Food part 2

Food is a never ending challenge, using the tips about food in the food part 1, I was able to feed our larger family on as little as $50 a week when money is tight, I did just that the months of Oct and Nov.  then due to my work situation we were able to get food stamps. This was a HUGE blessing as I did not know how I was going to feed the 3 of us left in the house.

The amount we were given for the end of Nov. I used to re-stock the very empty pantry. I still use my system as it saves me money and I do not want to get out of the habit. In fact I found pork roast that same week for .99 a lb (only happens 2-3 times a year) so I was able to get several to stash in the freezer. I also like to look at the adds to see what meals we might like but I have not thought of. I am working on a list of meals that we like that I can easily pull from for menu planning but...

Now that there is only 3 of us cooking has changed alot! I have the luck that the 3 of us are the pickiest eaters, and with my eating issues I never know from min to min what I will be able to eat, thankfully I learned along time ago to pay attention to my body so I am not often starting something then having to waste it. but I am doing more cooking for the boys and finding something to eat for me. This has changed my menu planning, I now have a list of meals that I can choose from that most to all the ingredients are on hand(about 3 weeks worth) and I try to keep the fridge stocked with basics (salad fixings, dairy, sandwich meat, cheese....). so I can fix most things without a run to the store. NEVER run to the store to get a "few items", go shopping or get the item for dinner (be in a hurry, I like to start dinner then run to the local store to get the last item, so I cannot dally)

For now I am still learning a new system, but that is why I do not want to lose the old habits from the ads and price matching for the lowest price.

I will post on this subject from time to time, as I like to find new ways to save money any way I can :) as long as I am not hungry or the cleaner/ trick works!

Next planned post... Homemade Laundry soap, what I learned....