1. Create Running Challenges My children have always loved to play at the local playgrounds and that is a really wonderful way to get exercise, but I like to maximize this exercise outing by requiring that we walk/run a one-mile lap around the park before they get to play. When my son starts to whine… Continue reading Six ways that you can make exercise fun for kids
Five Frugal Things
1. Kroger deals This week I stocked up on cases of soda for just $1.28 each, party-sized Lay's potato chips for $1.99, peanut butter for $.80, and a large package of fresh spinach marked down to $1.48. 2. Ordered school books for next year My daughter is starting high school next year...yikes! Since we homeschool,… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 11
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (94 miles down and 406 to go) Our weather has been beautiful, so I walked almost all of my 12 miles outside. *I am hoping that my mileage will pick up now that spring has arrived. 2. Eat less than 30 net carbs each day I did… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 11
Blessings This Week
It is so easy to get caught up in the ugliness of the world or even just the blah-ness of everyday life, that we tend to overlook the beautiful things. So I decided to share some of the blessings that I have received this past week that sparked some joy into my life: 1. Walks… Continue reading Blessings This Week
Low Carb Yogurt (+My Favorite Add-ins)
I love traditional low carb breakfasts, like omelets, low carb breakfast burritos, etc. But it is so nice to have a no-cook, quick option to spice it up occasionally. One of the way I mix up the breakfast rotation is to have yogurt a few times per week. Now most people would assume yogurt (especially… Continue reading Low Carb Yogurt (+My Favorite Add-ins)
Five Frugal Things
1. Thrift Store finds My daughter and I love to watch romantic comedies, so when I saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding for just $1.50 I scooped it up! I also found two really nice reusable water bottles for just $.99 each. 2. Friends of the Library book sale Our library is having a 50% off… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 10
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year. (82 miles down, 418 to go) I walked 10 miles this week, mostly outdoors. **I realized that I am going to have to walk at least 10 miles a week (if not more) to hit 500 by the end of the year, so hopefully this walking trend… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 10
Almond biscuits (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
I have been making this low carb recipe for two years now. Sadly I cannot remember where I found it, but it is a good one! I really like this recipe because it is light, fluffy, and not at all gritty, which is nice for a gluten-free bread recipe. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup… Continue reading Almond biscuits (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
Five Frugal Things
1. Thrift Store Last week I noticed that all of my yoga pants are starting to develop holes in the seam lines which makes me sad because I love yoga pants!! Since I am trying to not buy anything brand new this year, I headed over to the thrift store and found a great pair… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Goal Update for Week 9
1. Walk 500 miles this year (72 miles down and 428 to go) I walked 9 miles this week, 6 miles outside and 3 miles inside. 2. Eat less than 30 net carbs a day I did this for 5 out of 7 days this week. 3. Read two non-fiction books each month Accomplished I… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 9
Clinging to the Little Way 