$250 a Month Food Budget – Groceries, Take Out and Date Nights – October 2nd – 9th

I spent practically all day yesterday out in the garden and it was awesome. Apparently I haven’t been checking the zucchini plants lately because when I looked in the garden beds I found 2 whoppers in there. No worries though, I’ll use what I can this week and then freeze the rest for later.

Yesterday I made the best ever breakfast muffins. I ate 3! The Girl and I absolutely LOVE them and I usually make a double batch but I didn’t have any extra room in the freezer this time around so I’m pretty sure these will all be gone by tomorrow.

Have you ever tried making mashed potatoes in the crock pot? Well if you haven’t, you totally need to this for Thanksgiving {or really any other day of the week}. I made a big batch on Saturday to go with our chicken and everyone raved about them.

I also tried a new crock pot recipe this week. Everyone liked it so I’ll work on getting the recipe posted soon.

Winco $56.82

Ahh Winco. I’ve missed you. I need to shop there more often because I feel like my money stretches there than any other store these days especially since I’ve pretty much fallen off the coupon wagon. Sometimes I’ll find an Ibotta deal but I really don’t stress about the prices because they are so much lower than other stores in the area.

If you are a Winco shopper, have you tried their tuna? This time around it was $0.69 a can and usually when you open the tin there is one big chunk of tuna in there which I happen to think is waaaaay better than how other brands have tuna bits swimming in water in their tins. If you haven’t tried their tuna yet, add it to your grocery list. I think I’ll make a tuna casserole this week.

Do you see a bird or a walrus?

ZayconFresh Chicken Thighs- Free with credits

I like to toss a bit of seasoning on them and then cook the chicken in the crock pot to use throughout the week.

Mrs. HB needed some chicken so I bartered a little with her for a few items I needed for some upcoming recipes. I gave away my spring form pan because I only use it like once a year so I had to borrow Mrs. HB’s for an almond cake recipe I plan on making. Doesn’t that make you crazy? The moment you get rid of something you suddenly need it?

I also made a lighter version of General Tso’s chicken {minus the vegetables} one night for dinner along with a few pot stickers that were in the freezer.

And then there was the corn the HH surprised me with at 7 am. Usually Farmer Ted gives my husband a case or two of corn in late August every year but for some reason we didn’t get one this year. But hey, corn in October? I’ll take it!

And last but not least…. my linner from the other day. I think I look forward to my big salads more than anything else. The toppings always change, but they’re always like a meal and a half. And pickled beets!!! They’re pretty much the best thing ever. 😉

How about YOU? Did you pick up any Zaycon this week? Buy or make anything exciting? Are you using your Crock Pot more these days because of the cooler weather?

These are all things I need to know. 😉

Have a great Monday everyone,

~Mavis

Total Spent Last Week $56.82

Total Spent in January on Groceries $202.99
Total Spent in February on Groceries $143.94
Total Spent in March on Groceries $183.35
Total Spent in April on Groceries $205.67
Total Spent on Groceries in May $248.60
Total Spent on Groceries in June $147.47
Total Spent on Groceries in July $293.63
Total Spent on Groceries in August $117.29
Total Spent on Groceries in September $172.91
Total Spent on Groceries in October $56.82
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Total Spent in January on Take Out, Date Nights, and Bakery Treats $42.19
Total Spent in February on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $118.45
Total Spent in March on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $25.29
Total Spent in April on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $62.50
Total Spent in May on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $54.52
Total Spent in June on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $119.15
Total Spent in July on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $12.45
Total Spent in July on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $0
Total Spent in August on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $212.67
Total Spent in September on Take Out, Date Nights and Bakery Treats $132.50

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