It's coming! A brand new challenge I'm calling "Eat @ HOME-August"! It is exactly how it sounds, you commit to eating all of your meals "at home" or "from home".
We have done this many times before and we love to see how much money we can save. It's been a long while since we've done this, so we thought we'd give it another try. I won't lie, it is A LOT of work for me, since Jeff doesn't cook at all. (He can make some yummy scrambled eggs, but that's about it.) It takes a lot of strategic planning/prepping, but it CAN be done.
We don't spend a ton of money eating out. But we do take advantage of the drive-thru way too much. Let's face it, it's cheap, fast, and kid-friendly. Jeff and I do take-out after the team's in bed, a couple of times a month. We also are guilty of late night trips to Coldstone, Kokomo, or my personal favorite, In-N-Out. $20 here and there, can really add up!
I am currently planning my menu for the month. I'm planning for my family's favorites as well as several new recipes. I will post my menu as soon as it's complete. I should be done by the weekend. I'll also be posting recipe reviews throughout the month of the new recipes I'm trying.
So who's with me? If you'd like to join the challenge just comment below. I figure accountability is a good thing! Also, if you have any favorite, team friendly "go-to" meals please share them below. This Momma appreciates all the help she can get, and I know others will too!
I know this challenge seems a lot of work, but you can do it! Just think of how much money you will have left at the end of the month! CHA-CHING! :)
~Kristee
2 comments:
I'm a FTWM, couple of months ago I tried cooking dinner on weekdays for a week and I managed to cook for 5 days straight. Very proud of myself but my boy is not too happy as he has to wait for an hour before dinner is served. I like to join but am afraid that some times I am unable to cook due to work commitment.
Hi there! I totally understand not committing to the entire month! :) Maybe just pick a certain amount of meals/per week to eat at home. Just set a goal that works for your family! :) Great job on cooking 5 days straight! :) Thanks for joining us!
~Kristee
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