Category Archives: Pantry Challenge

Pantry Challenge:: Week 2 Shopping Trip

During the pantry challenge my goal is to spend $30 per week. The first week I spent $16.19. Week 2 didn’t go as planned because we ran out of toilet paper and diapers.  In our budget we have food and toiletries … Continue reading

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Pantry Challenge FB Group

Tomorrow starts the second week of our Pantry Challenge from February 1-15, 2011. If you missed the first week, no problem!  We’d love for you to join us this last week.  It’s not a competition…the point is to use existing foods … Continue reading

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Pantry Challenge:: Week 1 Shopping Trip

I think my shopping trip for Week 1 of the Pantry Challenge was good.  $16.19 Total. I must hang my head in embarrassment as I share the photo.  Which of these things don’t belong? I KNOW!  The off brand of … Continue reading

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Pantry Challenge:: Day 1

Today is the first day of our Pantry Challenge and I’m so excited to welcome the following participants:  Catherine, Tara, Nena, Amy, Lindsay, Ashely, Aundrea, Jennifer, Hannah and Erin. I created a Facebook “Group” called Pantry Challenge February 1-15, 2011. … Continue reading

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Pantry Challenge:: Goals

Our Pantry Challenge starts tomorrow!  Hopefully you’ve completed the 3 Easy Steps to get ready.  Now, let’s talk about what we hope to accomplish in the next two weeks. Here are my GOALS for the two week Pantry Challenge: Spend … Continue reading

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Honey Oatmeal Bread

A great way to intentionally eat better and SAVE MONEY during our Pantry Challenge is to make your own bread.  I’ve been making homemade bread for about a month now.  I started with King Arthur’s 100% Whole Wheat recipe.  A … Continue reading

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Pantry Challenge:: 3 Easy Steps

In three days we will begin our Pantry Challenge.  This doesn’t mean you should run to the grocery store and buy a ton of food to last you through the next two weeks.  Our goal is:  To use existing foods … Continue reading

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Pantry Challenge

I’ve been interested in participating in a “Pantry Challenge” after seeing them featured on many other frugal websites.  No two challenges are the same, but they all share the same goal: To use existing foods and resources to feed your … Continue reading

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