Pantry Purge

I try my hardest to be frugal in everyday life. I understand how blessed I am to be a stay-at-home Momma, and realize that if I do not work at living with a serious buget this SAHM would have to get a job! I have declared this week a Pantry Purge week. This cuts WAY down on our grocery bill and allows my creative juices to come alive in the kitchen. It seems like there are always a few items that remain in the pantry week after week. I buy groceries and completely ignore these items or what remains of these items. Not this week, I'm purging the pantry!

Nope, this one isn't mine.
But, it would rock if it was!

This all came about because of President's Day. Federal holidays that fall on a Mondays always get me. I always do my errands on Mondays. I was geared up for a normal Monday this week, then it hit me. It's Presidents Day. The bank isn't open and the grocery envelope is empty. I've gotta get creative and plan three meals and do my shopping tomorrow.

I went into it with that mindset and came out realizing that I could go all week without buying groceries! So, I sat down and came up with a menu that involves things that are already at my disposal. I will admit, will be buying milk, eggs, and lunch foods. But, that is minimal to what I usually buy.

Dinner Options:
#1 Porkchops
     Potato Cakes (made with leftover mashed potatoes & corn)
     Peas

#2 Combination Fried Rice (Shrimp & Pork)
     Egg Drop Soup

#3 Salmon Patties
     Mac'N'Chz
     Green Beans

#4 BBQ Turkey Kielbasa
     Ranch Style Potatoes
     Corn

#5 Grilled Chicken Quarters
     Mac'N'Tomatoes
     Vegetable Medely

#6 Cranberry Beans
     Fried Potatoes
     Cornbread

This is a challenging week. It's hard trying to use ingredients in the pantry/freezer that may not be what you're in the mood to eat. There is no going to the store on a whim this week, just so we can have tacos. I only planned six meals so that it would be a reward night one evening and we could go out to dinner!

Happy Pantry Purge Week!