I have a favor to ask. For all who would like to participate, I am feeding a family of 6 and I need some ideas on getting my grocery bill below $100 a week. Hubby's job is entering a season when they tend to cut hours. I am looking for weekly menu plans and grocery lists that do not include canned (yourself) items since I have not been canning. And does not include having alot of things already on hand. Even though I do keep staples, a few weeks of cut paychecks can lead to staples being used up quickly.  Leave me a comment,  or you can direct me to a post you have done or send an email to

amaddiex0439@charter.net

I have big eaters (hubby, 11yr old, 9yr old, 7yr old, 2yr old) so servings on meals usually need to be 8 or so ( I also like to send the leftovers for hubby's lunches). Lots of from scratch type foods welcome since I love to cook, but not time too consuming.

Hoping you guys can give me some great, frugal ideas!

Blessings! 

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In the spirit of Keeping the Home's (see my links) post today on creating a quick meal menu here is a recipe site I just came across that could help with that. It is called SparkRecipes. It apparently specializes in healthy meals, and in alot of cases, very quick meals. Here is the address- check it out. :)

http://sparkrecipes.com/

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This is the easiest, and tastiest mac & cheese I have come up with. I make this and my kids inhale it! It does not need to be baked. There is a WORLD of possibilities with this too. I usually make as is for a quick lunch and then I will make it with add ons for dinner (i.e. hamburger/ mixed veggies, olives/diced tomatoes, ect). ENJOY!!

QIUCK COOK MAC & CHEESE
3 c. cooked macaroni (about 1 1/2c. uncooked)
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. shredded cheese
After cooking macaroni, drain and rinse with cool water and return to pan. Add evaporated milk and cheese. Cook and stir gently until cheese melts.
for a thinner sauce, add a little more milk.
You can use any kind or combination of cheese. Makes 6 servings (about 2/3 c. each) I usually double it for my family of 6. :)

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