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This week we are having:

roast with carrots, onions, potatoes & biscuits

chili & grilled cheese

bagel dogs, broccoli & cheese

hamburgers, chips & dip

chicken fried rice, spring rolls

tacos, refried beans

So I decided we could brave the cold and go to Publix this morning- I wanted to be sure to go before this week’s sale is over, since there is a sale on Olay Regenerist $3 off. I got two packs of the face cleansing wipes, on sale for $3.99, plus I had 2 $2 off coupons, and they have a mail in rebate for $15 when you buy two Regenerist items! So my total spent was $20.46 after tax and coupons - $15 mail in rebate means I really only spent $5.46! My rebate will go in the mail tomorrow, so hopefully I will get it back soon. I printed out a calendar for January, and just from looking through my freezer at what meats I have and things in the pantry plus a couple of things I got today, I have enough meals so far for up through the 14th! I know I’ll be back at the store soon for more milk though, so I’ll be looking for more meal ideas to add to the calendar. I’ll be adding this week’s meals in just a minute.

So, I’ve decided to challenge myself for the month of January. My goal is to send no more than $100 this month for groceries. Who knows, if I do well, I may do the same for February. I’ve started a list for my calendar to plan dinners, and have lots of meal ideas so far with things we already have! This could be easier than I thought! My usual budget is $50 a week, so we will see.

With the new year coming up fast, the resolutions are coming along with it. I’ve been thinking about mine already. I have a few, some small, some big. I hope I can keep them all and make them happen. I know I can if I just do it. First of all, I want to be sure to start taking vitamins every day. I always forget, when I really need to take them, so I have to just work on remembering. Exercise- I need to do something every day, but will be happy if I can get 5 days a week in, even if it’s just wii fit. I think I’ll be changing up my grocery budget as well, just haven’t figured out all the details. I’m not sure if it can get much lower though. I’ll have to add more as I think of it.

What are your resolutions?

Publix has their boxes of Swiss Miss hot chocolate on sale for buy one get one free, making each box .99. Go to the Target website to print their coupon for $1 off any one box to get it free, since Publix takes competitor coupons. I got two boxes of the mini marshmallow kind today! Yum!

I’m trying to use some things in the pantry this week for some easy meals since we have a busy weekend, with My daughter’s 3rd birthday party on Sunday! This is what we are having:

chicken strips, baked potatoes, rolls

chicken enchiladas, rice

breakfast for dinner (eggs, potatoes, bacon, biscuits)

turkey ham with brown sugar & pineapple mixed veggies

crockpot lasagna

nachos

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My daughter never had any interest in these, though I can see why. I always thought they were strange and boring myself. I’ll be sending 4 back in myself.

This week we are having:

nachos ( I make them just like at teh restaurant Chili’s)

chili & grilled cheese sandwiches

tacos & rice

pizza rollups & cheese sticks

flat iron steak, hash brown casserole

cheese enchiladas, rice

breakfast for dinner- eggs, biscuits, bacon, hash browns

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