Archive for May, 2013
Live Below the Line – Behind the Scenes
During Live Below the Line one of my friends sent me a web-link http://aethelreadtheunread.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/from-the-bbc-how-not-to-eat-healthily-for-1-a-day/, wherein the BBC had published an article about how it was possible to live healthily on £1 a day; this concept was utterly berated in the web article. […]
Day 5 – And suddenly it’s all over! – Live Below the Line
All meals have been eaten, all drinks drunk, the boys have been full of energy but slept really well all week, and we still have £0.07 in the purse. It’s been an awesome experience on so many levels. I’ve lost weight but have been full of energy, I’ve saved a fortune on food shopping for […]
Day 4 – In Praise of Tinned Produce – Live Below the Line
I had a rather interesting comment from a friend today, who has not been as close as some to the preparation for this challenge. Having asked what sort of things we’ve been eating, the question was asked, “ Oh, have you not had any fruit then?” My response was of course, yes, just not fresh. The […]
Day 3 – Hmmm……….Live Below the Line
Wednesdays are always quite an active day for the Whiten boys, as it’s PE and swimming lessons (and of course school) for the eldest, pre-school and swimming lessons for the middle one, and a busy morning for mummy and the baby gardening. This was the first morning my tummy had rumbled, and I did notice […]