This past week was fairly decent. We were able to pick up a ton of free chicken scraps as well as reclaim a bit of fresh produce for ourselves. Because I don’t have a need for it, I no longer hold back any of the lettuce {which typically fills an entire box}for ourselves. Even though Read More >>
Week # 41 On One Hundred Dollars A Month
I spent a lot of time in the garden this week trying to keep my mind off going to the grocery store and spending money. I harvested carrots, potatoes and a few pumpkins. I cannot recall a year when the carrots have grown so huge. The Handsome Husband even noticed their size. “Wow, that’s a Read More >>
Week # 37 On One Hundred Dollars A Month
Last weekend I flew to Boise. If you would told me 1 year ago I’d be flying to Boise, Idaho on a regular basis…I would of asked you if you were on crack. Boise. Who new? It’s like the coupon capital of the world. Okay, here we go. Are you ready? I made 1 small Read More >>
Week # 39 On One Hundred Dollars A Month
I cannot believe it is already October. To me… This summer was pretty much a blur. All I have left are a few baskets (or shirts) of tomatoes to pick, a wheelbarrow of pumpkins to gather, and a raised garden bed of potatoes to dig up. Then, the official growing season (for Mavis) is over. Read More >>
Week #36 On One Hundred Dollars A Month
This past week I sat down and penciled out a game plan for the rest of 2011. I need to get serious if I hope to reach my goal of spending only $1,200 ($100 a month) on food/toiletries for 2011. Here are 2 major items I still need to work out: #1 Chicken. I have Read More >>