Updating 4 &5 (day 584)

So I have come to realize that I may have made a few goals that are wonderful goals but are pretty near impossible for me to accomplish. Instead of failing to complete them entirely I have decided to change them a bit.

Goal #4 use to be "Use my Vitamix for 30 consecutive days" I am taking out the word consecutively which is what is making the goal nearly impossible. I will get on a roll and then get called to attend a 30 hour birth which throws everything off. Because I am taking away part of the challenge I figured it is only right to also add in a different challenge so I will now have to making 30 different creations instead of just my morning smoothies.

Goal #5 use to be "Walk (rain or shine) for 30 consecutive days" This is a goal that I have attempted to complete several times now and have not been able to for various reasons (birth, illness, weather). So like I did to #4 I am removing the word consecutive but I am adding the challenge of making the walk be at least a mile and I added 30 additional days to the goal.

So is changing the goals in the middle cheating? .... maybe!

Seeing as the entire reason for doing this 101 in 1001 is to accomplish stuff and be successful, am I feeling at all guilty.... NOPE!

Dating on a dime (Day 584)

I have no qualms admitting that I am a cheap date. I love going out and spending as little as possible. Now don't get me wrong, I like being wined and dined, but I appreciate when the wining & dining is done in the cheapest way possible. My husband had learned over the years that the way to my heart is through... a coupon!

I am proud to say that I am passing on my "thriftiness" to my children. They are learning that you don't have to spend a bundle of money to have fun. Case in point, I have taken both of my boys out on "dates" recently to... wait for it... COSTCO!!!

Many of you may be thinking "Costco??? Trish, Costco is NOT a date!" or "boy she meant it when she said she was cheap!" Well, I have to admit that while it may not be conventional, it was still a date and the Croom Clan thinks of it as a great date!!

Think about what you usually do on a date;

Talk: At Costco we talk about items that we would someday like to own or things that we would never dream of buying. We walk around the store and just enjoy each others company.

Relax: Have you ever tried out the theater chairs or the chairs that have built in back massager? It is so relaxing, Ben and I spent 15 minutes just sitting in the recliners, it was awesome.

Eat: This is one of our favorite reasons for visiting Costco. The "appetizers" they serve are amazing and the best part is, they are free! Micah and I went out on a Costco date we where served tri-tip steak, wild rice, cheese & crackers, pizza, garlic bread and a fizzy drink!

After we finish with the appetizers we then visit the cafe for the main course and dessert. All of this is done for around $5.

So there you have it folks my justification, not that it needs to be justified, of why Costco is a great dating location!

Post's that are coming soon.... "Best happy hour locations!"