Sunday, March 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: Trips to Southeast Asia & DC + a podcast you don't want to miss!

Welcome to my weekly recap post where I share a little peek into our week, share some links to things I don’t want you to miss, and highlight some things you may not have seen on the blog this week. We had a quieter week at our house as we geared up ...
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Weekly Recap: Trips to Southeast Asia & DC + a podcast you don’t want to miss!

Welcome to my weekly recap post where I share a little peek into our week, share some links to things I don’t want you to miss, and highlight some things you may not have seen on the blog this week.

We had a quieter week at our house as we geared up for Kaitlynn to leave on a school trip to Southeast Asia on Thursday and Silas and Jesse to leave for school trip to DC bright and early tomorrow morning. Kathrynne has her Spring Break this coming week, so she’s going to stay with me and help with Kierstyn, Micah, and David + we’re looking forward to getting to hang out and maybe watch a show together (she’s picking some tonight for me to choose from!)

I’ll be sure to share more about the school trips in the coming weeks! I’m hoping to get to interview Jesse, Silas, and Kaitlynn about their experiences! And we’ll share a little more on Tuesday on the podcast episode! Let’s just say that Kaitlynn’s trip has been quite eventful so far!!

This week, I get to share a conversation I had recently with Sara Hagerty — and it’s one I think you’ll love and be deeply inspired by! I know I was! Sara is the author of  The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries and I resonated so deeply with her story and this book. In fact, it is my first 5-star read of 2024!

In this episode, Sara and I take a dive into her inspiring journey of facing limitations, from a challenging road to motherhood, 13 years of infertility, adopting four children, birthing 3 unexpected biological children, navigating a wide age range and seven kids, and dealing with chronic illness. Sara shares her wonderful wisdom on how to embrace and find beauty in the roadblocks, unexpected, and limitations of life.

We tackle tough questions and discuss the incredibly transformative power of acknowledging and grieving our limitations. Sara’s insights into incorporating pauses into our daily lives and allowing God to work through our limitations rather than against them spoke deeply to my soul and it’s something I’ve thought of multiple times since this interview. We also chat about the practical steps you can take to navigate the tension of feeling like there’s not enough of you to go around and the importance of trusting God in those moments.

I hope this conversation helps to shift your perspective on limitations and reveal the unexpected gifts that they can bring. There can actually be blessing in boundaries!

Listen to the podcast episode here.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

Brigette's $137 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6!

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family! Aldi 1 64-oz carton Orange Juice – $3. 29 1 gallon Whole Milk – ...
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Brigette’s $137 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6!

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

1 64-oz carton Orange Juice – $3.29

1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.39

1/2 gallon Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk – $3.19

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $2.55

1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.49

1 Cauliflower – $2.39

8 cans Green Beans – $5.04

1 large jar Unsweetened Applesauce – $2.09

2 cans Organic Black Beans – $1.98

1 Cabbage – $3.46

1 bag frozen Corn – $0.95

1 bag Steamable California Medley – $1.09

2 bags Steamable Broccoli Florets – $2.18

1 bag Romaine Hearts – $2.69

1 bag Mini Avocados – $2.29

1 bag Honey Crisp Apples – ($1.89/lb) – $5.33

1 bag Envy Apples – ($1.89/lb) – $3.72

2 3-ct bags Multi-Colored Peppers – $5.38

1 bag Limes – $2.45

1 3-lb bag Yellow Onions – $2.49

1 bag Roma Tomatoes – $1.35

1 3-head ct Garlic – $1.49

1 bag Cilantro – $0.55

2 cans Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup – $1.34

1 can Evaporated Milk – $1.19

1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $2.59

3 dozen Eggs – $9.34

1 box Crunchy Granola Raisin Bran Cereal – $2.59

2 boxes Honey Crunch’n Oats – $5.18

1 box Honey Graham Cereal – $2.25

1 8-oz pkg Sliced Cheese – $1.69

1 2-lb bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $6.99

1 carton Sour Cream – $1.69

1 pkg Cream Cheese – $1.19

1 3-lb bag White Rice – $2.25

1 pkg Thick Cut Bacon – $4.25

2 pgs Chicken Tenderloins ($2.29/lb) – $18.44

2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese – $1.14

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.65

1 jar Organic Salsa – $2.35

1 bag Organic Blue Corn Chips – $2.29

1 loaf White Bread – $1.29

1 box Pie Crust – $1.49

1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $1.29

1 carton Quick Oats – $2.95

Grocery Total for the Week: $137.16

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Cereal, Oatmeal, Fruit, Eggs, Smoothies

Lunches

Leftovers x 4

Cheese Quesadillas, Apples with Peanut Butter, Peppers x 2

Macaroni and Cheese, Applesauce, Carrots

Dinners

Church Dinner – I’m bringing Crock Pot Buttery Green Beans, Pumpkin Pie

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Biscuits

Venison Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower

Chicken Gravy over Rice, Fried Cabbage, Sliced Tomatoes

Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad

Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Bowls (substituting rice for quinoa)

Grilled Chicken, Steamed Veggies, Baked Potatoes, Buttered Toasted Hot Dog Buns

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Did you do any grocery shopping this week? I’d love to hear what great deals you scored!

   
 
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