1. Freebies I received a coupon for a free Venus razor in the mail (I get these once a year for some reason??) and I also was gifted two coupons for a free pork sandwich at a local barbecue place. **My frugal hack for the sandwich is to turn it into a complete meal by… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Learning with Pinterest-Ancient Egypt
We started a new year of homeschool last week and now we have a 2nd grader and a high schooler in our house....which makes it all a little crazier! (Homeschooling in high school is way different than middle school...trust me..) While Emma is trudging along with her massive high school course load, Ben and I… Continue reading Learning with Pinterest-Ancient Egypt
How I Spend Less than $100 a Year on Homeschooling My Children(Part 1)
One of the most common concerns that parents have before they start homeschooling their children is how much it will cost. Yes, there are some really expensive homeschooling curriculums out there (cough cough...Sonlight) that are considered to be complete curriculums. These will include all the books you need plus a daily schedule to take the… Continue reading How I Spend Less than $100 a Year on Homeschooling My Children(Part 1)
Aldi Challenge Week 4
**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 4
Weekly Goal Update for Week 30
1. Walk at least 500 miles (287 miles down and 213 to go) We had low humidity for a few days this week, so my daily walks were not as sweaty as usual:) 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs a day I did this for 5 out of 7 days 3. Read two nonfiction… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 30
Aldi Challenge Week 3
**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 3
Weekly Goal Update for Week 29
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (277 down and 223 to go) We lucked out and had a few cloudy days this week, so our walks were at least a little cooler than normal, but the humidity is still awful....but another 10 miles down so yay! 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 29
Five Frugal Things
1. Blueberries Aldi had a great deal on blueberries, $1.79 per pint, so I picked up five to add to my freezer stash. **These low carb blueberry pancakes are delicious! 2. Thrift Store Finds This week everything I found was for Ben. He picked out a new pair of swim trunks for $3 and four… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Aldi Challenge Week 2
**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 2
Weekly Goal Update for Week 28
1. Walk 500 miles this year (267 miles down and 233 to go) Wow, this was a really hot week in Alabama! I did manage to get 12 miles in, while sweating profusely of course. My son says he is ready for fall...aren't we all:) 2. Eat less than 40 net carbs each day I… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 28
Clinging to the Little Way 