1. Swim class My youngest is a very reluctant swimmer (unless he can use his floaties) so I enrolled him in swim class to help move his progress along. Much to my surprise, the swim instructor believes in the principle of full immersion as the best way to learn how to swim. So on his… Continue reading Blessings This Week
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.
Five Frugal Things
1. Surprise tax return Ummmm...this is kind of embarrassing, but apparently I messed up on my tax return and instead of paying the government (which I did back in January), they actually owed me money....like $3000!! When the notice came in the mail from the IRS, I actually thought it was a scam, until I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Aldi Challenge Week 1
**This month I am challenging myself to shop primarily at Aldi, in order to see if it can help reign in my ever-expanding monthly grocery budget. The rules are that I can only spend $300 at Aldi for the month of July and $50 at other stores (Aldi does not carry everything I need, so… Continue reading Aldi Challenge Week 1
Weekly Goal Update for Week 27
1. Walk 500 miles this year (255 down and 245 to go) I walked 10 miles this week, so that put me over the halfway mark for the year. It feels great to know that each week the miles to go will be less than the miles walked...progress! 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 27
Blessings This Week
1. Lots of quiet time My children have been visiting their grandparents for the past week (and while I do miss them) it is so nice to get projects done and spend lots of quality time alone with my husband. I have mostly been decluttering and finishing up our homeschool preparation for the upcoming year… Continue reading Blessings This Week
Aldi Challenge
My grocery bill has been creeping up again (probably due to all of the great summer sales on food) so I thought I might try to take the Aldi Challenge and see if it helps to reign in my grocery budget a bit. Why Aldi? Well, every time I shop at Aldi, I am amazed… Continue reading Aldi Challenge
Five Frugal Things
1. New shirts (finally) JC Penney's is having a 50% off sale this week on most of their women's tops, so I was pleased to find two shirts that I actually liked (rarity for me) and can be used for any upcoming church/dates/random events:) 2. At home date night We decided to stay home for… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 26
1. Walk 500 miles this year (245 down and 255 to go...almost halfway there) I walked 15 miles this week!!! I braved thunderstorms, 100+ heat indexes, and horrendous humidity but I did it. 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs each day I did this for six out of seven days...Mexican food tastes so much… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 26
Five Frugal Things
1. Going out of business sale! Our local Rite-aid stores are closing next week, so they had a 70% off sale on their entire inventory. (While I did have to wait in line for 45 minutes!!!!) I did get amazing deals on fish oil, vitamins, coffee, and our favorite brand of shampoo. **I should have… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 25
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (230 down and 270 to go) Yikes! Next week marks half of the year already and I am lacking 20 miles to keep on pace for the year...so I better get walking:) 2. Eat 40 net carbs or less each day I did this for all seven… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 25
Clinging to the Little Way 