Daily Eating on a Budget Chat
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Guess what? For me, when it rains it pours. I have 2 laptops not working. 1 laptop barely working. Needing to use my cellular phone. I really am frustrated. Watch my cellular phone be next.
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Frugal I am sorry you are having such a hard time with your electronics. I wish we lived closer so I could try and figure out the issues and fix them.
Today has been a great day! Had to go to the storage office to get my unit. Ended up with a month free that I wouldn't have had doing it online. Had planned to take the bus but then walked all the way there and back. Only stops were at shops along the way that Mom and I use to frequent when I would take her for appointments. Informed the ones that she knew that she had passed. This was a little hard. Surpassed my step goal of 15,000 steps. I am so proud of myself for walking. It felt great. Mailed in my exam today and started my next lesson of chapters 3 & 4. Looking forward to learning so much. Didn't have a great lunch but it was so worth it to me. Salad for dinner. My friend is helping me move bins to storage tomorrow after work. I am so grateful she is back in my life when I need her the most. I hope I find a way to repay her kindness and friendship.0 -
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Today was a busy day. Studied, went grocery shopping, did a few chores, cleaned for my client and then moved some bins to storage. Still have room for more! But at least Dakoda has a place to sleep again for the weekend. Didn't get all planned workouts done but still got lots of movement.0 -
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Today was a busy but productive day. Running late tonight as my Son is visiting this weekend and helped him do a puzzle before dinner. So glad that he comes to visit every other weekend now that Mom is gone. It causes issues with Hubby. But to bad for him. He has all the rest of the time to do whatever he wants which isn't much different than when my son is here.0 -
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Snow today! Movement, studying, preping dinner and snacks. Super Bowl Sunday! Calories may be high but that's ok. I made some healthier snacks. Also played cards and a little bit of video games. Love having my son here as he can be helpful most of the time. He is here till Tuesday. Extra long weekend for him so my sister and her boyfriend can have Valentine's Day without him.0 -
Prayers for your momma! I have been MIA and just read this thread.
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Today was a good day. Went to Mom's to get stuff ready for the move of the stuff being donated. Got some movement done. Hubby bought me roses and a card. It has been along time since he has bought me flowers and I love that's what he got me instead of chocolate although they would have be enjoyed as well. He said that he didn't get them because weigh day is tomorrow. I am excited to go to TOPS tomorrow but nervous as it is the first meeting since Mom has passed. I am not worried about the scale as it will be what it will be.
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Today turned out to be an emotionally tiring day. Went to TOPS thinking that it would be just like every other meeting. Boy was I wrong entered and everyone looked at me and I broke down. Got several hugs and kind words. Got on the scale and lost 3.05 lbs! Woohoo! Was highest loser since our last weigh-in in January! The rest of the meeting went well and had lots of laughs. Then met with my brother at Mom's to go over what is going where and to move more to my place. After that had lunch and did my exercise (had to force myself). Foods today have been all comfort/junk foods with little veggies. Tomorrow is a new day.1 -
Yes! Tomorrow is a new day. You can do it!
Our kitchen remodeling is still not finished but the cupboards are complete. We had zero cupboard food so went grocery shopping this evening! We spent $80.00. Again, we did not have any food so we did buy kitchen staples.
For dinner, I downed 2 tuna salad sandwiches in 0.2 seconds! Food! Yay!
Thank goodness I have a keurig in my office. Waiting for an espresso to cool off.
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Glad you have cupboards again! I love tuna sandwiches!
Today was a great day! Asked Hubby this morning if he was ready for music. He said sure as long as it was CDs and not the radio. So I got out my muchdance ones and ended up doing some dancing to my favorite songs. Of course it wasn't tracked but that's ok. Felt so much better. Went with my Son to the doctor's and he is no longer prediabetic! His only issue is his vitamin D is a little to low. I told him that losing weight is what helped him. He was so happy. I hopr this helps his motivation to keep losing weight.2 -
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Today was another great day! I did 1 set of my usual workout that I haven't done in weeks. Felt so great to complete even just 1 set. Today's weather has be rain, sleet, and now snow. Got to love winter storms. Also was productive with studying and chores.2 -
I am happy for you! I can only dance when I am drunk! LOL
We roommates fended for ourselves today with meals. I like it that way. I hate all of the arguing about what we each want for meals. I had soup and sandwich... ramen noodles soup with corn and an Angus burger.
I was contacted about making plans for the annual women's conference that I attend in the Spring. For the past 2 years the conference has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The conference is a Christian gathering of women held in Amish country at the Carlisle Hotel. I cannot wait as I need a break.
I need a mocha. I am going to attempt to side hustle tonight as my books are not in yet to review. As side hustles, I write articles for different websites. As a job, I write book reviews.
Have a good evening!
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Frugal you're a very busy person. I sometimes wonder how you fit it all in. My day is busy and have troubles finding time to get everything done.
Today has been a very active day! Started by shoveling snow 1/2 ft - 1 ft (3 properties), then I did all my workouts including 2 sets of my core and lower body workout (no bands), after lunch I walked to work and cleaned for my client for about 1 1/2 hrs and then walked home. Also got some studying, laundry and dishes done. Now it's time to relax. Also my family had there third death this year. My grandfather's sister passed away the other day. I have many found memories from when I was young and we would visit them. As she lives so far away we most likely won't be able to attend the service. Tomorrow will be a fun day and am looking forward to sharing it with you tomorrow.1 -
Hello! Attached is a link for a coaching job that I thought you might be interested in.
https://healthclickaway.com/become-health-coach/1 -
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Frugal thank you for the link. I did give it a look and I do have a dream at one day being a coach. First I want to concentrate on the studies I have and learn as much as I can from them.
Today was a great day! Morning of studying and working out. We decided to wait till tomorrow for our trip as the winds are high and chance of white outs. Afternoon was movie time. Dinner is left overs so enjoying my relaxation.0 -
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Today was another great day. Studied, and workouts done early. Then got ready to go to my cousin's. Also got my grade back from my first exam. 92%! Only got 2 wrong. Anyways went with my sister and her husband, as well as my son to see my cousin and his family. Got to meet and hold the newest member of the family. He is so tiny and cute. My son was that small but don't remember him being so tiny. We ate and chatted. We then played a game. Not many steps but that's ok.0 -
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Today was a busy day. Studied, went to mom's to try and get things ready for Wednesday's final big move and did laundry while I was there to use up the money on the laundry card. Also did some exercises but not my main workout as I had upset my lower back at Mom's. Also played cards (skipbo) with Hubby. Calories are better today. My friend called to update me on her husband who is in the hospital. He is not doing good and is on life support.0 -
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I love my Keurig too. I have an electric tea kettle for when I want my loose leaf teas.
Things are going better here. I am starting to recondition my body after a long period of illness. I've been raking gumballs from our sweet gum tree in increments of 10 minutes. I did 30 minutes the other day, 10 minutes at a time. I do it when I take the dogs out to the backyard. The balls hurt to step on them. I used to hate them falling off the tree until I realized that the birds and squirrels eat the fruit inside them. Talk about a change in attitude! They actually serve a good purpose! I see them as an easy way to get exercise outdoors now! I found out some people sell them for crafts, too. Amazing.
Anyway, my energy levels vary and sometimes tank on certain days so I have been locating some easier meals to fix at the store. I found some precooked burgers at Sam's, and it was so easy to fix dinner tonight without the hassle of cleaning up a greasy skillet. The burgers were delicious.
The brand Del Real has delicious pork tamales at Sam's. I find Sam's to be expensive on some things, but other things are worth it for me to buy. I also bought delicious tomatoes, bell peppers, and apples, and the packages were enormous! We have eaten well this week. I did stuffed bell peppers as one of our meals. Sis wants me to shop there more often, but I must be careful of our space needs. Everything there is large--a large amount!
For a simple breakfast, I serve poached eggs over salted, sliced tomatoes. Delish!
We just have two meals a day, but I am expected to do most of the cooking. The energy I do have these days, I'd rather spend outside!
Post the picks of your new cabinets! I'd love to see them.
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Becca that's a great way to look at outside chores that are not always fun
Rained on and off all day. Today is rest weigh and TOPS day. Gained 7.5 lbs🙄. I knew I was struggling but not that much. Oh well. Once I get everything back on track, finish dealing with Mom's stuff and find my new routine that works maybe I will reach that goal. Loaded up on veggies and fruit at the store between the rains.1 -
The kitchen walls are being painted tomorrow! No photos yet until fully complete. I cannot wait. All has to depend on the weather...the reason the job has been taking forever.
Today for dinner, we had mac n cheese with fruit cocktail. A very frugal meal!
My books are still not in yet. They usually arrive in a couple of days. I write book reviews as a job.
I miss my loved ones. We live far apart. I think of them and pray for them every day.
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Frugal I am looking forward to seeing the new kitchen done. Hope the rest goes fast.
We had snow all morning. It was light so not a big deal. We had the final big push of Mom's stuff. I just have to finish cleaning and bringing all those supplies home and the rest of what's in the freezer. Hoping to get that done tomorrow. So far calories are in control and I am not feeling hungry. Hoping today is the turning point for me.1 -
Today is a side hustle day for me. Yet again. My books are still not in to review. Frustrating.
Not much to say today.
There are not very many comments on our other threads. Let's get this team rolling!
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Didn't make it to Mom's today. Concentrated on Me and my apartment today. Looks more like it will be on the weekend. We are supposed to get a snow storm tonight and have to work tomorrow unless she calls to cancel do to the snow. Also moving more to storage from my apartment. Hoping it's tomorrow but may not be till the weekend. I don't like not knowing what is happening when. To much in the air but trying to go with the flow. Also my Son is coming tomorrow for the weekend. Not sure where he will sleep if the stuff doesn't get moved tomorrow. Oh well we'll get creative I guess LoL.1 -
I hope everything works out for you! I always pray to the blessed virgin Mary.
Our landlord is buying lunch! He spoils the roommates and me. We are blessed to have him as a landlord and as a friend.
I hope that you have a good day! Stay safe in this weather!2 -
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Today has been a very productive and busy day! We have had snow on and off all day and is still going. Not a lot but enough to make everything beautiful again. Finished writing my second exam and mailed it in. Got my hard copy of my first exam. My friend messaged me this morning to say we could do the move today to storage. So spent the morning getting the stuff ready for the move and shoveled snow for 3 properties. After lunch went to clean for my client. Then moved the boxes to storage with my Son's help. Of course by the time I got back home from my clients my lower back was bothering me really bad. Still is and hoping it will be better tomorrow.2 -
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Today was another busy day! My back is still really sore. Went to Mom's apartment to finish the cleaning and removing of the last little bit (mostly cleaning supplies and the rest of what was in the freezer. Had my Son with me to help do the things my back wouldn't allow me to do as well as bring back everything. That was fun on the bus even with 2 carts. Also ran end of month errands. Also got some light exercise done as well. Almost done chapter 4 of studying already as it is a small chapter and is about body composition. I decided to take a short break after that chapter is complete. Everything that I wanted moved to storage was done yesterday with space to spare.2 -
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Today was sunny🌞and in the 40s F and a bit windy. Son and I went for a walk to get some groceries. Wanted to get a new yellow highlighter but that didn't happen as that store wasn't open yet. Went for a great walk at the river this evening. No where near what I was doing before it got to cold but it felt great. My back is still sore on and off but feels a lot better than it did. Tomorrow going to meet my brother to give him the keys at Mom's building so that he can do the walkthrough and turn them over to management. That will be another step in the process done of getting all Mom's stuff taken care of. I am glad it will be done but will definitely miss the routine of going there. Made chilli and cornbread for dinner.2 -
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Today was sunny🌞and in the 40s F and a bit windy. Son and I went for a walk to get some groceries. Wanted to get a new yellow highlighter but that didn't happen as that store wasn't open yet. Went for a great walk at the river this evening. No where near what I was doing before it got to cold but it felt great. My back is still sore on and off but feels a lot better than it did. Tomorrow going to meet my brother to give him the keys at Mom's building so that he can do the walkthrough and turn them over to management. That will be another step in the process done of getting all Mom's stuff taken care of. I am glad it will be done but will definitely miss the routine of going there. Made chilli and cornbread for dinner.1
