My Goal: $20 per person/week or $2.86 per person/day


Sunday: June 27, 2010:

Hamburger & Carmalized Onion Pizza Dinner: 3 people
Total Cost: $2.06 per person
+ leftovers for 2 lunches


Monday: June 28, 2010:

Tortellini Salad: 3 people
Total Cost: $1.38 per person
+ leftovers for 1 lunch


Tuesday: June 29, 2010:

Chicken Lettuce Wraps: 3 people
Total Cost: $2.76 per person
+ leftovers for 1 lunch


Wednesday: June 30, 2010:

Potato Flake Chicken & Whole Grain Rice Dinner: 3 people
Total Cost: FREE


Thursday: July 1, 2010:

French Toast Dinner: 3 people
Total Cost: $1.20 per person


Friday: July 2, 2010:

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dinner: 3 people
Total Cost: $.41 per person


Saturday: July 3, 2010:

Dinner out: 3 people
Total Cost: $2.06 per person

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RECAP:

All You Grocery Challenge - $25 person/week
My Week 2 Goal - $20 person/week
Total Spent for Week 2: $9.87 per person/week

Wow!  I spent even less this week than last week!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 1

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 1:

July 4th Cookout

Chicken Sliders, Potato Salad & Coleslaw

July 4, 2010

*This is what I made and how much it cost me

Chicken Sliders, Potato Salad & Coleslaw Dinner: 5 people

Ingredients for Chicken Sliders:

Hawaiin Bread - $1.49

Chicken Breasts - $2.50

Sliced Cheese - Free (store promotion)

Ingredients for Potato Salad:

2 Large Russet Potatoes - $.98

1 Cup Mayonaise - Free (store promotion)

1/4 Cup Yellow Mustard - Free (had on hand)

2 Hard Boiled Eggs (.09c each) - $.18

1 Large Dill Pickle (chopped) - Free (had on hand)

2 Tbl of Dill Pickle Juice - Free (used from pickle jar)

1/4 Cup Minced Yellow Onion - Free (had on hand)

1/4 tsp dry mustard - Free (had on hand)

1/2 tsp. celery seed - (Free (had on hand)

1/2 tsp. paparika - Free (had on hand)

salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Melissa's Potato Salad:

Peel and Dice 2 Large Russet Potatoes.

Put potatoes in large stockpot.

Cover with cold water.

Bring water to boil.

Cook for 7-10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Drain potatoes and put in large bowl.

Add all other ingredients and mix together.

Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Best if served cold.

Ingredients for Creamy Coleslaw Recipe:

1/2 Bag of Coleslaw Mix - Free (had on hand from Week 1)

3/4 Cup Mayo - Free (store promotion)

2 Tbl Sour Cream - Free (had on hand)

2 Tbl Grated Yellow Onion - Free (had on hand)

2 Tbl Sugar - Free (had on hand)

2 Tbl White Vinegar - Free (had on hand)

1 Tbl Dry Mustard - Free (had on hand)

2 tsp. salt (Free (had on hand)

also grilled out Hot Dogs for the boys:

Hot Dogs - $1.00

Hot Dog Buns - $.98

Total Cost: $1.43 per person (WOW!)

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 7

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 7
Sloppy Joes
Chick-fil-A for me & Taco Bell for the boys

Chick-fil-A: $2.22 (used coupon)
Taco Bell: $3.97

Total Cost: $2.06 per person

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES! (barely)

*We were out and about and decided to stop.
This was the only time we dined out the entire week.
I'd say that is still pretty good plus it only cost us $6.19 Total.

Now, onto Week 3 of the All You Grocery Challenge!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 6

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 6:

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dinner

    

Friday, July 2, 2010

*This is what I made for my family and how much it cost me

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dinner - 3 people

Ingredients for Enchilada Sauce:

3 Tbl Vegetable Oil - Free (had on hand)

1 Tbl Flour - Free (had on hand)

1/4 Cup Chili Powder - Free (had on hand)

2 Cups Chicken Stock - Free (had on hand)

10 oz. can tomato paste - Free (had on hand)

1 tsp. Dried Oregano - Free (had on hand)

1 tsp. Dried Cumin - Free (had on hand)

1/2 tsp. Salt - Free (had on hand)

Ingredients for Enchilada Filling:

2 Cups Shredded Chicken - Free (had on hand)

1 block cream cheese - $1.24

2 green onions sliced - Free (leftover from last week)

Flour Tortillas - Free (store promotion)

Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Free (had on hand)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan heat oil on medium heat.

Add flour until smooth. Stir with Wooden Spoon.

 Cook for 1 minute.

 Add chili powder and cook for 30 seconds.

 Add stock, tomato paste, oregano, and cumin.

 Stir to combine.

 Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.

 The sauce will thicken and smooth out.

 Adjust the seasonings.

In a separate bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese and green onions.

Add 1 Cup of Enchilada Sauce to chicken/cream cheese mixture and combine.

Spoon 2 Tbls of mixture into middle of tortilla.

Roll up and place seam side down into 8x8 casserole dish.

Once pan is filled, pour remaining sauce ontop.

Top with cheddar cheese.

 Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

They are absolutely delicious!!!

Total Cost: $.41 per person

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 5

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2 Day 5

Thursday, July 1, 2010

French Toast Dinner: 3 people

Ingredients:

Bread (8 slices @ .07c) - $.56

6 Eggs (for batter) - $.64

Splash of Milk - Free (had on hand)

Cinnamon (dash) - Free (had on hand)

Syrup - Free (had on hand)

Butter - Free (had on hand)

Total Cost: $1.20 per person

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES!

All You Grocery Challenge, Week 2, Day 4

All You Grocery Challenge, Week 2 Day 4

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Potato Flake Chicken & Whole Grain Rice Dinner: 3 people

Chicken Breast Tenders - Free (had on hand)

Potato Flakes - Free (had on hand)

Italian Dressing - Free (had on hand)

Whole Grain Rice Packet - Free (manufacturer coupon)

Total Cost: FREE!

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES!

You can't beat FREE!

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 3

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 3

  

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Chicken Lettuce Wraps: 3 people

Based off of THIS recipe

Ingredients:

Ground Chicken (1lb) - $2.99

Butter Lettuce - $3.49

Dressing:

Minced Garlic (1Tbl )- $.07 (bought jar at $1.50)

1/2 yellow onion (minced) - $.21

Red Wine Vinegar (3 Tbl) - $.05 (bought bottle at $1.46)

Peanut Butter - had on hand

Hoisin Sauce - had on hand

Red Pepper Sauce - had on hand

Pinch of Sugar - had on hand

Pinch of Salt - had on hand

 Water Chesnuts (8 oz.) - $1.09

3 Green Onions (chopped) - $.34

Total Cost: $2.76 per person

+ leftovers for 1 lunch

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES (just barely!)

Don't think kids will like this recipe?  Guess again!

  My 22 month old LOVED the lettuce wraps!

 

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 2

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 2

Monday, June 28, 2010

Tortellini Salad: 3 people

Based off of THIS recipe

Ingredients:

Whole Wheat Cheese Tortellini - $3.79

1 cup Organic Veggies - used from freezer

2 Eggs (Hard Boiled) - had on hand

2 Tbs. Italian Dressing - had on hand

3 Green Onions (chopped) - .34

Cheesy Muffins - had on hand

Total Cost: $1.38 per person

+ leftovers for 1 lunch

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day

My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES

All You Grocery Challenge: Week 1 Recap

All You Grocery Challenge Week 1 Recap

June 20 - June 26, 2010

Challenge Goal: $25 per person per week

My Goal: $20 per person/week or $2.86 per person/day

Sunday: June 20, 2010

Father's Day Grill: 4 people
Grilled Corn (4) - $1.00
Chicken Fajita Meat (2lb) - $8.44
Flour Tortillas (20 count) - Free
Guacamole - Free
Sour Cream - Free

Shredded Cheese - Free

Total Cost: $2.36 per person

+ lots of leftovers!

Monday: June 21, 2010

Pasta Primavera Dinner: 3 people
Pasta - pulled from pantry
Peas, Carrots, Green Beans - pulled from freezer
Ham Steaks (Cubed) - $2.68
Cheesy Muffins - had all ingredients on hand (made 12), froze 6
Total Cost: $.89 per person
 + ham and muffins leftover

Tuesday: June 22, 2010

Quesadilla Dinner: 3 people

Flour Tortillas - Free (Meal Deal at Grocery Store)
Fajita Chicken - Free (leftover from Sunday's meal)
Shredded Cheese - $2.07
Bag of Coleslaw - $1.33
Cilantro - $.33
Can of Black Beans - $.66
Red Onion - $.69 (only used half)
Red Bell Pepper - $1.78
Lemon - $.22
Total Cost: $2.36 per person
+ lots of black bean salad & coleslaw leftover


Wednesday: June 23, 2010

Turkey Bacon (BTC) Sandwiches Dinner: 3 people
Bread (slices) - $.42 (used 6 pieces @ .07c a piece)
Turkey Bacon - $.52 (only used half)
Tomato - $1.20
Sliced Cheese - $1.25 (only used half)
Bananas (5) - $.55
Total Cost: $1.31 per person
+ 2 bananas leftover


Thursday: June 24, 2010

Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Didn't end up making dinner, life got in the way...
(no picture)
Out to Dinner - BBQ Baked Potatoes: 3 people
Total Cost: $10.05 or $3.35 per person

Friday: June 25, 2010

(no picture - we were on the road)
Deli Chicken Breast Sandwiches Dinner: 3 people
Bread (slices) - $.42 (used 6 pieces @ .07c a piece)
Deli Meat - Free (coupon from manufacturer)
Sliced Cheese - $1.25 (other half of package from Thur. meal)
Yogurt Cups - Free (meal deal from grocery store)
Total Cost - $.56 per person
+ 3 yogurt cups leftover


Saturday: June 26, 2010

(no picture - out of town at birthday party)
Food provided - Hot dogs, chips
Total Cost - $0.00 per person


Recap:
All You Grocery Challenge - $25 person/week
My Week's Goal - $20 person/week
Total Spent: $10.83 per person/week

Wow - Until you see it on paper, you don't really know how much you are saving!!!!

I love this Grocery Challenge!

All You Grocery Challenge: Week 2 Day 1

I'm in the second week of the All You Grocery Challenge.

Goal: $25 per person per week

($3.57 per person per day)

  

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 2, Day 1

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Hamburger & Carmalized Onion Pizza Dinner: 3 people

Ingredients:

Pizza Crust - $1.72

Pizza Sauce - used from pantry

1 lb. Ground Sirloin (90/10) - $3.76

1/2 Red Onion - $.69

Shredded Cheese - leftover form last week

Total Cost: $2.06 per person

had enough leftovers for 2 lunches

All You Challenge Goal: $3.57 per person/day
My Goal: $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? YES!