BACHness Reboot - Day 7


Found recipes for homemade condiments ( ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, salad dressings) that I have most of the ingredients for in my cabinets.  I was told it was going to be a rainy Saturday, so I might do some kitchen work.  After that I can relax with a book and a big glass of merlot.

I need jars to put my condiments in - I will go through my recycling bags ans see what I can reclaim.

Spent no money today.   Still trying to come up with a good number for allowance.  I realize that I need a slush / petty cash fund for things like a pantry rebuild / cleaning supplies / house beautification/ etc.  Hopefully in the next few days, I will have a starting number.


Food Total - $50.02    Allowance  - $42.11

BACHness Reboot - Day 6


Went to Store #2 and  got two  manager specials - one I might consider sharing- $3.89.  This will make sure I have enough protein for a week.

I spent two hours cooking and filled my refrigerator with cooked protein, roasted corn, cut fruit and two starches.  I also left a clean sink.  I have enough food for a week of dinners so I may have to buy some fruit sometime soon.

I got a free coffee at Starbucks today but I will have to reload my card soon.

I bought lottery tickets today but I think it is time to save it for my trip.


Food Total - $50.02      Allowance - $38.11.

BACHness Reboot -Day 5

I went to water the garden for my Master Gaedener's class and it was raining so I did not have to.  Still got the volunteer hour.  I also worked on my herb bed.

Had to get gas on the way home.  The price dropped two cents a gallon as I pulled up - is God not good?

I went to K-mart and found that their garden stuff was on sale and I bought a single small oak barrel that I can definitely use after gardening season.


I went to Store #2.


Food total  - $50.02    Allowance - $31.11

BACHness Reboot - Day 4

I did not make it to church today- I guess I needed nore than a nap between work and watching the babies.  Bought the paper on the way home from work.

I did my rounds of shopping - Store #2 got two good manager specials.  I looked at my neighbor's freezer and it was still full so I can keep the specials for me.  Definitely worth the $2.65.

Went to the Asian store and got some fruit (including some really good peaches), herbs for my next batch of cooking experimentaion, pork mucle and some cooked udon noodles. I wanted the sauce that goes with the noodles but the sodium is off the charts and a no-no right now.  Will do some research for low-sodium sauces.

Went to a new store (Store #3) and saw some stuff.  It was nothing I really needed and since what I already had in the car would stuff my refrigerator, I refrained.


Food total - $28.16            Allowance -$15.84

BACHness Reboot - Day 3


I am on a mission these days - being new diagnosed with high blood pressure, I need to make food that is flavorful and low- sodium.

I went to Store #2 and found the yogurt I like on sale.  I parsnips on manager special and treated myself to some ice cream .   Total was $10.08.

I put in13 hours today.  I was good and did not buy the burger that I really wanted.  I did buy lottery tickets but since I am not getting much of any return, I am thinking about stopping them for a bit.



Food Total $ 28.16      Allowance $ 15.84

BACHness Reboot - Day 2

Had to go to do my Master Gardener Herb Bed today.  Donna said she is only there on Fridays and needed to see how I did the bed to make suggestions.  After 3 hours in the gruelling (and I do mean gruelling) sun, the herb bed was all put in and I only had to transpose two plant.  Now all we need is the labels and the sign.  Will talk to Richelle on Sunday.  Also got a tomato plant from my teacher.

Had to gas up the car. Found a gulf station that is 20 cents cheaper a gallon than anything I can get around here and it is not out of my way.  As I was pulling in they were changing the gas prices and I saved an extra two cents per gallon.

Went to Store #1 and got junk - I was needing it.$4.79 will let me have junk for the next week.

 the paper, the new Garlic/ Sea Salt Potato Chips I wanted, Ice Pops I need for when I'm having a personal summer and some tea. Total was $13.39

Bought lottery tickets.  Haven't decided when I will go lenten on them again. 

Food -  $18.08        Allowance- $9.84

Starting over -BACHness of life -Day 1

It has been a while.  The family trip was great and I was able to have the funds I needed to have a good time.  I actually came home with a little wad of monies- yeah.

Life has been full tilt since I stepped off the plane.  I will be atempting to recap over the next week.


I have two trips plan for the fall.  That means I need to return to  BACH state until the end of the year.

I had a good start this week.  My food budget is still the same but I am doing a little extra for a pantry rebuild.  I have been working on it for the last month and I am just about done.

I have used most of my cooked protein.  Store #1 -


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