This Frugal February has been so easy compared to others for some reason. This is surprising to me because I have cut my grocery budget in half, so I thought I would feel the pinch a lot more. I think that maybe my goal of not buying anything new this year, has really changed the… Continue reading Frugal February Week 2 Update
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. Made sushi at home We celebrated my mother's birthday and the Chinese New Year on Saturday, so I decided bring homemade sushi (which I have never made before....) But I love sushi and have always wanted to try making it, so luckily Publix had all the ingredients I needed for a very reasonable price. … Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 7
1. Walk 500 miles this year We had a really nice week (on the days it didn't rain) so I got in 8 miles this week. So far, I am up to 58 miles for the year and 442 to go. 2. Eat less than 30 net carbs per day I did this for 5… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 7
Five Things That You Learn By Having A Low Spend Week
This year as one of my new year's goals, I decided to have a low spend week each month. I decided to try this because I learn so much about my spending habits during Frugal February, that I probably would benefit with the reminder year round. Here are a few of the reasons you too… Continue reading Five Things That You Learn By Having A Low Spend Week
Five Frugal Things
1. Kroger deals I made sure to download my digital coupon and pick up my free Sweet tarts candy box before they ran out of stock at Kroger this week. (It is Valentine's week after all!) I also bought 5 packages of butter for $1.99 each. **I had just opened my last box yesterday, so… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 6
1. Walk 500 miles this year We had beautiful weather for two days this week, so I actually walked some of my miles outside. This week I walked 8 miles, so I am up to 50 miles for the year and only 450 to go. 2. Eat less than 30 net carbs a day I… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 6
Frugal February Week 1 Update
Well this was a pretty low key week for us on the saving money front. I decided to have my no spend week coincide with the first week of Frugal February to kind of jumpstart the challenge. So the only money I spent this week was $25 at the grocery store for essential food items. … Continue reading Frugal February Week 1 Update
Low Carb Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
I adapted this recipe from the Heavenly Homemakers website and it is my favorite low carb dessert of all time. There are no sugar alcohols so these do not hurt your stomach at all. The secret to this recipe is to not use the virgin coconut oil that actually tastes like coconuts (unless you actually… Continue reading Low Carb Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Five Frugal Things
All of my Five Frugal Things stem from the fact that I am having a no spend week this week to jumpstart Frugal February, so here they are: 1. Redistributed my resources We live in a two story house and it feels like each floor is a different country sometimes:) When I am upstairs I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 5
1. Walk 500 miles this year I walked 10 miles this week so I am up to 42 miles for the year and only 458 to go! 2. Eat less than 30 net carbs I did this for 6 out of 7 days. I also have been posting some of my favorite low carb recipes… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 5
Clinging to the Little Way 