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.

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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  

Big News Announcement!

We have confirmed we are moving to Louisiana and we have a time line.

We have a moving company, arranging for a dumpster too and about to pick the realtor and company to list the house with once we are outta here.

We'll be gone by mid September.  
So many details and things to take care of in the next month.  I am anxious about getting it all done in time.

We've never had a move this big(this far away)well, not counting when we were newly married.  So much stuff and so many ends to tie up.

Wish us luck!!!

Sluggy