Category Archives: Challenges

Starting off May’s $300 Grocery Challenge

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jocelyn

The average food budget for a small family in BC is between $500 and $600. I’m going to attempt $300 for my tiny family — including household items. Going into May, I have cauliflower, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, plenty of … Continue reading →

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No Screen Mondays? Reclaim Family Time

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jocelyn

Laptops, cell phones, TV, computers, tablets, hand held video games, console games… It is too easy to get swept up into technology. It really eats away at family time. No matter how old you or your kids are, it is … Continue reading →

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Brain Storming New Ideas

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jocelyn

So the past month, I have been marketing the heck out of myself to my work places armed with a “Fit to work” note from my doctor in hopes of getting some hours back now that I am no longer … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Chicken and What Has Become of the Challenge

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jocelyn

Since I am still attempting to rehydrate myself (while keeping a close fetal doppler eye on le’ baby), husband made yogurt chicken last night and it was pretty darn amazing. I can’t enjoy food lately and eating is an absolute … Continue reading →

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Days 6, & 7 :: C-c-c-ombo Breaker

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Jocelyn

I can’t find my camera, so no pictures for you! Unrelated to the dinners/current challenge, I have been unsuccessful in getting orientated to my new job thus far. I threw up on my first day, then remained a lovely shade … Continue reading →

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Augh! IT BURNS! Day Two

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jocelyn

Well. Today could have been better. To start it off, I forgot my nausea medication this morning and felt the effects of that, but the hot soup expelling itself from my blender all over my face took my mind off … Continue reading →

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Eating as a Family… Day One

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jocelyn

I almost bailed on this today. I was up all night throwing up, then had to take our poor Mr. Bubbs to the vet to get neutered (see previous post) . I was tired, cranky as heck, and nauseous all … Continue reading →

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Setting Up For Our First “Habit”

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jocelyn

The first challenge I will be taking on with my family is the “Eating as a Family.” What better way to announce what a bad job I’m doing at being a wife and a mom than to say I need … Continue reading →

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