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Friday, February 5, 2016

Week #5: Motion


A body in motion...
Stays in motion, right?
Well this body has been idle for far to long.
Have you ever seen a train "take off".
It strains and shutters under it's own berth quite awkwardly.
But once it's barreling down the line there is no stopping it.


No Excuses!!!
Well, frankly, I feel more like the train just taking off.
I pour my heart into 1 or 2 days than have the day of rest only to find it twice as hard to pick up where I left off. I keep telling myself, don't focus on the change you see on the outside, focus on how good you feel about yourself for doing what is best and good and right to take care of your body. That helps a little, so does reading motivational quotes on Pintrest. What helps most is just asking God to give me the strength and endurance I don't have on my own.


Let's Dance, But Not Dirty
It truly amazes me the way God provides. What I hate more than a daunting workout is straight up cardio.
I abhor running, I all but fall asleep in cycle, I have not a single competitive bone in my body.
So I said a simple prayer.
"God, help me find a way"
Do you know, the next day I was sharing my struggle with my husband and my son, overhearing our discussion, interjects with, "Dancing is good cardio mom, we should have a dance party every week."
Huh
Now, I most certainly would not shake it in a zumba class, I have the coordination of a bat with no radar.
But for my son, I would do just about anything.
For two week's now he has been my DJ and dance partner for no less then 30 minutes.
Prayer Answered
Time to get back into motion.


This Week We Purchased The Following: 

The total spent was $90.83

Our allotted budget is $130 but the goal is to stay under $100

Breakfast Options For The Week

English Muffins
Breakfast Burritos
Oatmeal
Pineapple, Mango, Cantaloupe Kabobs
Bagels
Apple Cinnamon Muffins

This year is picking up quick, I really
need to recommit to my calendar time.
We have had meetings and obligations out the
wazoo, but I think I may still be in Holiday mode.
Time to get back to work in the kitchen.

February 1st - February 7th
Monday:
Lunch - Hawaiian Chicken Spread
Dinner - Spinach Manicotti, Side Salad

Tuesday:
Lunch - LO Manicotti
Dinner - Honey Ginger Dump "Chicken", Rice


Wednesday:
Lunch - Grilled Cheese 
Dinner - Copy Cat Cheesecake Factory/ Sun dried Tomato Fettuccine

Thursday: 
Lunch - Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Dinner - Beef and Broccoli Casserole

Friday:
Lunch - Egg Drop Soup
Dinner - Shake N Bake Pork, Lemon Dill Rice, Oven Roasted Asparagus

Saturday:
Lunch - 50 Cent Soup
Dinner - "Restaurant" Night (A.K.A. Fridge Dive)

Sunday:
Lunch: - SUPERBOWL
Dinner: - WHITE CHICKEN CHILI, CORNBREAD

Snacks:

  • Black Forrest Cake
  • 100 Calorie Snacks
  • Funnel Cake
  • Muffins
  • Popcorn


Drinks:
  • Coffee and Hot Tea
  • Water - that's a biggie here
  • Hot Chocolate

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I generally plan on Wed when I have 30 minutes before mass chaos begins.
I shop on Fri so our family menus (posted on the fridge) run from Fri to Thur.
How do I keep it all straight without pulling my hair out? I use Pepperplate.   
This site/App keeps all my recipes, super easy to upload from other sites, 
my shopping list which automatically uploads, my weekly/monthly planner, 
AAAND  (with best infomercial voice I can muster)   So Much More! 
(Nope I didn't get paid to say that either.)

Isaiah 65:24

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Week #4: Blue

Blue
Like Carolina Blue Sky?
 
Blue
Blue like the ocean?
 
Blue
Blue like Carolina Pride! Yea, that kinda blue.
Interestingly enough this was the year my nine year old son hit football puberty.
Last season dad would all but beg lil'man to come watch a game with him.
But he would have it not.
First preseason game, here he comes running down the road from a buddies house yelling from the top of his lungs, "You didn't tell me foooooootttttttball started!!!!!"
Could he have picked a better year?
Now that Carolina is headed to the Super bowl I may have to let him stay up late for the game, his teachers are sure to love me on Monday.
 
 
Our allotted budget is $130 but the goal is to stay under $100
$80.63,  Wooh Nelly, we are getting awfully close to that $100 mark.
Pantry needed a little restocking this time around,
so did the cleaning supplies.

Breakfast Options For The Week


  • Eggs in a Hole
  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins
  • Oatmeal
  • Crumb Coffee Cake
  • Bagels 
  • Frittata with Lemon, Artichoke, & Peas
  • Copycat Burger King French Toast Sticks



  • Is it really the last week of January ALREADY!
    We have a busy week ahead, the theme this week
    is easy peasy and reuse, reuse, reuse.
    Monday:
    Lunch - Skinny Pizza
    Dinner -  T-Bone Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Oven-Roasted Asparagus

    Tuesday:
    Lunch - Tuna Salad
    Dinner - Crock Pot Split Pea Soup, Copy Cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

    Wednesday:
    Lunch - Twice Baked Potatoes
    Dinner - Crock Pot Roast Beef All in One

    Thursday: 
    Lunch - LO Soup
    Dinner - Michigan Pasty, Side Salad

    Friday:
    Lunch - Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Dinner - Ocean (Shrimp) Wiggle, Garlic Parmesan Swirl Biscuits, Side Salad

    Saturday:
    Lunch -  Chicken BLT Salad
    Dinner - Cauliflower Snob

    Sunday:
    Lunch:  - BLT, Potato Salad
    Dinner: - Creamy Apple Bacon Chicken, Wild Rice, Side Salad

    Snacks:
    • Popcorn
    • Muffins 
    • 100 Calorie Snack Packs
    • Yogurt & Fruit
    • Meringue Kisses
    Drinks:

    I generally plan on Wed when I have 30 minutes before mass chaos begins.
    I shop on Fri so our family menus (posted on the fridge) run from Fri to Thur.
    How do I keep it all straight without pulling my hair out? I use Pepperplate.   
    This site/App keeps all my recipes, super easy to upload from other sites, 
    my shopping list which automatically uploads, my weekly/monthly planner, 
    AAAND  (with best infomercial voice I can muster)   So Much More! 
    (Nope I didn't get paid to say that either.)

    Luke 16:15
    And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.