1. Set up a Routine
This took a bit of a sideline this week as I was under the weather with sinus stuff and then a migraine. Fun times. I was already on autopilot for some things. I managed to do a load of laundry every day and keep up with the basic cleaning chores. I know a routine is going to have to be flexible to work for us. If I can get a set schedule on the main things, I will be happy. I think minimalizing the amount of stuff we have in the house help. I spend too much time cleaning/putting things away. That may be a goal for a future month.
2. Pantry/Freezer Challenge
I did an awful job of keeping up with what we ate this week. We had pizza with ground meat since we were out of pepperoni. I mixed some beef chorizo with ground meat for nachos. I had already been warned that the chorizo was very greasy so the extra meat cut that. W was on his on for a few meals as I was just not hungry. Hopefully I can do better this week.
I have only spent $20 this month. I plan to stay out of the grocery store this week but will do some shopping before the month is over. My goal is to only spend $40 more. That will give me $60 for the last monthly goal.
3. Plan the Garden
I did a bit of changing on my seed wish list. I actually found some nasturtium seeds and some sunflower seeds. I marked nasturtium and the mini bell pepper off my list and added marjoram and another flower seed. My total will still be under $60 which is the goal. I am happy with the three tires we picked up to use as raised beds. I am gardening on a budget this year. I do hope that the garden produces more than enough food to offset these purchases.
Flowers are not a necessity, but they are on my garden list. I noticed several other bloggers mention wanting to be able to cut bouquets for their homes. I am looking to do the same as well as attract pollinators to my garden.
I am growing more herbs this year. One reason is for my own use. Fresh herbs are hard to find in stores here and not really fresh. I want to have enough to dry for use during the winter. The second reason is for the farm animals. Many herbs are wonderful for chickens and rabbits. If I grow them myself, I know they are safe.
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