As we settle into 2025 I'm trying to continue to be intentional with meal planning to make sure that I am using our budget as wisely as possible and stretching it as far as I can. I really love doing my shopping online and ordering groceries each week. The system is not perfect but it sure is a great way to budget as I can see exactly what I'm spending and remove/add/change items to stay within the budget. I also run into thinking I added an item to my cart but when I get my groceries home, it is "missing". (Not really, I just didn't order it). Overall though, it really is great!
Here's the plan for the coming week - the first week of February!
Friday - We are taking Josh and Nate off to winter retreat so it will just be quick food before we leave - Tacos!
Saturday - All of a sudden (as winter retreat was just scheduled LAST week!) Darryl and I have no kids HA! IF there is a good movie showing - we will use a Christmas gift from Darryl's sister to see a movie. If not, I'm not sure what we will do. :-)
Sunday - Josh and Nate return mid afternoon and then Darryl, Josh, and Nate are attending a Chili Cook-off Men's Conference in the evening. I'm not really sure what we will do for lunch - the guys will be hungry after the retreat so we may take advantage of a gift card and get taco Bell or Pizza on the way home.
Monday - Creamy Tortellini Soup (a carry over from last week)
Tuesday - Shrimp and Grits and Corn Bread (I usually only buy shrimp when it is on sale for buy one bag/get one free which means we get to enjoy Shrimp and Grits a few times in a row!)
Wednesday - It is youth group night so Darryl and I might grab something for dinner.
Thursday - Spaghetti Carbonara and French Bread (another carry over from last week)
