1. Fall is finally here! Alabama is known for its wild temperature swings in the Fall. One day it will be a crisp 50 degrees, the next it will swing up to the upper 70s with plenty of humidity. Usually after a certain date (which changes every year) our lovely Fall season really begins. I… Continue reading Blessings This Week
Five Frugal Things
1. Amateur chimney sweeps With temperatures forecasted to quickly drop next week, my husband decided to clean out our woodstove's chimney. While it was a very messy job, having a shop-vac made it relatively quick and easy. So now we are all set to have toasty fires on cold mornings. **I must admit that I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 44
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (423 down and 77 to go) We had beautiful fall weather this week in Alabama, so I really enjoyed being able to walk outside and soak up the sun while I can because our rainy/cold season is starting to begin. **While I love the holidays, trying to… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 44
Frugal Things
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Weekly Goal Update for Week 40
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
