This Week on the Dining Table

The "I Keep Telling Myself This" Edition....

Yep, this is where I am mentally now.  Meal planning and keeping to it is sooo far down my list of important sh*t to do right now.  By next Monday it might not even be on my radar. ;-)

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Beef Pie

2. Monday--Liver and Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Harvard Beets

3. Tuesday--Fish, Collards

4. Wednesday--Mac and Cheese, ?

5. Thursday--Pecan Chicken, Veggie TBD

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--Take-Out

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Beef Pie

2. Monday--Fish, Harvard Beets

3. Tuesday--Liver and Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, leftover Beets

4. Wednesday--Leftovers

5. Thursday--Subway subs

6.  Friday--Chicken Strips, Corn on Cob

7. Saturday--Take-Out lunch, no Dinner

I have a good excuse for why I didn't cook the later half of the week.  Yah see, one of my Rite-Aid ladies belongs to a church that has an emergency food pantry and she said she'd take the bulk of the non-expired food we still have to get rid of.  I started piling her stash up on the chest freezer not realizing until later that her stash would be overwhelming and I wouldn't be able to get into the freezer until she came and got it all on Saturday.  She also relieved me of some freezer items as well as boxes of canning jars(for her neighbor).

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  Nothing

What got taken out of the freezer and used...

*  1 package of liver

*  1 package of bacon

*  1 package of Ground Beef

*  1 package of Fish

*  1 bag of Chicken Strips

*  Also butter and roll sausage that my R-A lady took

                                                   

I spent $17.25 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week at Weis.

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $43.96 for August.  

There are 2 shopping days left in August.

I've earned $39.98 on Ibotta in August(mostly at R-A).

I've earned $3.15 on Checkout51 in August.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in August.

I've earned 1,075 points from shopping on Fetch in August.

I earned 200 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in August.

I've earned $9.00 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in August.

That's $43.03 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $43.96 in grocery spending so in reality it's .93¢ spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 16.00%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for August comes in at 39.75% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week.... beef pie, liver and onions, mashed taters, fresh baked bread(I got ambitious Friday night)and homemade pickles.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Pork Teriyaki stir-fry, Rice

2. Monday--Salmon, Collards

3. Tuesday--Mac and Cheese and Veggie TBD

4. Wednesday--BBQ sandwiches, Cole Slaw

5. Thursday--Hot Dogs and whatever else I find in the freezer

6.  Friday--Beef Stroganoff, some leftover Veggie

7. Saturday--Pecan Chicken and whatever else I can scrounge together

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  More milk for the mac and cheese, a bag of slaw mix.  One trip to the grocery store on Tuesday for a few items to close out August.  The plan is to spend about $4 on that.

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?

Any deals on food at your stores this week?  I have barely been IN a grocery store in weeks and I haven't even looked at an ad in that long either. 8-)

Sluggy 

Happy 40th!

So today Hubs and I had our 40th Anniversary.

Ex-College Boy came over to give us this card.......

I've always said this family is bilingual....we speak English and Sarcasm. lol

Inside the card was a gift card to a fancy pants restaurant located near where we are going to be living that all three of them contributed to purchase.

My idea of celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary is NOT going through all your earthly possessions and either packing them up or pitching them into the trash but that's how we got to celebrate it.  We bug out of here in 2 weeks and 1 day.

Go us.

Sluggy

Frugal Friday....the August 26th Edition

Here's what went on this past week at Chez Sluggy........

*  Another 2 loads went to Salvation Army this week.

*  I used the Bonus Cash on one card to buy a cool mist humidifier since we had to trash our old one after last Winter.  I still have a little bit of BC on that account to use up.

*  A load went to the food bank.

*  I gave away a bunch of stuff to my friends at Rite-Aid this week.

*  I did a post coupon for $3 on Monday at Rite-Aid.

*  I found money this past week!                  

I found this at the Arby's I stopped at on the way home on Friday to get a sandwich for lunch.....

I found this penny at R-A on the floor Monday.......

And then this change in the foyer on a ledge at R-A that same day.........

This dime was found also at Rite-Aid by the nail polish on Tuesday........

And on Wednesday another dime was found in front of the register and a penny on the counter where else? Rite-Aid!lol

Total Found in last Week.... .29¢
Total Found This Year.....$14.89

I also saw 2 pennies at the Burger King drive-thru but my back hurts too badly to lean out of the car to pick them up. 8-((  A worse back is not worth 2 cents.....

*  Been staying home(other than going to Rite-Aid)and going through stuff to give away, trash or move with us.

Sorry but my life is boring as far as frugality goes.

That's about all I've got for this past week.  

Any frugal wins in your neck of the woods?  Let's hear all about them!

And have a good weekend!  And stay cool.

Sluggy  

Moving is Hard!

I'm not talking about the actual physical labor part of it(well, that's HARD too!)but all the emotions and such it brings out.

We've been here 22 years as of this week.  We raised kids here and now are empty nester here.  I've got a few friends here(not many)but Hubs never made an effort to find friends here.  He had co-worker/friends whom he hasn't made an effort in the last 5 years since he retired to hang out or even stay in contact with.

Side Note-When we moved here our kids were 9, 7+ and 4+.  He promised me he'd find someone to babysit so we could have time out alone.  22 years later I am still waiting him to fulfill that promise. 8-(

Anyway as I go through the detritus of our lives(and the crap the kids left here when they grew up and moved out)I am feeling all kinds of emotions.  I go from smiling at memories to full on crying jags.  Sorting out the stuff of 22 years of living is hard.  Saying goodbye to and trying to find good homes for cast-offs still with life in them is hard.(Hubs says just throw it away but I find that very difficult.)  

From one moment to the next I don't know what emotion will come bubbling up from my soul.  Sadness at closing out a chapter of my life means that many less days left in my journey toward death.  Dealing with medical shit and having to find new doctors is the biggest PITA right now.  Some days it's gut wrenching and some days it's "ok". Going into the unknown is scary!  Moving to a place so different from where I've lived is scary, even if I've been there many times and I have a grown kid living there.

Sunday is Hubs and mine 40th Wedding Anniversary.  You know what we're doing to celebrate this  achievement?  We are getting a dumpster delivered to fill up. 

Good times.

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

The "New To Me Food" Edition....

Growing up my mother was a dyed in the wool old fashioned Southern cook and my father had a very narrow repertory of foods he would eat which limited what appeared on our dinner table.
Sissie introduced me to artichokes last week for dinner.  It didn't knock my socks off but it was tasty(sort of tasted like asparagus).  Seems like a lot of work though(much like picking crabs).

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Cheese burgers, Steak Fries

2. Monday--?

3. Tuesday--?

4. Wednesday--?

5. Thursday--?

6.  Friday--?

7. Saturday--?

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Cheese burgers, Steak Fries

2. Monday--Pork Tenderloin w/Provolone Sandwich

3. Tuesday--Steak, Artichokes

4. Wednesday--Chicken w/Teriyaki, Eggrolls, Sushi

5. Thursday--Must-Go Dinner(Fish leftovers from lunch, Egg Roll leftovers)

6.  Friday--Fend for Yourself(I had an Arby's Classic Roast Beef-no cheese)

7. Saturday--Swedish Meatballs Sissie made, Salad and leftovers

Basically my plan was whatever Sissie wanted to make until I left her house and Hubs plan was all those leftovers I had for him.  Plan success!

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  Nothing

What got taken out of the freezer and used...

* 7 lbs. of butter I took to Sissie

                                                   

Hubs spent $3.59 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week at Weis.(a bag of salad and a cucumber)

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $26.71 for August.  

There are 9 shopping days left in August.

I've earned $39.78 on Ibotta in August(mostly at R-A).

I've earned $3.15 on Checkout51 in August.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in August.

I've earned 1,000 points from shopping on Fetch in August.

I earned 200 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in August.

I've earned $0 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in August.

That's $42.93 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $26.71 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$23.78 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 12.86%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for August comes in at 49.74% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week....spaghetti and sausage and homemade pickles.

Hubs ate most of the leftovers/planned overs so I've got a full week of cooking ahead.  You know that thrills me beyond words! *snort*

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Beef Pie

2. Monday--Liver and Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Harvard Beets

3. Tuesday--Fish, Collards

4. Wednesday--Mac and Cheese, ?

5. Thursday--Pecan Chicken, Veggie TBD

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--Take-Out

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  I need milk.  That's about all I can think of at the moment.  I hope to empty the garage fridge by the end of this week and send it bye bye.

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?

Any deals on food at your stores this week?  

Sluggy 

Frugal Friday.....the August 19th Edition on Saturday

Sorry this post is a day late but I was traveling on Friday and didn't get a chance to finish this post in time.

Here's what went on this past week at Chez Sluggy........

*  Another load went to Salvation Army while I was gone to Sissie's house.

*  I made one stop at a Rite-Aid last week going down to see Sissie to spend down more Bonus Cash.  One account/card is almost empty now. rah!

*  I went to visit Sissie before we leave for Louisiana.

She always pampers me so and I needed a small getaway from home and the chaos there.  Really didn't do much as in spend money or go on lots of outings, other than having lunch out two afternoons.  Every morning I woke up to an iced tea from McDonald's too as she gets up so early and I am a slug by comparison.

*  I left Hubs with lots of leftovers for while I was away so he didn't have to buy groceries and cook or get take-out.

*  Trying to use up all my R-A bonus cash.  Most of what I've gotten there lately has gone to the food bank but I'll spend the rest down by buying some needs.

*  I took some little presents down with me for Sissie, her Hubs and Kim so I don't have to move them.  I also took her down 6 lbs. of butter from my freezer that I can't take with us to LA.  I know she could use that!

*  And speaking of butter....Sissie sent a lot of time while I was there baking for her seniors and such that she does for.  She sent me home with a variety of cookies and baklavas for Hubs as well.

*  I filled my gas tank up before I crossed over back into PA at the station I always stop at when going to Sissie's house.  That's .40¢ per gallon saved vs. the cheapest price here!

*  I found money this past week!                  

I found this at the Mickey D's drive-thru down near Sissie's house on Monday......

Then I found this dime on Sissie's kitchen floor on Tuesday......

She put it there for me to find since she hadn't put any change on my bed to find this time. lol

Total Found in last Week.... .36¢
Total Found This Year.....$14.60

*  While I was resting up down at Sissie's house I made a big honking updated To-Do List.  Things were weighing on my mind and I couldn't fully relax but making this list helped me get it all off my mind at least temporarily.

That's about all I've got for this past week.  

Any frugal wins in your neck of the woods?  Let's hear all about them!

And have a good weekend!  And stay cool.

Sluggy  

This Week on the Dining Table

The "Ya Don't See That Everyday" Edition....

I will have lived here 22 years later this month and I have never seen an actual train going down the tracks at this road intersection. I thought these were abandoned tracks.  It only took almost 22 years to see this here!

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Teriyaki Salmon, Steamed Broccoli

2. Monday--Leftover Lasagna or canned soup or Greek Salad

3. Tuesday--Breakfast for Dinner

4. Wednesday--Subs

5. Thursday--homemade Flatbread Pizza, homemade Pickles

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--?

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Teriyaki Salmon, Steamed Broccoli

2. Monday--Hubs White Chicken Chili, me canned soup

3. Tuesday--Breakfast for Dinner

4. Wednesday--Fend For Yourself(I had pickles and olives)

5. Thursday--Subs

6.  Friday--BBQ Pork Loin, Grilled Corn

7. Saturday--Spaghetti w/Sauce, Chicken Meatballs, Sausage

The plan was on plan until Thursday when Hubs didn't want pizza(I about fainted!lol)so we got Subway.  Friday and Saturday I pulled randomly out of the chest freezer to make meals.  I used the second half of that French bread loaf from the week before to make more French Toast for Tuesday's dinner.

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  Nothing

What got taken out of the freezer and used...

*  Chicken Meatballs

*  Italian Sausage

*  Pork Loin

*  Salmon

*  bag o' Broccoli

*  Chicken Breasts

*  pack of Bacon

*  Ice Cream

                                                   

I spent $3.19 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week at Weis.

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $23.12 for August.  

There are 16 shopping days left in August.

I've earned $35.78 on Ibotta in August(mostly at R-A).

I've earned $3.15 on Checkout51 in August.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in August.

I've earned 910 points from shopping on Fetch in August.

I earned 200 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in August.

I've earned $0 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in August.

That's $38.93 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $23.12 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$15.81 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 0% as the vinegar was NOT on sale*shock, horror* (without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for August comes in at 52.84% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week....half of a big lasagna, Pork Loin, Corn, White Chicken Chili Spaghetti and balls/sausage and homemade pickles. 

Lots of leftovers.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Cheese burgers, Steak Fries

2. Monday--?

3. Tuesday--?

4. Wednesday--?

5. Thursday--?

6.  Friday--?

7. Saturday--?

I am going to visit Sissie this week so am glad for lots of leftovers for Hubs so he doesn't need to cook unless he wants to.  There are fresh tomatoes out of the garden as well as salad fixings here too and some canned veggies left.

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Nothing at all unless Hubs wants something not here in the house and goes to get it but then HE is fixing it! ;-)

I am mentally going through the freezer contents in my head and planning possible meals--liver and onions w/mashed taters, beef pie, hot dogs(lots of hot dogs!), beef stew, pecan chicken, mac and cheese, those flatbread pizzas, Harvard beets, stroganoff, bacon and something, etc.

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?

Any deals on food at your stores this week?  

Sluggy 

Too Busy!

We are on the countdown to the move.  More stuff gone through and packed, trashed or going to charity.
I'm heading to visit with Sissie tomorrow.  Hubs will press on here while I am gone.  We cleared the top of the shelving in the garage this morning and Hubs car is loaded up with donations to go to Sallie's and we've got a big load for trash pick-up Tuesday morning.

It's coming together but slowly.  I hope this short break at Sissie's reinvigorates me to plow ahead when I get back.  At least the weather the last few days has been cooler and the humidity has broken.

I probably won't be posting much in the coming weeks, understandably I'll be otherwise occupied. ;-)

Sluggy

Frugal Friday....the August 12th Edition

                 I stole this from Lisa R. on Facebook.  So true! lololz

**Last week's anonymous creeper can come visit me turned out to be Anne in the Kitchen, who is by no means a creeper.  Well at least not to ME. 8-)))

Here's what went on this past week at Chez Sluggy........

*  Last week's antique sewing machine person cancelled at the last minute on Sunday so I took the posting down(why would I want to deal with strangers at this point?)and decided to give said item to Salvation Army.  BUT one of my Rite-Aid buddies has a daughter in-law who wants it so they came yesterday and picked it up.  They also took the almost new deck swing and the collectible Noah's Ark cookie jar.  Still need to donate a chair and 2 area rugs to Sallie's at least.

*  4 more bags of food/toiletries for the Food Bank went out this morning.

*  Another load went to Salvation Army Thursday.

*  The power washer was rented and we got the house scrubbed clean.....

*  I've been using frozen foods for meals and trying my best to eat down the freezer.  The dogs are eating as well as we are because of it. lolz

*  Signed with a realtor on Thursday.  So many papers to sign.....

*  I spent a whopping $3.19 on food this past week so far(needed to make pickles).

*  Trying to use up all my R-A bonus cash.  Most of what I've gotten there lately has gone to the food bank but I'll spend the rest down by buying some needs.

*  I forgot a coupon last Friday so I took it in this week and did a "post coupon".

*  Took a bunch of toiletries to R-A to give to my buddies who work there.  Along with a bunch of tomatoes.  My garden is finally recovered from the BER disease stuff.

*  I found money this past week!  

                

Tuesday I found this quarter at Rite-Aid under the candy rack.

Then I went to pay the home insurance and spied this penny in the parking lot.

Then I went back to R-A that evening and found another penny behind the drink cooler by the front door.

Another very blurry penny also found at R-A on Wednesday where else? under the candy rack again.

Total Found in last Week.... .28¢
Total Found This Year.....$14.24

*  Still making a daily to-do list to keep me on track and to make sure I get sh*t done.  Some days it goes well, other days not so much.  But it's helping.  There has been lots of packing and decision making on what goes with us, what goes to Sallie's or friends/family and what gets pitched out.

I'll be focusing on the toiletries/guest room today.  All my shoes are packed and I'll pack the clothing I won't be needed anytime soon later today.

That's about all I've got for this past week.  

Any frugal wins in your neck of the woods?  Let's hear all about them!

And have a good weekend!  And stay cool.

Sluggy  

This Week on the Dining Table

The "Success!" Edition....

Well we finally got some good tomatoes!  5 total so far.  No issues, splits, cracks or rot.  Had BLTs for lunch last week. yummy.

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Red Bag Chicken sandwiches, Squash Casserole 

2. Monday--Breakfast for Dinner

3. Tuesday--Lasagna, Salad

4. Wednesday--Caesar Salad w/Grilled Chicken

5. Thursday--homemade Flatbread Pizza, homemade Pickles

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--?

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Red Bag Chicken sandwiches, Squash Casserole 

2. Monday--Breakfast for Dinner

3. Tuesday--Lasagna, Salad

4. Wednesday--Fend For Yourself

5. Thursday--Lunch from Applebee's(Big Salad)

6.  Friday--Leftovers(I think those pot pies)

7. Saturday--Takeout Chinese for late Lunch/Dinner

Ex-College Boy came over on Sat. and helped power wash the house so I got Chinese take-out lunch specials.  Hubs and I finished our meals for dinner.

I used up all the cottage cheese and most of the shredded cheese this past week.

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  Nothing

What got taken out of the freezer and used...

*  Chicken Sausages

*  Red bag Chicken

*  Mozzarella

                                                   

I spent $19.93 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week at Walmart and farm stand.

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $19.93 for August.  

There are 23 shopping days left in August.

I've earned $11.19 on Ibotta in August.

I've earned $0 on Checkout51 in August.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in August.

I've earned 50 points from shopping on Fetch in August.

I earned 200 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in August.

I've earned $0 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in August.

That's $11.19 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $19.93 in grocery spending so in reality it's $8.74 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 56.51% (without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for August comes in at 56.51% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week....most of a big lasagna and homemade pickles. That's it.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Teriyaki Salmon, Steamed Broccoli

2. Monday--Leftover Lasagna or canned soup or Greek Salad

3. Tuesday--Breakfast for Dinner

4. Wednesday--Subs

5. Thursday--homemade Flatbread Pizza, homemade Pickles

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--?

Painting is happening(ceiling and trim)the first half of the week so easy meals it is.  End of the week?  Who knows?  I just keep reaching into the freezer for proteins. 8-)))  I'm making some white chicken chili for Hubs for lunches and the dogs are eating high on the hog lately as I feed them the freezer burned meats I uncover in the chest freezer.  Once we get to LA they are going to be turning their noses up when they go back to only kibble/dog food. lol

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Using up the rest of the French Bread for Breakfast for Dinner, flatbread, pepperoni, mozzarella.  I'll cook more bacon for BRD meal and for BLT sandwiches for lunches.  I'd love to buy another watermelon before we leave and some fresh corn but other than that, no groceries are needed this week.

I'll be sending some food we aren't going to use in the next load to the food bank this Friday.

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?

Any deals on food at your stores this week?  

Sluggy 

Giveaway Winner!

 There were 40 valid entries.

Random dotorg helped me choose the winning entry.

And the winner is........

Rose P.!

AnonymousJuly 31, 2022 at 5:28 PM

My favorite trip of all time was going to Niagra Falls! We went about 7 years ago in the winter. And let me say it was the most spectacular view of the falls! While it is very crowded in the summer the winter had some good crowds also. We went on a hike on the icy paths near the falls and we took the elevator down 167ft to the bottom of the falls and in the winter you can see behind them! It was exhilarating to say the least. Would I go again ? Absolutely... with out a doubt! We also saw the bird sanctuary there which was amazing to see so many birds! And we went to Seneca Falls Casino while there. I would say this was the trip of a life time for me! I look forward to going again soon!
Rose Pompi

Congratulations Rose.  Now please email me your full mailing address and I'll get this box of goodies out to you asap.

You have 48 hours from the time this post goes live to contact me(email is in the side bar under "About Me").

Thanks again to everyone who played along.  It was fun to hear about all your trips, both the good and the bad. ;-)

Sluggy

Last Chance to Enter the Giveaway

 Today is the last day to enter.  Entry closes at 11:59pm EDST.

Go HERE to enter.

I'll pick a winner on Sunday and post as soon as I am able.
And this will be the last Giveaway until after we move.  Not sure if I'll be able to continue to do that or not once we are in Louisiana so hop on this one.

Have a good weekend.  We are off to power wash the house.  Fun! lol

Sluggy

Frugal Friday.....the August 5th Edition

**First off thanks for the good wishes for our move.  We are going to Louisiana to be near our daughter and her hubby for those that inquired why Louisiana.  Can't move to NJ near eldest(too expensive and crowded and we've lived there already and don't care for it)and Ex-College Boy isn't settled anywhere yet so can't decide on that.  So LA it is, swamps, mud bugs, gators and all.

Someone "Unknown" said they would come visit me in Louisiana but no name signed so I don't know who that is(friend?, stalker?)so that is a little creepy.  Please don't be creepy as I will shut down the blog for now.**

Lots of cleaning and clearing out this past week at Chez Sluggy.  We are in full on clean/clear mode as the move date approaches.

*  I put my antique sewing machine on the local free FB thing and it's leaving on Sunday to go to a new home.

*  I've filled another large bag for the Food Bank and it and the other 2 bags all went out this morning.

*  The power washer is reserved for this weekend so the outside of the house will be sparkly by Monday.

*  I've been using frozen foods for meals and trying my best to eat down the freezer. 

*  We've been eating lots of leftovers and odd meals as we clear out the foodstuff.  Last night was a big lasagna I made for Hubs to clear out lasagna noodles, some  of the homemade canned sauce and cottage cheese.  I had a very small bowl of Kalamata olives and some chicken strips.

*  Finished interviewing realtors this week so will decide on which company to go with to sell this house next week.

*  I found a farm market set up near our house last Sunday.  The only thing they had that I wanted was cukes so I got 6 for $1.  Much better than the .59¢ a cuke Weis wants for cukes.

I made bread and butter pickles on Tuesday.  They should be ready to eat tomorrow. 8-))  I had to buy a jug of vinegar as we were low.  That's all the spending I did on food last week basically-cukes and vinegar.

*  I went to Rite-Aid late last week.  There was a $10 BC when you spend $50 coupon last week(4 different Qs really)so I rolled my BC on 3 cards.  I also had a $XX off $XX spent Q to pair with it on one card. The best thing I got was Mega dose Flonase sprays for free after Qs/sale price/BC earned back.  I had $10/1 Qs(IPQs and L2CQs)for Flonase so I think I got 6 bottles.

 That should keep me in allergy sprays for a good long time.

*  I forgot 2 coupons on my Saturday Rite-Aid trip so took them in on Sunday and got $3 cash for my Refunds/Post Q envelope......

*  I found money this past week!  

         

I am not above trash picking in the trash can outside of Rite-Aid.  If there is a receipt on the top of the pile that's not goopy with a coupon on the bottom of the receipt I will pluck it out.

On Sunday I peered into the trash on the way out and spied someone had thrown these 2 pennies in the trash can!  How disrespectful of money!!  At least give them to the cashier to hold for someone who needs a penny or two to pay for their transaction(or leave it on the floor for me to pick up lol).

Total Found in last Week.... .02¢
Total Found This Year.....$13.96

*  Still making a daily to-do list to keep me on track and to make sure I get sh*t done.  Some days it goes well, other days not so much.  But it's helping.

That's about all I've got for this past week.  

Any frugal wins in your neck of the woods?  Let's hear all about them!

And have a good weekend!  And stay cool.

Sluggy