Okay, I've neglected my poor blog again. Not happening again. I'm working on a plan for 3 posts a week. Tuesday will be a scripture study and life application post. Thursday and Saturday posts will be a mix of homeschooling, frugal, parenting, garden, canning and critter posts.
So how have I done on those goals I set at the beginning of the year you ask???
1. Read the bible and 4 other books
I'm still on track with my bible reading and have read 9 other books this year.
I'm still on track with my bible reading and have read 9 other books this year.
2. Take a meal to one family/person a week
This one got neglected. Around June finances got tight and gas became a precious commodity. We've managed about once a month since then.
This one got neglected. Around June finances got tight and gas became a precious commodity. We've managed about once a month since then.
3. Get off TANF
Last TANF payment was in August. Things are tighter than I'd like, but we're managing.
Last TANF payment was in August. Things are tighter than I'd like, but we're managing.
4. Grow or produce most of our food: grocery goal budget is $200 or less
I've managed to keep my grocery budget at a $225 average for the last 6 months. Mostly due to changes in shopping habits, the garden wasn't very fruitful this year.
I've managed to keep my grocery budget at a $225 average for the last 6 months. Mostly due to changes in shopping habits, the garden wasn't very fruitful this year.
5. Get involved in another ministry at church
I have not taken on a specific ministry in the church. With illnesses and the chaos of my schedule, it's not practical. I have however continued to step in to help where I can as often as possible.
6. Work on house: paint interior, replace carpet, upgrade some insulation
The carpet and paint are done in every room but my own. The insulation went untouched, but we did install a wood stove to improve the heating efficiency and lower the cost. So far, I have spent $0 to heat the house this fall!
7. Build up stock for craft fairs: complete 10 projects a month, not including orders
I've hardly been able to keep up with orders and things we need, but I have managed a small amount of stock items.
8. Eat better: more organic, no soy, mostly GF, less sugar
We've gotten rid of the soy and really cut back on sugar. We're about 50% organic and everyone eats less gluten. At least 3x a week our meals are gluten free.
We've gotten rid of the soy and really cut back on sugar. We're about 50% organic and everyone eats less gluten. At least 3x a week our meals are gluten free.
9. Stop smoking
Still a lingering bad habit. I'm doing better and still making a conscious effort to cut back.
10. Expand animals and their housing
Due to some unforeseen events, I was forced to sell the goats. We now have 7 ducks (1 Drake and 6 hens) and 8 chicken hens.
Other than the smoking, I'm pleased with the progress I made this year and can not wait to see what the coming year holds!
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