#Adulting

You've heard of this movement right?

That's basically my generation's term for growing up, paying bills, having jobs, and being an adult.

I know....it's a phenomenon that really I would like to not be dealing with most times.

I mean bills are depressing.
Spending money on boring things like oil changes, dentists, and toilet cleaner before a dime can go to anything fun...like laundry soap is such a drain. (oof da that reminds me I need drain cleaner too)
When going to the DMV doesn't include my Mom. (only Mom has pens in her purse)
When you have to change insurance and residency and register to vote and then figure out who to vote for without Dad's ballot to copy...yeah it's adulting and it's not glamorous all the time.

The glamorous part is when you get to choose the food (though expensive) that will be consumed by yours truly!

I get fabulous ideas on pinterest and think "Hm you know I might try gluten free for a few weeks just for fun!"

How adorably blissfully ignorant and simple I am.

All those ideas go right out the Christmas bedazzled store window as soon as I'm looking at the produce saying "Blueberries are how much???!!!"

so much for antioxidants.

By the time I'm nearing the end of my list which has been gutted and slayed beyond recognition...

all I want is the bread isle.

Lot's of bread.

What goes with bread?

Wine!

So much for being Paleo and Gluten free and all those illustrious ideas I'd had moments ago.

How's a girl to deal with the madness?!

Abigail's Grocery Battle Plan

Shop around the edges {You know how super markets have the Bakery, then THe dairy section, then the meat section, then the produce section all around the walls of the store? In the middle is all the more heavily processed and complicated products. The edges are your food pyramid. I keep costs down by not buying crackers, or canned spaghetti sauce. Keep the grocery list simple and with basic ingredietns come up with healthy meals. I mean Squash and butter and a drizzle of agave is healthy and only three ingredients!
Don't be afraid to have the same thing a lot. It doesn't make you a failure as a menu planner. It's frugal. My giant bag of Steel Cut Oats will last all winter, and it's a fabulous fibre and iron breakfast. Add a few blueberries and agave for sweetening and BOOM. That's a regular for me. Or Granola and Yogurt. I always have those on hand as back up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Stick by your stand bys!
Always have a variety of fruit in the house. Bananas, apples, clementines, blueberries, They are perfect for snacks to curb hunger, or on top of other foods, or mixed together for a lite lunch. I threw some blueberries and raspberries on my spinach salad the other day and you know what? It was good!

Three tips to help you (and me) shop smarter and eat healthier!

When trying to stick to a budget, remember...simple is smart

Do you have any ways to save pennies and eat healthy? Share them with me via email or in comments! I always love good tips :)