Several years ago I started shopping at the 99 cent store for groceries. It was an adventure to see what we would find from week to week. We might eat sandwiches for days and days because a loaf of bread and a package of lunch meat were a dollar each. Ramon Noodles are 6 for a dollar, spaghetti sauce, noodles, and frozen meatballs...99 cents for each item! That's when the idea hit me that we would shop at the 99 cent store first and go to other stores to fill in the gaps. Food at the dollar store might not sound very appetizing, but name brand items cost double or triple if I buy it somewhere else. Of course, I have to pay attention to produce, items come and go, and a few things cost less at Walmart, but all in all, my experiences have been good enough to keep me coming back each week.
This blog is not about shopping at the 99 cent store. It's about feeding a large family some yummy and healthy food on a tight budget. It's about coming together at mealtimes without the stress of overspending.
This year I decided to make a New Year's resolution to keep a diary of the cost of our meals. I love telling my husband and kids, "Hey, the cost of this meal was $7.50!" But I want to consistently make our meals, save money and serve it with love. So, this is my attempt to keep myself accountable!!! We'll see how it goes...
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