Menu Plan Week of 1-20-25

Good morning, friends! It's going to be another funky week for my bunch. We have the possibility of snow or freezing rain mid-week. After Hurricane Helene our generator had a part to break and in my mind we had until next hurricane season to get it fixed. It never crossed my mind that we could lose power if we had an ice storm. We ordered the part and it should come in on time, but I have no idea how to actually change it. This will be interesting. Hopefully, we won't even need it!

Anyway, I am focusing on using what we have instead of making a new trip. I'm planning a late week trip to Publix/Aldi, depending on the weather. 

I stopped in at Food Lion this week in search of the $1.50 bags of potatoes that were on sale, but no dice. They were sold out. I did find these Perdue Short Cuts on clearance. I got a total of $3.50 cash back from Ibotta ($1.25/1 for each one and a $1 Perdue Short Cuts bonus.) $1.06 each is not a bad price and makes for a super easy meal this week.

Dinner:

Cheesy Chicken, Beans and Yellow Rice with roasted potatoes

Instant Pot Spaghetti with Caesar Chopped Salad and garlic toast

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

White Chicken Enchiladas with refried beans and avocados

Beef & vegetable soup with grilled cheese sandwiches

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos with guacamole and pico de gallo

Sloppy Joes with carrots and celery served with homemade ranch dip

Lunch:

Leftovers

Turkey/Ham Sandwiches

Cottage Cheese Egg Salad 

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels with cut veggies and ranch dip

Chick-fil-a with rewards points

Breakfast:

Yogurt with fruit/smoothies

scrambled eggs with grits and bacon

boiled eggs with avocado

sourdough avocado toast

pancakes with bacon

I hope everyone has a fantastic week and stays warm and safe in the coming storm.

Publix Grocery Haul 1-15-25

 Reminder: I live in half price BOGO land which means item ring up half price at the register.

I still didn't need a whole lot this week, but I grabbed a few things we use often that were on sale, except the sourdough bread. It wasn't on sale, and the price was higher. 😒

(5) Oikos Triple Zero yogurts $1 (reg. $1.66)

get $.40/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(1) Brawny paper towels 6 double rolls $9.99 (reg. $14.79)

get $2/1 cash back from Ibotta

(1) All Detergent pods B1G1 $15.99

use $1.50/1 printable from coupons.com

(5) Oikos Pro yogurts $1 (reg. $1.89)

(2) Zevia sodas B1G1 $11.49

(2) Fresh Express salad kits B1G1 $5.49

(1) Greenwise Gala Apples $3.99 (reg. $4.99)

(1) Sourdough bread $5.19

Total before sale & coupons: $92.67

Total after sale: $54.14

- $1.50 in coupons

- $4 in cash back

Paid: $48.64

Menu Plan for Week of 1-13-25

 

I'm aiming for simple meals because it will be a busy/strange week for us. I have meetings and the kids have activities so this plan may change. C'est la vie. 

My son had a doctor's appointment last week so I stopped in at Whole Foods since I was on that side of town. I picked up some organic Japanese Sweet potatoes, organic Purple Sweet Potatoes, organic Delicata Squash and some Siete items that were on sale (and had cash back from Ibotta.) Whole Foods is the only place in my area that carries these types of potatoes and squash. I was happy they were on sale. 

Dinner:

Chicken and Rice with Green Beans

Turkey Sausage with Tomatoes, Pinto Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken with Quinoa and Baked Delicata Squash

Turkey Chili with corn muffins

Hawaiian Sheet Pan Chicken with Rice and baked sweet potatoes

Fettucine Alfredo with broccoli and garlic toast

Tacos/Taco Bowls with Buttery Turmeric Rice

Lunch:

Leftovers

Cottage Cheese bowls with chicken sausage

Homemade tomato soup with grilled cheese

Mediterranean Lunch Bowls

(2) Business Lunches for me

Breakfast:

Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Greek Yogurt

Scrambled eggs with grits and sausage (2 days)

Avocado Toast with boiled eggs (2 days)

Cottage cheese egg muffins with fruit (2 days)

I hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Quick Publix Grocery Haul 1-8-25

 Reminder: I live in "half price BOGO land" which means items ring up half price at the register.

I would not have made a special trip for this haul, but I was already picking up prescriptions so I found some deals I could use. 

(5) Activia yogurt B1G1 $3.20

get $1/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(4) Truvia B1G1 $3.45

get $.75/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(1) Dave's Killer Protein Bars B1G1 $8.79

use $2/1 Publix eCoupon

get $.75/1 cash back from Ibotta

get 2,197 points from Fetch

(1) Contac cold & flu $7.49 (reg. 8.49)

use $2/1 Publix eCoupon

get $3/1 cash back from Ibotta

(1) Angel Soft Super Mega 6 pack $5.50 (reg. $9.39)

use $1/1 Publix eCoupon

get $1/1 cash back from Ibotta

(1) Eight O Clock coffee B1G1 $9.19

(2) Olipop sodas B1G1 $8.99

Total before sale & coupons: $83.64

Total after sale: $45.86

- $5 in coupons

- $12.75 in cash back

- $15 in bonuses from Ibotta

Paid: $13.11 plus tax

not including point values

Menu Plan for Week of 1/6/25

 

I accidentally ordered two 25 lb bags of jasmine rice from Sam's Club, but only meant to order one. 😁 So you'll see a lot of rice in our menu plans for a bit. When I remember, I cook the rice ahead of time and chill in the fridge overnight lowering the carb content. 

Dinner:

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake with Zucchini

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry with Fried Rice

Meatloaf with mashed potatoes & sweet potatoes

Burrito bowls with rice

Hamburger Steaks with zucchini, onions and rice

Greek Chicken Bowls with cauliflower rice and pita bread

Meatballs in tomato sauce with rice and green beans

Lunch:

Cottage Cheese Bowls with chicken sausage

Meal-prepped Burrito Bowls with chicken and steak

Sandwiches

Leftovers

Breakfast:

Boiled eggs

yogurt with fruit

avocado toast

scrambled eggs and grits

Publix Couponing Grocery Haul 1-4-25

 

Reminder: I live in half price BOGO land which means items ring up half price at the register.

(5) Activia B1G1 $3.20

get $1/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(2) Activia Dailies B1G1 $6.39

get $1.50/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(1) Robitussin $9.49

use $2/1 Publix eCoupon

get $3/1 cash back from Ibotta

(2) Mirafiber gummies $15.99

use $5/$25 Publix eCoupon

get $4/1 cash back from Ibotta

(1) Truvia $3.45

get $.75/1 cash back from Ibotta

(2) Primal Kitchen spicy ketchup $2.59 on clearance (reg. $5.19 each)

(2) Nutpods B1G1 $5.59

(2) Simeks meatballs B1G1 $11.49

(4) packs of Publix Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $18.78 (reg. $37.56)

(2) Plackers flossers $1.99 (reg. $2.59)

(1) Land O Lakes butter $5.89

get 1,000 points from Fetch

(1) organic gala apples $4 (reg. $4.99)

(4) Poppi sodas B1G1 $2.49

(1) organic carrots $1.99

(1) Toufayan whole wheat pita bread $1.69

(1) Quaker instant grits B1G1 $3.99

(2) organic blueberries B1G1 $6.99

(2) raspberries B1G1 $4.99

(2) Polaner zero sugar B1G1 $3.99

(1) Daisy cottage cheese $3.99 (reg. $4.49)

Total before sale: $225.92

Total after sale: $144.83

- $7 in coupons

- $19.75 in cash back

Paid: $118.08 plus tax 

not including point values

Publix Couponing Grocery Haul 12-11-24

It wasn't an amazing week for me couponing-wise, but I saved on what I needed so that's a win for me! 

 Reminder: I live in "Half Price BOGO Land" which means items ring up half price at the register.

(3) Crunchmaster crackers B1G1 $3.99

use $2.50/3 Publix eCoupon

use $1.50/2 Publix eCoupon

get $.25/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(5) Mueller's Pasta B1G1 $2.09

get $.40/1 cash back from Ibotta - use up to 5 times

(1) Ultra Micro Crystals litter B1G1 $11.50

use $3/1 Publix eCoupon

(2) Ricola cough drops B1G1 $2.72

use $1/2 Publix eCoupon

use $1/2 printables from Coupons.com

(2) Quaker Grits B1G1 $3.99

(1) Swiss Miss hot cocoa B1G1 $4.29

(1) Bertolli alfredo sauce B1G1 $4.29

(1) Pepperidge Farm toast B1G1 $3.69

(1) Community Coffee B1G1 $10.49

(1) bag of mini avocados $3.99 (reg. $5.99)

(1) Skinny Girl dressing $3.19

(1) bunch of bananas $1.23

(1) Vegetable stir fry $3.99

Total before sale & coupons: $84.50

Total after sale: $47.42

- $8 in coupons

- $2.75 in cash back

- $2/$10 Publix Perk

Paid: $34.67 plus tax