Saturday, January 28, 2023
This will be my first Saturday post ever - I think! I am linking up with Jennifer and others for this special linky party.
So...Happy Saturday!
I know this will be somewhat redundant if you are a regular reader so I apologize in advance. Since we are almost to the end of the month, I am going to share my four somethings from the month of January.
loved
I have loved the milder January and the fact that I have margin and space in my schedule. Most days I come directly home from school and take Ernie for a walk. I run to my patio anytime the weather cooperates. It has been so good for my mental health.
One reason why I have had more time in my schedule is because I have done a Frugal January. I have tried to have several no spend days. I get time and money this way! I'm not running around spending money. I have usually had Monday-Wednesday as no spend days. Sometimes I have to order something online on one of these days, but most of the time it isn't urgent and I just put it in my next Kroger or Amazon order and don't click buy right away. Usually I do a grocery pick up on Thursday and that way I am set for the weekend. My biggest spend day is Saturday.
I know, Ernie! We need time to just roll in the grass!
I am at a stage in my life where my time after school is my own most days. I think there is so much to say for not over-scheduling no matter what stage of life you are in, though. I have a couple of hours most days before I start dinner.
read
The only book I have been able to read and finish is this:
It may very well be my favorite book this year or one of my favorites.
learned
I learned that my oven died this month! I guess it has given me about 20 years of service?
While we wait on its replacement, my air fryer does more than air fry and it's been a lifesaver. I have even baked cake and cornbread in this puppy. So glad Tom convinced me to get this rather than a small air fryer.
ate
I ate much healthier in January and I didn't suffer at all. Most of my meals have come from Slender Kitchen website. I have enjoyed dabbling in Thai and Asian foods!
Here is a recent buffalo turkey meatball meal that I ate:
A recent Thai chicken with peanut sauce meal that I made for hub and I:
a vegetable soup meal that I ate for school lunch:
A Big Mac bowl meal that I made for school lunch:
and a whole wheat pasta with bacon and tomatoes meal that I made for dinner and lunch:
See what I mean? It does not look like I am sacrificing flavor. I have still had my sweet tooth, so that is something I need to work on.
This week I made breakfast burritos during my Sunday prep and I think I will do that again, but make some more southwestern with Morningstar Farms chorizo crumbles.
What are four somethings you would share today? Or, just one something?
Amy
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