*Feed Your Family $10 A Day Challenge*(AT HOME)

[mickeyfan2]

And there's PLENTY of it! Corn fields are EVERYWHERE in amish country. And corn is in EVERYTHING!

Most of it is feed corn.

 

[punkin]

Most of it is feed corn.

when we were little, my uncle grew feed corn and we would pick it off the stalk and eat it raw while it was still real little. I'm always tempted to do that to a stranger's field I see while driving, except I have that nasty little voice in my head screaming "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL"

 

[mickeyfan2]

when we were little, my uncle grew feed corn and we would pick it off the stalk and eat it raw while it was still real little. I'm always tempted to do that to a stranger's field I see while driving, except I have that nasty little voice in my head screaming "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL"

Come visit me!!! No need to steal, I will gladly pick the ears and hand them to you. You can also throw the husks and cob back into the field. My yard has about 6 acres of feed corn growing right now. It is very small, since it was planted late in the season.

 

[punkin]

Come visit me!!! No need to steal, I will gladly pick the ears and hand them to you. You can also throw the husks and cob back into the field. My yard has about 6 acres of feed corn growing right now. It is very small, since it was planted late in the season.

Actually, I don't think you are that far from me. Maybe 2 hours altogether. Maybe we will do a road trip one day.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Actually, I don't think you are that far from me. Maybe 2 hours altogether. Maybe we will do a road trip one day.

From my home to the 295 spot where the DC beltways meet is 1.5 hours from my home.

You are always welcome.

The second rolling hill visible from my front window is MD.

 

[jordansmomma]

Thursday
Breakfast~
ME- cereal .50
kids- (just 1 today)- cereal .50, muffin- .15, oj- free
total- 1.15

lunch-
me- spaghetti & garlic bread -free left overs, water-
kids- boys & girls club- free
total - free

snacks-
kids- boys & girls club- free
me- watermelon- .50
total - .50

Dinner-
baked tilapia- 4.00
fresh green beans- 1.50
tarter- .50
tater tots- 1.50
salad- .50
dressing- .10 ( i buy the make you own at costco)
total- 8.10

days total- 10.10

 

[dawn1967]

Breakfast (was suppose to be blackberry cobbler with strawberries but hubby and kids ate it last night while i was showering.)
So today the boys are having toast and jelly. .25

Lunch
Left over spaggitti free

Dinner
Left over spaggitti for some 2 free
cheese and mac for one 1 .20 (home made in the freezer)
hot dog and carrots for one .10 for the two hot dogs no buns that kid doesn't like them.

snacks we are going to dairy queen today since every blizzard sold today all money goes to MDA so we are going with the grandpa so figure 5 blizzards I'm thinking 15.00 putting one in the freezer for hubby when he gets home from work.
So unless they eat the veggie and fruit try that's all the snacks they are getting today.

Total 15.55

 

[mommiepoppins]

breakfast
bagels=26 cents
spray butter=10 cents
milk=60
=96

lunch/ dinner
cheese strata
1 block of cheddar=169
milk=75
eggs=0
whole wheat bread =75
broccoli half bag= 54

tomatoe slices=0
dressing=45
=418


dinner/ lunch
penutbutter and fluff sandwhiches
bread= 30
fluff=20
penutbutter=25

apple slices= 44
pears 75
milk=60
=254

snacks
2 cans of maderine oranges=1$
crackers=15 cents
frozen juice pops=30 cents

=145


913 for the day

 

[frndshpcptn]

Today:

Breakfast

Iced Mocha - 4.06
Sourdough - free

Lunch

Client lunch at restaurant - free!

Dinner

Bell and Evan Chicken - 2.33
Pasta - .66
Sauce - .50
Crystal Light - .25

Total: 7.80

 

[dawn1967]

This year my kids are bring there lunches to school this summer they realized that school lunches are gross (there words). My oldest already informed me no lunch box it must be in a paper bag. He's wanting a good lunch he said but not the usual of sandwich fruit and drink. He would like different but not sure what.
So if anyone has suggestions I'll take them Everything i found out threw him has to be disposable he doesn't want to have to watch it after lunch during recess he wants to get up toss it and go play since he's older now and only gets that time for recess. So suggestions needed. Especially if it's concerns baking things like granola (which i got a wonderful recipe for yesturday that i will post later).

 

[dawn1967]

Ok If you like whole grain high fiber and high protien this granola is great idea. It makes a huge batch. There is no animal fat in this which i love the idea of. I'm not sure of the cost breakdown yet but it makes so much at least 10 cups that it has a cost i'm figuring of no more then 1.50 person.

7 cups Rolled oats
1 cup quick oats (more add more if you like it crunchy)
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1 cup raw almond slices (could use whole almonds if cheaper and put in food processor )
1/2c sunflower seeds
1 tbs Honey (can add more if you want it sweeter i will probably)
1/4 c black strap molasses
1 cup water

preheat oven to 225
In a blender take sunflower seeds honey molasses and water and almonds and mix until you can get it smooth. (food processor will work also)

In a large bowl mix all the other dry items, pour the wet over the dry and mix
with hands. spread out in a 13x9 baking pan. Bake for 2 hours at 225.
They suggest eating this at 1 cup servings for meal and 1/2c for snacks.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Ok If you like whole grain high fiber and high protien this granola is great idea. It makes a huge batch. There is no animal fat in this which i love the idea of. I'm not sure of the cost breakdown yet but it makes so much at least 10 cups that it has a cost i'm figuring of no more then 1.50 person.

7 cups Rolled oats
1 cup quick oats (more add more if you like it crunchy)
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1 cup raw almond slices (could use whole almonds if cheaper and put in food processor )
1/2c sunflower seeds
1 tbs Honey (can add more if you want it sweeter i will probably)
1/4 c black strap molasses
1 cup water

preheat oven to 225
In a blender take sunflower seeds honey molasses and water and almonds and mix until you can get it smooth. (food processor will work also)

In a large bowl mix all the other dry items, pour the wet over the dry and mix
with hands. spread out in a 13x9 baking pan. Bake for 2 hours at 225.
They suggest eating this at 1 cup servings for meal and 1/2c for snacks.

DH would love this.

 

[mom2dea0813]

B~
both girls 4 packages of grits free
Milk Free
Strawberry syrup .10
DS bannana .19
Me bagel and cream cheese .42
DH PB and Syrup (YUCK ) .25

Snacks at DR. office today
2 packages of pb crackers .25 (40 packs for 5.00 at sams club )

Snack when we got home from Drs
Grapes .75

Lunch
left over stew for everyone
5 pieces of bread .25
butter .5 (50 cents for healthy smart with B1G1 free plus great coupons )
soda whole 2L and Dh will drink it all week .58

Snack

Dinner
Half of roast from yesterday that I used to cut up for stew Free (from mom )
BBQ sauce half of a jar .25 (50 cents for whole ja agian b1g1 free plus coupons )
Mac and cheese .50 (YES boxed !)
Pork and beans .45
4 sub rolls already accounted for and these are the last ones
We have to be at the hospital at 6:30 so we will be racing out the door right after dinner so its fast dinner .

Snack at hospital
Dry cereal free
2 packs PB crackers .25
my girls brought juice from home and I brought a huge glass of ice water as well

After the hospital -
4 ice creams from Mcdonalds 5.00


Total= 9.54

 

[dawn1967]

Today:

Breakfast

Iced Mocha - 4.06
Sourdough - free

Lunch

Client lunch at restaurant - free!

Dinner

Bell and Evan Chicken - 2.33
Pasta - .66
Sauce - .50
Crystal Light - .25

Total: 7.80

Here is a suggestion when you make chicken breast make the whole package.
If making pasta make the whole pkg also
get some great freezer bags or vaccum sealer or even the freezer containers.
Seprate them into meals like if going to have a steak pick up two and slice one into fajati's get some peppers and onions and garlic you can even get it in the frozen sections already cut and sliced but it's cheaper if you bought peppers and onions on your own.
I have a friend who hates cooking for 1 so on sundays she cooks for 10 she invites 2 friends over for dinner they all have a great meal then she has left overs for the freezer so she doesn't make others rich with eatting out. plan out a menu what you would like to eat all week just like we do with our families and on your day off go hit the market.

 

[mommiepoppins]

dawn I send my kids to lunch with

salad. seperate container for the dressing
mozzerella cheese slices (that I pre sliced)
I also will put some tomatoe slices with that and add dressing, depending on the child

yogurt for dd who hates milk

maderine oranges
one more thing our school milk went up to 30cents* 3 kids= no..they will just waste it anyway
so I send them in with bottle waters( which they love)

you will need to have a freeze pack

 

[LuckyMamaInDE]

Our coffeecake recipes as requested yesterday:

Favorite Coffee Cake (that's what my grandma always called it )

Sift together:
2 1/2 c flour (I use half white, half wholewheat)
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c sugar

Add
1 c brown sugar (I use slightly less)
3/4 c vegetable oil (I use slightly less)

Reserve 1 c for topping.

To remainder add
1 egg
1 c sour milk (1 T vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to make 1 c, let sit)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

Pour into 9x13 pan. Sprinkle reserved mixture over top. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.



Blueberry Buttermilk Coffee (adapted from one on allrecipes.com)

1/2 c butter
1 1/3 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c buttermilk (or I just use sour milk instead)
4 c flour (I use a mix of white and whole wheat)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c blueberries (I use up to 3 c )

2/3 c flour
2/3 c sugar (I sometimes use 1/2 c brown sugar instead)
4 T butter
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Sift together 4 c flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Cream together 1/2 c butter and 1 1/3 c sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Beat in the flour misture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in blueberries.

Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 pan.

In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c flour, 2/3 c sugar and cinnamon; cut in 4 T butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top of batter.

Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes (time will depend on the blueberries!)

**I often leave off the topping ingredients totally, in which case I'll put the cinnamon in with the dry ingredients.**


I have a third family favorite that I'll post later

 

[dawn1967]

dawn I send my kids to lunch with

salad. seperate container for the dressing
mozzerella cheese slices (that I pre sliced)
I also will put some tomatoe slices with that and add dressing, depending on the child

yogurt for dd who hates milk

maderine oranges
one more thing our school milk went up to 30cents* 3 kids= no..they will just waste it anyway
so I send them in with bottle waters( which they love)

you will need to have a freeze pack

Those are great ideas i keep like sour cream containers and yogurt containers threw out the year for our camping food instead of buying containers i could pack his stuff in them and let him toss them after lunch won't break my heart. the bottle water i have to send anyway because they have no water fountains at school to prevent the spread of colds and mono. I don't mind buying v-8 or grape or oj or even capri sun. i freeze those and they keep things cool when we do field trips so i'll do that with lunch. our lunch milk is .50 for each kid
My kids don't like milk will drink the chocolate if they have to but it's a waste of money. They have a choice though here milk or apple juice they both pick apple jucie when they do lunch.

 

[dawn1967]

Our coffeecake recipes as requested yesterday:

Favorite Coffee Cake (that's what my grandma always called it )

Sift together:
2 1/2 c flour (I use half white, half wholewheat)
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c sugar

Add
1 c brown sugar (I use slightly less)
3/4 c vegetable oil (I use slightly less)

Reserve 1 c for topping.

To remainder add
1 egg
1 c sour milk (1 T vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to make 1 c, let sit)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

Pour into 9x13 pan. Sprinkle reserved mixture over top. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.



Blueberry Buttermilk Coffee (adapted from one on allrecipes.com)

1/2 c butter
1 1/3 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c buttermilk (or I just use sour milk instead)
4 c flour (I use a mix of white and whole wheat)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c blueberries (I use up to 3 c )

2/3 c flour
2/3 c sugar (I sometimes use 1/2 c brown sugar instead)
4 T butter
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Sift together 4 c flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Cream together 1/2 c butter and 1 1/3 c sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Beat in the flour misture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in blueberries.

Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 pan.

In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c flour, 2/3 c sugar and cinnamon; cut in 4 T butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top of batter.

Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes (time will depend on the blueberries!)

**I often leave off the topping ingredients totally, in which case I'll put the cinnamon in with the dry ingredients.**


I have a third family favorite that I'll post later

Going to make that coffee cake right now before it gets to hot will hide it from kids and hubby lol sounds wonderful.

 

[frndshpcptn]

Here is a suggestion when you make chicken breast make the whole package.
If making pasta make the whole pkg also
get some great freezer bags or vaccum sealer or even the freezer containers.
Seprate them into meals like if going to have a steak pick up two and slice one into fajati's get some peppers and onions and garlic you can even get it in the frozen sections already cut and sliced but it's cheaper if you bought peppers and onions on your own.
I have a friend who hates cooking for 1 so on sundays she cooks for 10 she invites 2 friends over for dinner they all have a great meal then she has left overs for the freezer so she doesn't make others rich with eatting out. plan out a menu what you would like to eat all week just like we do with our families and on your day off go hit the market.

Those are some great ideas - although I am not sure how it costs less to cook all at once vs. boiling 1/4 a box of pasta one day and then another 1/4 the next. But still something to think about!

In terms of planning my meals for the week, it's a good thought, but the problem is I am never sure what nights I will be home for dinner and what nights I will be stuck working late. I'd hate to defrost something from my freezer and then not get home in time to cook it for dinner. If I had a more "regular" schedule that would probably make more sense!

I spend Sundays at my boyfriends house and we cook there. I will take leftovers for lunch on Monday or dinner Monday/Tuesday but its hard to carry that much on a train and then a subway to work and then from work back to my apartment (most of us in NYC don't have cars, so hand carry all our things like sherpa).

But I love the suggestins on how to reduce costs! Keep 'em coming!

 

[dawn1967]

Those are some great ideas - although I am not sure how it costs less to cook all at once vs. boiling 1/4 a box of pasta one day and then another 1/4 the next. But still something to think about!

In terms of planning my meals for the week, it's a good thought, but the
problem is I am never sure what nights I will be home for dinner and what nights I will be stuck working late. I'd hate to defrost something from my freezer and then not get home in time to cook it for dinner. If I had a more "regular" schedule that would probably make more sense!

I spend Sundays at my boyfriends house and we cook there. I will take leftovers for lunch on Monday or dinner Monday/Tuesday but its hard to carry that much on a train and then a subway to work and then from work back to my apartment (most of us in NYC don't have cars, so hand carry all our things like sherpa).

But I love the suggestins on how to reduce costs! Keep 'em coming!

Well that's the idea of the freezer containers or bags if they are in the freezer when you get home you can pop them in the microwave or the oven and it's done. Or take them to lunch the next day or heat in microwave. You will have a home cooked meal anytime you want. What we do here my hubby works very odd hours and when i make dinner i include him if he is not home and doesn't want to eat when he gets home because he grabbed something i put it in the vaccum seal bag and freeze it.
Then when i don't feel like cooking we have all these dinners in the freezer to heat up and cook. And if i know someone is sick and can't cook a meal i bring one over to them and they have one.