Thrifty Thursday

Week 7

 Stuck to my $100 grocery budget--check! It was a bit rough this week, but we managed it. It's all about NEED & not want this week.
Stuck to my meal plan--check! No unexpected surprises this week, fortunately. K ended up cooking Saturday though & the meal didn't turn out as well as it has in the past. =(
Saved Money--check! I used my coupons (unfortunately, it was a pretty disorganized trip) & managed to save $7.22 at Fred Meyer & maybe a $1.00 more at Walmart (can't find my receipt), so almost my $10 goal. =)
Finished a home organization project--Check! Organized my spice/baking goods cabinet.
Started a home organization project--Started & finished. See pics below. =)

Before. I couldn't find anything!!

Everything out & cupboards wiped down.

More stuff that was taken out.

Finished product. MUCH BETTER. =)

It was nice to be able to get it all cleaned out & throw a bunch of stuff away that was either super old or expired. That definitely freed up some space.

Coupons--Check!! All clipped & organized for next week's shopping trip.

Deal of the Week: I got some creamer (very important in our house lately) on special for $1.64 a piece & they normally run about $3.86 & this was without a coupon or anything. Great find!! Unfortunately, I only bought ONE because it was a flavor I was unfamiliar with & I didn't want to buy a bunch if I didn't like it. Now, I'm kicking myself! lol

Our plan this week was pretty good. We had a few old favs & a couple new recipes. Both new recipes we tried were pretty good, but my favorite meal this week was definitely the Blackened Chicken with Cilantro Lime Quinoa. Although, you definitely can NOT go wrong with meatloaf wrapped in bacon.. =)