I’ve been knocked off my game. I started out the year determined to establish a solid and effective budget. Cutting the fat and making wise choices. I made some sacrifices and reeled in my miscellaneous spending. I even found a way to curb my grocery bill by shopping at ALDI’s and catching sales at traditional…

(Sorry, I’m posting this late. I actually did this haul two weeks ago and this week I’m doing something called Purge Week which I’ll post today as well.) I follow the Mediterranean food pyramid which is a plant-based diet that includes fish, poultry, and meat in moderation. I also try to eat gluten-free products as…