A small, slightly spendy grocery haul from the Fresh Market… #vlog #lowbuyyear
A small, slightly spendy grocery haul from the Fresh Market… filling in the gaps before the big shop and trying to make the most of what’s in my pantry and fridge before spending on more groceries.
Come along for a Hot Pot dinner for two with appetizers and a boba for him 😊 As part of my “Year of Less” project, I am trying to stick to two planned dates per month as a way to enjoy dining out, and keep the cost within reason, while making it feel special.
Total cost for this date (including tip): $59.59
What’s your favorite cheap date?
In an effort to spend less and be better prepared for migraine days, I’m back to my old ways and shopping with the intent to meal plan/prep. Join me for two, low spend, intentional grocery hauls as I re-evaluate my relationship with food spending. Plus, a few examples of the meals I prepped 😄
The big haul should last most of the month, allowing me to fill in the gaps with less.
🛒 January 3rd
BJs Wholesale haul
Buying in bulk at BJs to get meal prep essentials, replacements, and a small splurge.
Total: $162.29
🛒 January 13th
Wal-Mart haul
Filling in the gaps, buying ingredients for soup making, essentials, and cat food 🐈🐈.
Total: $131.03
Met my Camp NaNo goal! 30k words = a solid start.
Tried my hand at 1st person POV and did not hate it.
Took a writing retreat (technically, still on a writing retreat).
Found myself an amazing vintage bag c. 1994 and am loving it. It’s classic, mahogany leather, and holds all the essentials.
Finally created my author website. It’s just a placeholder, but it’s a start – gdcowan.com
Set up a coffee budget and it’s been pretty life changing (video to come).
marginalia and such 