1. Kindle My son's kindle had been limping along for the past few months, but I knew that because the holiday season was fast approaching, Amazon would reduce their prices soon...and they did. Luckily this coincided with his November 10th birthday, so he is now the recipient of a non-cracked, glitch-free device. **I made sure… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 44
**Besides one huge goal being completed, this was probably my worst month this year, as far as goals go, at least. Luckily there is always next month! 1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (443 down and 57 to go) These past few weeks, I have walked, swam, and otherwise exercised myself to 443… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 44
Frugal Things
1. I got another Kohls coupon, so you know what that means... Last week, I received a coupon in the mail from Kohls for $5 off any purchase. So once again, I headed into Kohls to pick out a free item. This time I chose to get a new towel (it was actually the size… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 41
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (415 down and 85 to go) Over the past two weeks, I completed twenty more miles which brings my "to go" miles down to under 100! That feels nice:) 2. Read two nonfiction or classic books each month I love L.M. Montgomery books like the Anne of… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 41
Spicy Chicken Stew (Low carb)
I love soups of all kinds, but sadly most of my favorites are not anywhere close to being low carb. To remedy this I decided to start adapting my old soup recipes into more low carb-friendly meals. The first one I tried out is a spin on the classic spicy chicken stew that is served… Continue reading Spicy Chicken Stew (Low carb)
Our Favorite Fall Books
Since the temperatures in Northern Alabama have finally started to cool off, our family has begun to prepare for our fall traditions. In our house that of course means heading to the library to pick up loads of books on any and every fall-type thing. I get requests for new book ideas all the time,… Continue reading Our Favorite Fall Books
Frugal Things
1. Markdowns One of the biggest perks to doing instore shopping is being able to check the markdown sections at the grocery store. (I have been tempted by the idea of doing a grocery pick up instead of my normal shopping trips lately, but then I think about all of the clearance items I would… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 39
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (395 down and 105 to go) This past week I completed 11 miles by walking, taking a Zumba class, and doing YouTube workout videos. 2. Read two nonfiction or classic books each month Accomplished I have read countless ESL books this past month so I am counting… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 39
Frugal Things
1. Costumes We were technically looking for Ben a costume, but instead we came across two really great costumes for Emma at the thrift store this week. One was a dragon costume that was in pristine condition so I figured that she could either wear it for Halloween or save it for a future… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 36
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (364 miles down and 136 to go) I completed 11 miles this past week by walking outside (its very hot in Alabama right now) and doing a lot of indoor exercises thanks to BodyFit by Amy on YouTube (she put out three more videos this past week)… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 36
Clinging to the Little Way 