We attempted Whole30 last month. I say attempted because we only made if officially 14 days. But wait, hear me out. I just wanted to write my family’s experience. I recognize that the Whole30 community would say that we didn’t complete the 30 days so it doesn’t count, and I would agree. But just in case this helps someone plan better, want an honest review, or are just reading through to gain some knowledge, I hope this helps them!
Category: 2018 Monthly Challenge
March Challenge: Last Week Update
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I didn’t want not update you on the March Challenge. But I still have many things on my list from last week that I will still continue through it.
March Challenge: Clean the Clutter
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How did you do last week with my 3 Easy Tasks ? I was able to tackle all of them, yay! This week I want to focus on the clutter.
Sometimes it could be something small that bothers us a tiny bit every time we see it or it could be that big, daunting task you just keep putting off every time it even comes across your mind. For example, over Christmas break we finally finished sanding, patching, and painting a hole in our bathroom from not having a door stopper (ahem, kids swinging the door open too hard). I didn’t even realize how much it really bothered me until it was done. The thought of needing to get that project finished probably crossed my mind at least once a day for months! So although this may be actual clutter in your life it could also mean mental clutter!
March Challenge: Organize, Simplify, and Spring Clean
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I’m sorry to say I missed the first week this month to fill you in with March’s Challenge but the stomach bug hit us! With 6 people in our family it takes d-a-y-s to hit everyone. No one got unscathed this time. Goodness it was not fun! Theo is currently the only one that still has a touch of it, but he actually ate breakfast and is currently taking a nap right now (we’re over an hour mark now! hallelujah!) so I’m hopeful it’s almost over!! (more…)
February Challenge: Freezer Cooking Week 4
Oh March, we are ready for you! The weather has hit 50 degrees the last few days and gosh, we’ve enjoyed it! I’ll be honest and say I’m glad the freezer cooking us up I was getting a little burnt out. This week I skipped some days and doubled up on others; it all evened out 😉 (more…)
February Challenge: Freezer Cooking Week Three
This week freezer cooking was a mixture of favorites and new recipes, so a fun week! You can read the other updates this month HERE (and grab a FREE printable), Week One, and Week Two. There are so many ways and methods to Freezer Cooking. Taking this month to bulk up the freezer will help over the next couple of months and then I can slowly add in more or replace what we eat which helps save on time, menu planning, and our health! (more…)
February Challenge: Freezer Cooking Week Two
Halfway through the Fill Your Freezer February Challenge! This week wasn’t as productive as the first as far as the quantity added to the freezer, but progress was made!. (more…)
February Challenge: Fill Your Freezer Update
These monthly challenges were created to help me actually achieve my Goals /New Years Resolutions for 2018. Fill Your Freezer helps me stay in our grocery budget, keeps us from the drive through, and as we all know, healthier! Not only am I teaching my kids to cook but I’m jumping in and learning things I’ve been too scared to try and finding new foods that we enjoy. I hope this encourages you as much as it keeps me motivated! (more…)
3 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Freezer Cooking Success
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I got an email this morning from a reader saying she wanted to follow along on Fill Your Freezer February, but was unsure how to get herself started.
Fill Your Freezer February!
categories: 2018 Monthly Challenge, homemaking
Happy February! It’s a New Month which means a new challenge (read the beginning post HERE)! I decided this month is Fill Your Freezer February partly because the Holidays took over my normal kitchen/food routine, but also like a lot of people, I need to be better at our grocery spending. You can do this anyway you like – a pantry challenge, freezer cooking sessions, frugal food menu, but here’s my plan: