Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nov 2

The Coupons Strike Again

Maybe it was because October was such a long month. Maybe it was because October was filled with holidays and birthday celebrations. After I did the shopping and crunched the numbers the coupons won again!

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I had three more shopping trips in October than I had in July. Grocery prices have also increased a lot since July, so that is a bit of a bummer too. I have one more month left on my project. I’ve already decided that December is stressful enough, I’m taking that month off from obsessive spreadsheet work.

I would like to see frugality reign supreme for at least one month of my project, so I’m going to see if this works. I’m stocking up at Family Dollar, and Dollar General for paper goods, and planning a monthly run to Aldi. I have a big list planned, and I hope that this will help me save a bit. We’ll see what happens though, November is a long month filled with more celebrating…

Wish me luck!

Nov 1

November’s Monthly Menu

November brings cool weather, family activities, holiday celebrating, and holiday decorating too. Also school is out for a bit,  so I’ll have everyone home for a long week. We are also switching up our take-out night, from Thursday to Tuesday. I think it will work out, and break up the week a little bit too.

I’m excited that Fall  is here with all of the favorite Fall meals that come along with it. I’ve got a pretty tasty menu planned too. So here we go, it’s November’s Monthly Dinner Menu.

  • 11/1/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/2/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/3/2011: Beef Stew and Homemade Bread
  • 11/4/2011: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/5/2011: Pancakes, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
  • 11/6/2011: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Homemade Bread, and Chocolate Pie
  • 11/7/2011: Cheese Quesadillas, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/8/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/9/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/10/2011: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 11/11/2011: Pulled Pork Tacos, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/12/2011: Bacon Breakfast Potatoes, Muffins, and Bacon
  • 11/13/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Cheese, Pepperoni, Triple Meat, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 11/14/2011: Chicken Burritos, Bean & Cheese Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/15/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/16/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/17/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 11/18/2011: Tostadas, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/19/2011: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Fresh Fruit, and Muffins
  • 11/20/2011: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 11/21/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/22/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/23/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/24/2011: Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Homemade Bread, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Pie
  • 11/25/2011: Beef Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/26/2011: Bacon, Cinnamon Rolls, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 11/27/2011: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 11/28/2011: Chicken Enchiladas, Bean & Cheese Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/29/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/30/2011: Nacho Bar

I’m planning on making a big trip to Aldi, and stocking up on staple items for the month, just in case the weather turns. Late Fall in KS, can mean snow at any minute. Happy November everybody!