As of today, August 17th, our “eating out” budget for the month has been exceeded by approximately $30, and our grocery budget is running low. This situation has prompted me to renew my focus on meal planning and preparation for the remainder of the month. With 15 days left, the plan is to provide all meals at home. I’ve been in a planning rut this summer so I’ve been ordering Hello Fresh to help with inspiration and efficiency (this might have something to do with the tight grocery budget).
Weekly Menu
- Sunday: Lasagna, roasted zucchini, and French bread
- Monday: Hello Fresh
- Tuesday: Hello Fresh
- Wednesday: Hello Fresh
- Thursday: Roasted salmon and sweet potatoes
- Friday: Hot dogs, tater tots, green beans
- Saturday: Gringo tacos, black beans, corn
- Sunday: Grilled BBQ chicken, roasted brussels sprouts
Lunches
- Melody: Salads, tuna, leftovers
- Zuzu: Soup, bagel with cream cheese, peanut butter & jelly
Breakfasts
- Zuzu: Toast, quiche, hard-boiled eggs, berries
- Melody: Hard-boiled egg, fruit
Snack Options for Zuzu
- Cheez-Its
- Pringles
- Apples
- Oranges
- Grapes
- Yogurt
- Trail mix
- Granola bars
- Cheese
- Greek yogurt with honey
- Kale chips