Monday, March 31, 2025

This Week on the Dining Table.....March 31st

"It's That Time Again!"

Walmart had a big sign on one of the poles outside the door urging you to pre-order your mudbugs.
This will be the last time I have to see these signs.\ as I am not a fan.  I'd rather have a juicy Maine lobster. 8-))


Onward to the meal planning!
Here is what was planned for the last week.....
1. Sunday--Steak, Salad, leftover Corn Casserole
2. Monday--Fish, Cabbage
3. Tuesday--Chicken Marsala, leftover Veggies, Mashed Potatoes(optional)
4. Wednesday--Poultry Pot Pies, Salad
5. Thursday--Scallops, Leftover Green Beans
6. Friday--Leftovers
7. Saturday--Leftovers(if no leftovers, we'll think up something else)

And here's what actually happened....
1. Sunday--Steak, Salad, leftover Corn Casserole
2. Monday--Mushroom Parmesan, Asparagus
3. Tuesday--Cheeseburger(bun optional), Sweet Potato Fries
4. Wednesday--Fish(Salmon or Trout), Green Beans
5. Thursday--Chicken Marsala, Saute Cabbage
6. Friday--Big Lunch out(no dinner)
7. Saturday--Leftover Cheeseburgers, Leftover Veggies(Asparagus and  Sweet Potato)

Most everything happened(except the pot pies and the scallops)but not necessarily when planned.

What got taken out of the freezer.......
*  Salmon
*  Steak
*  Trout
*  Ground Beef
*  Chicken Breast

Last week we spent $91.06 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 40.17%. Spending for the month is $301.38 and the savings rate is 49.66% for March before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in March-
$84.08 on Ibotta
$19.75 on Checkout51
$3.99 on Aisle and Misc.
$107.82 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $193.56

2,495 Pts. on Fetch
2,133  Pts. on SwagBucks
346 Pts. on My Points
3,554 Pts. on ShopKick
0 Pts. on TaDa
(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Before AND after rebates we had a low spend month for groceries at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week...

Here is what was planned for this week.....
1. Sunday--Beef and Broccoli
2. Monday--Leftover Mushroom Parmesan, Salad
3. Tuesday--Leftover Chicken Marsala, Leftover Cabbage
4. Wednesday--Poultry Pot Pies, Salad
5. Thursday--Scallops, Green Beans
6. Friday--Leftover Beef and Broccoli
7. Saturday--Leftovers(if no leftovers, we'll think up something else)

I won't be cooking much this week as we'll be packing things up in between doctor appointments.  Next week we'll be emptying out the freezer more.

Just trying to eat down what is here when I'm not getting great deals.  I chose my meals by cherry picking the deals and building meals around those items, combined with what is in my freezer.
What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

Was last week's plan successful, did you go off plan or did you not even plan what was going to be eaten last week.

Sluggy   

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6 comments:

  1. Out My windowMarch 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM

    SIs and I are still cleaning out our Pantry!

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  2. BelindaMarch 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM

    We aRe still in use it up mode over here too.

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  3. Mrs. MurphyMarch 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM

    What kind of mushrooms do you use for your parm? And do you bread them. I never thought to use them for parm but it makes sense.

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    1. slugmamaMarch 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM

      I use the large Portobello mushroom caps when I can find them on clearance at Kroger. No breading, just some EEVO in the pan to sear them on both sides.

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  4. RuthApril 1, 2025 at 5:09 AM

    I finally went through the freezer and made a list of all that was in it and am planning meals around that. I has really helped lower the weekly budget as there was alot more in there than I thought.

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  5. Jen G.April 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM

    I made tofu and spinach stuffed shells with an ancient bag of shells hidden in the pantry. It used up half a bag of spinach and a lingering half jar of Alfredo sauce. It’s all gone now so I pulled a container of chili out of the freezer.

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