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Week 33: May 20 to May 27

Project Food Budget

May 20 to May 27 2012

This weeks budget is $65.00 actual $54.03 We made budget by cutting out ALL meat products. Though my husband got his milk. It is organic, but none the less, he got his milk. Our menu for this week is pretty simple. We don't eat out this week. Salads are the theme this week. I also ventured to purchase a book by Mimi Kirk and it is about eating raw.  I am liking what I read, and am absorbing in all the information.

I want to apologize for my absent presence from the group. We have had some "home life" issues, and though still on going, it is easier at this point. I have a question for others. Is there any software you would recomend for the Kindle Fire?

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Project Food Budget

April 5, 2012

Today has been a very enlightening day. I have been absent from the project food budget for a couple of weeks. And, I have missed the excitement of planning and the challenge of budgeting for food for myself and family.  I made the choice to consciously become a Vegan about 3 weeks ago. And, my family has not been hesitant to go along. Though they are mostly vegetarian, they eat pretty much what I eat. My husband loves the food that I cook, and has never complained about my meals. I think it is because I occasionally slip in the chicken for him.  We are planning our garden for this up and coming spring and summer. And I am excited to get in the dirt and plant some new types of veggies for us to try. 

Today I spent $75.00 on groceries and it went pretty well. I spent more of my time reading the labels. What I am finding is that I am having to make all my food stuffs from scratch. Which in the end really is more cost effective. After reading labels and finding the definitions. It is a wonder that I am still alive.  Vegetarian/Vegans eat junk food as well, and it is not always "organic" either.

Thursday:

Oatmeal and veggie scramble (from our own chicken eggs)

PB&J sandwiches

Spaghetti and green Salad

Good Friday:

Oatmeal, and wholewheat toast

Salad

Homemade pizza's veggy casserole

Saturday:

Veggy Dogs

Dinner at the folks

Easter Sunday:

Potluck with the family...open season

Monday:

Pasta Salad, Mashed potatoes, green salad

Tuesday:

Homemade veggy soup

Wednesday:

Leftovers...

Everyone have a blessed and safe Easter Weekend and Passover

Hello, and thanks for checking out today's post. I first off want to say that I am not hyper political about either my faith or how I live my life. But, many people have often asked and wondered about my reasoning for being a Vegan. And does it have anything to do with my Christian faith. It is part of my faith, not my faith. I believe in Christ as my personal savior. I believe that we are called to care for and treat ALL living creatures with respect and dignity. I know some will say we are to have domain over the animals and the earth. But, for me that means even a great responsibility towards the other living creatures that with we share the planet with. If I had my way everyone would not consume animal products. That is not my point here in this blog. Just wanted to share a few things that I have found interesting and my better help others understand.

Please check out this link. Read about animal cruelty and what part you can play in preventing it. Every little bit helps our furry, feathered, and finned friends.

www.all-creatures.org/


People often wonder if there is a part of my faith in why I am Vegan. Check out this web site and do your own research.
http://www.jesusveg.com/

Been Awhile

I will post our menu tonight. As we were on vacation and had finals. Sort for the absence. We are on a $65.00 a week budget for next 3 months. Have ro save for vacations this summer and kids activities.

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My Hopeful Plan of Attack For Rising Cost.

1) Make as much of my own food possible.

2) Plan outings and get as much done as possible in one or two outings a week.

3) Use my coupons more.

4) Plant a larger garden this spring.

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Todays Thought

When you trust in God first

and yourself anything is possible.

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