A Week of Dinner Ideas With Grocery Budget: For a Family of 5

Meals:

  • Monday – Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad
  • Tuesday – Grilled chicken, rice, carrots
  • Wednesday – Tacos
  • Thursday – Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, green beans (toddler meal!)
  • Friday – Pizza, salad
  • Saturday – Take Out
  • Sunday – Greek Chicken Bowls

Grocery List:

  • Spaghetti Pasta $2.32
  • Breadsticks $2.32
  • Salad Mix $3.49
  • Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breasts (frozen) $15.98
  • Jasmine rice (frozen) $3.79
  • Pre-cut carrots $2.49
  • Taco shells $2.99
  • Beef $5.83
  • Lettuce $1.98
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $14.63
  • Macaroni and Cheese $1.26
  • Canned Green Beans $1.58
  • Frozen Pizza $4.68
  • Chicken Breast (1 lb) $7.99
  • English cucumber $1.99
  • Feta cheese $3.96
  • Lemon $0.54
  • Tazikis sauce $4.99

Total: $84.81

Items always on hand: olive oil, various seasonings (dill, oregano, basil, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper), frozen spaghetti sauce (I make this in big batches occasionally and freeze it, only because it tastes better-it’s not cheaper), salad dressing, croutons…

A Few Favorite Items / Brands

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