Meal Plan Monday......the October 13th Edition

The last flowering plant out front before we got frost.  Bonus points, it's purple!

Onward to the meal planning!  Here is what was planned for the last week.....

Here is what was planned for the this week.....

1. Sunday--Chicken Marsala, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Squash

3. Tuesday--Sausages, Cabbage

4. Wednesday--Pork Stir Fry w/Veggies

5. Thursday--leftover Chicken Marsala, Caesar 

6. Friday--Schnitzel, leftover Cabbage

7. Saturday--Hawaiian Chicken, Veggie TBD

And here's what happened....

1. Sunday--Chicken Marsala, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Squash

3. Tuesday--Sausages, Cabbage

4. Wednesday--Pork Stir Fry w/Veggies

5. Thursday--leftover Chicken Marsala, Green Beans

6. Friday--Schnitzel, leftover Cabbage and Squash

7. Saturday--Hawaiian Chicken, Baked Sweet Potatoes

We shopped at Walmart.

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

*  Sausages

*  Chicken Breast

*  Pork Tenderloin

*  Stir-Fry Veggies

*  Schnitzel

The last week we spent a whopping $99.25 and the savings for the month of October is $174.52 and the savings rate is 63.75% before rebate monies are added in.

 

Rebates earned in October--

$183.35 on Ibotta(I cashed out $100 on Ibotta)

$5.60 on Checkout51

$5.00 on Aisle and Misc.

$193.95 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is -$94.70

for October. 

 6,841 Pts. on Fetch 

1,724 Pts. on Swag Bucks

0 Pts. on MyPoints

1,900 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 slightly low spend month for groceries, so far, at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week....stir-fry pork and veggies, romaine lettuce.

Here is what is planned for the this week.....

1. Sunday--Salmon, leftover Green Beans

2. Monday--Caesar Salad w/Chicken

3. Tuesday--?

4. Wednesday--Hospital

5. Thursday--? (Protein shakes for me)

6. Friday--"   "

7. Saturday--"   "

This is a weird food week for us, a lot of fend for yourself as I am on a liquid diet for part of the week.

This will be my last post for awhile as I am having surgery on Wednesday.

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   

Meal Plan Monday.....the October 6th Edition

 

Guess where I am in this photo?  The hat, gloves and coat should give it away as it was June.

Onward to the meal planning!  Here is what was planned for the last week.....

Here is what was planned for the this week.....

1. Sunday--leftover Cheddar Broccoli Soup

2. Monday--Roast Beef and Provolone Subs

3. Tuesday--Chicken w/Artichoke filling, Caesar Salad

4. Wednesday--Pork Tenderloin w/Stir-Fry

5. Thursday--Schnitzel(guess who went to Aldi?lol)Green Beans or Cabbage

6. Friday--Leftover Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Squash

7. Saturday--maybe Chicken Marsala for company

And here's what happened....

1. Sunday--leftover Cheddar Broccoli Soup

2. Monday--Roast Beef and Provolone Subs

3. Tuesday--Chicken w/Artichoke filling, Caesar Salad

4. Wednesday--Leftover Cheddar Broccoli Soup

5. Thursday--Green Beans & ?

6. Friday--Chik fil a

7. Saturday--Fend for yourself(I had more green beans and 2 slices of turkey lunchmeat)

We shopped at Aldi and Redner's.  Never did get around to Shoprite for Broccoli and Salmon loss leaders. 8-(

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

*  Chicken w/Artichoke filling

The last week we spent a whopping $166.80 and the savings for the month of September is $235.24 and the savings rate is 30.20% before rebate monies are added in.

 

Rebates earned in September--

$144.31 on Ibotta

$2.80 on Checkout51

$23.86 on Aisle and Misc.

$170.97 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $372.76

for September. 

5,134 Pts. on Fetch 

1,706 Pts. on Swag Bucks

880 Pts. on MyPoints

6,129 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 slightly low spend month for groceries, so far, at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week... cuke, romaine, tomatoes and a whole lot of nothing. lol

Here is what is planned for the this week.....

1. Sunday--Chicken Marsala, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Squash

3. Tuesday--Sausages, Cabbage

4. Wednesday--Pork Stir Fry w/Veggies

5. Thursday--leftover Chicken Marsala, Caesar Salad

6. Friday--Schnitzel, leftover Cabbage

7. Saturday--Hawaiian Chicken, Veg TBD

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   

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   

This Week on the Dining Table.....Feb. 23 to Mar. 1

The "Back to Meal Planning" Edition........I've been bad and not meal planning.

I'm still kicking myself for not buying this stout I saw at Trader Joe's after Xmas of 2023.

It's a play on the winning entry of a contest to name a ship if you never heard of it.....

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-36064659

At least I took a photo. 8-)

Onward to the meal planning!

Here is what was planned for the last week.....

1. Sunday--Didn't make a plan

2. Monday---Didn't make a plan

3. Tuesday--Didn't make a plan

4. Wednesday--Didn't make a plan

5. Thursday--Didn't make a plan

6. Friday--Didn't make a plan

7. Saturday--Didn't make a plan

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Don't Remember

2. Monday---Breaded Shrimp(Baked), Squash

3. Tuesday--BLTs

4. Wednesday--Steakhouse Wedge Salad(Hubs had Brats)

5. Thursday--Cheeseburgers(bun optional), leftover Squash, leftover Cabbage

6. Friday--Catfish, Green Beans, Cole Slaw

7. Saturday--Portabello Mushroom Parmesan, Caesar Salad

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

*  Shrimp

*  Bacon

Last 2 weeks we spent $187.89 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 43.08%. Spending for the month is $287.17 and the savings rate is 41.57% for February before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in February-

$82.22 on Ibotta

$0.00 on Checkout51

$20.73 on Aisle and Misc.

$102.95 Total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $184.22.

8,868 Pts. on Fetch

3 Pts. on SwagBucks

783 Pts. on My Points

30 Pts. on ShopKick

0 Pts. on TaDa

(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Leftovers going into next week...Pot Roast Stew, 1 Brat, partial container of Tuna Salad.

Here is what was planned for this week.....

1. Sunday--Cheeseburgers, Sweet Potato Fries

2. Monday---Chicken w/Stir-Fry Veggies

3. Tuesday--Meatloaf, Green Beans

4. Wednesday--Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

5. Thursday--Leftovers

6. Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--Leftovers 

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