Today I re-read parts of my $21 Challenge book. I will again do this challenge. Last time I did it, I only spent $6.80 on feeding the family for the week. Yes you read right - $6.80. I went through my pantry, fridge and freezer and found that I had enough food stashed away to feed us (5 adults) for the week and only had to purchase some fresh veges.
I feel it's time to do it again.
Not because I have a pantry full of food that I want to get rid of, but that it is a worthwhile exercise. One that I hope to do on a regular basis. The best part is having meals planned 1 week in advance - no getting to 5pm and wondering what on earth I will cook for dinner. I put the menu planner on the fridge so the others in the house know what's for dinner (if they care to look that is).
There's not a lot in the fridge and I have yet to check out the pantry or freezer, but there will be enough I am sure of it. It was quite weird not going to the supermarket 2 or 3 times during the week last time I did this. I felt quite proud of myself in keeping away. I should take note of how much I save when doing this and write it down somewhere so that at the end of the year I can see how much I actually saved ov a long period of time. It's all well and good to say 'I saved $100 on groceries this week', but to put into perspective on an annual basis would be enlightening.
