Meal Planning Monday - clear out week

Christmas is coming and I want to spend a small fortune at the Manchester Christmas markets so something's got to give and that something is food!!

 

 

 

The freezer is rammed and the fridge needs cleaning so it's killing three birds with one stone.  Here's what we're on for the coming week...

 

Monday
Pizza and frozen chips

 

Tuesday

Spag Bol (from the freezer)

 

Wednesday
Jacket Potatoes, beans and cheese

 

Thursday
Beef curry from frozen stewing steak and a jar from the lurking place in the cupboard

 

Friday
Fish cakes, frozen chips and peas

 

Saturday
Baked Gluten Free chilli con carne (frozen in a tray and defrosted in a low oven - nicer than nuked or heated in a pan)

 

Sundays
Bangers and mash

 

I know there's no take away in there but I've eaten it so much that I really have gone off it, although we are dying to sample the fayre at Micheals Indian Restaurant in Blackpool.  It looks gorgeous from the outside and the take away we had was gourmet. 

 

There's loads more meal plans over at At Home With Mrs M so meal planning does not need to be a chore, let someone else do the work, some even have shopping lists for petes sake!!  It can't be easier!  Shop Smart - Save Money Time and Waste!

 

So how much could you save if you ate up your stored food?  And what would you do with the spare cash?  Yes, as I thought you would spend it at a Christmas Market, wouldn't you?!

The Three Commandments of Savvy Shopping

Short and sweet today, If you're trying to cut down on what you spend and are trying to get things for the lowest price, you have to follow at least one of these three, everytime you shop.

1. Ebay sweep.  Even if you want brand new, search Ebay.  I've just searched for an all terrain pram and they're on there for around £6!!!! (yes! 6!)  Loads of brand new and unwrapped items are listed.  Its worth a 2 minute check on your smartphone.

2. Use quidCo or another cashback website.  You'll get paid for buying from websites you'd buy from anyway and you'll get access to fantastic deals.  I got an iPod with a new mobile phone contact some years ago.

3. Make a list.  Don't be distracted - you'll overspend.  Do a meal plan and stick to it!!

Meal Planning Monday

After last weeks carnivore red meat fest, I'm thinking we need to eat less red meat this week!


Again, I'm on a thrift drive and I'm shopping at Aldi.


So here's the plan for this week.  Any money left over from the food budget will be put towards Project Mortgage Payoff.  Incentive if ever I needed it to not overspend and stick to the plan.

Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken & Vegetables

Tuesday: Jacket Potatoes with Prawn Mayo and Garlic Bread

Wednesday: Chicken Quesadilla's

Thursday: Home Made Pizza

Friday: Gluten free Chicken & Mushroom Pie and mash

Saturday: Hey, Hey, Takeaway!!

Sunday: Macaroni Cheese

So hopefully this week will lower the cholesterol levels!!


There's loads more meal plans on Mrs M's Blog - At Home With Mrs M