Pantry Challenge Week #1

The first week of my pantry challenge went well.  Here is an update on how I worked toward my goals for the first week:

My first goal is to reduce my spending for the month (and stay out of the grocery store).  I did have to go to the store, but it was for good reason :)  I found a coupon in my local ad to buy 2 bottles of grapefruit juice (on sale for 2/$4) and get a 5lb. bag of grapefruit for free.  I did this twice so I spent $8 this week on groceries.

My second goal is to make space in my cupboards.  I am mostly trying to get through the older stuff that I bought once upon a time and never used.  We made quite a dent in the pile of Jell-o I had in the pantry, we also ate about half of the case of peaches my mother-in-law gave me.  I also did some cupboard reorganizing this week.  Refilled and labeled most of my jars.  The pantry is looking good!

My third goal is to reduce the amount of meat in my freezer.  We are still plugging away on this.  I got out the meat for week and several bags of frozen veggies.

My fourth goal in the pantry challenge is to have fun.  I tried a new recipe this week (which I hope to share later this week), and I spent Saturday morning doing some baking for my family.  I love to put on an apron and spend the day in the kitchen baking up goodies and trying new things! :)

I hope your pantry challenge is going well!  I am excited to start week #2!