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Gretchen’s $52 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5

Soul Care During Stressful Seasons

There is a lot going on in the world right now — and there is a lot going on in our home, too. In the middle of the noise and rush of life, it can be easy for our souls to get neglected.

In today’s episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Jesse and I talk about how we’re prioritizing soul care during what can feel like a stressful season. We talk about some R&R’s for our soul and challenge you to think of what soul care might look like for you right now.

In addition, we share an update on Champ’s reunification, we talk a little about the election, Jesse shares a strategy he’s implementing in order to get more reading time in, I talk about a book I’m reading, and we talk about soap and Hulu. (Yes, you just never quite know what you’ll get when you tune into the podcast!)

In This Episode:

[00:36] This past week has been a doozy of a week; both politically and personally.

[03:05] We share an update on Champ.

[04:42] Why we’ve been working hard at helping Champ to form attachments.

[08:15] Jesse shares why he starts books but hates to finish them and what he’s doing to help change this.

[10:10] I’ve been reading The Body Keeps the Score.

[16:44] Why we’ve loved having Hulu.

[18:05] Bath and Body Works Apple Pumpkin soap is saving my life this week.

[19:30] We’re diving into soul care for when life feels stressful.

[21:28] The first of the four “R’s” for the soul is recipes.

[23:45] Jesse shares some of the rhythms that are helping his soul right now.

[25:26] Reading is such an amazing “R” for the soul.

[28:26] Rest is also so important.

Links and Resources:

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Bath and Body Works Apple Pumpkin soap
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com

How to Listen to The Crystal Paine Show

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Gretchen’s $52 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5

Aldi

1 bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59

1 carton Ice Cream – $1.95

1 Orange Juice – $1.89

1 bag Frozen Strawberries – $1.89

2 boxes Mac & Cheese – $0.34 each

1 Half & Half – $1.55

3 Yogurts – $0.32 each

1 lb Butter – $2.66

1 bag Frozen Blueberries – $1.79

1 Honey – $4.99

1 box MooTubes – $1.55

1 Taco Mix – $0.38

3.29 lbs Bananas – $1.45

2 cans Tuna – $0.68 each

1 bag Romaine Lettuce – $2.79

1 bag Gala Apples – $1.69

0.5 lbs Roma Tomatoes – $0.45

1 bag Flour – $1.15

1 box Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.35

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Cereal – $1.39

1 pkg Sliced Cheese – $1.79

2.04 lbs Red Grapes – $2.43

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $2.19

4 Avocados – $0.49 each

1 bag Hoagie Buns – $1.69

2 cans Pumpkin – $0.85 each

1 loaf Bread – $0.55

Total: $49.82

Walmart

1 box Munk Pack Keto Bars – $6.54, used $6.54 Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

1 Coke 2 liter – $1.68, used $1.89 Ibotta rebate – Free plus $0.16 overage after rebate

1 Oikos Pro Yogurt – $1.84, used $1.84 Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

1 Great Value Chicken Stuffing Mix – $0.82, used $0.82 Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

1 French’s Fried Onions – $1.92, used $1.92 Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.95, used $0.98 Ibotta rebate – Free plus $0.03 overage after rebate

1 Kind Nut Butter Bar – $1.67, used $2.25 Ibotta rebate – Free plus $0.58 overage after rebate

1 Turkey Gravy Mix – $1.12, used $0.82 Ibotta rebate – $0.30 after rebate

1 Butterball Frozen Turkey – $13.18, used $9.98 Ibotta rebate – $3.20 after rebate

1 Idahoan Mashed Potatoes – $1.88, used $1.88 Ibotta rebate – Free after rebate

Total for all items: $2.73

Total for both stores: $52.55

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Toast, Oatmeal, Yogurt

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese x 2, Cheese/Crackers/Veggies/Fruit, Hard Boiled Eggs/Apples & Peanut Butter, Cheese Quesadillas, Leftovers