Budgeting - FOOD for thought

So, after my last rant post about why being pregnant sucks, I found a little euphoria ... well, maybe something to cling to that makes me happy to be pregnant.

People are so much nicer to you when they figure out you're "with child".

I've moved past the point of looking like I may be fat to looking like I'm actually pregnant! The downside ('cause there's always a downside), I no longer fit into clothes that I wore last month.

I'm trying this really awesome concept of being pregnant on a budget. Craig and I are going back to our "old ways" of planning... especially since my youngest brother-in-law is living with us for a little while (he's on vacation from South Africa). I'm still not 1000% ready to eat real people food

Here's a sampling of my menu for this week:

Pasta Alfredo

Quinoa salad - Mediterranean style

Japanese salmon salad

Israeli couscous - Risotto style

Bagel chips and creamed cheese

Quinoa salad - Israeli style

Potato Soup - my Bubba's recipe

If you haven't noticed, there's not a lot of meat on my list. Why? I am currently not a fan of meat. This kid has turned me nearly vegetarian. WTF??? Fear not, my bloggy buddies, I get plenty of protein in other ways. I may throw the boys a bone and cook some chicken for them but I'm not really a fan lately so I will steer clear.

My goals this week:

• Spend under 200 shekels at the grocery store (financial)
• Finish reading Dear G-d, Have You Ever Gone Hungry? (personal)
• Promote Joanna's awesome teleclass "7 Ways Your Website Can Really Work for Your Soul-Centered Project" (join me! It's free!) (professional)