I’m currently in class waiting for my students to finish up on an assignment. Most of you know, that I’m a graphic/web designer by profession and this year the Lord has opened up the door for me to teach at a local community college. It’s been a great experience, however, at times difficult as I still have freelance clients. Next semester I have been given 3 classes that are mostly taught online. Praise the Lord!. He certainly has answered prayers! Starting next semester I will no longer be taking new freelance clients until the Lord directs my path as to what he wants me to do. I will have much more time to focus on my kids and family at home 🙂
- Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs, Toast and raspberries
- Lunch – Chicken Croquettas
- Dinner – Chicken Enchilada’s and Spanish Rice
- Breakfast – Strawberry, Mango Smoothie
- Lunch – I had a salad at home, kids had pb&j at sissy’s
- Dinner – Tortilla Espanola with Fried Green Peppers from my garden – So sad, I fried up the last of my pimientos de padron 🙁 Until next years harvest!
- I have to give it up for working mothers. Many mothers out there are working full time jobs because they have to and have to get dinner on the table as well. It would only make it more challenging to have to figure out how to feed your family nourishing meals.
- Praise God for some pre-made food! You heard me!! I am so blessed that there are great organic brands out there when I need them. As much as I’ve been enjoying learning how to make bread, being a working mama, I don’t always have the time. I am so grateful that companies like Nature’s Pride are out there!
- This is the most blogging I’ve done in a week in awhile, it’s been enjoyable! Thanks so much for reading and all of your wonderful comments! It’s so encouraging!!
- Carrie Neal – also from Atlanta – is blogging at carrienealland and tweets under@carrienealland
- Susan is our newest participant! Her blog Doughmesstic is just great. She’s on Twitter – @doughmesstic
- The amazing and fabulous Jen – who blogs from Colorado at Use Real Butter – can be followed @userealbutter
- Paula of the gorgeous blog bell’alimento is taking part! Follow her on twitter@bellalimento
- The Broke Socialite of the eponymously named blog can be followed@brokesocialite
- Betty Joan is a fellow Atlantan who blogs at Trouble With Toast . She’s actually been doing it THIS week but will be posting about her experience while we’re all doing the challenge. You can find her on Twitter @bettyjoan.
- Atlanta food blogger Jimmy of Eat It Atlanta will be taking part in a crash course week before a wedding he has to be in. Follow him @EatItAtlanta.
- Robert – @rdyson on Twitter – is also taking part from Atlanta. Check out his bloghere.
- Mike – who took part last time and made a blog especially for the challenge – will be doing it again. You can also follow him @boutte.
- Zach is kicking off a new blog with this challenge – Mise en Face. Follow him@drzachary.
- Kristina will be taking place from Tennessee via her blog TNLocavore.com and@TNlocavore
- Another Susan, this time of Frugal Hostess, tweets @frugalhostess
- Diana of A Little Bit of Spain in Iowa is on Twitter @dianabauman
- Hailey of Hail’s Kitchen blogs and tweets from Utah – @hailskitchen
- Joining the party today is Maybelle’s Mom who blogs at Feeding Maybelle. You can find her on Twitter @feedingmaybelle
- Also newly taking part is Atlantan Biz, who blogs at Wisfulfillment.
Jen@TinyUrbanKitchen says
Wow, $30 sounds incredibly hard, especially for a family of FOUR!!! Sounds like you had a tiring week! Hope your weekend will be a bit more restful. 🙂
Andrea@WellnessNotes says
Great challenge. Sounds like you succeeded. But it's also very, very difficult, especially when you are short on time. I think I need to challenge myself a bit more (but not right now as things are quite hectic as it is.
And you are right, there are some great pre-made, organic products out there that are essential for me when life gets really hectic. I think it's just important to not rely on them too much and to re-evaluate things once in a while (which I will be doing soon).
Great job on landing the teaching jobs! Have fun! 🙂
Nicole M., MS, RD, LD says
Yes, what a wonderful challenge. And I'm sure it's just that — a challenge!
Keep up the great work! Great post!
5 Star Foodie says
Congrats on the teaching job, it's great that you are able to do it online and spend more time at home! Great job on the challenge too!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Hola Diana! You ARE one busy girl! Congrats on your teaching job! I find I'm having the same challenges as you 🙂
Miranda says
That would be difficult, but I could do it. I spend about 200 or less on groceries a wk. with two kids. That includes diapers and gas…I just do not know if I have the time to write it all out.
My Carolina Kitchen says
What a challenge. Good for you for giving it a try. I admire all of you that have children, work, cook and still have the time to blog. I don't multi task well, so I know I would be a wreck. And congratulations on the job. It sounds fabulous.
It's Pink Saturday and I have an award for you. Please stop by my kitchen when you get a chance.
Sam
Diana Bauman says
Thanks for the comments and encouragement everyone! That was the hardest part for me. I honestly didn't have the time to keep up with the posts! I did my best 🙂 Next time, I'll join in spirit, lol!!
Sam – Thank you so much, I'm headed your way!!
Claudia Medeiros says
Just stopping by wishing you a wonderful weekend 😀
Amber says
Diana,
Sounds like it was definitely labeled properly… "Challenge"! You are so busy, don't know how you do it all.
Cheers,
Amber
My Little Space says
I think you did a great job on that too, Diana! I hope the others the same. Sometimes it's good to scratch your head a little bit… motivate your brain to think more! he he…. Cheers.