This Week on the Dining Table..the November 6th Edition

 The "What Kind of Bird Is This?" Edition.....  

At the Kroger we go to, someone leaves food in the parking lot for the birds.  There can be upwards of 200 birds all chattering away in that lot amongst all the cars.  The birds will come right up to you too.  This one perched on an abandoned cart sat and squawked and looked at me for the longest time as I sat in the car waiting for Hubs to call me if there were was an available electric cart.  It was brown not black so I had no clue what kind of bird it was, though it was the size of a blackbird.  Maybe it was a cowbird?

This is day 148 of the "diet".  Yay!  If you can call what went on lately as a "diet".  Down 47 lbs. since the cruise(not counting the 8 I gained on the cruise and then lost again).

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned for last week.......

1. Sunday--Stouffer tv dinner

2. Monday--Grilled Salmon, Asparagus, tiny bit of Mac and Cheese

3. Tuesday--No Clue

4  Wednesday--No Clue

5. Thursday--No Clue

6.  Friday--No Clue

7. Saturday--No Clue

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

1. Sunday--1/2 of tuna Sub, Stouffer tv dinner

2. Monday--Strawberries, Ham Sandwich, Grilled Salmon, Asparagus, tiny bit of Mac and Cheese

3. Tuesday--Strawberries w/Granola, Apple Pecan Salad, Stouffer's Fish tv dinner

4  Wednesday--half a Bagel w/Cream Cheese, Strawberries, Steak, Spinach Soufflè

5. Thursday--Beefaroni, 1 Taco

6.  Friday--1/2 Bagel Cream Cheese, Catfish, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, bowl of Strawberries

7. Saturday--bowl of Rice Chex, leftover Catfish, Cole Slaw, 1 slice of Pizza

No going back to old habits and eating patterns for me!

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

*  1 Hunk of Salmon

*  3 Stouffer dinners(turkey, fish or meatloaf)

*  a Container of Taco Meat

*  1 Pizza

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

*  2 Pizza

Last week we spent $133.91 on grocery shopping for November.  

Grand Total shopping comes to $133.91  for November.   

There is 24 shopping day left in November.

I've earned $43.40 on Ibotta in November.

I've earned $0 on Shopmium in November.

I've earned $0 on Alexa app in November.

I've earned $2.15 on Kroger Cash Back in November.

I've earned $18.12 on TaDa in November.

I've earned $5.00 on Checkout51 in November.

I've earned 125 points from food shopping on Fetch in November.

I've earned 443 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in November.

I've earned 0 SB from food shopping on Swag Bucks in November.

That is $68.67 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $133.91 of grocery spending so in reality it's $65.24 in food spending after the 6 rebate apps I count. 

My savings percentage for the last week was  47.60% and the monthly savings total for November comes in at 47.60% spent.  

Leftovers going into this week....3 pieces of pizza, a bit of asparagus and mac and cheese.

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

1. Sunday--Yogurt w/Strawberries, Asian Chopped Salad, a piece of Lasagna

2. Monday--Leftover Brisket from freezer, Broccoli

3. Tuesday--Veggie Lasagna

4  Wednesday--Chicken Caesar Salad

5. Thursday--No Clue

6.  Friday--No Clue

7. Saturday--No Clue

I am sort of menu planning, mostly things Hubs can do.  I have earned the right not to in my mind at this point.  I am giving up control of meals to Hubs.  I will put in requests now and then.

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 may post sporadically after this one or I might not, depending on drugs and stuff. 

Sluggy 

This Week on the Dining Table

   The "Mother Nature is on Crack Evidently" Edition.......

Last weekend it got into the 70's then two days later it snowed on and off for the next two days and we woke the first morning to a heavy dusting.

It's the end of April for gosh sakes!  I posted on Facebook--Dear Mother Nature,

Stop the drinkin' and the tokin' and for gosh sakes PLEASE go back on your meds!

Signed, Pennsylvania

Onward to the meal planning!
Moving On-

This is what was planned....

1. Sunday--Shrimp and Crab Ravioli in White Sauce, Tossed Salad

2. Monday--Caesar Salad w/Chicken Strips

3. Tuesday--Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges, Brussels Sprouts

4. Wednesday-- Teriyaki Pork Stir-Fry w/Rice or Noodles
5. Thursday--Leftovers

6.  Friday--Tacos or Taco Salad

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself

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

1. Sunday--Shrimp and Crab Ravioli in White Sauce, Tossed Salad

2. Monday--Caesar Salad w/Chicken Strips

3. Tuesday--Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges, Sugar Snap Peas

4. Wednesday--Chinese Take-Out
5. Thursday--Leftovers

6.  Friday--Roasted Chicken and Assorted Veggies, Sourdough Bread

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself(I had Hot and Sour Soup)

Last week saw 4 nights of home cooked dinners, 2 nights of leftovers/planned overs or FFY and 1 night of Take-Out/Eating Out. The tacos and the teriyaki pork stir-fry didn't happen, might move to this week.  Ex-CB came over on Friday so I roasted a chicken and veggies that night instead.

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

*  1 frozen Pizza

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

* 1 package of Chicken Strips

* 1 bag of Ravioli

* 3 portions of Salmon

* 1 box of Sugar Snap Peas

* 1 Whole Roaster Chicken

We spent $15617 on food/toiletries/HBA/paper goods last week on a trip to the Bread Outlet, the Discount Grocery but the bulk if that was at Walmart. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $415.50 for April so far.   I didn't even darken Weis(PMITA)Markets door last week but I still managed to spend quite a bit. ;-)

There are 4 shopping days left in April.

I've earned $308.62 on Ibotta in April.

I've earned $5.00 on Checkout51 in April.

I've earned $21.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in April.

I've earned 5,622 points from shopping on Fetch in April(haven't submitted all my receipts yet tho)which equals $5.62.

I've earned13,137 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in April which equals $52.54.

I've earned 3,705 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in April which equals $37.05.

My savings percentage for last week was 50.67%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for April and the monthly savings total for April comes in at 62.47%.(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week--1 small piece of Chicken Marsala, some roast chicken and roasted veggies.  I'll need to cook this week.

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

1. Sunday--Pizza, Tossed Salad

2. Monday--Cheeseburgers, Sweet Potato Fries

3. Tuesday--Ham and Beans Soup

4. Wednesday--Fend for Yourself
5. Thursday--No Clue

6.  Friday--No Clue

7. Saturday--No Clue

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Nothing.  I might finish up my $10 Ibotta bonus this week since I won't have the opportunity/time to do it after this week and before it expires.

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?  

Sluggy