Healthy and Frugal Life On A Budget

I am on a serious journey to live a healthy and frugal life! I started a budget. This is huge for me! I needed it to be simple, so I am starting it with just the income that we have (like per pay check). Then, go down from there. When the money runs out (hopefully, it never does), then I have NO MONEY!

I am on the hunt for discounted groceries. I learned that Dollar General is the best place to buy paper products and cleaning products. Family Dollar is the best place to purchase over the counter medicines. We don't have a surplus/discount/dented can type of grocery store where we live. So, I am using the super market ads and the Super Shocker sales to purchase our food.

I have multiple food allergies, so cooking and baking has always been something that I have had to do. But...now I am doing it even more, with the sole purpose of saving money! Today, I cooked homemade gluten free pancakes and whole-wheat/wholegrain pancakes (for my other family members). Another thing I did was purchase a ten pound bag of potatoes the other day. Today, I peeled quite a few, chopped then (like steak fries) and then par-boiled them. After they cooled, I put them in the freezer.

I am looking for more ways to live healthy and frugally. My next huge research, is how to purchase our supplements at a wholesale cost. Because, we have been spending entirely too much money in our budget for that!

I will keep you all posted on how this Healthy and Frugal Life On A Budget goes..... I hope that you stayed tuned in!

Be Blessed!
Jeanie

I recently made one of the best tasting chocolate chip cookies that I have had in a long time! I was asked to do a new book review. In fact, it’s an E-Book. The name of it is: “The Secret to Gum-Free, Gluten Free Baking” By Alta Mantsch.

What I reviewed was her Chocolate Chip Cookies. I had to do a little substituting (as I cannot have sugar or coconut). I am use to this kind of thing though. I thought the addition of the molasses gave them a fabulous taste. I am so excited about using gelatin instead of gums! I think this is a genius idea that Alta (the cookbook author) has come up with! I loved the taste of the cookies. In fact, other folks that tasted the cookies (who do not have to eat gluten free) loved them! They asked for seconds, and thirds, etc. I look forward to baking many other items in her new cookbook!

You can order the cookbook here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O892V4W/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

If you want to check out here website: http://www.tastyeatsathome.com

Today is Day 7 of the Shazzy Fitness Move Groove and Amen Fitness Challenge! It's our last day of the fitness challenge. Today, we got to choose any 2 classes, plus a bonus class to do. My first one is Victory (on In the Beginning Video). I love this class. It has an African beat (music). I love the arm movements. I think the prayer hands that we do in it, is really cool! For the second class. I chose Triumph (on Time to Dance video). It also has an African beat (music). I love the arm movements. Along, with the hip roll. This class is a lot of fun! For the Bonus class (on Time to Dance video), it was another fun class. I absolutely loved the arm rolling movements. If you would like to purchase these 2 videos, click on the link on the right side of my web site. Right now, they are 2 for $29.99. I hope that you enjoyed hearing about this fitness challenge, as much as I enjoyed telling you about it!

Day 6 Shazzy Fitness Move and Groove Amen Fitness Challenge Today Was Freedom and Triumph Dance Classes. My favorite was on Triumph. On Triumph it has dance moves to a song called "Without God" by Da'Truth. How completly Awesome it is to workout to Christian/Inspirational music! I so love the easy to follow dance moves. I haven't mentioned the bright cheery outfits (and shoes) that they wear. If you would like to purchase your own videos, just click on the link on the top right side of my web site. Thanks and God Bless! See you tomorrow!

Jeanie working out to Shazzy Fitness

Today is Day 5 of the Shazzy Fitness Move, Groove, Amen Fitness Challenge. Today we did Genesis and Victory. This might sound like a lot but, each one of these classes is 10 minutes a piece. If you start to get tired or can't get the dance moves, you can just walk in place (to keep that heart rate up). I love the Christian Hip Hop. For me, it takes fitness to another level! I just love it!

Day 4 of Shazzy's Move Groove Amen, Fitness Challenge I loved the African beat and the inspired moves! Today, I loved the hip roll. Also, the Church move. I love these fitness videos. I love how it's for all fitness levels. Check out Shazzy Fitness for fun and funky dance moves!