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
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.
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
Five Frugal Things
1. Made birthday "cake" at home My daughter had a birthday this past week and we decided to forego the traditional cake and made Carmelitas (think oatmeal cookies stuffed with caramel and chocolate) and brownies instead. **Considering she usually asks for a Great American Cookie cake, I count this as frugal:) 2. Birthday gifts I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 24
1. Walk 500 miles this year (220 down and 280 to go) I walked all of my miles outside this week. My strategy for walking in the summertime (in Alabama humidity) is to go early or late and so far it is working out well:) 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs each day (4… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 24
Five Frugal Things
1. Sold my husband's truck This was a nice surprise for us because we had not officially listed the truck for sale yet. Luckily, a local landscaper saw it parked by the road at my parent's house and asked if it was for sale. Of course, we quickly said yes and sold it within 2… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 23
1. Walk 500 miles this year (210 down and 290 to go) I walked 13 miles this week!! I had a combination of perfect weather (though still hot) and willing walking partners, that made it so easy to go over on this weekly goal. 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs each day I did… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 23
Clinging to the Little Way 