I mentioned in my previous post that I coupon pretty obsessively. I detest when I get less than 50% savings, although it's been known to happen lately more often than not. I am amazed at how much I have been able to stockpile, though, and have prepared many meals out of my pantry and freezer without having to purchase anything else. Today's simple lunch is one of those meals.
I heated Marie Callender's frozen entree, Southwest Chicken Bake. I think that's what it's called. It has rice, cheese, black beans, corn, red peppers, some kind of sauce, and a bit of chicken. (Not much chicken, truth be told.) I made 1 1/3 cup of rice (measured before cooking). We had Diet Coke and water for drinks, and had Luigi's Italian Ice for dessert. The rice is the only thing I purchased without a coupon.
Here's the cost breakdown:
2 Marie Callender's frozen entrees -- $3.99 sale price - $1.50 Publix coupon = $2.49 each or $4.98 for both
1 1/3 c. rice -- $.10 (estimated)
Diet Cokes -- bought with Extra Care Bucks at CVS, so we paid $0 for them!
Luigi's Italian Ice -- $.67
Total for this meal after sales, deals, and coupons: $5.75
Plus, we didn't eat all of the second frozen dinner, so I have some to nosh on later this afternoon.
I just had a thought that I did not explain right off the bat who it is that I am feeding. My husband and I, of course, along with our 6 year old Dianna and our 4 year old Jarod. Our newest addition, Audrey, is expected to be born in mid to late November. So we have 4 to feed, but sometimes it feels like 5, since I have long-since left behind the sick-all-the-time phase and have been in the hungry-all-the-time phase for quite a while. Hence, my pleasure in knowing I have some Southwest Chicken stuff to nosh on later.
No comments:
Post a Comment