Freezer Pantry Challenge – The Finale

Well, the month has come to an end!  I’m sorry I didn’t update the last couple days – I took a couple days away from the computer – I need to do that every once in awhile for myself and my family.  It was fun to have so many of you join us on this challenge!  I hope it was rewarding and eye-opening for you.  My friend Susanne, “The Hillbilly Housewife” explained her experiences quite well – I couldn’t have said it better myself! 

We did good on the 30th.  On the 31st we did eat out and shop.  This is because A.) If we go to the big town grocery store, we are gone during at least one meal – always (which means we eat out) and B.) We went shopping because otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to until next weekend and it just couldn’t wait that long.  The big bummer was that I totally forgot to take pictures of my empty pantry and freezer until it was partially stocked again!  I was so mad at myself!  However, the good news is, that what we bought was all healthy alternatives. 

Last month, we did great eating out of our stash – the big picture for me was to get rid of a lot of the convenience foods we had sitting around.  Truth be told, we really need to start eating healthier around here!  I have several pounds I need to lose.  So… today begins a new challenge for our family…  We will not be eating flour or sugar for the next six weeks (well, my husband and myself.. we’re allowing the kids a bit.) 

If you are up for another month of the pantry challenge, please do check in!  I’d love to hear how you are doing!  Especially on month two!  That will get even more challenging!  As for us… I will probably end up donating a lot of what is left in our pantry to our local church food collection, as we move on to a healthier focus in our household. 

C-