Well, as you all probably know, we are expecting a new arrival in the beginning of October. Combine that with Homeschooling, co-ops, cub scouts and just normal life activities... and you might just see me a bit overwhelmed!
So my Frugal self has decided to get the ball rolling on freezer meals. No, not the ones from the store... but fresh, preservative free, change the ingredients to your liking... Freezer meals.
Now friends, do not take offense to me making freezer meals... I still love you, and love the fact that you would be willing to bring my family a meal during this crazy time... but friend.... I am just too darn picky! But please visit and see the baby!
Okay, SO here is my plan: Save Money, Save Time, and hopefully make some yummy and healthy meals!
I bought the book Once a Month Cooking: Family Favorites (you can also visit their website for more information- www.once-a-monthcooking.com) The cool thing about this book is that it provides the grocery list for you if you use all of the recipes for that cycle. Well, I had to take out a few recipes, and add a few different ones, but I was able to figure that in to my 'new' grocery list.
So my goal for August is to see if I can spend a whole day shopping (I think I can handle that) and another whole day cooking and prepping the meals. I am going to get my bulk items at Costco (chicken, roasts, veggies, canned goods) and then hit Winco for my dry goods and other non-produce items... and then hit up the farmers market, my garden and Safeway for the produce. I will be cooking up 28 meals ranging Stuffed Shells and Sauce to Pozole Soup that can be cooked in the crock pot.
Wish me luck, and let me know if you do the same thing as well!
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