Monday, March 27, 2023
1st quarter spending for groceries
Week 12 of 52 what we spent what we ate
I have a goal this year of only spending 3000 OR LESS on groceries while also using up things in my freezer/pantry. I will recap the week at the beginning of next week.
We spent:
31.55 Harris Teeter
18.55 Aldi
In total 50.10
We ate:
On the menu this week:
Bacon Chowder
Chicken
Ham
Steak
That is the plan and I cannot wait to update this to see what I have actually spent.
March 229.12
February 278.02
January total (including the weird fifth week) 314.26
Total spent for the year so far: 821.10
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Week 12 of 52 Big Life Adventures
My theme word for 2023 is Adventure, and to that end, I have some goals for 2023:
Adventure
Take a trip with a girlfriend to NYC and see a play in January- Trip was amazing- Go camping
- Go fishing
Hike the Billy Goat Trail-I completed part c of the Billy Goat Trail this year and I am calling this done after falling twice (it rained the day before)
Health
- Beat the you vs the year 2023
- I am already at 251.96 km and 24% completed
- Eat 75 % AIP- I would call this a A-
- Get down to 165 before the wedding in June-Great progress!!
Financial
- Save 60k in long term emergency fund- May have a tax emergency, so this may be on hold until after April- taxes have been paid!!
- Read ten books I already own
- Something to Believe In by Jenny B Jones
- Can't let you go by Jenny B Jones
- Forever your girl
- Only spend 3000 on groceries for the year
- 821.10 in total spent for the year (as of week 12)
- Pay extra down on the house- 500 extra sent in with last paycheck; however this will be on hold until after April
Spiritual
- Read six spiritual books-
- I am going to be doing a sugar fast in lent, based on the book The 40 Day Sugar Fast
- Uncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful life
- Meditate daily- I have to do better at this, I would give myself a B
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The importance of Self-care
Today has been a beautiful day. I finally did something I needed to do which was get a massage. It really helped me to relax and relieve some of the pain in my back and neck.
I sit for 9 hours a day and my body pays for it. I finally did something I needed to do and scheduled a massage.
This was not the cheapest option, but man it was a great one.
Monday, March 20, 2023
What we spent, what we ate week 11 of 52
I have a goal this year of only spending 3000 OR LESS on groceries while also using up things in my freezer/pantry. I will recap the week at the beginning of next week.
We spent:
100.01 Aldi
In total 100.01
We ate:
On the menu this week:
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Taco Bowls
Fish
Tuna fish sandwiches
Bacon Chowder
That is the plan and I cannot wait to update this to see what I have actually spent.
March 179.02
February 278.02
January total (including the weird fifth week) 314.26
Total spent for the year so far: 771.30
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Week 11 of 52 Big Adventures
My theme word for 2023 is Adventure, and to that end, I have some goals for 2023:
Adventure
Take a trip with a girlfriend to NYC and see a play in January- Trip was amazing- Go camping
- Go fishing
Hike the Billy Goat Trail-I completed part c of the Billy Goat Trail this year and I am calling this done after falling twice (it rained the day before)
Health
- Beat the you vs the year 2023
- I am already at 228.73 km and 22% completed
- Eat 75 % AIP- I would call this a B
- Get down to 165 before the wedding in June-Great progress!!
Financial
- Save 60k in long term emergency fund- May have a tax emergency, so this may be on hold until after April- taxes have been paid!!
- Read ten books I already own
- Something to Believe In by Jenny B Jones
- Can't let you go by Jenny B Jones
- Forever your girl
- Only spend 3000 on groceries for the year
- 771 in total spent for the year (as of week 11)
- Pay extra down on the house- 500 extra sent in with last paycheck; however this will be on hold until after April
Spiritual
- Read six spiritual books- I bought a book - more to come
- I am going to be doing a sugar fast in lent, based on the book The 40 Day Sugar Fast
- Uncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful life
- Meditate daily- I have to do better at this, I would give myself a B
Saturday, March 18, 2023
What's up, Saturday?
On the menu today is Bacon Chowder. This an AIP recipe that I tweaked. The original had fish in it and that is a NAY NAY!!
Bacon, onion, sweet potatoes, and stock is all it takes to make a delicious soup that will make everyone think you have been in the kitchen for hours.
start by frying up six pieces of bacon. After it is halfway done, throw in the onions. Once the onions are cooked as well as the bacon, remove to a bowl. then throw in your sweet potatoes. You can use white sweet potatoes or regular sweet potatoes. It does not matter for this recipe. Throw in enough stock to cover and simmer til fork tender. After, puree the sweet potato and broth mixture. Get it to the consistency you like (I leave in several chunks). Throw the onion and bacon back in and serve.
Monday, March 13, 2023
Week 10 of 52 what we spent what we ate
I have a goal this year of only spending 3000 OR LESS on groceries while also using up things in my freezer/pantry. I will recap the week at the beginning of next week.
We spent:
15.55 Harris Teeter
27.46 Aldi
36 Costco
In total 79.01
We had to get lunch food and frozen veggies
We ate:
On the menu this week:
Ham
Steak
Chicken
Shrimp
That is the plan and I cannot wait to update this to see what I have actually spent.
March 79.01
February 278.02
January total (including the weird fifth week) 314.26
Total spent for the year so far: 671.29
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Week 10 of 52 Big List of Adventures
My theme word for 2023 is Adventure, and to that end, I have some goals for 2023:
Adventure
Take a trip with a girlfriend to NYC and see a play in January- Trip was amazing- Go camping
- Go fishing
Hike the Billy Goat Trail-I completed part c of the Billy Goat Trail this year and I am calling this done after falling twice (it rained the day before)
Health
- Beat the you vs the year 2023
- I am already at 214.37 km and 20% completed
- Eat 75 % AIP- I would call this a B
- Get down to 165 before the wedding in June-Great progress!!
Financial
- Save 60k in long term emergency fund- May have a tax emergency, so this may be on hold until after April- taxes have been paid!!
- Read ten books I already own
- Something to Believe In by Jenny B Jones
- Can't let you go by Jenny B Jones
- Forever your girl
- Only spend 3000 on groceries for the year
- 771 in total spent for the year (as of week 11)
- Pay extra down on the house- 500 extra sent in with last paycheck; however this will be on hold until after April
Spiritual
- Read six spiritual books- I bought a book - more to come
- I am going to be doing a sugar fast in lent, based on the book The 40 Day Sugar Fast
- Meditate daily- I have to do better at this, I would give myself a B
Monday, March 6, 2023
What we spent what we ate week 9 of 52
I have a goal this year of only spending 3000 OR LESS on groceries while also using up things in my freezer/pantry. I will recap the week at the beginning of next week.
We spent:
27.81 Harris Teeter
20.17 Walmart
In total 47.98
We bought a lot of junk food for my husband's birthday
We ate:
On the menu this week:
Chicken
Italian Sausage
Steak
Fish
That is the plan and I cannot wait to update this to see what I have actually spent.
February 278.02
January total (including the weird fifth week) 314.26
Total spent for the year so far: 592.28
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Week 9 of 52 my big list of adventures
My theme word for 2023 is Adventure, and to that end, I have some goals for 2023:
Adventure
Take a trip with a girlfriend to NYC and see a play in January- Trip was amazing- Go camping
- Go fishing
Hike the Billy Goat Trail-I completed part c of the Billy Goat Trail this year and I am calling this done after falling twice (it rained the day before)
Health
- Beat the you vs the year 2023
- I am already at 195.33 km and 19% completed
- Eat 75 % AIP- I would call this a B
- Get down to 165 before the wedding in June-Stalled a bit this week
Financial
- Save 60k in long term emergency fund- May have a tax emergency, so this may be on hold until after April
- Read ten books I already own
- Something to Believe In by Jenny B Jones
- Can't let you go by Jenny B Jones
- Forever your girl
- Only spend 3000 on groceries for the year
- 592.28 in total spent for the year (as of week 9)
- Pay extra down on the house- 500 extra sent in with last paycheck; however this will be on hold until after April
Spiritual
- Read six spiritual books- I bought a book - more to come
- I am going to be doing a sugar fast in lent, based on the book The 40 Day Sugar Fast
- Meditate daily- I have to do better at this, I would give myself a B