Monday – Pasties, corn on the cob, fresh salads
Tuesday – Happy Soup and grilled cheese (which we didn’t get to last week)
Wednesday – Lasagna, salad, and garlic bread. Strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Thursday – Meatloaf cups, baked Parmesan fries, and corn on the cob. Strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Friday – My nephew’s birthday party – eating at the cookout
Saturday – Veggie stirfry with fruit salad.
Sunday – Soup and salad with fruit salad.
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FOR TODAY June 30th, 2008
Outside My Window… A sunny, blue-sky day with a slight breeze going through the maples.
I am thinking… dinner smells good in the oven right now (beef and pork pasty.
I am thankful for… my DH who has been so helpful during my pregnancy.
From the kitchen… pasties are in the oven. The fridge and pantry are pretty bare beyond that – I’m doing my monthly grocery shopping trip tomorrow.
I am wearing… jeans, Tar Heels t-shirt, and my hair is pulled back into a ponytail.
I am creating… a monthly grocery shopping list.
I am going… no where this evening. We are watching a movie at home.
I am reading… Countdown my Pregnancy, My Pregnancy Week by Week, and many magazines.
I am hoping… to have a relaxing evening at home.
I am hearing… techno music from DH’s computer.
Around the house… it’s pretty calm. DH is playing WoW, the puppies are alseep in the chair, and I have enough energy to update. 
One of my favorite things… these days? Sleep!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: grocery shopping tomorrow, strawberry picking Wednesday, work on Thursday, and 4th of July celebrations Friday-Sunday.
Here is picture thought I am sharing… a picture from our camping trip last week.
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Since I haven’t been good about planning meals, I decided to make that my goal for this week. Well planning AND cooking!
Monday – Fettucine alfredo with broccoli and garlic bread and salads
Tuesday – Hot dogs and diced potatoes on the grill
Wednesday – BBQ short ribs in the crockpot, mashed potatoes, and asparagus
Thursday – Happy soup and grilled cheese
Friday – Lasagna and garlic bread
Saturday – Cheese pizza
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The last Smart Habit Saturday was a few weeks ago, but I haven’t forgotten about it or given up on any of the goals. I believe I am accomplishing all of the goals and continue to do so – I’ve been drinking as much water as I can, taking my vitamins at night, making pretty healthy food choices (we all need cheats once in awhile), I’ve been reading about pregnancy and birth everyday, and I have been working out. I’ve been running, walking, and riding my bike to work and home. I even ran a 5K yesterday.
My goal this week is plain and simple – COOK AT HOME! With work and feeling generally tired most of the time, I have not given my kitchen and cooking enough attention. I find it easier just to go out to eat, and although I think I have been making good food choices it certaintly doesn’t make it budget friendly. This week, I’m going back into the kitchen. I will be cooking!
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Some of you may know a lot more than I do about natural beauty products, but I have to admit somewhere that I sell Mary Kay. I was really struggling with this a few months ago because I had heard there were parabens in their products, and I fully wanted to switch to organic. I stopped using MK, I bought organic facewash, I used organic oils for moisturizers, and I didn’t wear makeup. After a few months, I had the worst acne ever and decided to switch back to my trusted pink bottles. It quickly cleared up and I no longer felt like a 13 year old. I know it probably wasn’t the most wise thing to do, but it’s what I did.
Now I am happy to know that Mary Kay is launching a going green campaign. Thank you to all of the people who asked the company questions – questions about what MK does for the environment and what kinds of things they use in their products. I know this company is good because they are listening. Things don’t change overnight, but things are moving in the right direction now.
I know after seminar in Texas, we will be hearing more about natural products and the fight against those nasty chemicals. Thank you Mary Kay for listening and keep on changing for the better. You’ve won me back!
The fight against morning sickness has begun, and I am trying to do all I can to keep it at bay. The first thing I do is stay hydrated. Dehydration is believed to bring on morning sickness and the queasies, so I have a water bottle with me at all times. Not only that, but if vomiting were to strike at least I know that I have been doing my part to stay hydrated at the very least.
I snack between meals. I know that I am only supposed to consume about 300 extra calories per day, but if I snack between meals it makes my stomach feel a lot better. Good snacks for this are crackers, toast with peanut butter, or fruit. I like cheese too, but I think that is my cravings talking.
I drink teas that have a calming effect like mint and chamomile. They seem to ease my stomach and also add to my water intake.
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I’m sorry it’s been so long and some posts still have unanswered comments. That is not like me, but I’m SO TIRED! Why didn’t anyone warn me that it would feel as if almost every waking moment feels as though I just got hit by a semi-truck? Wowzers!
I’m thankful to be pregnant with the little Sprout – it’s just a tiring affair to grow another life.
Back to Saturday goals since I kind of fell off the wagon… This time I’m focusing on having a healthy pregnancy.
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If you have more cheap and frugal date ideas, be sure to share. Especially the ones you really enjoy! =)
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Monday ~
B: Smoothie
L: Veggie wrap and grapes
D: Peppered venison steak from the Crockpot Copy Cat Cookbook with leftover veggies from the grill and corn on the cob
Tuesday ~
B: Toast or granola
L: Tuna salad
D: Steak fajitas and banana bread for dessert
Wednesday ~
B: Toast
L: Left over fajitas
D: Pesto pasta, garlic bread, and spring mix salad
Thursday ~
B: Smoothie
L: Soup
D: Veggie wrap and fruit
Friday ~
B: Toast or cereal
L: Salad with sprouted sunflowers
D: Boca burger, quartered potatoes from Nourishing Traditions, and green beans
Saturday~
B: Smoothie
L: Leftovers
D: Veggie corn dog and homemade fries with salad
Sunday~
B: Toast or cereal
L: Salad with sprouts
D: Crockpot chicken quinoa
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