For this 10 day cycle (read about how I grocery shop on 10 day cycles here!), I ran into a couple of issues during my grocery pickup at Kroger. They were out of a few food items I ordered and didn't get me any substitutions. Normally, I'm pretty chill about all of that, I understand sometimes all of the black beans, or bananas, or avocados or whatever are just out of stock. But it just so happened this time that they were out of stock of ... Read the Post...
Simple Habits I Have to Keep a Clean Kitchen
I love having a clean kitchen. There is something really satisfying to me to look into our kitchen and see the countertops clean, the appliances sparkling and a candle burning by the sink. There's just one reason it's difficult to keep our kitchen in that tip top shape all of the time and it's super simple. We cook. A lot. At least 3 times a day! Pots and pans are out, ingredients and being prepped and food is being served onto plates ... Read the Post...
Simple Mama Workout Routine (With Two Little Kids!)
Exercising has always been an important part of my life. I was super active growing up, and always found time everyday to go the gym during college. After that, getting to go to a workout class or for a run was something that helped me recharge after or before work. I knew when I became a mama, my workout routine would look a little bit different. And it absolutely does! There have been different seasons of pregnancy, newborn ... Read the Post...
A Month of Family Meals for Under $350 | December Summary
I came in $5.82 under budget this month! Even though I LOVE a good bargain and coming in WAY under my spending limit...under budget is under budget! It's definitely a win in my book. This month is especially a win because my husband has eaten a strict keto diet this month. Keto is not cheap. It is EASY to spend a lot of money when you start looking into keto recipes! I really feel accomplished in creating meals that allowed him to ... Read the Post...