I'm not sure what I spend on food anymore.There are weeks when there is a great meat sale, cereal or just food that stores well and we use a lot of that I can stock up for future use and spend $150 but for the most part it can be anywhere from$10 to $40 on a normal trip.My thoughts are that having the pantry and freezers enables me to buy most things when they are either loss leaders or at least 1/3 off and then when you add in the coupons that I can occasionally use.....I'm thinking there's no way under the sun that we spend even close to $99 per week on groceries and we do have full wholesome meals every day here but very little junk.Bought chips last week on sale but it was for the 4th.We avoid that kind of thing being it's not good for us anyway.I never buy baked goods other than the occasional loaf of bread when DH craves it or it's too hot to bake.Don't know how anyone can crave that chemically stuff when they have the real deal on the kitchen counter?
Jean, a good cry is a great way to release stress and sometimes stress can either make us sick or interfere with recovery so you go ahead and cry all you need too.I understand the frustration you must be feeling.You do everything the doc says and are expecting that at this point you should be doing better.Did they tell you to drink cranberry juice to help flush your system? If so, take care that you are not buying a blend...some of them have very little cranberry, go for the concentrate and be sure to read the label.
Take that frustration out on a walk every day...commit to it, while you are outside take in all the beauty in the world around you, all the sights,smells and sounds,breath deep and make it an ejoyable thing instead of something you have to do.Start with a few minutes a day and before you know it you'll be itching to get out the door so you can go for your walk....I've done some of my best thinking while out on a walk. Hugs.
Lisa, if I remember correctly, every time there was a holiday child support checks were a little behind.Might be different in IL than MI though.DH has always had it taken directly out of his checks so we didn't have to worry about it and still we've received many a phone call accusing him of not paying....of course no apologies when the support arrived a few days late...grrrrrrr.It's too bad there were so many people out there not willing to support their children that everything now has to go through the state agency.I hope the situation is straightened out for you soon.
Lauri, Barbzy it right...it's all about the HIPPA thing and all he needs to do is sign a form.Try not to be upset with the workers there because giving you that information without your son's consent is now against the law and they could lose thier job if they did.
LOL, tell your DH not to be upset about the garbage as your DS just did his spring cleaning a lil late
Connie,there is nothing wrong with you needing more in your life, that's your choice and all the power to you.
cau, I'm thinking it's a great choice your family made in reguards to your DGD...it's not like you would want him around or even in her life to influence her unless he managed to kick his addictions and became a different kind of person.
Patti, way to go on conserving water and electricity!
Missibob, I hope you are feeling better.Sorry about the loss of the pups but if it's any consolation at least they don't have to suffer with problems they probly would have had if they survived.I hope the remaining two will live long happy lives.
Jamie, I think meatloaf always tastes better the second day too...the same goes for soups, stews and a lot of casseroles.
Mish, way to go on your goodwill finds!Nice when you can find the right sizes and make it work!
My frugal today is clearing away as much clutter as possible and getting my craft room organized and functional...it's been a year now and neither of my grown children have returned to the nest so I'm thinking I can safely use my craft room again as a craft/garden room and not a bedroom.The bed is now in Jacob's room in case someone comes home to visit (Jacob's room is the biggest room in the house and is plenty big for two people to share if necessary)Before I married again, it was just me and Joe...overnight our family size doubled and room had to be made LOL.Now it's just the three of us.Will be far easier to get a grip on what goes where now that I have another room to work with.I hesitated to transform this room back JIC someone either had to or chose to come home.It's looking like my fledglings are doing ok for themselves so I feel comfortable using the room...space has been limited here for a long time now.It will be nice to have a place to do my own thing again! without having to move other things to get started and then rearrage everything again just to put it away till next time.A place for everything and everything in its place