Welcome to my monthly posts that take a peek at our home last month! Let’s say January is turbulent!
We returned from our Christmas trip to Kansas on January 1st and started the moon. Kathryn and Mika got sick when they got home, and by the time we got home they were both really sick. He breathed so badly that we took Mika to the ER a few hours after we got home.
On January 3rd, we took Kathryn to the ER. Because she wasn’t doing well at all. She eventually tested positive for flu A and her chest x-ray showed bronchitis. They gave her liquid and after her level looked good, they let her go.
We came back home and I tried to take care of her and take care of myself as I was feeling under the weather too. I printed out the target sheet in January. (I had to laugh when I pulled this photo from my Instagram story and saw a typo short that I missed when posting this!)
On January 5th, Kathryn wasn’t doing well at all, so we went back to the ER. We are so grateful that we were encouraged to bring her back as her flu A and bronchitis have turned into the first stages of bacterial pneumonia and sepsis. They caught it in time and were able to get her on antibiotics immediately. She was hospitalized in the ICU step-down unit for several days.
If you want to hear more about our experiences during this period, you can Please read this post And again Listen to the podcast We share what happened and what we knew to take Kathryn.
We set up after Kathrynne left the hospital and began her path to recovery. Brand new budget prizes! (Have you downloaded it yet? If not, Grab me here! )
I accidentally spent $167 on groceries. You did Read about that crazy experience?
I tried my hand to make hot cocoa in bone soup. And yes, it tasted somewhat like chicken.
Jesse and I made a home chef meal together, watched the show and celebrated the 22nd anniversary at home (as Kathryn was still very well recovered).
It snowed and actually stayed on the ground (usually it only happens once a year in Tennessee (if any!)!
School was cancelled, everything was closed for at least a day or two, and it was fun in the snow!
We also launched Budget goal planning worksheet January! These are designed to help you identify and clarify your financial goals, and actually map out plans that follow them!
I came out into the kitchen and found her with a pickle in her eyes. She said, “I’m spending my spa day.” 
Our friend helped Silas and Jesse handle the free $167 roast (see previous post above) into the steak!
I tried a new recipe and it was a winner!! I posted a homemade granola bar recipe here. Highly recommended!
I realized I posted this photo in between food…but that’s life here! Silas collided in basketball practice, ending with five stitches and a concussion. That means that the next few weeks are not a bit lighter school and we couldn’t play basketball for the rest of the season. He was such a trooper, but I’m grateful that he’s fully recovered!
I started a meal prep session in January and this helped a lot!
I shared it An exciting David update January!
We went on a triple date with good friends to celebrate our 22nd anniversary!
Another meal preparation session.
In January, we also started a new download. 1 hour budget! This is a product designed to help you set up and provide a realistic and viable budget in just 60 minutes (actually!!)
We took Katherine on her 20th birthday and threw an axe! The fact that she found herself healthy and throwing x after the month she had was a huge praise in itself! It feels like she has a new leash in her life!
It’s one of my favorite breakfasts in January. The yogurt was mixed with sugar-free granola and protein powder topped with berries. Yam!
And we finished the month with another giveaway we launched: 12 apps to earn over $1000 extra from your phone. This is very popular!
Source: Money Saving Mom® – moneysavingmom.com
