tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724400972586366442.post1843729404579676894..comments2023-04-10T01:29:12.007-07:00Comments on pursuits of heart and home: January Pantry Challenge UpdateRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11007673123765139732noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724400972586366442.post-31053590394058289372011-02-02T05:36:24.398-08:002011-02-02T05:36:24.398-08:00Rachel, I think the reason I was able to do this i...Rachel, I think the reason I was able to do this is because I had a freezer FULL of meat. I STILL have a ton of meat! I agree with you on shopping less frequently. During this challenge, I sometimes felt like my kids were living at the stores! I normally try to run out at night without them, but then I feel guilty because I have to make YET another trip to town - shouldn't I just do it while we're there for some other purpose? (13-25 miles one way depending on the town). It's hard to strike a balance, isn't it?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497334540968005177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724400972586366442.post-80459941491026490752011-01-19T05:36:00.610-08:002011-01-19T05:36:00.610-08:00Rachel, I wish I could eat at your house every nig...Rachel, I wish I could eat at your house every night. Your meals always sound delicious! I'm inspired by your planning and budgeting. I fail at meal planning and cooking is probably my least favourite chore. Keep up the good work!Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788256034345925274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724400972586366442.post-73727474470751764072011-01-17T16:22:54.462-08:002011-01-17T16:22:54.462-08:00I admire you so much for doing this, Rachel. I can...I admire you so much for doing this, Rachel. I can't IMAGINE shopping with four kids! Four little kids at that.<br /><br />Typically, I shop at 4 different stores to get the best deals. When I'm pressed for time, I try to hit only one (usually Walmart because it's the cheapest... I spend WAY more if it's King Soopers or Safeway) but then I feel so guilty for not managing my budget better. It's a vicious cycle and I think the bottom line is knowing when I need to give myself some grace. <br /><br />Looks like you're doing great though. Keep it up.mer@lifeat7000feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.com