I really have not gotten that much done on my list this past week. Little bits done on many different things and only one thing completed that I could check off.
My gift jar soups are done and all the spice mixes, drink mixes, and soups are labeled and have the directions added. Just a couple more gifts for the baskets. Those are getting pretty full and I hope to finish them off very soon.
Weaving, embroidery, and knitting are happening and while the items are slowly but surely getting completed I really have nothing much to show for my efforts. I honestly think that sometimes I just try to do too much at one time and might be able to finish more if I worked on one project at a time. Now that would be slightly boring.
I have been working on getting the house ready for winter, new drapes have been purchased and others moved around to be used in another area. Still have a bit to do in this area, and now that we received snow (not a great deal), I will be concentrating a bit more in this area.
Some easy knitting, sewing, quilting, and cross stitch patterns have been downloaded and printed. I am doing some research each day on good old fashioned cooking and looking for recipes to use beans more and not just in salads or baked.
Decluttering is slowly taking place and I am finding it very true that once retired the wardrobe does not need to be so extensive. I no longer need to try and keep up with those who love to be dressed to the "nines" (and believe me I have a few SIL's that believe just that), and what I have is just fine.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I think it's great you have the talent to knit and sew, Jackie! And weaving and embroidery!
ReplyDeleteI like those soup jar/mixes, Jackie! Super cute & practical. - Hawaii Planner
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed a very warm day - just beautiful but the mornings are cold and once the sunsets below the mountains it's really chilly.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been concentrating on canning this week with my husband gone. I got a lot canned but had too many failed seals. So frustrating. No siphoning, either. All Ball lids which i think is the problem. When they’re done, i’m using the ForJars. Now, i have two large pumpkins i need to process.
ReplyDeleteYour gift baskets will be nicely received, i’m sure. I love getting food gifts and trying something different.
Your food gift jars sound so interesting, who doesnt like receiving food.
ReplyDeleteStay warm now the snow has arrived. Your soup mixes are a great idea for a gift.
ReplyDeleteI’m with you on keeping up with others on fashion. I wear what I like and it’s it out of fashion, oh well. 😂
ReplyDeleteThe gift jar soups look so pretty.