Comments on: Menu Plan Week of October 18th-24th

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:28 +0000

Yum! The breakfast casseroles sound delish. I'm a huge fan of breakfast casseroles, and you've just put that idea back into my head. I'm also curious about steel cut oats – I've been hearing how good they are for you but have never tried 'em.

By: Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free

Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:03:02 +0000

Lisa–

You do bring up a good point. We are landowners, so we do not have to pay for a hunting tag, or gas to get to the hunting site. Currently the way our budget rolls, all of my husband's bullets are taken out of his "blow" category, so there was no cost coming from our grocery budget.

For this particular meal, we are eating deer steaks, which my husband fileted out himself, before taking the rest of the deer to the butcher, which is why they were "free".

Since my husband cleaned and deboned the deer, prior to taking it to be processed, we were only charged .30/pound for processing. So, even if we had to buy tags (less than $20) and drive to a location (gas comes from a different category)–the meat would still come in at about .50/pound.

Haha–I've not heard the Jeff Foxworty thing, but I bet it is funny!

By: Rona's Home Page

Rona's Home Page — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:02:37 +0000

We want to thank you for sharing your frugal grocery shopping tips.
Marcus and I reviewed several them last night.
My husband plans on reading them on his days off.
I think we'll be alright by implementing many of the tips.
Thanks again!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:49:03 +0000

Being a wife of a hunter – can you really classify the deer as being free? I don't know about your area, but around here, the cost of the deer tag, bullets, gas to get to and from the camping/hunting site, etc. really add up. It's a fun hobby for my hubby, but I wouldn't say it's free…Oh, and I forgot to mention cut and wrap…lol. Reminds me of a Jeff Foxworthy video where he lines out the cost of hunting, and the meat ends up being like $30/lb or something like that, it's hilarious!

By: Tiffany @ Eat at Home

Tiffany @ Eat at Home — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:24:55 +0000

That's fantastic! I'm always impressed that you do the math for us.

By: The Happy Housewife

The Happy Housewife — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:58:24 +0000

Wow, Great job Phoebe! Your menu looks great and you are saving some big $$.
Toni

By: Nessa

Nessa — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:39:36 +0000

Your menu looks great! I completely agree with you about using wild game and fish. My husband loves to fish, so he gets to relax and we stock the freezer at the same time!

Have a great week!

By: n*stitches

n*stitches — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:21:32 +0000

Great menu! Do you use coupons while grocery shopping?

By: SnoWhite

SnoWhite — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:50:31 +0000

Have a blessed week! Your menu looks tasty

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:22:47 +0000

looks great, Phoebe! Enjoy the jammie time! And I'm right with you…I can't believe we're about 5 weeks from Thanksgiving!