It’s almost a new month, which maybe feels surprising since time seems to have lost all meaning during this global pandemic. But it’s now the last month of summer (although we still have many warm days ahead in the south) and even if you’re mostly still just staying at home, people still need to it! As I do every month, I’ve got you covered with 31 days of meal ideas for August in this monthly meal plan.
August 2020 Monthly Meal Plan
This month, I had in mind the many families who are looking at what is perhaps a different school year than they had anticipated. Even if you feel confident in whatever choice you have made, it may not be the one you were expecting, and you may be dealing with last minute changes. Those things are stressful! So with that in the back of my head, I tried to come up with something really simple. One night, the meal is popcorn shrimp (yes, like the kind you buy in the frozen section and just pop in the oven). If that’s not something you want to buy or your family doesn’t like, then subsitute something else that’s just as easy. Corn dogs, maybe? The point of a plan is not to have a fancy meal every night; it’s to relieve stress and let you make the choice ahead of time so you’re not feeling frantic every day. It’s OK if the choice is corn dogs or popcorn shrimp!
I’ve also kind of come up with a new meal template that we’re using. Each week, I’m planning breakfast for dinner, grilling, and pizza. Then filling in the other nights with recipes that sound good and everyone likes. I’m hoping that makes for a simple August in the kitchen!
Download the August 2020 Monthly Meal Plan printable!
See the rest of my 2020 monthly meal plans:
Here are the deals from the new CVS ad that starts on Sunday, 8/2! Get FREE CoverGirl cosmetics, Huggies diapers for $3.49, and more.
Extra Care Deals – Pharmacy
- $3 ECB WYB Clear Care 12 oz or Opti-Free Puremoist 10 oz twin packs, $16.99, limit 1
-$2 off Opti-Free solution 10 oz+, or Rewetting drops 10 mL+ (sign uo) printable
-$2 off Clear Care Solution, 12 oz+ (sign up) printable
-$3 off Clear Care or Clear Care Plus Solution, 12 oz+, RMN 08/02
-$3 off Opti-Free Puremoist, Replenish, or Express Solution 10 oz+, RMN 08/02
-$6 off Opti-Free Puremoist, Replenish, or Express Solution, Twin Pack, RMN 08/02
(use $6 off, makes it $7.99) Read More→
Here are the Kroger unadvertised deals I found this week! Head to your store to find good school supply deals, plus Dannon yogurt for 35¢, and more.
Closeout deals will vary by store. Look in the Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
New Closeout Deals
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Odwalla Protein or Fruit Smoothie, 12 oz, 75¢+ - Good Food Made Simple Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfasat Burrito, 5 oz, $1.24
- Foodies Vegan Frittata, 6 oz, $1.99
-$2 off Foodies Carrot Dill Vegan Frittata, 6 oz, Kroger (EXP 8/7) eCoupon
(makes it FREE) - Cedar’s Original Hommus With Chips, 3 oz, 50¢
-$1/2 Cedar’s Products printable
(makes it FREE) Read More→
Don’t forget to submit your Listerine receipts by 8/16! Purchase 2 Ready Tabs and you’ll get a $5 Visa Gift Card after rebate.
The deal is limit 3 rebates per household (meaning purchase this three different times on 3 different receipts and you’ll get 3 $5 gift cards back!)
Walmart Deal (ends 8/16):
- Listerine Ready! Tabs, 8 ct., $2.97
-$5 Visa Gift Card wyb (2) Listerine Ready Tabs, Online rebate
(makes it 47¢ ea.)
Check out more great Walmart deals.
Start making your shopping lists now for next week’s drugstore deals! Save on CoverGirl Cosmetics, Irish Spring Body Wash, and Arm & Hammer Detergent.
See all the deals for each store here:
CVS Weekly Ad
Walgreens Weekly Ad
Rite Aid Weekly Ad
CVS Ad & Coupons: 8/2-8/8
- $2 ECB wyb Advil 36 ct +, , limit 1
Advil Pain Relief Tablets, 100 ct., $9.99
-$1 off Advil or Advil Migraine item, 20 ct.+ printable
-$1 off Advil liqui-gels, excl trial size (register) printable
-$1 off Advil product, excl trial size (sign up) printable
-$1 off Advil liqui-gels minis, excl trial size (sign up) printable
-$1 off Advil Liqui-Gels, 20-ct+, (register) printable
-$1 off Advil or Advil Migraine, 20-ct+ (register) printable
-$1 off Advil Liqui-Gels Minis, 20-ct+, (register) printable
-$3 off Advil PM, 40-ct+, RMN 08/02
-$1 off Advil product 18-ct+, or PM 20-ct+, RMN 08/02
-$3 off Advil product, 72-ct+, RMN 08/02
(use $3 off, makes it $4.99) - $4.50 ECB wyb (2) Colgate Optic White 4.2 oz, 2 in 1 4.6 oz, Max 6 oz, Total 3.4 or 4.8 oz, $3.49, limit 2
-.75/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, 3 oz+ printable
-$5 off Colgate Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash purchase of $20, printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 8/7)
-$3 off Toothpaste or mouthwash or toothbrushes purchase of $15, printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 8/7)
-.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, 3 oz+, SS 08/02
(buy (2), use (2) .75/1, makes it 49¢ ea.) Read More→
Right now, you can get a great deal on Chobani Gimmies Shakes at Publix. Combine a B1G1 sale with an eCoupon and SavingStar to get a 6-pack for only 29¢!
Publix Deal (ends 8/5 or 8/6):
- Chobani Gimmies Yogurt Shakes, 6 pk 4 oz bottles, B1G1 at $4.59 ($2.29)
-$1 off Chobani Gimmies yogurt multipack, limit 1, SS 07/26
-$1 off Chobani Gimmies multi-packs, any, SavingStar mobile app
-$1 off Chobani Gimmies Multipack item, Publix eCoupon
(use $1 off, makes it 29¢ ea. after SavingStar)
See the full Publix Ad for more great deals.
There aren’t always enough hours in the day to accomplish an extravagant dinner, so often we’re looking for healthy options that can be prepared in a hurry. There are also just some times when I need some inspiration. We can get stuck in a rut, which is fine, but every once in a while I enjoy trying something new. Here are some simple, fast and fresh dinner ideas that are delicious, even on a budget.
Note: These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly.
5 Fast and Fresh Dinner Recipes for Summer
Baked Tilapia
I’ve heard some mention that Tilapia isn’t worth eating, I’d encourage you to try different recipes before you give up. It’s one of the cheapest options for fish (though not as cheap as chicken) and is a great way to mix up your dinner routine.
Lemons, 49¢
Tilapia fillets, $3.99/lb
Butter, $1.50
Parmesan cheese, $1.99
Since I mentioned that chicken is so cheap, here’s a fun way to dress it up. We even see cashews on sale (this week bogo at Publix). I love asian flavored dishes!
Mixed nuts or cashews, $4.99
Broccoli bunch, $1.99
Chicken breasts, $1.99/lb
Grab great deals on tortillas at Publix or Kroger and have a meatless dinner with black beans as your protein. Add to it with some simple Spanish rice or even chips and dip.
Tortillas, $1.25
Black Beans, 75¢
Cheddar cheese, $2
Bell Peppers, $1
Thankfully the price of beef has started coming back down, so splurge a little and have a steak night this week! You can break out the grill, but this is a great alternative for a quick way to cook a steak.
Boneless sirloin steaks, $6.50/lb
Summer Corn, Bacon, & Potato Chowder
I know it’s a tad hot out… but soup night is always a favorite in our house. I love this recipe. If folks in your house need a bit more meat you can add in diced ham or even a slice of ham on the side (also bogo at Publix this week).
Baking potatoes, $1/lb
Onions, $1/lb
White Corn, 69¢
Bacon, $3.50
See the best of Southern Savers recipes!
We’ve got new coupons out today that we rarely see! Head over and print coupons for Neutrogena and Clean & Clear products.
These are on sale at a few different stores right now too. Target has a $5 gift card when you buy (3) items, Kroger has them on sale B2G1 and even CVS is running rewards! Pick the store you want and snag some great deals.
New Coupons:
$2 off Clean & Clear product, printable
$1 off Neutrogena wipes or Ultra Gentle product, printable
$2.50 off Neutrogena lip or eye makeup product, printable
$3 off Neutrogena acne product, printable
$3 off Neutrogena face makeup product, printable
Heading to Bi-Lo? Look for these Bi-Lo unadvertised deals! This week I found FREE Gillette razors, Gain Flings for $2.99, and more.
Clearance deals will vary by store. To see all the current deals, look through the Bi-Lo weekly ad.
Back to School Deals
- Bic Briteliner Highlighters, 5 ct, $2.69
(ends 8/23)
-$1.50/2 Bic Stationery items (sign up) printable
(makes it $1.94 ea.) - Bic Cristal Ball Pens, 10 ct, $2.19
(ends 8/18)
-$1.50/2 Bic Stationery items (sign up) printable
-$6 off Bic Atlantis assorted 8 ct. WYB (2) Bic stationery products 8 ct.+ printable
(makes it $1.44 ea.) - Bic Grip Xtra Comfort Pencils, 6 ct, $2.99
(ends 8/18)
-$1.50/2 Bic Stationery items (sign up) printable
(makes it $2.24 ea.) - Bic Quick Dry White Out, 1 ct, $1.59
(ends 8/18)
-$1.50/2 Bic Stationery items (sign up) printable
(makes it $1.21 ea.) Read More→
