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
Author: Clinging to the Little Way
I am a Catholic mother trying to stay on the Path to Holiness and inspire others to come along on the journey.
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
Frugal Things
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
Weekly Goal Update for Week 39
1. Walk 500 miles this year (374 down and 126 to go) We actually had rain this week, so I walked half of my ten miles outside and the other half indoors using walking videos and hand weights to make up for the flat terrain. 2. Eat low carb everyday I did this for all… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 39
Five Frugal Things
1. Walmart finds This week I found a few great deals on Walmart's clearance aisle. I picked up two boxes of granola bars for $2 each and two bags of sushi rice for $1.50 each. **The sushi rice was an especially great deal for around here, considering Publix sells a small container for $7! 2.… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 38
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (364 down and 136 to go) I walked 9 miles this week and my wonderful husband joined me almost every time so we had lots of great conversations:) 2. Eat low carb every day I did this for 6 days this week 3. Read two non-fiction books… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 38
Five Frugal Things
1. Book It Program We received our Book It package in the mail this week and my son is now very excited to start earning pizzas by simply reading books this school year...who doesn't love pizza?? 2. Packed snacks and lunches I think packing snacks and lunches to take while we run errands or go… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 37
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (355 down and 145 to go) Wow there are just 15 weeks left in the 2018! I am going to be cutting it a little close, but I think that I should hit 500 miles by the end of December. This week I walked 9 miles outside… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 37
Clinging to the Little Way 