This Week at Publix, et. al,

After a few weeks of not posting about our deals, I thought I'd give an update from my most recent shopping trip.  We've had to alter our shopping and meals just a bit since my Mom is staying with us and she has some special dietary needs.  Regardless, below is what I got this week:

Total OOP: $55.22

Total Savings: $48.21

So, about an 80% savings (based on publix prices, of course).  I'm also planning to go to CVS this week and get cokes and razors.  I'm estimating that out of pocket I spend $4.99 (plus tax) for 3 12 packs of coke and 2 Schick Intuition razors.  Plus, I should get back 3ECBs (Extra Care Bucks).  We'll see how it goes!

Over the past few weeks I've heard a few comments like, "You seem to save a lot, but what do you actually eat for meals?" Well, not to copy too much all the other savings blogs that I read, but I've listed our dinner menu for the week below (I'm still not good enough to have all our lunches pre-planned--it's usually just sandwiches or leftovers...)  All of these ingredients I either have or bought this week, so hopefully, I don't have to go back to the store again! :)

Monday: Beef Stroganoff, Green Beans and Strawberries

Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Broccoli Brown Rice

Wednesday: Bottom Round Roast with potatoes, carrots and green beans. Pear slices and Dinner Roll

Thursday: Chicken Spaghetti Florentine (with carrots added to the sauce and whole wheat spaghetti noodles) and Cantaloupe slices

Friday: Roast Beef Salad with Tomatoes, olives, cheese, caramelized onions 

and Sister Shubert Rolls

Saturday: Dinner with our neighbors (I'm taking lemon bars)

I am starting to run low on recipes--I think I'm near a mutiny from the family if we keep repeating them much more.  So I'd love to hear if you have great, inexpensive ones that you have found you love and are willing to share!