Meal Planning 1/6 - 1/12

Rain or shine tomorrow will be the day I do my grocery shopping. I will pick up produce that is on sale as well as anything that I need for the weeks meals and maybe some snacks. My grocery budget for the week is $78.

L- Kids lunch for school
D- Dinner



Wednesday 1/6
L- Ham & cheese roll ups, pretzels, watermelon, & celery w/PB
D- Ceviche w/tostadas & leftover rice & bean

Thursday 1/7
L- Sandwich, berries, sweet peppers, & granola bar
D- Pumpkin chili w/chicken

Friday 1/8
L- Ham, cheese & crackers, pear, cucumber & pickle
D- Mini meatloaf's w/veggies & mashed potatoes

Saturday 1/9
D- Leftovers

Sunday 1/10
D- Out to eat
 
Monday 1/11
L- Pinwheel, grapes, carrots & goldfish
D- Salsa chicken w/lime rice

Tuesday 1/12
L- PBJ sandwich, banana, yogurt w/granola & celery
D- Spinach stuffed shells w/bread & salad

Meal Planning 1/1 - 1/5

What I started to do now since I have a very busy schedule is meal plan a month in advance. If a type of fruit or vegetable isn't in season or if I can't find the ingredient then I just alter the meal plan. This way I know what dinner will be as well as my sisters. That way they don't always ask whats for dinner. It can get annoying when you hear it more than 5 times a day. But this also helps me make a shopping list for what i need for the week. I usually do most of my shopping on Wednesdays, if not then Thursdays for sure.

L- Kids lunch for school
D- Dinner


Friday 1/1 
D- Leftovers

Saturday 1/2 
D- Fish tacos w/mexican rice & white beans

Sunday 1/3
D- Mexican meatball soup
 
Monday 1/4 
L- Banana sammie, Asian pears, yogurt, & celery 
D- Pizza moons w/broccolini

Tuesday 1/5 
L- DIY tacos, pineapples, carrots w/ranch & granola
D- Leftovers
 

January Goals

I’ve decided to do monthly goals to try to keep me on track with my new year’s resolutions. It’s also a great way to keep yourself accountable if you make mistakes, plus I’m very forgetful so if I write things down then I will most likely remember them better. 

January’s Goals

1.      Stick to budget

• $300 grocery budget for a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 teens and 1 child)
• $200 household supplies budget (including kitty)
• $100 eating out budget (2x a month)

2.      Meal plan

• Dinners for family
• Lunches for the kids

3.      Family

• Go to Knotts at least twice a month (season passes w/meals included)
• Read at least 5x a week to my son

4.      Fitness

• Gym 3x a week for at least an hour each time
• Eat more fruits and veggies
• Drink more water

5.      College

• Don’t procrastinate!!!
• Finish work early if possible

 6.  Blog

• Post at least 3x a week

Happy New Years!

Happy New Year’s everyone! It's been almost 3 years since I've posted on my blog! Oh my goodness has a lot has happened in that time. But for the in celebration of the New Year I want to share my New Year’s Resolutions. As the saying goes... NEW YEAR, NEW ME!!! 

1. Family
• Spend more time with my son
2.  Budget 

• Stick to budget!!!
• Buy needs and not wants
• Start sinking funds

3.  Meal Plan
• Meal plan every month for dinners and lunches
• Stick to meal plan!!! No eating out!!! 
4. Debt
• Pay off credit card
• Only use in an emergency and pay off right away
5. Emergency Fund
• Have a minimum of 3 months expenses but try for at least 6 months
6. College
• Get only A’s & B’s in all classes
• Retake any classes that are lower than a B
7. Fitness
• Stick to fitness plan
• Exercise a minimum of 3 times a week but aim for 6 times a week
• Eat a healthier diet with more fruits and vegetables
• Drink more water
8. Volunteer
• Volunteer at hospitals, clinics, hospice or senior centers
9. License
• Renew all medical licenses