We have started our 30 day challenge and are doing ok. I say ok, because we are a impulse buying family. Let me say that again, we buy OFTEN without really thinking about it. Sad to say, but it is what it is. Here is a list of our weekend so far.
*Fri afternoon slushies replaced by homemade koolaid slushies.
*Sat am donuts replaced by wonderful sausage bisquits at home with a WONDERFULLY cool am. Sat. afternoon was a sammy of choice with veggies and watermelon. Then sat dinner we pulled out a recipe that I had forgotten and it was a HUGE success with another wonderful family meal.
Hmmmmmm seems to be a trend starting here. If we don't disperse with fast food to the tv room and actually eat on plates around the table......WE HAVE WONDERFUL FAMILY TIME, even with the teen. Sigh...good times had by all. We are having cooler weather, so outdoor activities won't be so horrendous.
Thanks so much for
Mrs. B for starting this challenge and helping us to slow down and enjoy what we have and not think about what we want. Go say hello and leave a note of encouragement, this is harder than you think.
Every call has a beginning. A quiet moment when God whispers a promise to a mother’s heart . A holy place where a father bows and faithfully accepts the journey set before him. A miraculous morning that unexpectedly dawns… Casting its first light on a chosen threshold. A gentle knock..a closed door opens, a sacred invitation sent by the Father.. leads to the other side of the world. Where lonely hearts stare out orphanage windows praying for someone to care.. and then one morning, on an ordinary day an orphan’s life changes... God sends them a second chance...Through you..
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We are a family now, a whole,of which you are a part,and you are just as much our child as any in our heart. We do not love you differently,nor would we give up less of all that life has given us to bring you happiness.There is no limit to our love,no boundary you might cross,no price you may be asked to pay,no need to fear its loss. We are now one, the five of us,windows of one home. As long as we have life and breath,You’ll never be alone.~Nicholas Gordon
6 comments:
Hi Shelly,
Kool Aide Slushes sound yummy!! I think it is a great thing that we are participating in! IT is a life changing experience which is what we wanted.
I know we can do it if we just pluge a long and look at the goal.
I hope it continues to go smoothly for you and yours!
Thanks for the encouragement!!
= ) Jody
Thanks for the comment Shelley. We are really having a good time with the challenge. I appreciate that everyone has to do what they can to cut back. And I can relate to you taking out the new recipes. We are doing the same. We can do it....We can do it!!!!Lauren
Hang in there!
This post made my heart so happy! I love hearing that the challenge is bringing families back around the table. What a wonderful by-product of not spending.
So proud of you Shelley!
Love the KoolAide slushies!! We are all totally going to rock this challenge and oh boy we are going to be so proud of ourselves! Enjoy the family time you're all having.
Good for you!! Breaking habits (impulse buying) is always a stretch. Congrats on the great change and best of luck for the remainder of the challenge.
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