**This month I am challenging myself to shop primarily at Aldi, in order to see if it can help reign in my ever-expanding monthly grocery budget. The rules are that I can only spend $300 at Aldi for the month of July and $50 at other stores (Aldi does not carry everything I need, so… Continue reading Aldi Challenge Week 4
Month: July 2018
Weekly Goal Update for Week 30
1. Walk at least 500 miles (287 miles down and 213 to go) We had low humidity for a few days this week, so my daily walks were not as sweaty as usual:) 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs a day I did this for 5 out of 7 days 3. Read two nonfiction… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 30
Aldi Challenge Week 3
**This month I am challenging myself to shop primarily at Aldi, in order to see if it can help reign in my ever-expanding monthly grocery budget. The rules are that I can only spend $300 at Aldi for the month of July and $50 at other stores (Aldi does not carry everything I need, so… Continue reading Aldi Challenge Week 3
Weekly Goal Update for Week 29
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (277 down and 223 to go) We lucked out and had a few cloudy days this week, so our walks were at least a little cooler than normal, but the humidity is still awful....but another 10 miles down so yay! 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 29
Five Frugal Things
1. Blueberries Aldi had a great deal on blueberries, $1.79 per pint, so I picked up five to add to my freezer stash. **These low carb blueberry pancakes are delicious! 2. Thrift Store Finds This week everything I found was for Ben. He picked out a new pair of swim trunks for $3 and four… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Aldi Challenge Week 2
**This month I am challenging myself to shop primarily at Aldi, in order to see if it can help reign in my ever-expanding monthly grocery budget. The rules are that I can only spend $300 at Aldi for the month of July and $50 at other stores (Aldi does not carry everything I need, so… Continue reading Aldi Challenge Week 2
Weekly Goal Update for Week 28
1. Walk 500 miles this year (267 miles down and 233 to go) Wow, this was a really hot week in Alabama! I did manage to get 12 miles in, while sweating profusely of course. My son says he is ready for fall...aren't we all:) 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs each day I… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 28
Blessings This Week
1. Swim class My youngest is a very reluctant swimmer (unless he can use his floaties) so I enrolled him in swim class to help move his progress along. Much to my surprise, the swim instructor believes in the principle of full immersion as the best way to learn how to swim. So on his… Continue reading Blessings This Week
Five Frugal Things
1. Surprise tax return Ummmm...this is kind of embarrassing, but apparently I messed up on my tax return and instead of paying the government (which I did back in January), they actually owed me money....like $3000!! When the notice came in the mail from the IRS, I actually thought it was a scam, until I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Aldi Challenge Week 1
**This month I am challenging myself to shop primarily at Aldi, in order to see if it can help reign in my ever-expanding monthly grocery budget. The rules are that I can only spend $300 at Aldi for the month of July and $50 at other stores (Aldi does not carry everything I need, so… Continue reading Aldi Challenge Week 1
