Comments on: Eating From The Pantry Challenge: Day 1 http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 25 May 2012 10:02:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tricia http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218243 Tricia Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:43:09 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218243 Love this challenge! I have been working on using items from my pantry and cleaning out the freezer for the past two weeks. I have not done any serious grocery shopping but, I did stop to pick up milk, eggs, and fruit a few days ago. Breakfasts – Oatmeal / Cereal (stockpile) or Bagels (freezer) with fruit Lunches – I pack soup (stockpile), whole wheat crackers and cheese (Hickory Farms in freezer) and fruit. (Kids) Hot lunch at school or gogurt (frozen) / sandwich (lunch meat and bread in freezer) with a small bag of chips or pretzels, granola bar and fruit. Dinner on Monday – Taco Beef Bake w/ Cheddar Biscuit Topping. I used ground turkey (freezer) browned w/ taco seasoning, one can of Mexicali corn, one jar of thick / chunky salsa, placed in a baking dish and topped with Bisquick biscuits w/ cheddar cheese (freezer). Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. I served this with baby carrots and celery. Everyone loved it and it was so easy! Tonight's dinner– Mandarin Orange Chicken – I am using chicken breasts, broth, and orange juice concentrate from the freezer, canned mushrooms, mandarin oranges and rice from the pantry. I also have some frozen mixed vegetables that I will serve on the side. Love this challenge! I have been working on using items from my pantry and cleaning out the freezer for the past two weeks. I have not done any serious grocery shopping but, I did stop to pick up milk, eggs, and fruit a few days ago.

Breakfasts – Oatmeal / Cereal (stockpile) or Bagels (freezer) with fruit

Lunches – I pack soup (stockpile), whole wheat crackers and cheese (Hickory Farms in freezer) and fruit.
(Kids) Hot lunch at school or gogurt (frozen) / sandwich (lunch meat and bread in freezer) with a small bag of chips or pretzels, granola bar and fruit.

Dinner on Monday – Taco Beef Bake w/ Cheddar Biscuit Topping. I used ground turkey (freezer) browned w/ taco seasoning, one can of Mexicali corn, one jar of thick / chunky salsa, placed in a baking dish and topped with Bisquick biscuits w/ cheddar cheese (freezer). Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. I served this with baby carrots and celery. Everyone loved it and it was so easy!

Tonight’s dinner– Mandarin Orange Chicken – I am using chicken breasts, broth, and orange juice concentrate from the freezer, canned mushrooms, mandarin oranges and rice from the pantry. I also have some frozen mixed vegetables that I will serve on the side.

]]> By: Prudent Homemaker http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218242 Prudent Homemaker Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:32:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218242 Erin, I use powdered and evaporated mik, and canned and dried fruits. If you buy apples, those last longer. A garden will also provide fruit. When fruit is on sale in season, consider canning it (if pears go on sale for 50 cents a pound, you can can pears to last the rest of the year for your family for a lot less money!) Ask the produce manager the first day of the sale to order some cases of pears (or peaches, etc) for you to can. You will then have fruit bought when it is freshest and cheapest for the year---to last you until it is that price again next year. If you have fruit trees of your own, you can can that fruit. If you aren't eating cold cereal for breakfast each day, you can use the powdered milk in cooking and have cooked breakfasts that don't require you to have milk all the time. We still manage to have fruit and milk in our diet without going to the store every month. Brandy <a href="http://theprudenthomemaker.com" rel="nofollow">http://theprudenthomemaker.com</a> Erin,

I use powdered and evaporated mik, and canned and dried fruits. If you buy apples, those last longer. A garden will also provide fruit. When fruit is on sale in season, consider canning it (if pears go on sale for 50 cents a pound, you can can pears to last the rest of the year for your family for a lot less money!) Ask the produce manager the first day of the sale to order some cases of pears (or peaches, etc) for you to can. You will then have fruit bought when it is freshest and cheapest for the year—to last you until it is that price again next year. If you have fruit trees of your own, you can can that fruit.

If you aren’t eating cold cereal for breakfast each day, you can use the powdered milk in cooking and have cooked breakfasts that don’t require you to have milk all the time.

We still manage to have fruit and milk in our diet without going to the store every month.

Brandy
http://theprudenthomemaker.com

]]> By: Melissa http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218241 Melissa Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:20:46 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218241 How about lasagna and coleslaw? That's what we did today! :) How about lasagna and coleslaw? That’s what we did today! :)

]]> By: Erin http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218240 Erin Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:38:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218240 What do you do about milk and fruit? I'm at a point where I'm fairly stockpiled, but I still need to make weekly grocery runs since those don't stockpile well. What do you do about milk and fruit? I’m at a point where I’m fairly stockpiled, but I still need to make weekly grocery runs since those don’t stockpile well.

]]> By: Amiyrah http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218239 Amiyrah Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:51:23 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218239 We eat from the pantry most of the week, but one of the coolest things I made was last night: I put a block of frozen carrot puree, a bottle of homemade chicken stock, and a bottle of ragu garden combo sauce in the crockpot. I added 2 bay leaves and a few shakes italian seasoning and pepper. I even threw in a handful of frozen cut-up celery. I let it cook on high for 4 hours and it turned out the best italian tomato soup ever! Because I used the garden combo brand of sauce, it automatically put veggies into the soup. We had some for lunch today and will have some with our homemade mac and cheese for dinner tonight. Tomorrow is "mashed potato buffet" night. Odds and ends are put on top of bowls of mashed potatoes(caramelized onions made in the crockpot are our favorite topping). Yum! We eat from the pantry most of the week, but one of the coolest things I made was last night: I put a block of frozen carrot puree, a bottle of homemade chicken stock, and a bottle of ragu garden combo sauce in the crockpot. I added 2 bay leaves and a few shakes italian seasoning and pepper. I even threw in a handful of frozen cut-up celery. I let it cook on high for 4 hours and it turned out the best italian tomato soup ever! Because I used the garden combo brand of sauce, it automatically put veggies into the soup. We had some for lunch today and will have some with our homemade mac and cheese for dinner tonight.

Tomorrow is “mashed potato buffet” night. Odds and ends are put on top of bowls of mashed potatoes(caramelized onions made in the crockpot are our favorite topping). Yum!

]]> By: Angela http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218238 Angela Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:32:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218238 We ate fairly simple yesterday. breakfast - oatmeal and cereal + coffee for me! lunch - turkey sandwiches snacks - crackers, bananas, pistachios, granola bars dinner - fish sticks, tater tots Simple, but satisfying! ;) I've been doing this for 6 days straight now and the funny thing is it's been easier than I thought! We ate fairly simple yesterday.

breakfast – oatmeal and cereal + coffee for me!
lunch – turkey sandwiches
snacks – crackers, bananas, pistachios, granola bars
dinner – fish sticks, tater tots

Simple, but satisfying! ;) I’ve been doing this for 6 days straight now and the funny thing is it’s been easier than I thought!

]]> By: Mrs. Mordecai http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218237 Mrs. Mordecai Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:18:52 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218237 I did this project almost a year ago. It was actually a ton of fun, and I do it all the time now. You can see a round-up of my blogs on it here: <a href="http://be-it-ever-so-humble.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-without-groceries-recap.html" rel="nofollow">http://be-it-ever-so-humble.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-without-groceries-recap.html</a> I did this project almost a year ago. It was actually a ton of fun, and I do it all the time now. You can see a round-up of my blogs on it here:

http://be-it-ever-so-humble.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-without-groceries-recap.html

]]> By: Shellie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218236 Shellie Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:14:30 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218236 I love those Warm Delights, too. I learned that you can make them with plain cake mix, though. Mix 4T cake mix with 2T water in a microwave-safe coffee mug. Microwave about a minute (YMMV because of microwave strength). I like chocolate cake mix, and if I have some canned chocolate frosting in the fridge I put about a teaspoon on top of the wet mix just before microwaving. Just like the lava cake version. Cake mix is WAY cheaper than Warm Delights! I love those Warm Delights, too. I learned that you can make them with plain cake mix, though. Mix 4T cake mix with 2T water in a microwave-safe coffee mug. Microwave about a minute (YMMV because of microwave strength). I like chocolate cake mix, and if I have some canned chocolate frosting in the fridge I put about a teaspoon on top of the wet mix just before microwaving. Just like the lava cake version. Cake mix is WAY cheaper than Warm Delights!

]]> By: Alicia http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218235 Alicia Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:54:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218235 We've been doing this for over seven weeks now. I do still purchase a few things at the store.. milk, bread, potatoes, and onions. I stockpile while couponing, so our cabinets and freezer are filled to the max. After seven weeks of stockpile cooking, there is still no additional space in our cabinets or freezers. Our meals for yesterday were: Breakfast: hashbrowns Lunch: mac & cheese/burritos Dinner: biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs topped with onions, sausage, mushrooms and cheese, and homefries. Today: Breakfast: cereal lunch: ?? (up to DD4) dinner: roast with potatoes and carrots (I'm not feeling creative today) We’ve been doing this for over seven weeks now. I do still purchase a few things at the store.. milk, bread, potatoes, and onions.

I stockpile while couponing, so our cabinets and freezer are filled to the max. After seven weeks of stockpile cooking, there is still no additional space in our cabinets or freezers.

Our meals for yesterday were:
Breakfast: hashbrowns
Lunch: mac & cheese/burritos
Dinner: biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs topped with onions, sausage, mushrooms and cheese, and homefries.

Today:
Breakfast: cereal
lunch: ?? (up to DD4)
dinner: roast with potatoes and carrots
(I’m not feeling creative today)

]]> By: Shannon http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218234 Shannon Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:48:36 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218234 This is the first time I've ever left a comment! (I'm excited!) We are also eating out of the pantry/freezer this week. I'm over budget...like always! I also did the 2.00 off meat at Super Target. I ended up with about 15 lbs of various meat for around two dollars! Needless to say London Broil is on our menu....a lot! Our menu looks something like this. Crock Pot London Broil, green beans and home baked tato wedgies Breakfast for dinner- eggs, biscuits and gravy w/ fried (baked) tatos BBQ london broil w/ corn and rice pilaf Spaghetti (frozen meat sauce) w/ homemade breadsticks (frozen) and green beans Asain steak w/ snow peas and rice Tacos (frozen meat) w/ refried beans Chicken Parmesan w/ noodles (totally cheating and using chicken patties) Homemade philly cheese steak pizza (still trying to use meat from Target) Breakfasts are cereal or eggs, waffles and pancakes..muffins (I have a ton of frozen fruit that I still need to use) Lunches are boring because the kids are in school and the husband always wants a salad and boca burger. For me..imitation crab meat w/ imitation butter spray. yum! This is the first time I’ve ever left a comment! (I’m excited!)

We are also eating out of the pantry/freezer this week. I’m over budget…like always!

I also did the 2.00 off meat at Super Target. I ended up with about 15 lbs of various meat for around two dollars! Needless to say London Broil is on our menu….a lot! Our menu looks something like this.

Crock Pot London Broil, green beans and home baked tato wedgies

Breakfast for dinner- eggs, biscuits and gravy w/ fried (baked) tatos

BBQ london broil w/ corn and rice pilaf

Spaghetti (frozen meat sauce) w/ homemade breadsticks (frozen) and green beans
Asain steak w/ snow peas and rice

Tacos (frozen meat) w/ refried beans

Chicken Parmesan w/ noodles (totally cheating and using chicken patties)

Homemade philly cheese steak pizza (still trying to use meat from Target)

Breakfasts are cereal or eggs, waffles and pancakes..muffins (I have a ton of frozen fruit that I still need to use)

Lunches are boring because the kids are in school and the husband always wants a salad and boca burger.

For me..imitation crab meat w/ imitation butter spray. yum!

]]> By: Jen T http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218233 Jen T Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:07 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218233 We are doing so good on our "eating from the pantry" I have 5 kids so I am thinking of getting a bigger pantry! ha! Breakfast -homeade banana pancakes and pears Lunch pbj on english muffins w applesauce snack honey nut cheerios and yogurt dinner quick spaghetti bake (had some homemade sauce frozen, boiled a box of shell pasta, mixed with some cheddar and mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted, YUM!) By the way I love the pizza crust recipe, I made 3 Saturday night, let the kid pick some topping, and made a chicken bacon ranch for my husband's choice, turned out great! What veggies did you put on your pizza? We are doing so good on our “eating from the pantry” I have 5 kids so I am thinking of getting a bigger pantry! ha!
Breakfast -homeade banana pancakes and pears
Lunch pbj on english muffins w applesauce
snack honey nut cheerios and yogurt
dinner quick spaghetti bake (had some homemade sauce frozen, boiled a box of shell pasta, mixed with some cheddar and mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted, YUM!)

By the way I love the pizza crust recipe, I made 3 Saturday night, let the kid pick some topping, and made a chicken bacon ranch for my husband’s choice, turned out great! What veggies did you put on your pizza?

]]> By: Julie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218232 Julie Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:51:14 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218232 For Cheryl H. The catalinas that print out from Walgreens have the Walgreens logo on them, but it states at the top "manufacturer's coupon", so it should be able to be used anywhere. I do have one store that won't take them because they say they don't take other store's coupons. I have used it at Stop and Shop when buying groceries at the self-scan, so the code is a manufacturer's code! For Cheryl H. The catalinas that print out from Walgreens have the Walgreens logo on them, but it states at the top “manufacturer’s coupon”, so it should be able to be used anywhere. I do have one store that won’t take them because they say they don’t take other store’s coupons. I have used it at Stop and Shop when buying groceries at the self-scan, so the code is a manufacturer’s code!

]]> By: jan http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218231 jan Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:34:58 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218231 I've been sick, so haven't been to the store in oh, 11 days. Not so shocking. But am holding out til the end of the week, if possible. My only issue is those great coupons that expire at the end of March. Of course, my pantry & freezers are jammed and hubby would love to see them cleared out a bit! breakfast: scrambled eggs & toast lunch: tuna salad & crackers dinner: chicken, pasta & brocolli I’ve been sick, so haven’t been to the store in oh, 11 days. Not so shocking. But am holding out til the end of the week, if possible. My only issue is those great coupons that expire at the end of March. Of course, my pantry & freezers are jammed and hubby would love to see them cleared out a bit!

breakfast: scrambled eggs & toast
lunch: tuna salad & crackers
dinner: chicken, pasta & brocolli

]]> By: Suzanne http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218230 Suzanne Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:54:23 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218230 I made two pizzas: one with red sauce and cheese and one BBQ chicken & cheese. I used your quick pizza crust recipe, which I LOVE!! Thank you so much! I made two pizzas: one with red sauce and cheese and one BBQ chicken & cheese. I used your quick pizza crust recipe, which I LOVE!! Thank you so much!

]]> By: Gretchen http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218229 Gretchen Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:25:14 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218229 Hi! I just found your blog and it is GREAT! I'm trying your "eat out of the pantry" this week. For lunch peanut and butter jelly sandwiches and fruit and for dinner we had Costco chili from the can over toast and milk. We'll see how we do as the week goes on! Thanks for the challenge. =0) Hi! I just found your blog and it is GREAT!

I’m trying your “eat out of the pantry” this week. For lunch peanut and butter jelly sandwiches and fruit and for dinner we had Costco chili from the can over toast and milk. We’ll see how we do as the week goes on!

Thanks for the challenge. =0)

]]> By: Kristine http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218228 Kristine Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:46:56 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218228 Breakfast- Quiche ( Grands biscuits in a casserole dish, topped with sausage,eggs, and cheese, baked at 375 degress for 25 minutes) Mine was actually leftover. I sliced it into portions and put it in the freezer. Snack- Mott's Applesauce. We like the No sugar added healthy Harverst cups. Honey Goldfish Grahams (both of these are from the Target sale) Lunch- Sliced turkey dogs,sliced cheese, grapes, and those free Ritz crackers from CVS ( c : Supper- Reuben sandwiches (leftover St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef,) with carrots Bedtime Snack- Orange yogurt mixed with sliced strawberries, nectarines,and Cheerios Breakfast- Quiche ( Grands biscuits in a casserole dish, topped with sausage,eggs, and cheese, baked at 375 degress for 25 minutes) Mine was actually leftover. I sliced it into portions and put it in the freezer.

Snack- Mott’s Applesauce. We like the No sugar added healthy Harverst cups. Honey Goldfish Grahams (both of these are from the Target sale)

Lunch- Sliced turkey dogs,sliced cheese, grapes, and those free Ritz crackers from CVS ( c :

Supper- Reuben sandwiches (leftover St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef,) with carrots

Bedtime Snack- Orange yogurt mixed with sliced strawberries, nectarines,and Cheerios

]]> By: Young Cash Cow http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218227 Young Cash Cow Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:04:58 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218227 I love the idea of creating meals with only what you have in your pantry. My wife and I tried this in college and ended up making some pretty creative meals. Everyone should try it for at least a week. I love the idea of creating meals with only what you have in your pantry. My wife and I tried this in college and ended up making some pretty creative meals. Everyone should try it for at least a week.

]]> By: Krissy http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218226 Krissy Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:45:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218226 I made a large roast for dinner last night and had a ton left over. Today, I took the meat and put it in the crockpot with a can of diced tomatoes with onion and garlic. I served it with flour tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream and leftover rice and beans. Hubby said it was "crazy good". I think that's a compliment..... =) I made a large roast for dinner last night and had a ton left over. Today, I took the meat and put it in the crockpot with a can of diced tomatoes with onion and garlic. I served it with flour tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream and leftover rice and beans. Hubby said it was “crazy good”. I think that’s a compliment….. =)

]]> By: Prudent Homemaker http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218225 Prudent Homemaker Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:01:49 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218225 This is normal for us, living on what is in our pantry. Here's what we had today: Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Pancakes (my husband had fried potatoes with ketchup, dried onions and garlic. I got potatoes at 20 cents a pound and I bought 60 pounds 2 weeks ago). Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak and salad from the garden (Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, spinach, baby swiss chard, and Emerald Oak lettuce with radishes and borage blossoms). This is made with oats (not chicken, but it tastes like it). I took a new picture today so you can see what it looked like: <a href="http://theprudenthomemaker.com/mockchickenfriedsteak.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://theprudenthomemaker.com/mockchickenfriedsteak.aspx</a> Snack: apples and chocolate Dinner: Bean Burritos with canned tomatoes (drained diced tomatoes) and black seeded simpson lettuce from the garden. We were given a #10 can of refried beans. I don't know if you can freeze refried beans, so we'll probably be eating a lot of beans this week! Brandy www.theprudenthomemaker.com This is normal for us, living on what is in our pantry.

Here’s what we had today:

Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Pancakes (my husband had fried potatoes with ketchup, dried onions and garlic. I got potatoes at 20 cents a pound and I bought 60 pounds 2 weeks ago).

Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak and salad from the garden (Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, spinach, baby swiss chard, and Emerald Oak lettuce with radishes and borage blossoms). This is made with oats (not chicken, but it tastes like it). I took a new picture today so you can see what it looked like: http://theprudenthomemaker.com/mockchickenfriedsteak.aspx

Snack: apples and chocolate

Dinner: Bean Burritos with canned tomatoes (drained diced tomatoes) and black seeded simpson lettuce from the garden. We were given a #10 can of refried beans. I don’t know if you can freeze refried beans, so we’ll probably be eating a lot of beans this week!

Brandy
http://www.theprudenthomemaker.com

]]> By: Debbie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-218224 Debbie Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:45:37 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/03/eating-from-the-pantry-challenge-day-1.html#comment-218224 I hadn't thought about doing this but I'll give it a try. Tonight we had spaghetti and meatballs, using the leftover meatballs that I had from the meatballs sandwiches I served at my son's birthday party. I look forward to using up what's in the freezer...too full~ I'll still have to get fresh fruit and milk (my son alone drinks a gallon every 2-3 days!), but it will feel good to use up some of the other stuff I have here. I would love to here your reader's ideas for brown bag lunches for school age kids (not homeschooled) who don't like PB sandwiches or cheese or yogurt! So much easier to make frugal meals at home! I hadn’t thought about doing this but I’ll give it a try. Tonight we had spaghetti and meatballs, using the leftover meatballs that I had from the meatballs sandwiches I served at my son’s birthday party. I look forward to using up what’s in the freezer…too full~ I’ll still have to get fresh fruit and milk (my son alone drinks a gallon every 2-3 days!), but it will feel good to use up some of the other stuff I have here.

I would love to here your reader’s ideas for brown bag lunches for school age kids (not homeschooled) who don’t like PB sandwiches or cheese or yogurt! So much easier to make frugal meals at home!

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