I am glad too.
So how are things going with you. Not sure if I missed a posting but not sure if I have seen anything in a while from you..Have you been busy? Janet Alliesmama
I am glad too.
oops I just saw your message about the wedding..lol.. Janet Alliesmamaalliesmama4 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:52 pmI am glad too.
So how are things going with you. Not sure if I missed a posting but not sure if I have seen anything in a while from you..Have you been busy? Janet Alliesmama
Momof2 So glad that the wedding was lovely and that your son is happy. Also great that you were under budget and still had a good time.. Nice to get away from the daily grind and enjoy some relaxing times to recharge your battery..Good to hear from you.. I missed reading your updates.. Janet AlliesmamaMomof2 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:22 pm Back from the wedding and it was so beautiful. I am so thrilled my son has found someone that makes him so happy- and someone that he can love and make happy.
Tried to use up as much as possible before leaving, but there were a couple of things that I tossed (vegetables and fruit) as I knew they would be bad when we returned and were not anything we really would take with us. Also had to toss a few more things that went bad while we were gone (a few more fruits and vegetables along with half a gallon of milk). Now that we are back and have had a couple of days to rest (not to mention getting caught up on things at work), it is back to planning meals, eating from home (it was nice to eat out or the dinners associated with the wedding), using up items instead of tossing them, and sticking to a grocery budget. I cannot complain about the budget, we stayed about $450.00 under what I budgeted for the event/trip.
I did go to the grocery store earlier in the week to grab a few things to hold us until I could plan out our meals, but I cannot find the receipt or remember the total spent- bummer. I guess I will just consider it part of my event spending and start tracking the amount from here forward.
It sounds like everyone is doing well with the challenge. Off to make that meal plan and grocery list.
Momof2I love to hear how you use up food and also what you are making.. I like to cook too but not sure I could cook for myself and someone else on a daily basis. I did when my husband was here but it was a chore.. I do not know how people do it that have a family and work.I am cooking from scratch and it seems all I do is cook and do dishes before the next meal of cook and do dishes...lol. .Momof2 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 7:45 pm Janet- I am at a busy time. The school year is almost over, and there seems to be a never ending list of things that must be done.
I love avocadoes, especially when they are made into guacamole. I am trying your tip for the cilantro. I picked some up on my spur of the moment, no list trip and have not used it. I have not made enchiladas in a while and really like them- maybe they should go on my menu plan soon. .
I have used hydrated apples (and other fruit) in homemade muffins, quick breads, and oatmeal. I was thinking this morning on my way to work that I need to check on hurricane items and make a list to start picking up a few items including gallons of water just in case. I love marathon cooking and even tried the freezer meals for a month idea before. I loved the planning, prepping, and cooking, but those meals lasted over 6 months because I love to cook and was not happy with not being able to.
Well, I did manage to go to the grocery store and spent $86 and change. That along with my by the seat of my pants shopping which I still cannot find the receipt for should last at least 2 to 3 weeks and keep me near budget.
Within the last few days Rm and I have used up the rest of one rotisserie chicken and half of another (I put the other half in the freezer), a partial container of spring salad greens, a partial container of cherry tomatoes and part of another container. We used up the pkg. of chicken thighs (cooked on my indoor grill and used in a salad and then leftovers for lunch), ½ of a large cucumber, some mashed potatoes, can of green beans (one meal was rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans), the cake I made for my birthday, some strawberries, and some walnuts (had a large salad with the chicken, salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, and walnuts a couple of nights). There were a few other things, but I cannot think of what they were. We also used up pizza ingredients to make a pizza.
Tonight we are having cheese tortellini with bottled sauce, garlic buns (made out of hamburger buns), and steamed broccoli. I hope to check in more often now that the wedding is over and work is winding down.