going rogue-Dave Ramsey style

so coming back today from a mini vacay, listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. Told my better half that I feel that we can do this thing because we really don't owe that much................and he laughs and said do it..........so when we got home I went to the bank and paid the Visa.

Now onto the car and house!!!!!!!!

Watch out people

Sunday lunch

today we split a small pork medallion, then we had some squash, zuccini(sp?), and onions that were put on the grill, plus 1 small slice of 100% whole wheat bread(with less sugar). It was pretty good. We used to have casseroles that were tasty but not good for us. It is hard to make yourself to eat veggies with no melted cheese or loaded with cream of mushroom/chicken soup.

Trying to jump start this blog

I know there are tons of frugal blogs out there and for sure I am no expert. Now throw in a big monkey wrench like my dh being diagnosed with diabetes this month and saving money on stuff like groceries takes a big turn. Now, let's face it, many coupons are for processed foods, or junk food like chips-which I love love love. Rarely do I see anything for fresh produce and now that is what we have to purchase more of. So................we have been to the farmer's market the past 2 Sundays after church. Purchased items such as blueberries, apples, squash, zuchini, new potatoes. We spend less there because we are not purchasing in bulk but buying what we think we will be able to eat in a relatively short time. I know, I know bulk buying is one of the core things with frugality but we have a tendency to let produce go bad. Hopefully by buying less, we will actually get to eat it before it goes bad.
What do you guys think?

Well, I have not done so well with the $25 per person grocery challenge. $50 really does not go that far at the grocery store. I constantly go back and forth as to what to do.
Part of my predicament is I am soooooooooo very interested in livinga Franciscan lifestyle and I am NOT Catholic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go figure. Franciscans live a simple life in ALL areas..................from the clothes they wear to what they drive, where they live, what they spend etc..............
I like to read Donna Freedman's articles on MSN Moneycentral. She really knows how to make a dollar scream. She lived on $12000.00 a year for a few years while she was attending school. Just think about it only $12000.00 a year by yourself!!! No one to lean on.
So tell me, any of you guys out there doing something similar?

If any of you follow Beeb @ wontbesoonbeforelong.blogspot.com, you will see that she is a coupon queen in the best sense of the word. That girl rocks. A short time ago she participated in the All You Grocery Challenge, where you spend $25.00 a week per person for a month and see how creative you can get with your meals, and ALL meals fall under these amounts.So...............................
I am considering doing my own challenge, $25.00 a week per person which for us would be $50.00 total. Now to only spend $50.00 for ALL meals a week in my opinion takes careful planning and shopping.
Wish me luck as I try this and I will give updates!!!

How many of you clip coupons, mail in rebates, buy in bulk etc?????? I tend to clip coupons but then, either leave them at home when needed or they expire. Please give your best hints/advice.

So................just when I start considering a car fund, guess what? My husband heard a noise of some sort on the way home from work. We've paid so munch money the last few months due to my medical expenses, this has the potential to be yet another expense!!!!! It always seems to be something big around here lately.