We got to the van yesterday and had a nice few hours there. All was well, although the grass, plants and weeds have all grown a lot with all the rain we've been having. There were a few other owners there, ones we haven't seen for a while, so had a catch up. It was quite a nice day weatherwise, oh and husband remembered to turn off the water when we left, without me reminding him again (I did mention it once).
We're planning on going next week regardless of the weather and staying for a week or more. Our lovely van neighbours C&J texted me yesterday to say they're hoping to go next week and will be staying for a fortnight or so, so that's something to look forward to, we do really enjoy their company.
Having done the very small top up shop the other day, I'm doing a big stock up shop today. We need a couple of things from other shops, so I'll send husband off to get those after he's dropped me off at Sainsburys, so I can do the main shop in peace.
I need to plan our meals for the caravan, I want to stick to our low carb diet - when we're at the van we do quite often go off piste and have a few treats like crisps, crumpets, garlic bread, homemade sausage rolls and the occasional cake. None of which can be classed as low carb though! I'll see what low carb 'treat' type things I can come up with to make and take with us - if anyone has any suggestions, feel free to let me know. We both love salted nuts which are of course low carb - but they're also high calorie and so moreish it's easy to eat too many of them!
The new available housing list is out today, there are 2 bungalows I've put bids on. Neither of them is perfect, they don't meet all our requirements, but they'll do - if we wait for the perfect property we'll be waiting forever. It would be nice to just get as far as a viewing!
For a low carb treat, have you tried making those sweet protein ball type things? They seem to be pretty easy to make and don't need baking, mostly based on some form of nut butter plus various additions for flavour. The internet seems full of recipes for all different kinds of them!
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck with the bidding!
ReplyDeleteHope a property comes available for you soon!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm trying to do locarb, as well. Smacks are cheese, cantaloupe with Cool Whip (0 carbs), almonds, meat sticks, parmesan crisp, fried pork skins, fried hamburger patties, bacon strips, hard boiled eggs, strawberries with cool whip or heavy cream (no added sugar).
That's about all the snacks I use, so far. I know there's loads more out there...
hugs
Donna
PS- Get online and look up, George Stella. He's written several locarb books. Incredible story!!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Dry fry sunflower or pumpkin seeds until they're starting to brown, stir in a few drops (not too much) of soy sauce. I used to make date "brownies" but they are quite high in sugar from the dates, so don't eat too many! About 30 dried dates (soak in boiling water and drain if they're a bit too dry), whizz in a food processor with 3 tbsps of nut butter (any sort, I like crunchy peanut butter, 100% nuts, no sugar or palm oil), and 3 tbsps of cocoa powder. Press the mixture into a flat tin, cut into squares and chill in the fridge for at least half an hour.
ReplyDeleteI hope one of your bids is successful. It's got to be your turn soon! xx
Ooops! Forgot the 3 handfuls of walnuts, added to the dates in the processor. Told you I've not made them for a while! xx
DeletePrayers for new home. Enjoy summer home..
DeleteFingers crossed for the new bids, hopefully you will be lucky one day soon. I only used to turn the water off when I left the van in the depths of winter, I always turned the gas off for safety reasons, but never the water.
ReplyDeleteHoping the new bids work out and you at least get a viewing. I agree the protein balls seem to be the go to for low carb snacks.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's taken me 70 off years to realise that I am happier and feel better with the simple foods, without the processed rubbish people call 'treats'. They are hot treats, they are (almost) always artificial rubbish.
ReplyDelete(jumps off high horse!)
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You sound just like my friend who has a caravan, they go into holiday mode eating despite her best efforts and it's always her man who falters and then she caves in!
ReplyDeleteI'm saving up for a caravan - very slowly so my holiday mode going off piste is safe for the forseeable - it's my stay at home mode going off piste I need to get a grip of! You deserve a lovely holiday x