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Month: October 2018

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October 30, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Halloween candy I decided to buy food allergy-free candy this year for Halloween, so I decided to go simple and stick with suckers.  Luckily I found large bags of Dum-Dum suckers (my kids' favorite) at Target on sale for $8 a bag, so I bought two.  **I overestimated how many suckers I would need… Continue reading Frugal Things

Weekly Goal Update for Week 43
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Weekly Goal Update for Week 43

October 29, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (413 down and 87 to go) The weather has been beautiful so I walked almost all of my ten miles outside this week. 2. Eat low carb each day I did this for all 7 days. 3. Read two non-fiction books each month Accomplished The second book… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 43

Weekly Goal Update for Week 42
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Weekly Goal Update for Week 42

October 21, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (403 down and 97 to go) Wow....I am super excited to break the 400 mile mark!!!!  This week I walked 8 miles mainly outdoors.  **Can you believe that we only have ten weeks left in 2018?! 2. Eat low carb each day I did this for six… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 42

Frugal Things
Frugal Accomplishments

Frugal Things

October 17, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Toys Since I have been trying to not buy anything "new" this year, my kids have found that between the thrift store, yard sales, and the occasional treat from a grandparent, this whole buying things used idea has its perks. One of the things that my son has been wanting since last Christmas was… Continue reading Frugal Things

Weekly Goal Update for Week 41
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Weekly Goal Update for Week 41

October 14, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (395 down and 105 to go) We finally had fall temperatures in North Alabama this week, so I took advantage of the beautiful weather and walked all 11 miles outside. 2. Read two non-fiction books each month I have four books picked out to borrow from the… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 41

Korean Beef (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
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Korean Beef (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

October 10, 2018October 9, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

I had written this recipe down years ago and recently it has made its way back into my monthly meal rotation (mainly due to all of the cubed steak that I have leftover from the 1/4 beef we bought from my dad in July)  The marinade is really forgiving, sometimes I use more or less… Continue reading Korean Beef (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

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Weekly Goal Update for Week 40

October 7, 2018October 6, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Walk 500 miles this year (384 down and 116 to go) I am getting close to the 400 mile mark!! This week I walked 10 miles and suffered through the delightful (not!) 90+ degree Fall weather that we have been having lately in Alabama... 2. Eat low carb each day I did this for… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 40

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October 2, 2018September 29, 2018 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Thrift Store finds We had a pretty good week for finding things at the thrift store. Ben "hit the jackpot" as he likes to say:)  He found two full size action figures for $1.99 each, a Phineas and Ferb t-shirt for $1.99, and an Avengers t-shirt for $1.49.  Emma found three hardback books in… Continue reading Frugal Things

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