Saturday and Walking

Hello everyone! I’m not sure when I last posted here but thought I should today.

I have been working a lot which is good and it’s my day off today. I went and did some errands and I went out for a walk today with new Under Armour sneakers which gave me blisters on my heels. One heel had a big one while the other heel had a small one.

That’s the big blister I popped. 

So for other news I’m going to try and achieve 100,000 steps in one day. I don’t think I will get it but I’m going to try. I’m friends with a female on Fitbit and she decided to get a lot of people involved and we all try to reach it.

For now it’s training time which I’m definitely out of shape and practice. I did a lot of 5ks in he spring which was great but now there are not many going on where I live.

So today I went for a walk and had a goal to walk 5,000 steps. Well I walked for almost a half hour which is great and I pushed myself but I didn’t do 5,000 steps. I did less than 3,000 but walked 1.5 miles.

Walking 1.5 miles in 30 minutes is really good for me and it’s about where I’m at when I do 5k races so it’s good.

After getting home and showering, I noticed the blisters. Not fun but my heels will be ok. I took a nap and my legs are sore but I’m going to train and hopefully get 20,000 steps when everyone else is trying to achieve the 100,000 steps in October.

I’m not sure what day in October but it’s fun and we can cheer each other on. Even if I don’t reach the step goal, I’m happy with what I’m doing plus I’m exercising too.

Once my niece starts school again I can get outside for walks before going to my second job. It’s hard when I work a lot plus have to watch my niece 98% of the time. I love her and it’s great but I sit a lot so I need to workout.

Well that is all I have for now, just relaxing and drinking lots of water.

Trying to Find My Fave MAC and Cheese

I’m really not liking online shopping, well I do but I’m trying to find my favorite Mac and cheese which is Field Day organic Mac and Cheese.

This is the delux box but they have smaller boxes. If you don’t like organic foods that is fine because I like it.

I decided to try it when shopping at the food co-op and I really liked it, better than Kraft. It’s is more expensive but worth it.

So at the food co-op it’s $2 a box, I was hoping to find it online in bulk shopping but no luck. One app does sell some Field Day products and my other app does not.

It sucks but it’s ok, now I know I can buy Field Day from the Jet app. That makes me happy.

This is what I get and as much as there are 2 servings, I eat the whole thing. 

Payday, Shopping and Bills

Wow! Today has been great so far and yes I’m excited to tell you all about it.

I got paid obviously which is good. I paid some of my car insurance (due in November), I slit that bill and pay 2X a year for it. So if I can pay weekly on it then I don’t have to worry about the lump sum come due date.

I paid on 2 of my credit cards! I did a small amount but I’m also working on paying them off and not charging to them. I want to build better credit so paying them off is a great start.

I bought diapers today for a friend who has a kid, I meant to shop it to her but instead it’s coming to me. It’s ok because I can make sure she’s home then drop them off.

Did some shopping today. Bought a fairy loot box. It’s YA books and I think it comes with goodies too but only did a single box not a plan. 

Bought some LuLa Roe tank tops. I like the blue color so bought 2.

I think that’s it, besides shopping at Walmart but spent $20 there. Do need to send out my cousins birthday card with money in it. It’s her birthday today and she is 7 years old!

Also need to send Lee a card too so maybe on Saturday I will get him a card and put money in it.

So as much as I did payments and shopped I still have money left which is good and I need to work on not shopping so much too.

So in other news, I’m doing the 52 week money challenge which I started in January and I’m up to week 31!!!! It’s going strong and I’m happy, decided to start another jar of the 52 week money challenge and put $1 aside for week 1.

Every week of the year you put money aside. Example week 5 is $5, week 8 is $8 and so on. At the end you save $1378 ( I think that’s the total) and you can do what you want with it.

Pay a bill or treat yourself, donate to charity or just keep saving.

And that is my news today, I’m happy and glad to be paying bills off and now it’s time to relax.

I hope you have a great day.

Daily Harvest Smoothie Time

Okay, I’m trying another daily harvest smoothie. I decided to try this because it was on Facebook and looks like a good thing.

Here is what I’m trying at the moment:

There is more in it too:

These smoothies (they have more) are to be healthier and for on the go. I defrost mine before blending.

Basically you add water and smoothie ingredients into a blender then mix it and pour back into the cup it comes in. Off you go with a healthy smoothie and you get nutrients you may not get throughout the day.

This one is good, would be better with milk, yogurt or even ice cream. I’m not sure if there is a healthy ice cream out there but hey it would be good.

This is thicker than the last one I tried but I like it which is good.

I have more coming tomorrow. I forgot to put that plan on hold because of finances and I’m trying to save but it went through.

Daily Harvest sent an email to me and it should be delivered by tomorrow.

If you are curious it costs about $45 for 6 cups (they have smoothies and oatmeal and I know there are other things too). So you have a choice and you can change the plan at any time. 

The 6 cups ships every week and you get charged every week (hence why I put the plan on hold for now) it’s healthy but you also have to want it and plan ahead money wise.

I have other pics that I will post and no I’m not selling youbthe product just sharing my thoughts on a warm day in New Hampshire.

Finally a Update!

It’s been awhile since my last post but it was nice to not update for a bit. Life has been good and stressful but for the most part good.

I have been working a lot and re-watching NCIS, I did watch the first season of NCIS Los Angeles but it didn’t really pull me I like the original. Hopefully the second season is better.

Anyways I have been chatting with Jen, she is making a cup cookie for me and I did tell her I would pay her too. I know I can’t be as crafty for as her but I could try. I don’t have room for a sewing machine but I could see what there is in stores, I have thought about painting but I’m no artist either.

My Apple Watch is updating at the moment because it had an update and I didn’t want to install it last night, I have been so tired lately. Maybe it’s because I’m not outside as much.

Let me see, trying to remember if there is anything else but it doesn’t seem like it. Did another yoga session, would love to do yoga tonight but the other aide for my niece comes later. Guess I could look online and see what is available.

Love working home health care but tough to fit stuff in because of my hours but I try.

Good news! I paid my phone bill and the rest of my WiFi plus I paid a little bit on car insurance!!!! That may not sound exciting to you but if I can get ahead on bill payments then I’m happy and can do a few extra things later in the month.

Oh I remember now, an author friend of mine has been sending care packages overseas to troops that are deployed. Yesterday I mailed out a package with some letters and gift cards for her to send over. The gift cards are small amounts but I know the soldiers will appreciate it.

I’m hoping to send more over later this month, after I get ahead on some bills. That’s the plan and hope to maybe be crafty, guess I will just have to go the store maybe tomorrow and see what they have.

Well my watch is all updated and I can put it back on, going to figure out what to do today besides working later and just relax with deep breathing. 

Going to wish all readers a great day and hope that the weather is nicer where you are and not humid or rainy. Hope you all have a great day.