My Workouts: Week of June 4. L pull-ups, Snatches, and Lunges in the Rain!

This week I returned to the snatches and incorporated some other goodness.  Read on for the details. 3-5 times per day, do the following: 3 “L” pull-ups (standard grip, neutral grip, close grip chin-up, repeat) 1 one-arm pushup per side (unassisted, from the floor) 1 pistol squat per side Monday (6/4) Turkish Get-ups: 5 minutes… Continue reading My Workouts: Week of June 4. L pull-ups, Snatches, and Lunges in the Rain!

Crock-pot Pork Roast Soup

Crock-pot Pork Roast Soup Slow Cooker Days I love making soups out of leftover meat.  Soups are a great way to stretch the meat, therefore, stretching the dollar.  I had made a pork roast in the crock-pot, and with the leftovers, I thought it would be a great time to make a soup.  We served… Continue reading Crock-pot Pork Roast Soup

DIY Upcycled Ties to Father’s Day Banner & Sign

DIY FRI. Thrifty Thinking It’s DIY FRI. again, where every week I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade cleaners, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like. For the Sign, What You… Continue reading DIY Upcycled Ties to Father’s Day Banner & Sign

Couponing and Extreme Couponing or Not

Couponing and Extreme Couponing or Not I have been couponing for almost two decades.  My mom had done it, and I saw how you could save money to buy other things.  I remember thinking by saving the $0.25 on this toilet paper, I could specifically buy a Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup package for $0.25.  Can… Continue reading Couponing and Extreme Couponing or Not