Back-to-School Survival Is 5 Days of Easy Family Meals Under $100

Week 33: August 11-15, 2025; Monday through Friday

Menu

Monday

• Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Toast
• Lunch: Kentucky BBQ Hot Brown Sandwiches with Carrot Sticks
• Dinner: Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
• Snack: Apple Slices with Peanut Butter

Tuesday

• Breakfast: Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
• Lunch: Chicken Caesar Wraps
• Dinner: Spaghetti and Veggie Meatballs and Cheesy Garlic Bread
• Snack: Greek Yogurt with Granola and Honey

Wednesday

• Breakfast: Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
• Lunch: Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Slices
• Dinner: Classic Ground Beef Tacos
• Snack: Trail Mix

Thursday

• Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll Smoothies
• Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup
• Dinner: Baked Garlic Parm Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
• Snack: Cheese and Crackers

Friday

• Breakfast: Cereal with Milk
• Lunch: Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups with Baby Carrots
• Dinner: Homemade Pizza Night
• Snack: Homemade Cheddar Popcorn

Shopping List

Proteins & Dairy

• Eggs (1 dozen) – $3
• Chicken Breasts (2 lbs) – $6
• Ground Beef (1 lb) – $4
• Turkey Slices (1 lb) – $3
• Tuna (2 cans) – $2
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese (8 oz) – $2
• Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz) – $2
• Greek Yogurt (32 oz) – $3
• Milk (1 gallon) – $3
• Veggie meatballs (1 bag) – $8

Produce

• Bananas (1 bunch) – $1
• Apples (4) – $2
• Carrots (1 lb) – $1
• Cucumber (1) – $1
• Lettuce (1 head) – $1
• Tomatoes (2) – $1
• Broccoli (1 head) – $2
• Spinach (5 oz) – $2
• Potatoes (5 lbs) – $3

Grains & Bread

• Whole Wheat Bread (1 loaf) – $2
• Tortillas (10 count) – $2
• Spaghetti (1 lb) – $1
• Rice (1 lb) – $1
• Pancake Mix (32 oz) – $2
• Pizza Dough (1 package) – $3

Canned & Packaged Goods

• Marinara Sauce (24 oz) – $2
• Peanut Butter (16 oz) – $2
• Honey (8 oz) – $2
• Salsa (16 oz) – $2
• Tomato Soup (2 cans) – $2
• Trail Mix (8 oz) – $3
• Popcorn Kernels (1 lb) – $1

Frozen

• Mixed Vegetables (16 oz) – $2
• Corn (1 bag) – $1

Estimated Total Cost: $78

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