1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (201 down and 299 to go) I broke the 200 hundred miles walked mark this week by walking, weightlifting, taking a Zumba class, and doing some really fun YouTube videos. 2. Read two nonfiction or classic books each month One down and one to go 3. Try… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 20
Goal Update for Week 19
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (191 down and 309 to go) I am almost past the two hundred mile marker for the year! This week, I swam, walked, and did YouTube workout videos to reach my weekly goal of 10 miles. 2. Read two nonfiction or classic books each month This week… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 19
Frugal Things
*This is a compilation of the last two weeks 1. New refrigerator shelves I have had the same side by side refrigerator for the past 13 years and I love it. However, one by one the shelves on the refrigerator side have cracked and broken until I have been down to just two workable door… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 18
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (181 down and 319 to go) I completed 9 miles this week by walking and doing at home workout videos. 2. Read two nonfiction or classic books each month Not yet 3. Try to buy nothing new this year Nothing new was bought 4. Take each of… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 18
Goal Update for Week 17
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (172 down and 328 to go) This week I: -swam for 35 minutes -walked 2 miles -took a Zumba class (45 minutes) -did a couple of Body Fit by Amy YouTube videos which added up to 45 minutes **I basically equate 15-20 minutes of exercise for one… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 17
Learning with Pinterest-Native Americans
A few weeks ago, we saw a wonderful production of Peter Pan at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama. Ben loved the scenes with Tiger Lily so much that we decided to study Native Americans during history for the month of April. Between Pinterest and the local library we found a lot of great books… Continue reading Learning with Pinterest-Native Americans
Goal Update for Week 16
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (162 down and 338 to go) This week I completed my ten miles by taking two Zumba classes, walking two miles with my husband, and trying out more fun YouTube videos. 2. Read two nonfiction books each month Accomplished I have been reading a lot of Sherlock… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 16
Low Carb Berry Crisp
I recently bought two packages of big, beautiful blackberries. Unfortunately both were extremely tart, so I decided to turn them into a crisp and hope they sweetened up that way. Luckily this recipe turned out great (Evidence: I ate two bowls topped with low carb ice cream for lunch the day I made it and… Continue reading Low Carb Berry Crisp
Frugal Things
1. Homeschool Banquet Every year our homeschool co-op offers a high school banquet for its members. It is always beautifully decorated and makes a very special night for our children. I originally gave my daughter a budget of what she could spend for her dress and accessories, but she quickly let me know that she… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Update for Weeks 14-15
***I skipped last week, so this update is for Weeks 14 & 15 1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (152 down and 348 to go) I have been doing a lot of Body Fit by Amy YouTube videos for the past two weeks mixed in with a little swimming, and of course taking… Continue reading Goal Update for Weeks 14-15
