You recognize this item, right? Relax! You are not going to be told this is how to eat cheap, although these noodles do make a great side dish or fast, cheap meal.
Like any successful venture, planning is key to eat cheap, but it's not difficult.
Since returning to a one-income family, I have also returned to the $30 a week grocery list. Since I try my hardest to shop only once a month, the budget is $120 a month for six people. This list is FOOD ONLY. Not household supplies. Do I go over this? Yes. It is simply a target.
My shopping outline includes 4 meals, all large enough to be eaten as leftover dinners and lunches.
Is it exciting? Well, maybe not, but it does provide.
4 meats (burger, pork, chicken, Italian sausage)$40 ($10 each)
4 sides (rice, pasta,potatoes,veggie)$20
Breakfast food(oatmeal or eggs)$5
Snack Food(hard boiled eggs or cookies)$5
Staples:(*Milk, butter, oil, seasoning, baking supplies,canned tomatoes)$30
Misc:$20 (cheese, recipe ingredients)
*I purchase dry milk for a number of reasons I'll share in a coming post)
So with this list, I then mix and combine to come up with a menu.
Good Luck!
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