Last week I think I set a record on how much I spent on groceries, so this week I went searching for some menu ideas that will save some money. I Googled "frugal menus" and was surprised when I saw my own old blog post from 2007 come up on the first page of results. I thought I would repost it here for my own easy access and maybe to help others too. I don't know how accurate these prices will be in 2011. These are simple menus, but simply having a plan for every meal, including snacks, and cooking from scratch as much as possible saves a lot of money. My life has been crazy busy the past couple years and I've really gotten away from a lot of time in the kitchen. I hope to get back to that very soon. Maybe I can teach some little ones some cooking in the process.
Meals for Hard Times
How to Feed a Family of Four for less than $30 a week...with No Coupons!
$31 a Week Menu
$30 Weekly Grocery List and Menu Ideas
Five Week Menu and Shopping List
$45 Emergency Menu for 4-6
$70 Low Cost Menu
My own cheap and easy menu inspired by Created to be His Helpmeet
