Our paycheck comes every two weeks, so when I shop twice monthly, I stash some granola bars, small bags of popcorn or chips, cracker packs or whatever else I can get on sale that's not terribly unhealthy in my car in a canvas bag. That way, if I forget to pack snacks or lunch, we're not forced to stop or have low blood sugar meltdowns.

For drinks, I try to keep a few cans of flavored seltzer water in the back of the car, in case we don't have our SS water bottles with us, but I know where every water fountain in town is also.

For over a month now, I've been improving my diet by having at least two pieces of fruit a day, starting with breakfast. I've noticed that since I've been doing that, I'm not snacking so much on unhealthy food. I save money too, because I buy whatever fruit is in season. Right now, that's bananas and tangerines. Well, they're in season in the market.

About all that's growing outside in Maine right now are snowpiles and pine trees. Maybe I should brew up some spruce tea? It's supposed to be very nutritious and it's wicked frugal.

Shine On,
Lill