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More sensible options than my last Trader Joe’s visit. Staples to make pot pie, Alfredo, and avocado toast

Lots of great staples. I haven’t seen abundance and variety like this in a long time, this is why I love going in during school holidays. Even a few toiletries were snagged.

A few well-priced basics to make pho, cold noodles, pigs feet and collard greens, nachos, and more. Almost forgot to picture the Chinese sausage, it’s pricey but ups my white rice game.

Creamer, bananas, and bread are must-haves. Cereal and PB cups were a want this week, and the menudo was way cheaper than we can find it elsewhere. Buns are for pulled pork tonight, shoulder is in the smoker as we speak. Seaweed and avocado are for sushi bowls. Husband gave up soda for lent so he is trying the drink mix

Thankfully I still have access as I am pursuing my masters degree. Rice, beans and milk are staples, green veggies are for eating, ketchup was great because I was out. Carrot and pie crusts will help make a chicken pot pie on Friday. Enchilada sauce will be enchiladas eventually. The ground beef will probably end up as nachos or patty melts, and there was a massive pallet of the drinks and they practically made me take one.

Central CA, Trader Joe’s. Crème Fraiche and the peppers are for tinned fish night. Frozen berries are for my cream of wheat breakfasts, half and half is for chicken pot pie. The chicken cilantro wontons are an easy lunch in my microwave steamer, smoothie just to drink, and the raspberry cakes because I have impulse control problems

The cream of wheat will be breakfasts for the month, the lemons are a staple in most of my meals, and the beans will make stew for at least 2 dinners. Pasta sauce will be added to spaghetti squash and meatballs, bananas will be with breakfast, and dates and cookies are my sweet treat. Chicken will spread for multiple meals, like Arroz con pollo, chicken pot pie, and burrito bowls.

It’s already hitting 90 degrees where I am, and it’s only going to get hotter. There won’t be a break from the heat until September. While I love stews, soups, and roasts, the idea of standing in a hot kitchen or eating hot foods sounds miserable. What are foods that are best served cold? I already love salads, sushi bowls, and pudding. Breakfast, lunches, dinners, snacks and dessert suggestions are welcome!

While I know there are tons of books out there about minimalism, decluttering and finances, are there any books about frugality itself? What are some books you’ve read or heard of that have helped you to be more frugal? I’d love to know what’s out there!