We found quite a few things to do over the past two weeks and here they are: 1. Free Legos I had another $10 in Kohls cash...so that means free Legos again. Lucky Ben! 2. Zaxby's and Psych I did a survey on my Zaxby's receipt a few weeks ago, so I earned a B1G1… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 4&5)
Author: Clinging to the Little Way
Goal Update for Week 31
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (301 miles down and 199 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking in this awful humidity. 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 31
Weekly Recap (7.30.2020)
What I read: This week I have been reading a ton of historical romances by Laura Lee Gurhke. I have read her over the years, but just found a new series that I somehow overlooked, so that spurned me into rereading all of my favorites. She's No Princess is my favorite one of hers, but… Continue reading Weekly Recap (7.30.2020)
Weekly Recap (7.18.2020)
What I read: Murder on Pleasant Avenue - If you love cozy historical mysteries then the Gaslight series by Victoria Thompson is for you. The series is set in the early 1900s and it follows a midwife as she teams up with a New York city police officer to catch murderers. Their early banter… Continue reading Weekly Recap (7.18.2020)
Goal Update for Week 28
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (271 miles down and 229 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking in this awful humidity. **Luckily, Emma walked with me most days, so we had really nice talks about Hamilton and the Enneagram. 2. Eat… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 28
Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 3)
We found quite a few things to do last week and here they are: 1. Free Legos and Whitt's BBQ sandwich I have had a Kohl's card for ten years and my favorite thing about it is the fun surprise gift cards they send out randomly during the year. A few weeks ago, I received… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge 2020 (Week 3)
Weekly Recap (7.3.2020)
What I read: This week I read Artemis by Andy Weir and The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. I gave both books a four star review on Goodreads. I liked Andy Weir's previous book The Martian and likewise this book did not disappoint. It is set on the moon this time and follows a smuggler… Continue reading Weekly Recap (7.3.2020)
Goal Update for Week 26
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)
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)
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)