**I have not done a frugal things post in awhile so this list is a compilation of the past few weeks 1. Home Improvements My grandmother had given me an old china cabinet of hers that I loved. The problem is that I do not have china and I am not into knicknacky things so… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 11
**I skipped last week's goal update so this is for two weeks 1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (112 miles down and 388 to go) These past two weeks I completed 21 miles by taking Zumba classes, trying out new YouTube exercise videos, walking at the park, and participating in one particularly… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 11
Goal Update for Week 9
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (91 miles down and 408 to go) I get so excited when I get close to the first 100 miles walked mark each year! This week I "walked" 11 miles by swimming, taking two Zumba classes, and walked three miles. **On a sad note, I think that… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 9
Frugal February Week 4 Update (Monthly Recap and Results)
**I spent all of my money by Tuesday, but we had fun doing it! Grocery spending: Week 1: $107 Week 2: $111 Week 3: $82 ($0 left for week 4) Week 4: $25 (stole from fun money!) Fun money: Spent this week: $10 Leftover: $0 (I spent every penny!) Weekly Recap: I have to admit… Continue reading Frugal February Week 4 Update (Monthly Recap and Results)
Frugal February Week 3 Update
We survived Week Three of Frugal February...by the skin of our teeth:) Grocery spending Week 1: $107 Week 2: $111 Week 3: $82 (Walmart $50, Kroger $30, Aldi $2) Grocery money left: $0 (yikes!) Fun money: $35 left Weekly recap Yes, I ended up spending the rest of my grocery money for February this week,… Continue reading Frugal February Week 3 Update
Goal Update for Week 8
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (80 miles down and 420 to go) I am finally back on track for the year, averaging 10 miles a week so far. This week I did 10 miles by taking Zumba classes and trying out two new YouTube exercise videos (there are so many!) 2. Read… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 8
Low Carb Granola
I have been seeing lots of images of low carb granola lately on Pinterest, so I picked a few of the suggestions that I thought would be tasty and whipped up this recipe. This granola was delicious on top of our favorite Vanilla Triple Zero Yogurt or would be great on top of a low… Continue reading Low Carb Granola
Frugal February Week 2 Update
Grocery spending: Week 1: $107 Week 2: $111 Grocery money left: $82 Other spending: $0 (yay) $81 left for the rest of the month Thrifty things: -We stayed home a lot this week so I had five no spend days (which is a rarity for me) -My wonderful mother-in-law dropped off Valentine's Day candy… Continue reading Frugal February Week 2 Update
Weekly Goal Update for Week 7
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (70 miles down and 430 to go) I walked eleven miles this week. I took three hour long exercise classes (estimated 3 miles each) and swam for 35 minutes (anything over 35 minutes counts as 2 miles in my book) with my kids. It has been wet… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 7
Weekly Goal Update for Week 6
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (59 miles down and 441 to go) I walked eleven miles this week. **I tried out a new circuit training class at the gym and that was the hardest class I have tried yet!! 2. Read two classic or nonfiction books each month (one down and one… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 6
