This Week on the Dining Table....Oct 20th to Oct. 26th

The "Would You Trust This Man? Edition.........

On a recent trip to Walmart I happened to notice this up above one of the end cases in the Frozen Food Section.
It's a photo of a Walmart Employee and notes "Donald (Last Name Redacted) Backs This Product".  This is over a freezer case holding Great Value Brand Corn Dogs.

I guess compared to name brand corn dogs this is a good thing but really, what grownup eats corn dogs....other than as a lark at a State Fair or a single man still living in his parents basement. 
I should have asked at the CS desk that if I bought them and didn't like them as much as Donald that I could return them to Donald for a full refund.  ;-)

September's Meal Planning turned into a big fat Cluster "You Know What"  so we are starting fresh in October.

Onward to the meal planning!

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

1. Sunday--Leftover Lasagna, Salad, Leftover Garlic Bread

2. Monday--BBQ Pork, Coleslaw, Asparagus

3. Tuesday--Leftover Meatloaf, Assorted Leftover Veggies

4. Wednesday--Homemade Sauce with Pasta, Salad

5. Thursday--Crab Cakes, Leftover or Frozen 

Veggies

6. Friday--Chicken Strips, Leftover or Frozen Veggies

7. Saturday--Shrimp, Leftover or Frozen Veggies

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Leftover Lasagna, Salad, Leftover Garlic Bread

2. Monday--BBQ Pork, Buns(optional), Coleslaw

3. Tuesday--Leftover Meatloaf, Asparagus

4. Wednesday--Crab Cakes, Leftover Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans

5. Thursday--Homemade Sauce with Pasta, Leftover Broccoli

6. Friday--Shrimp, Yellow Squash and Onions

7. Saturday--Salmon, Leftover Asparagus and Cole Slaw

More Leftovers appeared than I planned but most meals planned were eaten.

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

*  A Pork Butt

*  Crab Cakes

*  Chicken Strips

*  Shrimp

*  Salmon

*  Spinach Soufflé**

**I dropped the cooked spinach soufflé on the floor when taking it out of the oven so it was  leftover veggies for the win.

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

*  2 pcs. of Salmon

*  2 lbs. of Flounder

*  1 box of Shrimp

*  1 box of Shrimp Scampi

*  1 box of Spring Rolls

*  2 Apple Bread Batter Rolls

*  18 ct. Burritos

*  Most of the BBQ I made

                    

Last week we spent $150.13 grocery shopping.  

Total shopping comes to $471.18 for October.   There are 10 shopping days left in October.  

Rebate monies earned this month so far.....

I've earned $220.37 on Ibotta in October.

I've earned $3.00 on Shopmium in October.

I've earned $0.00 on TaDa in October.

I've earned $23.48 on Checkout51 in October.

I've earned $105.72 on Aisle, etc. in October. (Haven't gotten my Nature Valley rebate yet from June.)

I've earned 16,295 points on Fetch from food shopping in October.

I've earned 7,589 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in October.($8.94)

I've earned 1,919 Points on My Points in October.(not sure what the conversion rate it here)

I've earned 1,638 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in October.($16.38)

That is $352.57 in rebates(not counting Shop Kick/Fetch/MyPoints/Swag Bucks/The Insiders were I earned gift cards)on $471.18 of grocery spending so in reality it's $118.61 in food spending after the rebate apps I count. I now separate out the Food Bank donations and don't count those in the grocery spending(but I do count any rebates on those items) so it's a win/win--the food bank gets a large donation of goods and I get a lower grocery bill.

My savings percentage for the last week was 46.12% and the monthly savings total for October comes in at 47.86% spent.

Leftovers going into this week....squash and onions, bbq, cole slaw, spaghetti with sauce, 1 helping of lasagna.  And a large load of bbq sans sauce got put into the freezer.

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

1. Sunday--Chicken Strips, Squash & Onions

2. Monday--Risotto, Salad

3. Tuesday--Chilli(Hubs), TV dinner(me)

4. Wednesday--Flounder, Veggie TBD

5. Thursday--Leftovers

6. Friday--Flatbread Pizza, Salad

7. Saturday--Leftovers

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

The "Spring Has Sprung" Edition.....

On the way to my wound care appointment last Wednesday I noticed massive amounts of Wisteria vines had bloomed everywhere.  Much prettier than the massive pollen dump I've been seeing the last few weeks.

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned.......

1. Sunday--Cheese Ravioli, Salad

2. Monday--Chicken Enchiladas

3. Tuesday--Shrimp Alfredo, Creamed Spinach

4. Wednesday--Lunch out after dr. appt.

5. Thursday--Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry w/Veggies, Rice

6.  Friday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Sweet Potato Wedges

7. Saturday--Chicken Tenders, Veggies TBD

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

1. Sunday--Cheese Ravioli, Salad

2. Monday--Chicken Enchiladas(I just had Spanish rice as I don't care for Enchiladas.)

3. Tuesday--Shrimp and Primavera Alfredo Fettuccine

4. Wednesday--Lunch out after dr. appt.

5. Thursday--Leftovers(I has sweet potato fries)

6.  Friday--Corned Beef, Cabbage, Baked Tater

7. Saturday--Leftover Fettuccine

Friday changed as I didn't realize it was St. Patrick's Day when I made the menu last week.  And we were out of fettuccine noodles so that dish was made with linguine.

Thursday, Friday and Saturdays planned meals didn't happen(again).

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

*  1 box of Beer Battered Fish

*  a pan of Chicken Enchiladas

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

*  1/2 bag of Ravioli

*  1 large Chicken Breast

*  1 bag of Shrimp

*  1 bag of CA Medley veggies

Last week Hubs picked up 2 items at Walmart, picked up Zero sugar Soda at Dollar General and we both hit Kroger on Wednesday and spent a total of $103.33.  

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $347.77 for March so far.

There are 11 shopping days left in March.

I've earned $69.46 on Ibotta in March.

I've earned $2.96 on Checkout51 in March.

I've earned $28.50 on Coupons dotcom in March.

I've earned 29,073 points from shopping on Fetch in March.

I earned 691 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in March.

I've earned 517 SB from food shopping on Swag Bucks in March.

That's $100.92 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $347.77 in grocery spending so in reality it's $246.85 in food spending after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 41.09% and the monthly savings total for March comes in at 35.77% so far.  

Leftovers going into this week.....some cabbage, corned beef, broccoli. 

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

1. Sunday--Chicken Parm, Roasted Asparagus

2. Monday--Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zucchini in Tomato Sauce, Rice

3. Tuesday--Tacos or Taco Salad

4. Wednesday--Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry w/Veggies, Rice

5. Thursday--Dental Work so ??

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--Leftovers

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Nothing. Kroger had asparagus and zucchini on sale so I crafted those meals around the fresh produce.  The Taco will use cooked ground beef sitting in the fridge.  Lots of dental work on Thursday(yay me!)so I'll probably be relegated to Jello for dinner and Hubs will have to fend for himself.  If the leftover don't hold out for Fri. and Sat. maybe a Zalad from Zaxby's will be in my future on one of those evenings. 8-)

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 

This Week on the Dining Table

 The "WTF?!" Edition...

Standing by the register and talking to some employees last week there I glanced at some of the snacks for sale.  This one caught my eye as it contains "upcycled bananas".  Hmmm, what is an upcycled banana?  A quick Google of the term and it can be anything from the good parts of banana that would otherwise be thrown out, to an "ugly" banana that a store wouldn't try to sell due to it's shape/size.  Perhaps it could also mean a banana peel that is scraped to remove any useable banana pulp from it as well.

Ya learn something every day if you keep your eyes open, right?

And now I can't get this song out of my head! ;-)

You are welcome for the earworm.  And btw-Gwen is married to my 9th cousin, "Mr. Country Music" Shelton through our shared "Soblet" Huguenot ancestry.

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Wedding Dinner

2. Monday--No Plan

3. Tuesday--No Plan

4. Wednesday--No Plan
5. Thursday--Ditto

6.  Friday--Ditto

7. Saturday--Ditto

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

1. Sunday--Wedding Dinner

2. Monday--No clue...something...so tired lolz

3. Tuesday--Domino's Pizza, Salad

4. Wednesday--leftover pizza or ffy
5. Thursday--Fish and Chips

6.  Friday--Fend for Yourself

7. Saturday--Meatloaf, Collards, Mac and Cheese

I sort of made a keto meatloaf.  Instead of panko or reg. bread crumbs I crushed up chicharrones(crispy pork skins)to use in their place.  Crushing up chicharrones is not for the faint of heart I found out! lolz

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

*  Butter Chicken meal

*  Calzone

*  2 Hamburgers

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

*  a box of Monkey Bread

I spent $124.87 on food/toiletries/HBA the last 2-ish weeks. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $219.39 for February.  

There are 0 shopping days left in February.  

I've earned $303.29 on Ibotta in February.

I've earned $6.24 on Checkout51 in February.

I've earned $14.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in February.

I've earned 26,642 points($26.64) from shopping on Fetch in February.

I earned 7,720 Kicks($30.88

)from food shopping on Shop Kick in February. 

I've earned 2,185($21.85) from food shopping on Swag Bucks in February.

I've earned $0 from food shopping on Tada in February.

That's $323.53 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Tada/Fetch)on $219.39 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$104.14 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count(plus a $1.50 rebate sent to my Paypal account).

Go me!!

My savings percentage for the last week was 64.64%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for February comes in at 74.79% so far(w/out R-A). 

Leftovers going into this week.....Meatloaf, Collards, Mac and Cheese.

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

1. Sunday--Chinese Take-Out

2. Monday--leftover Take-Out

3. Tuesday--Lobster Ravioli Alfredo, Broccoli or Peas

4. Wednesday--Wild Rice/Mushroom Soup
5. Thursday--Butter Chicken w/rice or Calzone

6.  Friday--Lasagna, Salad, maybe Garlic Bread

7. Saturday--Leftovers

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Hopefully nothing.  I got the lasagna noodles at Walmart yesterday and mushrooms at Aldi last week.  The only "cooking" this week is the Lasagna(the rest is heat and eat).

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?  Great deals(even good deals)....what's that lately? hahahaha

Sluggy

  

This Week on the Dining Table

 The "Back Home and Meal Planning Again" Edition...

My sister in-law is very much into home decoration. She drug me to a Home Goods one day I was visiting, looking for stuff to put on her fireplace mantel to decorate for Fall.  I showed her these skulls with oversized light bulbs in them but she didn't appreciate my input it seems. lolz

I feel like one of these skulls lately when it comes to meal planning....nothing in my head and I need inspiration like a giant lightbulb above me. 8-)

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned--

There was no plan as I was at Sissie's house most of the week and she was in charge of the cooking/meals.  It's nice to have a vacation from life once in awhile. ;-)

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

1. Sunday--I don't remember, sorry Sissie

2. Monday--Pork Filets, Mushroom Gravy, Acorn Squash

3. Tuesday--"Must Go" Dinner(assorted items)

4. Wednesday--Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Acorn Squash leftovers
5. Thursday--FFY(home now)

6.  Friday--BLTs

7. Saturday--Chinese Take-out(I had soup and dumplings)

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

* Nothing

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

* Bacon

I spent $163.48 on food/toiletries/HBA the last 2 weeks at too many stores to name. lol  This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $345.94 for September. I stayed under $400...go me!

We are on to a new month and there are 27 shopping days left in October.

I've earned $228.48 on Ibotta in September.

I've earned $22.51 on Checkout51 in September.

I've earned $11.50 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in September.

I've earned $4.50 from Aisle.

I've earned 8843 points from shopping on Fetch in September which equals $8.84.

I've earned 11,895 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in September which equals $47.58.

I've earned 35,430 SB from food shopping on Swagbucks in September which equals $35.43.

That's $266.99 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $345.94 in grocery spending so in reality it's $78.95 spent after the 4 rebate apps I count until I cash out on the other three apps. 8-)))

My savings percentage for the last two weeks was 48.36%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for September and the monthly savings total for September comes in at 48.38%.(w/out R-A).

Leftovers going into this week....not much I can find.  Hubs did a good job of eating up everything he made.  We are in the process of processing tomatoes from the garden however.  Not sure if I'll "can" them or just put the jars in the fridge.  Depends on how many we get.

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

1. Sunday--Manicotti from the freezer, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread

2. Monday--Tempura Scallops, Fish, Brussels Sprouts, maybe Potato Wedges

3. Tuesday--Broccoli and Cheese Soup, Cornbread

4. Wednesday--BLTs
5. Thursday--Leftovers + Cuke and Tomato Salad

6.  Friday--Beef Pie

7. Saturday--FFY

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Not a thing.  I'll be trying to stay out of the grocery store this week and eat down the freezer.  The store ads are crap this month.  Weis(PMITA)has gone from a weekly ad to a monthly one(the "weekly ad" is just highlighted specific items from the monthly ad).  I am attempting to take a break from Ibotta in October and I am down to $20 or less in BC on 2 of my Rite-Aid cards(no BC on the other 2 cards).

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

 

This Week on the Dining Table

  The "Tomatoes-Finally!" Edition...

We finally got the first ripe tomatoes out of the garden.  rah.  Now since we won't be here soon they will all ripen while we are away.  And Ex-College Boy doesn't like tomatoes so he won't come and pick them. lol

Oh, and we are still being inundated by zukes too.....

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--Leftover fish and one of the zuke sides

2. Monday--BLTs

3. Tuesday--Leftovers

4. Wednesday--Hot Dogs or Brats, Potato Salad, Cuke Salad
5. Thursday--Lasagna, Salad

6.  Friday--not sure yet

7. Saturday--Chinese take-out

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

1. Sunday--Leftover fish and one of the zuke sides

2. Monday--BLTs

3. Tuesday--Leftover fish, and whatever else you could find lol

4. Wednesday--Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cuke Salad
5. Thursday--Chinese Takeout

6.  Friday--Lasagna, Salad, Bread

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself

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

* 4 lbs. of Ground Beef

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

* Hot Dogs

* Bacon

* Cheese

I spent $63.52 on food/toiletries/HBA last week.   This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $131.19 for August so far. 

There are 15 shopping days left in August.

I've earned $155.71 on Ibotta in August.

I've earned $2.25 on Checkout51 in August.

I've earned .75¢ on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in August.

I've earned $24.51 from Aisle.

I've earned 6,699 points from shopping on Fetch in August which equals $6.69.

I've earned 3,465 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in August which equals $13.86.

I've earned 2,367 SB from food shopping on Swagbucks in August which equals $2.36.

That's $158.71 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $131.19 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$27.52 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count until I cash out on the other three apps. 8-)))

My savings percentage for last week was 65.93%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for August and the monthly savings total for August comes in at 67.80%.(w/out R-A).

Leftovers going into this week....a little corn casserole, lasagna.

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

1. Sunday--BLTs, baked sweet potato fries

2. Monday--Grilled Steak, Corn Fritters(using corn casserole leftover, Baked Potato

3. Tuesday--Cheeseburgers, Leftover Potato Salad

4. Wednesday--Fend for Yourself + Zuke
5. Thursday--Fend for Yourself + Zuke

6.  Friday--No Clue

7. Saturday--No Clue

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  We don't need no stinkin' badges groceries. ;-)  There won't be any grocery shopping until September at this point.

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

 

This Week on the Zucchini Dining Table

 The "Zucchini Deluge Continues-Stop the Madness!!!" Edition...

Here are the latest loathsome veggies zucchini we picked on Sunday.  Plus there was one picked on Thursday and tempura-ed for dinner.  I am about done with zucchini for a lifetime.  It wouldn't be so bad if the green beans were more plentiful and the chipmunks hadn't eaten our broccoli seedlings. sigh  Oh we got another cuke too.

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--Clam Chowder, Biscuits

2. Monday--Leftover Lemon Pepper, Zuke in tomatoes, rice

3. Tuesday--Breakfast for Dinner

4. Wednesday--Stuffed Zuke w/Beef and Onion, Rice
5. Thursday--No Clue(Hubs night to cook)

6.  Friday--Tempura Zucchini and Fish

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself and Zuke Casserole

I will also be making bread pudding this week for Hubs(his fav)with some Thomas' mini croissants taking up room in the fridge that no one has eaten and some of the excess milk on hand.

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

1. Sunday--Clam Chowder, Biscuits

2. Monday--Leftover Lemon Pepper, Zuke in tomatoes, rice

3. Tuesday--Breakfast for Dinner

4. Wednesday--Fend for Yourself
5. Thursday--Hubs made pork chops, Spanish zuke dish, mashed taters

6.  Friday--Tempura Zucchini and Fish

7. Saturday--Stuffed Zuke w/Beef and Onion, Spanish Rice

4 meal with zuke and I am sure on Wednesday at least one of us had a zuke leftover in our dinner. lol  Zucchini overload anyone??

I used the half of loaf of French bread leftover from last week's Breakfast for Dinner meal  and we had it again this week.  I'm in use stuff up that will go bad mode right now.

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

* Nothing

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

* 2 Pork Chops

* 1 lb. of Pollock fish

* 1 lb. of Ground Beef

I spent $67.67 on food/toiletries/HBA last week.  This also included the almost free($1.58) ice cream I picked up at CVS, $2.31 spent at Ollie's and $25.36 I spend at Ocean State on the "free food" table-got a $25.36 gift card back-and forgot to put into July's total.  This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $67.67 for August so far.  Take out the July "Oops" and it's $38.42 strictly in August.

There are 23 shopping days left in August.

I've earned $70.88 on Ibotta in August.

I've earned $0.00 on Checkout51 in August.

I've earned .75¢ on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in August.

I've earned 3,158 points from shopping on Fetch in August which equals $3.15(It's actually more but I've been lazy about submitting my receipts.).

I've earned 3,175 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in August which equals $12.70.

I've earned 2,355 SB from food shopping on Swagbucks in August which equals $2.35.

That's $71.63 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $67.67 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$3.98 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count until I cash out on the other three apps. 8-)))

My savings percentage for last week was 69.38%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for August and the monthly savings total for August comes in at 69.38%.(w/out R-A).

Leftovers going into this week....a little corn casserole, zuke tomatoes, rice. clam chowder, biscuits, Spanish zuke dish, 2/3 of a stuffed zucchini. And carrot cake.

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

1. Sunday--Leftover fish and one of the zuke sides

2. Monday--BLTs

3. Tuesday--Leftovers

4. Wednesday--Hot Dogs or Brats, Potato Salad, Cuke Salad
5. Thursday--Lasagna, Salad

6.  Friday--not sure yet

7. Saturday--Chinese take-out

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  We are all set to make this menu(except Friday and the take-out on Saturday).

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

 

This Week on the Dining Table

  The "Big Adventure to New Jersey" Edition...

Hubs and I met our future daughter in-law's parents over the weekend plus a whole lot of other extended family.  We thought at this point we wouldn't meet them until the wedding. lol  It went well.

Here's a picture of Oliver aka Ollie, the fiancé's parent's dog.  He was cute and had a little 
chair/bed that matched the living room furniture. lol

Onward to the meal planning!

Moving On-

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--BLT Sandwiches(finally got ahold of a "good" tomato

2. Monday--Chicken Thighs, Zuke in Tomato Sauce, Rice

3. Tuesday--Chicken apple sausage, Sweet Potato Wedges, Green Beans or whatever

4. Wednesday--Salad, Flatbread Pizza
5. Thursday--more BLTs "maybe"

6.  Friday--Salad, Whatever, it will be too hot to cook

7. Saturday--Cook-Out at Son's place(I'm not cooking)

You can tell I am not enthused about cooking this week, can't you?;-)

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

1. Sunday--BLT Sandwiches(finally got ahold of a "good" tomato

2. Monday--TV dinner for me

3. Tuesday--Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Zuke in Tomato Sauce, Rice

4. Wednesday--BLT Sandwiches
5. Thursday--I don't remember

6.  Friday--Hubs got Chinese Take-out so I had soup

7. Saturday--Cook-Out at Son's place(I'm not cooking)

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

* 8 pack of burritos(again)

* 1 pack of mini Klondike bars

* 3 pack of chicken breasts

* 1 Stir-Fry in a bag dinner

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

* 1 tv dinner

* 1 pack chicken thighs

* 1 pack of bacon

We spent a whopping $100.88 on food/toiletries/HBA last week at Weis/P and R/Shoprite and a little something bought 6/30 at Ollie's that I didn't account for on June's total.  This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $100.88 for July.   

There are 26 shopping days left in July.

I've earned $62.68 on Ibotta in July.

I've earned $0.00 on Checkout51 in July.

I've earned $0.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in July.

I've earned 4,049 points from shopping on Fetch in July which equals $4.04.

I've earned 0 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in July which equals $0.

I've earned 0 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in July which equals $0. 

That's $62.68 in rebates(not counting the ShopKick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $100.88 in grocery spending so in reality it's $38.20 spent after the Ibotta and Coupons dotcom rebate apps.

My savings percentage for last week was 55.80%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for June and the monthly savings total for June comes in at 55.80%.(w/out R-A). 

Leftovers going into this week....Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Zuke in Tomato Sauce, Rice.

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

1. Sunday--Cheeseburgers, Salad

2. Monday--leftover Chicken Thighs, Zuke in Tomato Sauce, Rice 

3. Tuesday--Chicken Marsala over Taters, Green Beans

4. Wednesday--Salmon, Sweet Potato, leftover green beans
5. Thursday--Stir-fry Veggies, Chicken and Noodles

6.  Friday--leftovers?

7. Saturday--Flatbread Pizza, Tossed Salad

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Maybe more green beans?

But I'm working on a $10 Ibotta Bonus that ends next Monday so we'll see what pops up during the 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?  

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table...HaHaHa

 The "Sort of Back to Meal Planning"...

I think this fortune cookie I cracked open in June says it all as far as life here right now. lol

(If you can't read it, it says "Don't panic.)

Onward to the meal planning!

Moving On-

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--FFY-I had a small tv dinner

2. Monday--Chicken apple sausage, Sweet Potato Wedges

3. Tuesday--Spinach Salad and TBD

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

6.  Friday--Salad, Pizza(homemade on flatbreads)

7. Saturday--Leftovers

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

1. Sunday--FFY-I had a small tv dinner

2. Monday--Chicken apple sausage, Sweet Potato Wedges

3. Tuesday--Chinese Take-Out(I had Hot and Sour Soup)

4. Wednesday--Spinach Salad(didn't need anything else)
5. Thursday--Fend for Yourself(We had Father's Day lunch out)

6.  Friday--Salad, Flat Bread Pizza

7. Saturday--Leftover Chicken Sausage, Collards

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

* 8 pack of burrito

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

* 2 tv dinners

* 1 pack Chicken Apple Sausages

I went a little wild with food shopping this week. *Sluggy hangs her head in shame.*

We spent a whopping $271.24 on food/toiletries/HBA last week at Target(both in store and online), P and R Outlet, Aldi and Walmart.  No Weis(PMITA)Markets again. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $326.50 for June.   Hopefully I'm done with June and can claim it a success in keeping under $400 spent!

There are 2 shopping days left in June.

I've earned $263.24 on Ibotta in June.

I've earned $0.00 on Checkout51 in June.

I've earned $8.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in June.

I've earned 15020 points from shopping on Fetch in June which equals $15.02.

I've earned 5,531 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in June which equals $22.12.

I've earned $25 in Target gift cards.

I've earned $7.44 back in a rebate from Snuggle(hopefully that one pans out).

I've earned 1021 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in June which equals $10.21(if they ever finish fixing my ticket).   

That's $271.24 in rebates(not counting the ShopKick/Swag Bucks/Fetch/Snuggle/Target gift cards)on $326.50 in grocery spending so in reality it's $125.06 spent after the Ibotta and Coupons dotcom rebate apps.

My savings percentage for last week was 32.82%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for June and the monthly savings total for June comes in at 51.41%.(w/out R-A). 

Leftovers going into this week...some carnitas, 2 helpings of Collards and 1 hot dog.  It's going to be hot as blazes here for late June/early July so I really don't want to cook hot food(or eat it for that matter). bleh.

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

1. Sunday--BLT Sandwiches(finally got ahold of a "good" tomato

2. Monday--Chicken Thighs, Zuke in Tomato Sauce, Rice

3. Tuesday--Chicken apple sausage, Sweet Potato Wedges, Green Beans or whatever

4. Wednesday--Salad, Flatbread Pizza
5. Thursday--more BLTs maybe"

6.  Friday--Salad, Whatever, it will be too hot to cook

7. Saturday--Cook-Out at Son's place(I'm not cooking)

You can tell I am not enthused about cooking this week, can't you?;-)

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this "sort of" menu? Not a single thing.  I hope to not grocery shop this week. 8-)))  Sluggy plans, God laughs....

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

This Week on the Dining Table

   The "Let the Summer Begin!" Edition.......

Our huge Rhododendron finally bloomed 3 days ago.  It's been so dry here is why it's delayed this year.  When I see that has bloomed I know Summer is here.

Onward to the meal planning!
Moving On-

This is what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Fend For Yourself

2. Monday--Beef Pie

3. Tuesday--Teriyaki Pork Stir-Fry w/Veggies

4. Wednesday--Chicken Parm, Grilled Squash
5. Thursday--Mushroom Quiche, Salad

6.  Friday--Pizza?, Salad

7. Saturday--Leftovers

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

1. Sunday--Fend For Yourself

2. Monday--Fend For Yourself

3. Tuesday--Fend for Yourself

4. Wednesday--Beef Pie
5. Thursday--Chicken Parm, Grilled Squash

6.  Friday--Fend For Yourself

7. Saturday--Leftover Beef Pie

Last week saw 3 nights of home cooked dinners, 4 nights of leftovers/planned overs or FFY and 0 nights of Take-Out/Eating Out.  I had digestive issues and knewe issues the beginning of the week so I either didn't eat or had canned soup and Hubs fended for himself.

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

*  1 package of bacon

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

* 4 breaded chicken patties

*  And whatever Hubs took out, I didn't care/look lolz

We spent a whopping $108.30 on food/toiletries/HBA last week at 5 different stores(lots of small totals).This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $357.33 for May.   

There are 0 shopping days left in May.

I've earned $172.68 on Ibotta in May.

I've earned $0.00 on Checkout51 in May.

I've earned $12.50 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in May.

I've earned 8,232 points from shopping on Fetch in May which equals $8.23

I've earned 15,950 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in May which equals $63.80.

I've earned 1,141 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in May which equals $11.41.

I've earned $18.87 in Target gift cards.

That's $185.18+ in rebates(not counting the ShopKick/Swag Bucks/Fetch/Target gift cards)on $357.33 in grocery spending.

My savings percentage for last week was 54.52%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for May and the monthly savings total for May comes in at  85.83%.(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week...nothing.

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

1. Sunday--Mushroom Quiche

2. Monday--Dogs and Burgers, Pasta Salad

3. Tuesday--Teriyaki Pork Stir-Fry w/Veggies

4. Wednesday--Leftovers
5. Thursday--More Leftovers or FFY

6.  Friday--Pizza?, Salad

7. Saturday--Leftovers

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu? Finally got the quiche made so once we are sick of eating it the rest goes into the freezer.

Still need salad fixings so there's that but otherwise it will be a no shopping week...maybe. ;-)

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