Is it really February already???

Hello! How are we all this fine day?
No promises as to how much sense this blog will make... I have been to the gym and didn't sleep as much as I should have last night.... But here we go anyhow!

So my aim for 2014 was to budget better! So far, it's going ok. Not great, but OK. But I am getting on top of spending less at the supermarkets.

In an attempt to do so, whilst coles were offering their Free online delivery for first order, i thought I would finally bite the bullet and do some online shopping!
So this weeks meal plan is:

And you can find the recipes here!

Day 1: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/1884/sizzling+garlic+beef+with+broccolini (It is assumed that you have garlic, soy sauce, kecap manis. If not, buy them! They are regular ingredients in my meal plans!)

Day 2: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/14433/pizza+dough 

I usually make chicken bacon feta and baby spinach pizza for myself and the children. Hubby usually has vego pizza. (It is assumed you have flour, yeast and water, if not add them to the list!)

Day 3: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/8118/dixie+chicken

Day 4: Make to your own liking!

Day 5: Brush the pork with kecap manis and cook to your liking. I mash cooked sweet potato with no other additions. and steam the beans... mmm mmmm!

Day 6: As per packet directions! Get creative with salads if you wish!

Day 7: Again make to your liking. Sometimes i crumb the chicken for a change.... some times i dont :)

Anyhow!!! To say that i am nervous about my pending delivery is an understatement.....

And this is the shopping list....

Dairy, Eggs & Meals (4) Quantity Price Coles Danish Style Fetta 1 $4.11 $20.55 per 1 Kg Coles Full Cream Milk 1 $3.00 $1.00 per 1 L CalciYum Peppa Pig Yoghurt 12 pack 12 x 95g Tubs 1 $5.00 $0.44 per 100 G Coles Thickened Cream 1 $2.44 $0.41 per 100 mL

Drinks (1) Quantity Price Coles Smart Buy 25% Orange & Mango Fruit Drink Chilled 1 $1.93 $0.97 per 1 L

Fruit & Vegetables (13) Quantity Price Coles Fresh Apples - Royal Gala loose Product of Australia 6 $2.88 $3.00 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Bananas - loose Product of Australia 5 $2.45 $2.72 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Beans - Green Prepacked Product of Australia 1 $3.50 $9.33 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Broccoli - Baby Product of Australia 2 $5.96 $2.98 per 1 Ea Coles Fresh Capsicum - Red loose Product of Australia 1 $2.23 $6.98 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Mushrooms - Cup Prepacked Product of Australia 1 $4.50 $9.00 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Onions - Red loose 3 $2.09 $3.48 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Potatoes - Brushed Yellow Flesh Prepacked Product of Australia 1 $5.98 $2.99 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Potatoes - Sweet Gold Prepacked Product of Australia 1 $3.98 $3.98 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Pumpkin - Butternut Cut Wrapped Weight may vary between 600g - 800g. Product of Australia 1 $2.79 $3.98 per 1 Kg Coles Salad Mix 4 Leaf Prepacked Product of Australia 1 $2.00 $16.67 per 1 Kg Coles Fresh Spinach - Baby Prepacked 1 $2.00 $3.33 per 100 G Coles Fresh Tomatoes - Greenhouse Truss loose Product of Australia 5 $2.03 $2.90 per 1 Kg

Meat, Seafood & Deli (6) Quantity Price Primo Bacon Economy 1 $7.29 $7.29 per 1 Kg Coles Beef Stir Fry 1 $8.00 $16.00 per 1 Kg Coles Mince Beef 3 Star 1 $3.00 $6.00 per 1 Kg Coles Pork Loin Chops Indicated price based on approx. weight. Weight may vary between 800g and 1.1kg. 1 $11.70 $13.00 per 1 Kg Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets Indicated price based on approx. weight. Weight may vary between 450g and 550g 2 $12.00 $12.00 per 1 Kg Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Thigh Cutlet 1 $4.76 $6.80 per 1 Kg

Pantry (3) Quantity Price Freshlife Pine Nuts 1 $4.52 $56.50 per 1 Kg Coles Soup Can Condensed Cream of Mushroom 1 $1.37 $0.33 per 100 G Sanitarium Up & Go Energize Liquid Breakfast Chocolate Ice 250mL Tetra 3 x 250mL 3 $6.00 $2.67 per 1 L

Specialty Foods (2) Quantity Price Old El Paso Dinner Kit Soft Taco 1 $5.50 $1.36 per 100 G Coles Taco Shells 12 Pack 1 $2.55 $1.52 per 100 G

The promotion code has been applied - $10.00

	Estimated total*	$123.60
	You've saved:	$10.48

So the savings aren't massive, but i try not to concentrate on specials as i find it makes me spend more! And i figure by not really using particular items that are on special, the meal plan should suit whereever you shop!

I would love love love some feedback! Do you like the meals we are putting in our plans? Any Suggestions?