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Went this afternoon and even though some of this will be eaten before June 1 it is still from my June food budget. I have a little bit more this month for canning and processing supplies. Today I got: 1 bag pretzels 1 box kitchen garbage bags 1 bottle salad dressing 2.28 lbs grapes 2.26 lbs banana 1 pkg provolone cheese 1 triangle parmesan cheese 1 tub sherbet - my Memorial day splurge 1 loaf of bread 3.89 lbs asparagus 1 bottle laundry detergent 1 container raspberries 3 boxes Kroger brand cereal The asparagus was $1.99 a pound so we will some for dinner and the rest will be frozen for this winter. The cereal was a close out of a family favorite. I wanted more but we only have so much storage room. The raspberries were $2 a container. I spent $43.05 but I saved $13.55 or 25%. Not my best but not bad. I will post my menu Sunday night/Monday morning.

I am on the ball this week with my meal planning. It has been extremely hot and humid the last couple of days so I am miserable. I have breathing issues in hot weather so I have been trying to stay inside and not heat up the house. I went to the farmer's market last Friday so I am going to incorporate those items into my meals this week. I also picked my first cabbage yesterday. Yeah it is beautiful. Back to my meal plans. Breakfasts: eggs, bacon and toast oatmeal cereal pancakes boiled eggs Lunches: leftovers sandwiches Dinners: hamburgers grilled chicken salad with french bread chicken stir-fry BLT's chicken, new potatoes and carrots hot dogs and coleslaw eating out Friday night I should not need anything for this week grocery wise. I did some shopping over the weekend for cereal, popcorn and milk.

Yesterday I went to the farmer's market for the first time this season. I was sooo excited. I took four 20 year olds with me. Why? Well with my daughter, Rachel, I took her boyfriend and their best friends who happen to be married. She had never been to the farmer's market before but wanted to start eating better. So this was a teaching visit also. She actually had more money than me - go figure. I purchased: tomatoes, green and red leaf lettuce, 1 gallon of yummy strawberries, green onions, red potatoes, beets and sugar snap peas. I have broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale in our garden so I didn't have to purchase those. I will be pickling beets and have already had blt's for the first time this season. I spent $24 - more than I wanted too but the strawberries looked to good. They were $12 a gallon. A little pricey for me but they are delicious. Rachel's friend? she bought: cabbage, strawberries, green lettuce, tomatoes and feta cheese. She pa...

Here it is: Sunday, May 16 - B. cereal w/skim milk L. ate out D. graduation party Monday, May 17 - B. cereal w/skim milk L. sandwiches or leftovers D. chicken lo mein Tuesday, May 18 - B. pancakes L. sandwiches D. baked pasta Wednesday, May 19 - B. pancakes L. leftovers D. fish, peas and carrots Thursday, May 20 - B. eggs, bacon and toast L. sandwiches D. chicken, corn and broccoli Friday, May 21 - B. cereal or oatmeal L. sandwiches D. hamburgers and broccoli slaw Saturday, May 22 - B. eggs, bacon and toast L. hot dogs and macaron...

ok IU know that it is Sunday night however, the menu is ready. I am excited that I don't need to go to the store for anything but milk. Yeah !!!!!!!! Sunday, May 9 B - cereal with skim milk L - ate out for Mother's Day D - spaghetti with salad To Do: - make muffin mix - thaw sausage - prep carrot and celery sticks Monday, May 10 B - muffins and fruit L - sandwiches D - sausage, corn and veggie To Do: - take out bacon and chicken thighs - prep carrot and celery (if needed) Tuesday, May 11 B - eggs, bacon and toast L - sandwiches and carrot and celery sticks D - chicken thighs, corn and veggie To Do - soak pinto beans - thaw meat - make hamburger buns Wednesday, May 12 B. cereal, skim milk and fruit L. sandwiches ...

Yesterday and today we have experienced record rainfall. Nashville, just about 30 mins away, has had the most rain ever. Every one of the rivers that are in Middle TN have reached flood stage and higher. There are no schools tomorrow for most counties in Middle TN. As I type this it is still raining in Murfreesboro. I will update later on.