Last night, the last straw was drawn. I am so tired of toys everywhere in my house. I would be fine if they could clean up after themselves, or after the many times they are asked to. So, this morning, every toy in the house was gathered up. 2 trash bags full were put in the back of our truck and will go to Salvation Army this weekend, 1 trash bag went in the garbage, then the rest went into plastic crates in the locked storage room. That is right. My children do not have any toys to play with. They need to learn how to appreciate what they have been given. As soon as they can start taking responsibility for what they have left, pens, pencils, crayons, and paper to write on, then they will get 1 toy back. After that there will be other requirements decided on, in order to obtain more toys. I have also decided that there will not be any more junk toys coming into our home. If they get anything as a present, it must be educational. My children should have known that this would happen. I have been threatening this for the past week or so. If I say something, then it will definitely be done. If you are my child, you do not disobey me, or there will be consequences, period!
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Cutting out the grocery store...
Well, we are trying something new. I read a blog a couple weeks ago that said they never go to the grocery store. You may be wondering, just like I did, how in the world they could ever do that.
Let me tell you how we are going to do that. I would post the blog link, but I can't remember where in the world I read it, since I read quite a bit of others blogs daily.
First, we will be buying most of our dry bulk ingredients, as well as some other bulk items from BJ's and Sam's like we always do. While at BJ's we may pick up some organic produce too...
Second, we will be purchasing other bulk items, such as raw milk cheeses, yogurt, organic bulk name brand stuffs from a local co-op that we just joined.
Third, Vitacost has free shipping on any purchase over $49. They have a whole range of organic food for way less than I can buy it at my local health food store.
Fourth, we buy our eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, goat from local farms. We also have a herd share to get our fresh raw milk weekly.
Lastly, there is a local raw food movement that will deliver fresh produce to our door weekly. I will probably have to go to Raisin Rack some to get what ever produce we need, like grapes for the kids though.
Yes, it does take some coordinating and research, but I feel in the long run, we will not only be saving money, but eating healthier too! The big plus is that most of it comes to our home. (Can you tell I don't like going out with the children?)
If I plan it right, besides getting our milk from the farm weekly and possibly additional produce once a week, I should only have to go out once a month instead of trekking down the long isles of disgusting, GMO filled processed products in a regular grocery store. The way I see it, we get to have more time to spend with Eric instead of running around in a van everywhere and then having to keep the kids (and I mean Eric too...) under control.
Please also take into consideration that we do make many things from scratch, such as bread.
I hope this helps at least someone out there, like the other blog helped get my brain thinking.
I thought we were doing really well, until everything was put into perspective for me. There is always room for improvement!
Let me tell you how we are going to do that. I would post the blog link, but I can't remember where in the world I read it, since I read quite a bit of others blogs daily.
First, we will be buying most of our dry bulk ingredients, as well as some other bulk items from BJ's and Sam's like we always do. While at BJ's we may pick up some organic produce too...
Second, we will be purchasing other bulk items, such as raw milk cheeses, yogurt, organic bulk name brand stuffs from a local co-op that we just joined.
Third, Vitacost has free shipping on any purchase over $49. They have a whole range of organic food for way less than I can buy it at my local health food store.
Fourth, we buy our eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, goat from local farms. We also have a herd share to get our fresh raw milk weekly.
Lastly, there is a local raw food movement that will deliver fresh produce to our door weekly. I will probably have to go to Raisin Rack some to get what ever produce we need, like grapes for the kids though.
Yes, it does take some coordinating and research, but I feel in the long run, we will not only be saving money, but eating healthier too! The big plus is that most of it comes to our home. (Can you tell I don't like going out with the children?)
If I plan it right, besides getting our milk from the farm weekly and possibly additional produce once a week, I should only have to go out once a month instead of trekking down the long isles of disgusting, GMO filled processed products in a regular grocery store. The way I see it, we get to have more time to spend with Eric instead of running around in a van everywhere and then having to keep the kids (and I mean Eric too...) under control.
Please also take into consideration that we do make many things from scratch, such as bread.
I hope this helps at least someone out there, like the other blog helped get my brain thinking.
I thought we were doing really well, until everything was put into perspective for me. There is always room for improvement!
Monday, September 13, 2010
"Spring" Cleaning
Well, yesterday was an unexpected day that ended up getting a lot done around the house. We decided to go through everything and check expiration dates, which led to organizing the cabinets, getting everything out that we haven't used in quite a while and putting it in the storage room "baking section" (what I am calling it now). That led to cleaning out and organizing the hall closet and turning it into another pantry. After that Eric went outside and finished the raised bed boxes and cut out a shelf to hopefully finish the kitchen cabinets, so we can store the larger dry goods that we buy from BJ's.
I am very happy at what we accomplished.
I am very happy at what we accomplished.
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