My New Frugal Life

Meal planning ��

Just been for a biggish shop and want to write down all our dinners and prices!
From Monday I’m starting the £10 a weekday shop with enough bought to cover the weekends. I’m aiming for this to be all in, so any toiletries, washing powder, cat food everything!

You might notice a lack of vegetables, unfortunately my kids and husband are very very fussy, I know it’s not healthy but after years of fighting I gave up.
When the oldest was younger (she is the worst) we took her to a nutritionist with the exact honest diary of things she was eating and they actually said it wasnt too bad. Her hair is gorgeous and glossy, she is a healthy weight etc so I’m more relaxed and believe she gets everything she needs from the food as even pizza etc has tomatoes and so on. But just wanted to explain the limited diet. My youngest is actually a lot better and eats more variety, but because of this we mainly get frozen veg.
Also my father in law brings us fruit every Sunday so that’s not included in the shop either.

Ok here goes:

Chicken curry - chicken breast 3.25; rice 1.68; naan breads 0.96; popadoms 0.85; tikka curry sauce 0.65; mango chutney 0.95 (this will last for next one as well). Total - 8.34

Sausage and mash - sausages 1.89; potatoes 1.19 (does 2 meals so 0.60); gravy 0.85 (this will last for awhile and does other meals). Total 3.34 this includes gravy but I won’t count it in other meals. Also will add a side of frozen veg which we already have.

Roast dinner - spatchcock chicken 3.79; roast charlotte potatoes 0.95; roast onions 1.39 (will do more than one meal) frozen veg/ yourkshires/ gravy/ hash browns already have. Total 6.13

Fish dinner - frozen cod fillets 2 packs @2.99 each 5.98 (usually cook both packs and then have leftover for lunch or whatever); rest of the potatoes already accounted for. Frozen veg already have. Had to buy eggs 0.79 (I use one egg and flower to create a light batter and fry) and oil 1.05 which will last for other meals. Total 7.82

Bacon butties - bacon 1.79; will use eggs and bread 1.00. Bread will be used for pack lunch sandwiches. Total 2.79

This is all very rough costings as most things stretch to other meals and I have bits in the freezer and cupboards. We also bought cereal, milk, ham, grated cheese, crisps, softener, cat food, drinks. So are well stocked up. From Monday I will keep on top of the miscellaneous bits and buy as needed. There are enough meals to last until Monday and possibly extra, will let you know how it goes!

All bought from Aldi

Right I’m starting on my big list and just added on something to my little list

First thing first I need to sort the bathroom, give it a really thorough clean, windows, inside cupboard etc.....
Also I will clean the rest of the house as normal and then will start the deeper clean room by room. And I will be getting rid of a lot of stuff as I go, inspired by kon Marie method, I really want to let go of a lot of bad energy etc
For me time, I’m finally dying my hair (had the box of colour for ages) and starting on the books.
Then tomorrow, it’s not really MSE but I’m getting my hair cut, I have been cutting my own hair for awhile but messed it up a little. It’s going to be at home so at least not salon prices!
The next week we will wing it a little budget wise, but from next pay day I will be writing daily accounts and how much left in each category etc..

Thank you so much I really appreciate all the commments so far