Read here to learn the basics of a Pantry Challenge. Here are my past updates: Pantry Challenge Update, Pantry Challenge Mid Month Update.
Well, reality is hitting folks. There is not much left in the house but that’s the entire point of this Pantry Challenge. I’m using up all the little bits of things in the pantry as in zero rice, zero cereal, zero crackers, pretzels or nuts. As of this afternoon I also ran out of eggs, milk, and all cheese. We are making it happen and really saving money so it’s feeling great to be fully committed to the challenge. I also realized that the last time we did a pantry challenge we had two less kids. My goal of $100 was way too low. I feel a bit bad with how far off I was but all in all we are saving money and reducing wasted food so I’ll still call it a win.
Here is what we ate this past week:
9/14
B-Eggs in a frame
L-We were in Portland for the day and ate out.
D-Leftover hot dogs, baked beans and steamed broccoli
9/15
B- Homemade Grape Nuts, last bits of other cereals, boiled eggs.
L-Grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans and cauliflower
D-Random Dinner. Bananas, yogurt and granola, leftovers.
9/16-
B-Eggs and Toast
L-The boys had Snacky Mac, I had butternut squash soup from the freezer
D-Chicken, bacon rand wraps at the field
9/17
L- I had butternut squash soup. The boys had peanut butter and honey sandwiches, ham sandwiches, and leftover Snacky mac
D-Taco Rice Bake
9/18
B-Steel Cut oats with leftover apples and maple syrup
L-Leftover pasta, broccoli and feta, baked beans, sandwiches with sliced cukes
D-Meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes with broccoli
9/19-
B- Pancakes for the boys, I had sautéed veggies and fried eggs
L-I had leftover taco rice, the boys had sandwiches
D- Sausage Spinach Pasta.
Our Misfits order came yesterday and we got some yummy produce. I had to go to the store tonight so this is what I picked up.
Here are the months totals –
2x Misfits orders- $47
Shaw’s- $33
Walmart-$19
Shaw’s-$47
Total-$146
Are you clearing out your pantry and freezer? How is your family doing with it? My guys are cheering me on and hanging in there. We will make it with less wasted food and money saved. If you are working on similar goals I’m sending you a big high five!
