DIY Yogurt!

As a family, we go through at least $10 worth of yogurt a week. At times, it is the only protein I can get my two year-old to eat and I love to eat a serving every day. Faced with the challenge of weight loss after pregnancy, I have found that plain greek yogurt is the easiest on weight management. Toss in the goal of going organic and my weekly yogurt expenses has risen to over $12 a week. I started exploring the idea of buying a yogurt maker last month in order to cut cost when my friend Elizabeth mentioned making yogurt in a crock pot.  WHAT!!  So I googled....and found some easy instructions.  I don't want to take any credit for this recipe so I have attached the link to this super mom's blog.  I just want to share with you my cost saving project.

I bought a $3.69 half gallon of organic whole milk. This should make enough for two weeks worth of sugar free, organic yogurt. Toss with my homemade granola, and it has helped me to lose another five pounds this month! Not to mention, I get all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that I can feed my child organic yogurt.  (P.S - I chose Horizon Organic because many of our local Rowan County farmers are part of the co op...Holler!)

Here is the link:
http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/06/homemade-yogurt-in-the-crock-pot.html



Here is the finished product: Two Weeks worth of organic yogurt for $3.69 and one handsome
6 month-old. I will say, this yogurt is creamer and smoother than store bought yogurt. Although I'll add a natural honey, vanilla, or sugar substitute when serving to Steve and Camilla, I will not add anything when eating with my homemade granola - its that GOOD!

Follow-up on the most embarassing post of June 5th!

So here is a follow up....
June 5th, Rex was two months old and I was weighing in at 170

July 5th, Rex was three months old and I was 168. Not a very productive month.

August 5th, Four months old and down to 165. Still working out, but worked in a Green Smoothie into my morning routine, a Pinterest recipe. Cut out cereal.

September 5th, Five months old and down to 160. Got a new book in hand, and it seems to be making a big difference.


September 30th, Six months old and down to 155!!  Five pounds away from pre-pregnancy weight.  But, 10 pounds away from 'Wedding' weight...the ultimate goal.  Still rocking tips from the book.


Pictures to follow......