This is actually last weeks meal plan, we all came down with a sickness bug so didn't eat anything very exciting! Our appetites have now returned so we're looking forward to a good food week......
Monday ~ Chicken Curry, probably Korma as that's the boys favourite at the moment
Tuesday ~ One pot garlic spaghetti this is my favourite at the moment! Easy pasta dish which so yummy and only one pan to wash up!
Wednesday ~ Homemade pizza and salad
Thursday ~ Stuffed chicken breast, homemade chips and beans
Friday ~ Spaghetti and meatballs
Saturday ~ Fish fingers, mash potato and veg
Sunday ~ Out
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I hope you all had a fun filled Easter and enjoyed the fabulous four day weekend!
We had a brilliant time with Iain off for most of the weekend,the boys took part in three egg hunts ~ the first at our local toy shop, one at a local park and the best of all hunting for clues around the house!!
Here are my favourite pictures from our weekend;
What did you all get up to?
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I've been meal planning for a while now but up until recently had been planning my meals around what I bought rather than rummaging through the cupboards fridge and freezer to see what we had to make meals from & then add any extras to the shopping list.
I now also have to plan meals around Harrys hot lunch option, so that he's not eating the same kind of thing twice a day.
Although I don't have a strict food budget I do try to keep our monthly spend under £300 and I don't just go to the one supermarket.
I also use vouchers I receive through having supermarket points collecting cards etc and any vouchers I happen to find in magazines or newspapers.
The last food shop I did took me to three different supermarkets; Tesco, Lidl and Farmfoods actually I only visited two as the Tesco shop was delivered to my door!
On this occasion I shopped at Tesco for all our meat as I had been sent 'spend at least £10 get £10 free' across their fresh meat selection, this filled up our freezer handsomely.
I did also buy meat of the frozen variety from FarmFoods, I'd received a leaflet through my letterbox with all there deals and after a friend recommended a few products I thought we'd give them a go. I went with a list - insistent I wouldn't deviate from it like I so frequently do (slap on the wrist)! and I only came out with one item not on my list - Tunnocks Tea Cakes ~ yumyum I just couldn't leave them on the shelf! I must of been getting hungry when I spotted them.
From FarmFoods I brought a 1kg bag of chicken breast, 4 Salmon fillets and a bag of peeled prawns all for £10 we've tried all three of the meats and the recommendation was spot on I'll be going back to buy them all again on my next food shop.
From FarmFoods I brought a 1kg bag of chicken breast, 4 Salmon fillets and a bag of peeled prawns all for £10 we've tried all three of the meats and the recommendation was spot on I'll be going back to buy them all again on my next food shop.
I then went to Lidl to stock up on cupboard essentials fruit and veg and I wasn't disappointed with what they had to offer, I filled my large trolley to the top for just over £70 I was amazed at how little it cost.
My favourite buy from them had to be the XXL bag of spuds for £3.49 - we haven't used a frozen chip, waffle or croquet all month - slimming world chips are my new fav way to use a potato!
My favourite buy from them had to be the XXL bag of spuds for £3.49 - we haven't used a frozen chip, waffle or croquet all month - slimming world chips are my new fav way to use a potato!
So I thought I'd put together a few tips for meal planning and budgeting;
- Know what you already have in the cupboards
- Don't shop when your hungry
- Write a list & try not to deviate from it
- have all recipies you want to cook with you when you write a list so not to forget anything
- Check prices through supermarkets online grocery ordering services
- If you have time shop around for the best prices
- Collect vouchers and coupons
- Sign up to supermarket points schemes to receive extra coupons tailored to your frequent buys
Do you shop in store or online?
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Brothers........
I always thought I wanted a little girl, but when I look at my boys my brothers together I know our family is complete at four.
My boys are helpful, kind and caring to each other but don't get me wrong they can be equally mean too!
But the nicer side to them both is shown much more often,
I was reminded of this just the other day when we were returning home from school pick up. As we approached our drive way Freddie wanted to get out of the buggy and walk so I told him he could but "only if he held hands" - to which Harry replied "come on Freddie you hold my hand-lets go!"
And here is the result.................
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| 'My little eyes are watching all you say and do. When I grow up big and tall I want to be like you'. |
I just LOVE my boys!
I am always making lists, I have them everywhere : my phone, on the fridge & on any scrap of paper I can find!
My newest list is of all he things I want to continue making our new house a home, I say new we moved in a year ago! But there is still so much we need/want.
- Matching Living room furniture
- Hallway storage
- Lighting
- Playroom storage
- New curtains for our bedroom
- Blinds for the kitchen and dining room
- Accessories for our bedroom
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I'm still working on trying to find lighting, curtains and accessories for our bedroom ! But I'll make sure to update you when I do.
Where do you look for home décor furniture and furnishings?
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