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Month: June 2020

Goal Update for Week 26
2020 Goals

Goal Update for Week 26

June 28, 2020June 27, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (251 miles down and 249 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube, walking, and swimming at the gym. 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables daily (+ drink 96 oz. of water) I did this for five days last… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 26

Weekly Recap (6.27.2020)
My Week

Weekly Recap (6.27.2020)

June 27, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

What I read: The Dry by Jane Harper. I really enjoyed this book. It is set in Australia during a massive drought and follows an investigator as he tries to solve a brutal murder that shook a small community. **It wasn't overly graphic, but did involve a child murder so beware. Emma (16 years old) read… Continue reading Weekly Recap (6.27.2020)

Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 2)
Family Fun

Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 2)

June 27, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

We found quite a few things to do last week and here they are: 1. Ice Cream  We were running errands in a nearby town and just so happened to have B1G1 Blizzard coupons, so we grabbed a few for the kids to enjoy on the way home. **We were buying a used Rock Band… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 2)

What’s saving me lately
Favorite things

What’s saving me lately

June 23, 2020 The Thrifty Educator1 Comment

Some days it feels like I fail at everything or just barely manage to hold everything together. Other days, everything falls into place perfectly and there is like a cheerful rainbow or a wonderful soundtrack following me around all day (those are so very rare!) I thought I would share some of the things that… Continue reading What’s saving me lately

Weekly Recap (6.18.2020)
My Week

Weekly Recap (6.18.2020)

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 The Thrifty Educator2 Comments

What I read: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green. This is the second novel that I have read by John Green. I am at 60% of the way through it on my kindle and I am liking it mostly. John Green has a wonderful writing style and easily captures you attention (aka you… Continue reading Weekly Recap (6.18.2020)

Goal Update for Week 24
2020 Goals

Goal Update for Week 24

June 14, 2020June 11, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (231 miles down and 269 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube, walking, and swimming at the gym. 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables daily (+ drink 96 oz. of water) I did this for four days last… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 24

Weekly Recap (6.12.2020)
My Week

Weekly Recap (6.12.2020)

June 12, 2020June 11, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

What I read: I read A Curse So Dark and Lonely. It is a sci-fi/fantasy retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story. I actually really enjoyed the book after I pushed through the beginning. The story follows Harper, a girl from our world, who is kidnapped and taken to a country in another… Continue reading Weekly Recap (6.12.2020)

Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 1)
Family Fun

Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 1)

June 7, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

We found quite a few things to do last week and here they are: 1. Yard Sales We were beyond thrilled that the thrift store opened up a few weeks ago. Now that yard sale season is finally starting to pick up, we made sure to take advantage and do a little shopping together this… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 1)

Weekly Recap (6.5.2020)
My Week

Weekly Recap (6.5.2020)

June 5, 2020 The Thrifty Educator1 Comment

What I read: I started Jane Eyre. Emma (15 years old) finished Unwanteds 2: Island of Silence. Ben (8 years old) is reading Stink Moody: Hamlet and Cheese and finished The Last Kids on Earth. **He really enjoys Judy Moody and Stink Moody books. We have continuously read them again and again for bedtime since… Continue reading Weekly Recap (6.5.2020)

Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020
Family Fun

Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 The Thrifty EducatorLeave a comment

We did a Summer Fun Challenge last year and had such a fun time, that we decided to have another one. I feel we especially need one this year since most of the activities my children love to do during the summer (going to a local waterpark, movies, VBS, etc.) will not be happening. So… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020

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