I recently began tracking my expenses and have been able to see how much money I spend on eating out. My challenge is to see how many days I can go without buying any food that is not part of my groceries. No running to the burrito shop on lunch breaks, stopping for a slice of pizza on my way home, or dining out. For now I will see how many days I can go, and establish a solid goal later. I'll use this blog to motivate and tally the days. I hope to post pictures of good meals that I make, online coupons that I find, and things that I learn!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Day five


It's amazing how much money I know I am already saving in just five days of doing this. When I think of the handful of moments that I would usually buy food, (driving back from lake, eating out with friends, forgot lunch at work) that's 20 or 30 bucks right there! Today's exciting at home food is the grapefruit juice popsicle (picture is taken in "comic book" style because I like messing around with mac's photo effects). It is pretty tart, so may add honey next time.
Two notes about making your own popsicles: Drinkable yogurt (keifer) as a popsicle is gross.
Run warm water on popsicle before taking out because I just broke the handle trying to force one out.
Next popsicle idea: Iced coffee, courtesy of Debbie Preston's idea on facebook.
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 18, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Great idea Abby! This might motivate me too ! Running two kids around to this that and the other crumbles my resolve!!

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  2. annaAugust 22, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    scabbers good for you!! you should try pudding pops - just use a package of jello chocolate pudding mix. sooo good and fulfills the chocolate craving.

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  3. AbbyAugust 22, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I will try that! Can I use snack pack pudding that's already made? Thanks Anna

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