$100 Budget Menu for 5 {+ easy recipes!}

$100 Budget Menu for 5 + easy recipes!

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I did not have time to take photos this week but I was able to stick to the budget because I purchased items for Thanksgiving a little bit each week in November.

Weekly Total: $95.92

November Monthly Total: $456.17

($100/week budget so I am on track again this week — woohoo!)

$100 Budget Weekly Menu

See what we’re eating this week!

*Items marked with an asterisk were purchased in previous weeks in the $100 Budget and are in the pantry, fridge or freezer. Click colored links to go to recipes!

BREAKFAST

Homemade Freezer Waffles with DIY Waffle Syrup

Organic Yogurt with Crockpot Granola and fresh fruit

Oatmeal with cinnamon and raisins

Cereal with milk x2

Blueberry Bagel with cream cheese

Cheese Toast, banana

LUNCH

Turkey Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese (great for leftover turkey!), cucumber slices

Ham Sandwich, raw veggies with ranch dressing* x2

Salad with Italian Chicken

Apple Sandwiches, pretzels x2

Leftovers from Dinner

DINNER

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili, corn chips

Turkey and Veggie Soup, garlic toast triangles

Pasta* with marinara sauce*, romaine salad

Homemade Pizza, romaine salad

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Tropical Fruit Salad

Greek Pasta Salad, garlic toast

Read what we do about snacks here.

What are you eating this week? Leave a comment or link. 🙂

Please Note: You may not be able to replicate this exact menu for $125 because sales vary by region and you will have different items on hand but you can save money just by using a meal plan. 🙂)

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