This Week on the Dining Table

The "Things Turned Around Quickly Here" Edition.......

That's me after getting my first Covid shot last week. 
Last Monday turned out to be a good day....first the dentist had a cancellation so I got my broken tooth taken care of that day and then that night I found a shot appointment for the following evening.  The only negative was that the appointment was a 1.75 hour ride away and we get to do that again in about 21 days. But I am NOT complaining! ;-)

Onward to the meal planning!

Moving On-

This is what was planned....

1. Sunday--Fend For Yourself

2. Monday--Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans

3. Tuesday--Squash Casserole, Tossed Salad

4. Wednesday--Hot Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries
5. Thursday--Leftovers and Cabbage

6.  Friday--Pizza, Salad

7. Saturday--Assorted Leftovers

And this is what really happened.......

1. Sunday--Fend For Yourself

2. Monday--Fend For Yourself(I had garlic mashed taters-broken tooth)

3. Tuesday--Cheeseburgers at BK(we were driving home)

4. Wednesday--Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans
5. Thursday--Hot Dogs, leftover Macaroni Salad

6.  Friday--Broiled Salmon, leftover Sweet Potato Fries, leftover Collards

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself(I had a big salad/Hubs had chili)

Last week saw 3 nights of home cooked dinners, 3 nights of leftovers/planned overs or FFY, and 1 night of Take-Out/Eating Out. 

Not being able to eat "real food" because of my tooth threw the menu off and made for more FFY nights.  I had another salad and veggies for lunches since dinners were light on veggies this week.

We seem to be in a meal rut lately.  I just don't feel inspired to cook.  I've been making stuff Hubs likes that I don't necessarily eat or like(chili, meatballs/spaghetti, taco meat).  I can't just make a little of those things(sort of like making soup)so he eats them over the course of the week(and/or for lunches)and I just find a little something for myself or just eat part of the meal.

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

*  1 pack of Beef strips(2 meals worth)

*  1 pack of thin sliced Pork chops(2 meals worth)

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

*  Breaded Chicken cutlets

* 1 bag of Mozzarella Cheese

*  a pack of Hot Dogs

We spent $81.63 on food/toiletries/HBA/paper goods last week-1 tiny trip to Weis(PMITA)Markets for salmon and tea, 1 trip to Walmart, 1 trip to Dollar General and 1 trip to Discount Outlet. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $216.52 for March so far.

There are 9 shopping days left in March.

I've earned $151.23 on Ibotta in March.

I've earned $.05 on Checkout51 in March.

I've earned $9.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in March.

I've earned 1,130 points from shopping on Fetch in March($1.13)

I've earned 10,200 point from food shopping on Shop Kick in March($40.80)

I've earned 0 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in March.

My savings percentage for last week was 60.19%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for March and the monthly savings total for March comes in at 57.50%.(w/out R-A). 

Leftovers going into this week--Chili, Hot Dogs and 2 Chicken Parm.

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

1. Sunday--Pizza, Salad

2. Monday--leftover Chicken Parm sandwiches, Asparagus

3. Tuesday--"Sort of" Rueben Sandwiches, sauté Cabbage

4. Wednesday--Beef Stir-Fry w/Noodles
5. Thursday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, Squash Casserole

6.  Friday--Leftovers or Fend For Yourself

7. Saturday--Assorted Leftovers

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Nothing though we'll need milk later this week.

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 great deals on food at your stores this week?  Weis deals won't change until April sometime but I'll be doing the rest of the items for the $10 Ibotta March Bonus so there will be spending this week...hopefully not much however.

Sluggy