All You is putting forth a challenge to help people come up with creative ways to cut their grocery bills. The challenge involves spending $25 or less per person per week on groceries. I'm intrigued, yet tremble with fear at the mere thought of it!!! Is it possible to feed our family 3 meals per day (summer) on $75 per week. Do I get extra when Matt comes home from college? All very interesting and it does have me thinking!
Now on $75 per week I don't think we will be drinking Diet Dr. Pepper, or having chips and dip. (Staples at our house). So what do y'all think...is it even possible to eat 3 meals per day at home (no going out) and stay on this budget?
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I do think it can be done! Over at http://orgjunkie.com/, there are a bunch of people who participate in "Meny Plan Monday" and they share meal ideas and recipes, usually for frugal people trying to feed a family. I have learned a lot from it! Just planning the meals in advance helps save money in the long run. But you will probably have to cut out the Dr. Pepper. :)
Thanks for the blog link. I recently found out I'm gluten intolerant and so I'm trying hard to get a handle on our families eating habits. (However, Diet Dr. Pepper...:))
I think it's possible to eat healthy and not spend a lot of money. Lots of chicken, whole wheat pasta, and less expensive fish (e.g., tilapia a lot less expensive in these parts than halibut). Try growing your own herb garden, about a $30 investment, outside of your own home. You'll have lots of ways to spice up your food at an affordable price.
Oh, also on a gluten-free note, try buying GLUTEN-FREE COOKING FOR DUMMIES. Hate the title, love the book. My husband has started eating gluten-free dinners and doesn't complain.
Good luck!
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