Our Weekly Menu Plan
Week Ending 8/15/14
We're super excited to be headed to Virginia Beach for the weekend! We have $100 budgeted out of vacation funds for the food for that trip for the 3 of us. We'll be meeting family out to eat so eating in the hotel would defy the purpose of the trip. We used the grocery budget savings of that trip to have some more expensive meals this week (Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches are about $25! But I've been craving them and wanted to take advantage of a short grocery budget week).
Fair warning... I'm just entering into my second trimester of pregnancy and am having a tough time eating. Bagels and cream cheese seem to be the only thing I can keep down in the am so they're here to stay for a few weeks. I also have aversions to chicken, oatmeal, black beans, and meatballs which makes life a little difficult some days. Let's just say we'll have some interesting meals for the next few weeks.
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We have a freezer and pantry stocked with veggies, and we always get extra lettuce since we both love salad. We also have a club pack of vanilla yogurt from Wegmans that we can add to breakfasts or snacks. (I adore pineapple in yogurt!)
Want to know how I plan these menus every week? Click here to read my step by step fail proof Menu Planning Post.
P.S. Beef Stew, shown above, was amazing!
Meal plan for next week
| AUG 09 - SATURDAY | |
| Vacation- Dine Out | |
| AUG 10 - SUNDAY | |
| Vacation- Dine Out | |
| AUG 11 - MONDAY | |
| breakfast | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll |
| dinner | Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches |
| AUG 12 - TUESDAY | |
| breakfast | Muffins and Bananas |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Slow Cooker Beef Stew I |
| dinner | Cherry Bars Recipe |
| AUG 13 - WEDNESDAY | |
| breakfast | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas |
| AUG 14 - THURSDAY | |
| breakfast | Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Easy Calzones |
| AUG 15 - FRIDAY | |
| lunch | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits |
| dinner | Sausage Gravy |
| dinner | Best Scrambled Eggs Ever! |
SHOPPING LIST:
(Omitting all of the duplicates and pantry staples, a full shopping list will be posted below this one).
Estimated Total: $100.00
*Likely will be less since I estimate up.
Update: I ended up spending $97.64 but I included childrens vitamins and mascara, which obviously weren't on the list.
*Likely will be less since I estimate up.
Update: I ended up spending $97.64 but I included childrens vitamins and mascara, which obviously weren't on the list.
| Produce | |
| carrots baby, 1 can for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| celery, 1 stalk for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| large tomato, 1 for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| onion, 5 for multiple recipes | |
| potatoes, 3 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| Bread and Bakery | |
| bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| frozen unrisen dinner rolls (rhodes)., 16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can for Easy Calzones | |
| hoagie rolls, 6 for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| wheat bread, 6 slices for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea | |
| Meat | |
| beef stew meat, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| deli roast beef, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| ground beef, 1 pound for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| maple flavored sausage roll, 1 package for Bill's Sausage Gravy | |
| Deli | |
| deli ham, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| pepperoni, 1 pound for Easy Calzones | |
| Baking Goods | |
| each) cherry pie filling, 2 cans (21 ounces for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| Dairy | |
| butter, 1 cup for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| Cheddar cheese, for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| cream cheese, 1 package for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| deli turkey, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| eggs, 9 for multiple recipes | |
| flour tortillas, 12 for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| milk- whole, cup for Muffins and Bananas | |
| provolone cheese, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| whole milk ricotta, 15 ounces for Easy Calzones | |
| Canned/Jar Goods | |
| Campbell's® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| Oils & Dressings | |
| Italian dressing, 1/2 cup for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches | |
| Frozen Foods | |
| broccoli, 2 bunches for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| International | |
| prepared enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| refried beans, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| Uncategorized | |
| almond extract, 3/4 teaspoon for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| mozzarella, 1 1/2 cups for Easy Calzones | |
Complete Unedited Shopping List:
| Produce | |
| carrots, 4 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| carrots baby, 1 can for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| celery, 1 stalk for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| crushed tomatoes, Three 15-ounce cans for Easy Calzones | |
| fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons for Easy Calzones | |
| Fresh parsley leaves, for Easy Calzones | |
| garlic, 1 clove for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| garlic, 3 to 4 whole cloves for Easy Calzones | |
| onion, 2 1/2 for multiple recipes | |
| potatoes, 3 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| whole medium onion, 1 for Easy Calzones | |
| whole small to medium onion, 1 for Easy Calzones | |
| Bread and Bakery | |
| bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| frozen unrisen dinner rolls (rhodes)., 16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can for Easy Calzones | |
| pizza crust, 1 for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza | |
| wheat bread, 6 slices for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea | |
| Meat | |
| beef broth, 1 1/2 cups for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| beef stew meat, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| ground beef, 1 pound for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| maple flavored sausage roll, 1 package for Bill's Sausage Gravy | |
| white wine (or chicken broth), 1/2 cup for Easy Calzones | |
| Deli | |
| pepperoni, 1 pound for Easy Calzones | |
| Baking Goods | |
| all-purpose flour, 3 1/4 cup for multiple recipes | |
| all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 cup for multiple recipes | |
| all-purpose flour, 5 tablespoons for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| All-purpose flour, for Easy Calzones | |
| almond extract, 3/4 teaspoon for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| baking powder, 2 1/2 teaspoons for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits | |
| confectioners' sugar, 1 cup for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| each) cherry pie filling, 2 cans (21 ounces for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| Pinch sugar, for Easy Calzones | |
| raisins, 1 cup for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea | |
| sugar, 2 cups for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| white sugar, 1 tablespoon for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits | |
| Dairy | |
| butter, 1 cup for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| butter, 4 tablespoon for multiple recipes | |
| Cheddar cheese, for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| chilled butter, 1/2 cup for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits | |
| cream cheese, 1 package for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| eggs, 9 for multiple recipes | |
| flour tortillas, 12 for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| margarine, 1/2 cup for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| milk, 2 to 3 tablespoons for Cherry Bars Recipe | |
| milk- whole, cup for Muffins and Bananas | |
| milk- whole, 2 1/4 cup for multiple recipes | |
| mozzarella, 1 1/2 cups for Easy Calzones | |
| mozzarella cheese shredded, 2 cups for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza | |
| Parmesan, 1/2 cup for Easy Calzones | |
| sausage or Pepperoni, 1/2 package for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza | |
| whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, 2 for Easy Calzones | |
| whole milk, 4 1/4 cups for multiple recipes | |
| whole milk ricotta, 15 ounces for Easy Calzones | |
| Yogurt, 3 (adults and preschoolers only) for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea | |
| Canned/Jar Goods | |
| Campbell's® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| chicken bouillon granules, 2 tablespoons for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| peaches, 1 can for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| pineapple slices, 3 can for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| strawberry jam, 5 teaspoon for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea | |
| Oils & Dressings | |
| canola oil, 1/4 cup for Muffins and Bananas | |
| Pasta/Rice/Beans | |
| regular long-grain white rice, 1 cup for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| Sauces & Spices | |
| bay leaf, 1 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| Black pepper, for Easy Calzones | |
| Fresh basil leaves, for Easy Calzones | |
| Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon for Easy Calzones | |
| Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, for Easy Calzones | |
| paprika, 1 teaspoon for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| pizza sauce or tomato sauce, 1 can for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza | |
| red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon for Easy Calzones | |
| Salt and ground pepper, for Easy Calzones | |
| salt and pepper to taste, for Bill's Sausage Gravy | |
| taco seasoning mix or burrito seasoning mix, 1 package for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I | |
| Frozen Foods | |
| broccoli, 2 bunches for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| dinner rolls frozen, 5 rolls for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll | |
| International | |
| prepared enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| refried beans, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| Baking | |
| muffin mix, 1 for Muffins and Bananas | |
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