Schwan's Splurge

This afternoon we heard a knock on the door.  My youngest son goes running to the door, looks out the side window and yells "The man with my hot dogs is here".  He was so excited that he would finally have hot dogs again.  I didn't figure my Schwan's purchases when I set my $100 budget for the month. I typically spend $70 a month on Schwan's items. Since Schwan's is groceries I am counting it toward my grocery budget.

I spent $24.20.  That is two packages of skinless beef franks and one package of individually packaged boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

This leaves me with $38.58 cash/$23.84 Jewel Gift card for the month.

You may be wondering...what are they eating during this month with such a slim budget? We're working on paring down the freezer and pantry.  My deep freeze needs to be defrosted.

For breakfast, I typically make a yogurt smoothie w/ fresh fruit and orange juice.  I love High Mountain plain all natural yogurt for smoothies.  The huge container at Costco is only $3.99 and lasts me at least 2 weeks. If I don't make a smoothie, I'll usually have a bowl of cereal. Frosted Mini Wheats and Wheaties Fuel have been my two favorites lately.  My boys typically have fruit, a bowl of cereal or go-gurt. My husband will have oatmeal or get something from the cafeteria at work.

Lunches for me are typically leftovers from the evening before.  My husband either eats at the cafeteria at work or will bring something from home.  My oldest typically eats a cheese sandwich for lunch.  My youngest will usually have bologna, jelly sandwich or a hot dog.

Monday night we made small pasta shells (think a little smaller than Velvetta shells and cheese size) with ground beef that had a tomato/taco sauce.  Both my husband and I had it for lunch today also.  There is still a small portion left so I'll have the rest for lunch tomorrow.  Tonight was the first night of swim lessons.  So we went quick and easy...Schwan's Angus Meatloafs and brocolli w/ cheese and rice.  Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo so I will be picking up some tasty Mexican food from our favorite little Mexican restaurant.