Frugal Friday

 

First off before I start listing my frugal habits for the week, I thought I had better tell you that I finally got my phone call from the doctor.

My tests came back normal, so I can put my mind to other things for another year. While it is a relief I must continue to monitor my health and if I feel there is something wrong, get to the doctor's immediately so I can be checked out. 

So what frugal happenings are taking place here on the Phillips homestead.

1.  Baked bread, one loaf lasts us for awhile so the next loaf will probably not be made until the 4th or 5th.

2. Picked up some excellent deals at Costco and other than a container of mushrooms did not go off my list.

3.  Some quilts were washed and hung on the lines downstairs. Soon I will be able to hang items outside to dry. So looking forward to that.

4.  Having 2 meatless meals this week and managed to stretch a few Italian sausage and a couple of larger slices of ham to top a pizza. 

5.  Got a free bottle of water and a package of cookies from Bible study.

6.  Harvey finally discovered the joys of shopping at the Dollar Store. 

When I gave my sister the news about my tests she text back that one of my nephews, his wife and their 3 year old son all came down with Covid. There was notice sent from the nursery school that grandnephew attends saying they were closing due to a Covid outbreak. So from that both Karla and Jenssen did a rapid test, discovering both had the virus. After a couple of days Karla phoned our nephew Derek (he works on the farm with his Dad, my BIL) as she was so sick she couldn't get out of bed and Jenssen was not well at all. Jenssen's temperature went sky high and there was a problem keeping it under control. They were told to alternate Tylenol and Motrin to see if that would help. Well right after his first dose of Motrin Jenssen's breathing when haywire, and his face, lips, and eyelids were swelling. Quick trip to the hospital, use of an epipen and he was kept in overnight. Must be allergic to whatever is in Motrin. Two days later Derek came down with the virus (he even wore masks as much as he possibly could). 

Just goes to show you this virus is still with us. Both Derek and Karla were vaccinated and boosted, poor Jenssen wasn't.

I also found out last night that two of the people we know that were totally against the vaccine in any way shape or form, came down with Covid as well. Both ended up in the hospital, the wife is home now, but not the husband. Pretty sure they used religion as a reason for not being vaccinated.... I have always thought "God helps those who help themselves."

Tomorrow I will list what goals I planned for last month were actually done, and give you the new list for this month. I seem to be falling behind a bit lately.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.