$25 for 2 weeks?

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    UrthWurm's AvatarUrthWurm , 09-27-2009 09:08 PM
    So I've found myself in a bit of a jam. I have exactly $25, and an empty refrigerator. My paycheck is going to be a bit late, and I need to make that money last for two weeks. I have a few cans of beans, a big bag of oatmeal, and a freezer full of soup. The soup will last us a little while, but I've already been eating it all day, and it has gotten real old real quick. I think I might puke if I have to eat soup for every meal except breakfast (I eat 5 or 6 times a day). I need to strategize before I hit the grocery store, or else I know I'll blow the money quicker than I could wink. I would appreciate any ideas for cheap, bulky meals, ASAP!

    Please and thanks,
    Kimberley
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    CountingDown's AvatarCountingDown , 09-27-2009 09:14 PM
    Rice, dry beans, lentils, dried peas, quinoa - for protein

    Canned or frozen vegetables - whatever is on sale. And a bag of potatoes.

    Fruit - apples are really reasonable right now

    Make more soup - do you have a crock pot?

    Check out the "clearance" vegetable bin at your grocery store - there you will find the beginnings of more soup/stew - just add beans/rice and seasonings and you are good to go

    Here is a thread with some great ideas as well!
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    giselley's Avatargiselley , 09-27-2009 11:14 PM
    I've been getting more food than I could possibly need now that gardners are trying to pawen their giant zuchinnis off on me. Eggs are totally cheap-- buy an 18 pack. a bag of onions and potatoes (since you are here I figure you are vegetarian)

    chili stew vegetarian
    pea soup-- cheap
    raman and veggies
    omlette w/ veggies
    elbow mac w/ left over chili
    home fries, german potato salad

    need 10 pound bag potatoes
    18 pack eggs
    bag of yello onions
    veggies like peppers, mushrooms
    beans/ peas
    giant zuchini and tomatoes from neighbors

    Things not to eat because they are too exppensive
    cheese
    soda/sweets or fancy stuff

    drink only water or tea (100 bags for a dollar! at dollar store!)

    good luck!
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    giselley's Avatargiselley , 09-27-2009 11:16 PM
    I forgot rice-- you can eat rice every day and have something different every time!
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    festivus's Avatarfestivus , 09-27-2009 11:27 PM
    peanut butter!!!!! sandwiches, on celery etc
    it should last you quite a while.
    turn one of your soups into a peanut butter stew.
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    UrthWurm's AvatarUrthWurm , 10-04-2009 02:45 PM
    Thank you for the advice. It really helped!
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