Summer Series 2026: Building a Pantry with $5 a week ... #12Here we are at our final week of our $5 a week Pantry Building Challenge!
This challenge has helped me to take note and focus on getting the most from my $5 as well as look closely at what needed replenishing in my pantry. This was a no frills challenge for me and helped me restock several of our basics.
I hope it has been helpful to you as well.
Okay, what about this final week, what did I add to my pantry for $5 or less ...
I did a repeat of the organic carrots for a total of $3.98. I was delighted to see that they were still on sale so I grabbed up 2 more bags and like before, I plan to turn them into fermented carrots. (Each bag was $1.99 each)
And now, let's take a look at what I added to my pantry throughout this challenge utilizing just $5 a week ...
Small amounts add up!
Small amounts spent wisely can make a difference!
Small amounts is a great place to start when building up your pantry!
Okay, now it's your turn ... what did you spend your $5 on this week and if it's a food, how do you plan on using it?
Next Monday, we'll meet back here for the details on our next pantry challenge, this time it'll just be for the month of October!
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We added two packages of English muffins for $1.09 each and a quart of plain yogurt for $2.45. Total was $4.63 at Lidl. Breakfast and smoothies coming right up!
ReplyDeleteLana, I make a kefir smoothie every morning as part of my breakfast and yogurt is one of the ingredients I use. You did good with your challenge!
DeleteThis week we added a Hormel mesquite smoked pork tenderloin for 3.49, a box of Raisin bran crunch for .98, and used a coupon for a free box of Kraft mac and cheese. Total this week 4.47. I put the pork into the crockpot with bbq sauce, from that we made a sliced pork sandwich and filled two container for the freezer. We will eat those over baked potatoes. This was a fun exercise.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, can we just say 'inspiring!!!' Pork sandwiches are yummy, I've not tried pork over baked potatoes, but it sounds yummy too!
DeleteI picked up 2-1 lb packages of cooked taco meat for $1.99.each. Great for quick meals or camping. I tossed them in the freezer. Thanks for doing this.
ReplyDeleteSue in MN
Sue, thinking ahead is part of what this pantry challenge is about! You did good!
DeleteI picked up some apples that will go into my pecan apple pie recipe and a bag of chocolate chips for future baking for a total of $5. Cookie;
ReplyDeleteCookie, I can smell that apple pie cooking now! You really made your $5 stretch this week, both of those items are more on the expensive side. It just shows what you can do, when you're determined! Love it!
DeleteI went just a little over $5 this past week but I was able to get 2 more 40oz bottles of cooking oil plus 2 cans of sauerkraut using digital coupons. Marley in the mountains
ReplyDeleteMarley, one of the things I hoped others would do in this challenge was to focus in on what deals were available in their area. I wanted to give us a reason to focus on how much we could purchase with a small amount of money and you did that well. Sometimes, we get so focused on the high prices of food, that we forget to focus on what's in our hands ... the ability to get out there and hunt down those bargains!
DeleteYou did good Marley!
I am sorry I had to give up on the $5.00 challenge. I was lucky if things cost $7.00. Jean from Canada
ReplyDeleteJean, at least you tried and maybe you were inspired by some of the examples shared here. The bottom line is that we can only do what we can do and there is no condemnation in that!
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