Travelling on the frugal path to Freedom

Off camping for the weekend. Am almost done packing.

I'm taking some recipe books and paper, to start on the plan. Looking forward to getting it started. The sooner I start, the sooner it'll get done.

Last night dd5 had her dance recital. The videographer fainted, he was standing on the arms of 2 chairs. And fell HARD> It was scary. THere was a Dr near us that went to him. He figures low blood sugar, it was warm, got a little off and lost his footing. But he was back ...

Before even starting... I'll say this. I am not a waster, I don't throw out much from the pantry. Stale crackers? Crumbs for meatloaf or meat balls. Stale cookies? Crumble topping for ice cream.

The fridge? Not as successful. There is produce that gets forgotten on occasion. There is leftovers that get forgotten and look like science experiments. I need to work on this.

Even in household goods. We have a water cooler(got if for free), love it. It is filled with tap water. ...

Today's episode hit home. I don't often watch, I was tired, and didn't feel like doing anything...

In away I'm gald I watched, in another, I feel guilty I did

Today Oprah had 2 families try a one week challenge. No TV, except 1 hour a day(combined, not each), no video, no ipod, no computer except homework and work. No take out, EAT the leftovers, don't throw them out, no shopping except for groceries, no lights on unless in the room, no temp set above 70ºF. ...

I thought I"d share some photos of smoothies.

Today's turned out beautiful, delicious and juicy!

Ingredients: 1 cup cold water, 7 leaves romaine heart, 1 small banana, 1/4 fresh pineapple, 1.5 cups frozen peaches and mango mix.

Before:



After:


...

Ok, so I got the VItamix. (tired of hearing it?) And we are all eating better. More fruit, more veggies. Treats are smoothie popsicles for the kids, or homemade frozen yogurt. This is all good. The little one won't try it, but I'm working on it.

For myself, this involved the green smoothie. I did a 3 day smoothie fast. This is funny. How can it be a fast when you are getting so many fruits and veggies in a day? I was never hungry or weak. That went well.

Since doing that ...