Such is Life.

Things have been busy. Crazy busy! I have only just realized how long it has been since I have blogged. I have thought about it plenty. Mostly at night when I am listening to the SoB snore and I cannot sleep. I, also, cannot bring myself to leave my warm and cozy bed to go sit at a cold computer desk. I just can't win. Thus, all my witty things that I think of to write about disappear. Unlike the dishes and the laundry, those suckers just keep on piling up!

Well, I know you are all (all 13 of you!) wondering what I have been up to, and I am so glad that you have asked. Basically I have been couponing. Not really, but it sure feels like it. This coupon thing is a ton of work but also a ton of fun! I LOVE saving money. Honestly, I am spending the same $60 a week on groceries. But at the same time I am building my pantry! I used to just make my menu plan for the week, assuring that it would be within my budget, and buy what I needed for the week. I didn't have a lot of extra food on hand. Just what we needed to make it through...

Much to my Uncle's dismay! He is constantly inquiring, "If there was a disaster of some sort and you were unable to grocery shop, How long could you and your family survive?" My answer was always the same, "FOREVER, cuz we are going to your house!" But now, now! We could make it at our own house, for a little bit anyway. He was over for Fiesta Friday last week, and he almost teared up when I showed him my 25+ pounds of flour! What a proud moment!

This week he would be even more proud of me. Not only did I continue to build my supply, I also cleaned and organized my pantry (for the most part)! I haven't done that since we bought our house (ahem, in 2007). So while they may not be fully stocked (yet), and I don't have a fully stocked garage (yet), I am slowly making progress. And, really, that's all we can hope to do.




Peace Out Homies!