I don’t know how faithfully we’ll stick to this menu, but here’s some meal ideas I’m considering for the week. All are based on things in my pantry/fridge.
Breakfast:
Toast
Oatmeal
Waffles
(Boring, I know, but this week my $35 budget didn’t have room for cereal)
Lunch:
Leftovers and assorted finds
Dinner:
- Linguine with alfredo sauce, steamed frozen veggies
- Tuna melt sandwiches, twice-baked potato, fruit salad
- French toast, potato wedges, baked apples
- Spaghetti and marinara sauce, garlic toast
- Grilled cheese sandwiches and can of Progresso soup
I already made the fruit salad, and I wanted to post a record of what it cost. Also, the twice-baked potato and potato wedges are waiting in my freezer.
Fruit salad:
- Can pineapple .69
- Can mandarin oranges .45
- Frozen strawberries 1.69
- A banana .10
- Total: $2.93
What will you be eating this week? Post in the comments below, and be sure to visit other menus here.








what a delicious meal plan this week–yum.
It’s amazing what you can do on a budget when you take the time to plan! We are in the SAME boat!
Welcome to MPM! Thanks for sharing!
Welcome to MPM! Your menu sounds great! Have a great week:-)
Welcome to Menu Plan Monday! Your menu looks yummy and frugal.
Thanks for sharing.
I love how you’re pricing your recipes out. That’s one of the next things I want to do once I get rolling with the meal planning! Have a great week!
Happy Monday!
Sounds yummy!
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Great meal plan :)
A great start! Loved the pricing!
sweetprincess
Welcome to MPM! I love me some Tuna melt sandwiches… might have to add that to my plan over the next few weeks! Great plan… and love the pricing, I should work on that! :)
Thanks to you all for your kind comments!
Great looking menu, everything looks yummy!!!
Happy MPM!
Sandra
I was a newly wed at your age too. :) That was 14 years ago so now I am thinking wow, I am old. LOL Anyhow, Great menu! I LOVE making the most of what we already have and think thats a great goal.
Hi Kacie, I am a freelance writer too. You are wise to save your money!
Welcome to Menu Monday Plan Days. I’m sure you’re going to just love being a part of this lively group.