Thank you!

January 19, 2011

Wow, I had no idea I would get so much feedback. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO

EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED! I'm a busy mom of two wee ones, so I'm just going

to do one response to all. All of your advice is so helpful and

encouraging. I know I said I'm in transition, but judging from some things

my family is going through, I think I'm getting wholehearted pretty fast!

So here is what I gleaned from what you all said,:

What I want to change:

-I suspect one of my problems is letting my husband do the shopping (bless

his heart!). So we need to get on the same page.

-I think I also need to limit my trips to Trader Joe's (too many

temptations!).

-I liked the menu idea, as well as going shopping with a list.

-I definitely need to sit down with and talk about the seasonal

budget idea.

-Buying frozen veggies is a great idea, at least for this winter!

-Leaner cuts of meat - that one I need to work on (hubby might drag his

feet! But I can feed it to myself and the kids though!)

-Buy in season (I liked the fruit input)

I am indeed planning a large garden this year and hope it is very fruitful!

Hoping I can do without a CSA this summer, but maybe that's wishful

thinking. I'm determined to at least give it a good shot to store up

veggies for next winter (dehydrating and fermenting). Ah, I have my work

cut out for me, and what a learning curve! *If anyone wants to have me over

for a fermenting party, let me know!!*

I'm encouraged to know that at least I'm doing some things right. I do use

coconut oil (for everything!). I still have part of an amazing lamb in the

freezer (my husband loved that one). Kefir. Raw goat milk in the summer.

Always make broth out of chicken/bones. I do cook everything from scratch.

Once again, thank so much for taking the time to respond to my question!

It's funny. Most of my friends think I'm the perfect example of healthy

living (I'M NOT!), but when I read ya'lls messages I'm challenged (in an

uncomfortable but good sort of way) to take it to the next level. Thanks!

Berry*

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