So, without further ado, here are our accomplishments for last week:
- All meals were cooked at home. This included sausage and roasted veggies, mini quiche, and snack plates. We were able to use ingredients from our CSA for these meals, as well as things from the food pantry (sausage and wanton wrappers for the quiche crusts) and discount produce rack at the grocery store. All lunches were leftovers or made at home (the boys have recently discovered the joy of ants on a log).
- We stretched our groceries by using pantry staples and waited until the weekend to go grocery shopping. I used a $10 off $50 deal at the grocery store, and a rain check, to stock up on some staples like bacon, tortilla chips, and cheese.
- Enjoyed some shared community meals, including a Sunday dinner with friends (pot roast we made in the crock pot, they brought bread and apple pie), meals at the Children's Council, and dinner with Mom (burgers, baked beans, and chips).
- I read books I had at home for pleasure reading and devotionals.
- I took the boys to the library. We checked out books under little man's account (if they check out under their school ID, they aren't charged late fees). He was proud to know his number, and it helps us out too. While we were there, the boys did the scavenger hunt at the library and earned a prize from the treasure box (stickers and Pokemon cards).
- I participated in a free workout at school. We have a parent who is a personal trainer and is graciously offering two workouts a week for free for any faculty who want to participate. It was great, and loads of fun. I was really sore afterwards, but I hope that by continuing to do it, I'll get in better shape and it will be some much needed time to focus on me too.
- I worked out for free with yoga on Thursday at the Children's Council. It was great, and dinner was good too.
- Little man is enjoying choir at church on Tuesdays, and there's a free snack provided too.
- I composted all reasonable scraps, recycled what we can, and limited our trash to one bag a week.
- Picked up a few more baby bucks at the Children's Council for our programs, so we're close to earning another Walmart card. We plan to purchase an air popper for my classroom for after school snacks.
- I took little man to the movies on Saturday as a reward for doing so well with his reward system at home. Mom came with us, and she treated us to the movie. We went to the $2 theater on campus and took our popcorn bucket, so the whole thing only cost $8, which was probably cheaper than one ticket to the regular matinee.
What did you do to live and save green this past week? I'd love to hear from you!
