Grocery bill game...how low can you go?

Well in my attempts to lower my monthly grocery bill.. i have a new strategy; it starts with chekcing out what you already have in the house pantry / freezer and then planning meals for 1 week from that.. get creative, stretch what you have in the pantry or leftovers. I started shopping at WinCo--super cheap but you have to be careful with the meats so I usually get most beef from Costco or Trader Joes! Although, my buddy Chiara shared the filet migon tip- they have a long filet roasts for about $15 and you can cut it into individual portions and probably get 2-3 meals worth. Anyways, back to the Getting your grocery bill down TIP that worked: I used my large Costco shopping bag and shopped filling only it with this weeks food and surprisely it was only $83 for the bag!! WOOOHOOOOO!! My goal was less than $150 a week..does this mean I can go buy those boots I want??

Spiritual disciplines of a Bible believing Christian

I am working on "back to the basics" for our small group and what are the typical disciplines of a Christian that is growing and serving God, this is what I found:
Prayer/Fasting- time to pray (ACTS- Adoration- praising God for who he is, Confession-ask for forgivness of your sins, Thanksgiving, Supplication- praying for others & yourself)and listen to God/ just being still & fasting to draw closer to God in that process

Spiritual Growth and Bible study- reading and understanding and even memorizing God's word (keep it in your heart)

Fellowship with other Believers in church and small groups

Tithing/Giving to further God's kingdom and ministries that support this

Serving-using your God given gifts to serve at church or in ministry or in the community

Newbie Blogger

Well here I am my very 1st blog...it is just so exciting I can't stand it! We are going on day 4 of rain and wind, no wonder I am blogging..cabin fever for sure! I am excited to share recipes, art, my heart, God, spread sheets, poems, mommy fun and ideas with my friends so buckle up and here we go. oh and to explain ART mama, I am a total art lover- creating art/crafting as well as appreciating art in photography and a new hobby of taking pictures of "God's Canvas". The mama is for being the proud mother of 3 active boys (Brandon 11, Carter 8 and Tyler 4 1/2) and the 137 is for Luke 1:37 which is my life verse. I hope you enjoy this blog and Welcome !