michiganmom

I'm having a hard time keeping you ladies sorted out! My original question was regarding a menu using the $20 a wk. method...I didn't really think about the "list total" thing at first...and it REALLY isn't a "menu"...but after it was suggested it made lots of sense. I've read through alot of this site, but DANG my back gets to hurtin' from sittin' in front of this computer! And hubby gets testy when I tell him and the kids to just eat PB&J for supper cause I'm too "busy" to cook! I did my 2 wk. grocery trip today and added a 2nd installment to the $20 wk. supplies...comparing my prices to the listed prices I came out cheaper than $20...I'm also trying to include the extra $5...and found some REALLY large bottles of the type of shampoo that we like to use at Dollar Tree. PLUS!!!! I bought extra boxes of trash bags, these were 8 bags to a box, but cheap ol' me dug through the shelf and found 5 boxes that had 10 ct. instead! These are good, 30 gal. size...I was proud! btw, I did introduce myself a while back, but haven't had much time to post...my husband suffered a heart attack and we were off track due to that for a while...but things are getting back to normal now (he's recovering well and back at work)... talk to y'all later! lisa love like that... Ephesians 5:2

You guys sound like tons of fun...I need to hang out here more often...thanks for the info AND the fun! lisa live like that... Ephesians 5:2

Thank you! I noticed that after I looked around a bit... lisa love like that... Ephesians 5:2

Actually, it does! Gives you a quick glance at what you would have on hand by category if you prepared using this list. I'm not completely up on how to use the manual that you mentioned...is it posted online yet...or still a work in progress? I'm planning my 2 wk. grocery list today, so I'm kind of focused on this for the moment. I was SUPPOSED to finish planting my garden, but it's RAINING...so I'm doing this instead. (actually, I'm also tired and sore from the tilling and planting I did yesterday, so I'm secretly enjoying letting my body rest! shh...don't tell... ) Thank you so much for your help! lisa love like that... Ephesians 5:2

I think this $20 list is great! I was just curious (and tell me if this has been covered before)...is there a "game plan", so to speak, with this list? You know...a menu plan...There's obviously some variety within the list, but has anyone sat down and given some thought as to what/how many meals you would prepare using these items? Just something I was thinking about...thanks to everyone on here for all the great ideas and support in preps! lisa love like that... Ephesians 5:2