I have Cleanorexia

Please don’t think that is a dig or a joke about people with anorexia. It’s not. But I know that psychologists have said that the trigger or foundation for eating disorders is feeling a general lack of control. Meaning a person will try to exert control over their weight. Thus creating a feeling of security leading to obsession in the form of an eating disorder.

With that in mind I have unprofessionally diagnosed myself with Cleanorexia. For the past five years I’ve felt like the queen on a chess board and prosperity and trials are the ones moving the pieces. From financial failure, to challenges with my children, to marital issues, health and wellness occurrences, my family and I have endured what I imagine many people have in recent months and years.

When those times began I started cleaning, organizing, selling anything we didn’t need, couponing, making my own laundry detergent. You name it. If I could do whatever made me feel productive, prepared, or in control I did it.

Last night after having several hours of an amazing and empowering networking event I came home to my husband saying these words, “I may not have a job as of 12/1/12.” 

A Well Crafted Grocery List

Please welcome to the blog E.F. Cussins who describes himself as "son of a factory worker who loves technology and saving money." His guest post is about a well crafted grocery list and I have to admit I didn't expect it. But I'm intrigued. Go on read it you know you want to.

Have you ever experienced looking in the refrigerator, in the cupboard, and in the pantry, then say to yourself "There is nothing in the house to eat"? Has the very same thing ever happen the day after doing the weekly grocery shopping? If is has then you are not alone. Finishing the weekly grocery shopping, then not find anything in the kitchen that was appetizing is a sign of bad shopping. 

The refrigerator is full. The kitchen pantry is full. Still the mind and taste buds go blank as to what to fix for dinner. At this point so families jump into the family car and heads to the local McDonald's. So instead of spending $1 or $2 per person on that dinner, now it costs $5 or more per person.

I understand everyone likes to go out to dinner. There are times where I even get a craving for a big greasy hamburger that is made from the local hamburger joint down the street. What I am writing about is putting together a menu plan and grocery list makes the family want to eat at home.