Menu Monday

This past week was a little bit different for me since I had a houseguest. We ate out much, much more than usual and ate much, much more junk food than usual. I feel like a big puffy balloon! And there were lots of apples left in the fruit bowl. When life hands you old apples, make muffins. 

This week I went to the 99 Cents Only store first and yaaaasssssssssssss it was a smart move. At first I was thrown off by the idea of food shopping at a dollar store because all I've known in Pittsburgh is the stank selection of HFCS-filled items at the Dollar General or wherever. But this 99 Cent chain in Southern CA is much different. I was able to get 3 packages of organic strawberries, 1 pack of organic blueberries, 4 boxes of organic graham crackers, 1 big jar of San Marzano tomatoes, and 2 pounds of trail mix - all for $10. All of those things were on my list and would have cost over $25 at Sprouts. I am officially a convert. 

Here's what's on the menu this week: 

Breakfast
Eggs + toast
Cereal
Yogurt parfait
Avocado toast
Apple muffins

Lunch
Sandwiches + chips
Salad
Soup

Dinner
Vegetable soup + ciabatta bread
Spaghetti + broccoli + garlic bread
Soba noodle salad + veggie potstickers
Pancakes + smoothies
Thai curry + rice + mango
Homemade pizza

Dessert
All of the candy and cookies from my grandma's visit 


All of the recipes I'm using this week are AND some sweet new printables are all pinned on the Mind On Your Money Pinterest page, check it out! 


Need some help getting started? My Menu Planning Basics post is HERE.What's on your plate this week?