I downloaded a seven day menu from the Full Plate Living website. Then I went through and wrote down (and then plugged them all in to an excel spreadsheet) every ingredient needed to complete all the meals of the menus. Then I went onto the Walmart website and priced every ingredient and put the prices of those things on the spreadsheet. Then I let excel tally up the cost of all those groceries. I was surprised at the cost. It was far less than I would have thought.
I really like the idea of having menus already laid out. Makes my life so much easier. Knowing these menus were designed by health experts keeping in mind the best nutrition in every meal really adds a huge bonus. Then finding out that the cost to fulfill those healthy meals put a big old smile on my face.
As you have already been informed, I am a frugal person who likes to save money whenever and wherever possible. And I've already talked a lot about diet and nutrition.
If you are interested, let me know, and I will share the menus, the grocery list and the pricing from the spreadsheet with you. (You will have to provide an email address for me to send the info to you).
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