Finally, vegetables at last! Being in housing limbo can put a kink in things when you are trying to eat healthy! Finally though, a boatload of fruits and vegetables finally made their way to our plates.
I had an appointment near Costco last week and so I popped in and grabbed a few rations. Had I known that the Mediterranean crunch chopped salad kit was so good though, I would have bought two more of them. The HH even liked it!
Last week was a combination of take out {one place had all my favorite salads ready made; broccoli cashew salad, pea salad and chicken and sugar snap pea salad} and pickety bits.
Costco $88.12
The Haggen Daz and Rice pudding {18 cups for $7.99!} and chicken wings were for the HH. I think I’ll make a tub of the spinach and cheese ravioli tonight as a high of only 62 is on the forecast for today. It has been pretty warm here lately {upper 70’s, – 80 degrees} and there is no a/c at the place we are staying. Lame.
So it was nice to stick to easy dinners like salads and pickety bits lately.
Cheese Shop $22.10
I have a weakness for spicy salami! And cheese. There are so many little shops/eateries/restaurants here that it’s been really a nice change to pop out for a pastry or to pick up something at one of the little specialty shops.
In that respect, it reminds me of England a bit. Coastal towns with a town center… I love them.
If you’re a fan of the show Escape to the Country then you know what I’m talking about. It seems like most of the older couples on that show want to be near “the shops”. And the men, mostly near a pub. I used to think it was sort of funny.
But now I’m starting to get it. To be able to walk out your door and have everything close, is really nice.
I guess this means we’re getting old. Or maybe we’ve figured this bit out about 10 years ahead of schedule? I don’t know.
We even went to a pancake breakfast! Ha! Oh Maine. I LOVE YOU. On the agenda for today? A parade. 🙂
How about YOU? Where would you rather live? Out in the country far and away from everything, or in town and close to everything?
Have a great one,
~ Mavis
Total Spent This Past Week on Groceries $110.22
Total Spent in May on Groceries $216.19
Total Spent in April on Groceries $135.90
Total Spent in March $235.99
Total Spent in February $282.90
Total Spent in January $167.55
Lesley says
In town and close to everything! Full stop! Especially since you don’t like to drive, Mavis! Being in a high-walkability area means you will be able to get to where you need to go, no matter what the weather is like or how old you are (maybe past driving age). I think it’s a solid plan and I hope you find a neat place to call home for this next chapter.
Mel says
We live in the middle of nowhere, and I used to love it, but it’s harder now with our toddler. We’re constantly running out for groceries and supplies, and it takes forever to get there. That would be manageable, but he also needs physical therapy and occupational therapy twice a week, and the closest place for that is an hour away. We also don’t have zoos or any kid friendly places to take him. We do have playgrounds and hiking trails, but since he only recently learned to walk (he’s almost two) due to vision issues, those things aren’t useful yet.
Ellen Wagner says
I hope your toddler will soon be doing really well with the PT and OT, and enjoying walking where he’d like to be with you!
Mel says
Thank you! He’s doing well considering, but he still struggles with depth perception, so everything is a bit harder for him. OT has already improved his vision, and PT has helped his balance, but we’ll be doing both for the foreseeable future.
Brianna says
I’ve done both several different times. We are currently outside DC and it is nice. I have to take a drive every now and then to the country to get grounded and see something other than people, buildings, traffic, and noise. I like the option of public transportation and when I need something I can usually find it. I grew up in rural MT and I know the hardships of healthcare and getting needs met, but there is a freedom and peace too. I tried to move back a few years ago with my family now and it did not work out so well as I had to drive three counties away for the resources my youngest needed for school and even then they were lacking. They cut them this year and other families we knew in the same situation are forced to leave too. He gets all of his services and ASL here and is a 5 minute drive away and has been making beautiful progress. I have dreams of moving back to a more rural area, but I have to wait until the kids are out of the house. I feel blessed for the healthcare here too because of a life threatening unprovoked issue last summer, in a rural area I never would have survived. I like having a library and parks close by too.
Jennifer says
What’s that seedy bread thingy?
Mavis Butterfield says
Everything croissant. It had a cream cheese filling. Fantastic!
Katelyn says
My favorite thing about Escape to the Country is when they specifically mention a post office! OH THE EXCITEMENT!
Bonnie in GA says
Living 20 minutes away from town in a rural beautiful town in GA. Near the river, but close enough to town that I am not too far from necessities. I do try to do my errands at one time to save gas. I would recommend a one level home. I got that cue from my mother to avoid stairs for when I am older.
Katherine says
Same here, also in Georgia.
Shari Harniss says
Hello from Columbus, GA!
susan b says
I feel like using stairs regularly helps older people. Use it or lose it. My mom is 84, my aunt 87, and my in-laws are in their late 70s and all of them do at least 1 flight of stairs a day, but often up and down multiple times a day and they’re still going strong.
Nicole says
I recommend that halved red grapes on that Mediterranean Salad is a really nice addition.
lynne says
Grew up in town (12K people), married, spent 15 years living rurally, then back to town for 5 years. Couldn’t stand town living anymore, now in our forever/retirement home (I hope!!) in a rural setting again. 15 minutes from the nearest town – I love it!
Linda says
I want to live in the country with everything near!
Jules says
Love loving in the country! Farming teaches our kids so many good skills and work ethic. Plus it’s just a different pace of life. We drove through Seattle yesterday and my husband and I both commented how much we love where we live
Elizabeth C Smith says
I love the town and/or country conversation. My husband and I dream of living more rurally but we are getting a bit older and enjoy our conveniences – walkability is ultimately where it’s at for me now… ideally I’d love to live far enough away where I have peace and quiet and natural beauty but then maybe I could also make a quick run to a store by bike or foot. …. Not sure where that would be. …. Mavis, I can’t wait to see what your next living adventure holds!!
Mary says
Country peaceful & beautiful
Heather Tackett says
I’ve done both city and country living and met my husband in a very rural area. We moved to the city for opportunities and lived there for over 20 years within walking distance of EVERYTHING we needed. After becoming empty nesters though we found the city became “noisy” and “crowded”…so we traded our large home with a tiny yard for a tiny home with a large yard. It was a great decision, and we fully appreciate the peace and quiet that comes with rural living. I also get to garden again and enjoy the beautiful outdoors more!
Ashley Bananas says
I live in the suburbs for a bit over ten years now and love it. It’s very relaxing and we dont realize how close we are to the outside world. It works for us. I could see myself living somewhere more remote, but never more ‘city’…. I need no hustle and bustle in my life.