Guacamole Tacos!

I'm sure this idea is out there somewhere in the inter-webs, but my husband felt pretty genius when he came up with it on a night we were set to have boring soft guacamole tacos. I'm so glad he decided to be adventurous because these are amazing! They remind me a bit of the nacho cheese chalupa that Taco Bell sells. Before caring about where my meat came from, I happily devoured many nacho cheese chalupas! I am glad to have a yummy home alternative that is even better for me! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, golden, warm and comforting- it doesn't get any better than that!

Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil over medium heat. Fold a small flour tortilla in half and place in oil. Use a fork to prevent the tortilla from opening if it starts to bubble over. After 30-45 seconds, flip to the other side and allow to become golden brown. Remove carefully and place standing up on a paper towel or napkin, allowing to drain any excess oil. If you have a cooling rack, that might work better. Fill with guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce. Enjoy!

Menu Plan Monday 10/3-10/9

Last week, I spent $85 on our food for the week! That's $15 below my $100 budget! But I ended up not buying buffalo for our burgers (we had leftovers instead), and I made sure to stay out of Target all week to avoid temptation. This week, my goal is to stay below $90. This is only for food as toilet paper, diapers, toothpaste, wipes, dish soap, laundry soap, dish washer detergent, shampoo, etc. come out of my $50 per month household budget. I have a few things on hand in our pantry like onions, buns, garlic, oats, flour and the basic staples, but our fridge is almost bare by the end of each week! Oh and we haven't eaten out except for once or twice in the last several months! Woohoo! Here we go! Linking up with Menu Plan Monday and Keeper of the Home's Plan It, Don't Panic, Week 2.


 Fall has arrived! 

Breakfast Options:

We always have some home-brewed coffee in the morning or my favorite- an iced vanilla latte.

1. Pumpkin muffins
2. Oatmeal with mango and walnuts
3. Bacon, egg and cheese Biscuits
4. Practically Perfect Pancakes
5. Zucchini Slice
6. Toast with peanut butter

Lunch Options: 

1. Leftovers
2. Wacky Mac Pasta
3. PB&J's
4. Miso Ramen
5. BLAT's 
6. Bean and cheese crisps

Snack Options:

1. Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins 
2. Fruit and yogurt
3. Pretzels and cheese

Dinner Options:

1. Hamburgers and home-made wedges
2. Sun-dried tomato Alfredo pasta
3. Soft tacos, Spanish rice and beans
4. Roasted vegetable lasagna and salad
5. French onion soup and rosemary bread
6. Mushroom Gougere
7. Pizza

Beverage Options:

1. Water
2. Iced Tea
3. $5 white wine (for use in the French onion soup and for drinking)