Tuesday Tidbits and Stuff

 The weather has turned for the next while, we have melting and Harvey went for a drive to pick up more ice melt. We know that this will not last for very long, been through it many, many times. 

Yes, I did get my machine back and it works wonderfully. They even gave me a package of very expensive chrome needles to use. I told Harv that I would probably take my machines there to be serviced when needed. I think the next one to go will be my embroidery machine. Then the overlocker/serger will make the trip. I could probably get the less costly Brother machine done here in the city. I need decent machines for sure considering the mending and sewing that I do.

I tried the machine out on some mending that Kris needed done and everything was great. 

Last night and today, I went over the monthly menu and got things worked out. Just a few simple changes were necessary. Anything left from the meal tonight will be frozen for later on, or we will eat it two days in a row and not have any soup and sandwich night this week. No problem at all. 

My back is kind of kinky today. Not sure if it is because I have been trying to get lots of work done today, or if the change in air pressure is causing the problem. Perhaps it can even be because of the change in mattresses. Tonight I plan on using my heating pad and resting while knitting and listening/watching TV. 

I am almost finished the first half of Kris's rug and can hopefully start the second half and perhaps I can get the second half done quickly. I think once again I put much too much on my list to try and complete. We shall see what I manage.

Off to get supper in the oven. Try and visit all of you once again after folding the mountain of laundry.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

 

Home Sweet Home

 

The roads were great if a bit blowy on our way home today and I am glad we did not come home yesterday. I believe the roads would have been icy and snow covered.

However, we got into Estevan, pulled in the driveway and started to remove the items from the back of the car. I started to walk towards the sidewalk beside our vehicle shelter and started to slide!!! I managed to keep my balance, warned Harvey and made my way slowly down the path. This was actually the iciest part of our trip (well there was one fairly icy patch in Regina). 

Once all was inside, Harvey went out and sprinkled ice melt and then later went out to chip away at it. We definitely need more ice melt as the bag I purchased is now gone. Hope we can find some. 

No menu plan today as I need to do a bit of tweaking on it since we were gone and I just pulled whatever out of the fridge freezer to have for supper tonight. 

It has been snowing off and on since we got home, and between that and the icy roads in the city (and of course grocery shopping parking lots) I am going to give a few more days before I head out and pick up what we need. I also hope that we will have better sales as well. Good sales are few and far between and the new sale will start on Thursday. Flyers will come out today and tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

Supper is almost ready. I will try and catch up with all of you a bit later tonight and tomorrow morning. I probably have lots of reading to do.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Arrived But Will We Have To Stay Longer?

 We made it into the city no problem. There was some drifting snow the closer we got to the city, but nothing that would cause a problem.

Now however the city we live in has pouring rain this morning, and from what I read on the weather app on my phone and on this laptop, the same is happening here. 

It is supposed to warm up though and hopefully get rid of the ice. I will need to keep track on both apps to see how things are clearing up. We could be here a bit longer than planned on. Thank heavens Kris has a great washing machine and a place in the basement to hang things.

And that's the news from here as blogger is being weird once again.

Thrifty and Frugal Thursday

 Thrifty and Frugal

I have been busy getting things done in order for our visit to Kris's. Everything that could be done ahead of time has now been completed. Lists made, prescriptions picked up and allowances gotten from the bank. Life is good, even though the forecast is calling for snow here in Estevan, and snow/rain on Saturday in Regina. Heck, we might have to stay an extra day to make sure the roads are passable and not covered in ice. 

So what frugal and thrifty things have I been up to over the past week.

1.  Added my leftover allowance to the savings envelope. Also added to the change jars.

2.  Cut up the peppers that were getting a bit soft and got them into the freezer to be used in soups and stews.

3.  Managed to get through all the leftovers from meals either by eating them a second time, or freezing them for a meal later. 

4.  Made use of some of the reclaimed yarn in making the rug. Also used up some of the yarn for the warp.

5.  Using up the smaller leftover yarn balls to continue knitting mittens.

6.  Combined errands to save on fuel and vehicle usage.

7.  Made sure lights were turned off in rooms not in use. I am even getting Harvey to make sure he does the same.

8.  Harvey started another batch of wine, so we will definitely be well supplied. 

Those combined with the usual thrifty and frugal happenings have made this week pass by with a bit of savings on various bills. 

My next post will be from Kris's tomorrow evening. At least that is what I hope.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Midweek and the Last Midweek of the Month

 I can not believe that it is the middle of the last week of the month. Once again days are flying by and I am not at all ready for the month to end.

I am trying to keep busy baking, cooking, prepping meals (soups) and working on my projects. All to keep from getting drawn into the chaos that people post. I made an error yesterday and got drawn into saying me piece on what a cousin had posted. Lord love me I really should have known better, and will know better next time around. Or at least I hope to have learned better. 

The weather is improving greatly, but as usual with the uptick in temperatures, snow is now being forecast. Not a lot for here or the city that youngest lives in so we will still be going. So looking forward to getting out and about in a bigger center. I think I will ask Harvey to stop at The Body Shop so I can pick up my favourite scrub and bath gel. I also want to look at their facial cleansing routines as well. 

Trying very hard not to waste anything, and I am getting better. This week I have had very little in that department. I am freezing anything leftover from our second meals and this should give us another meal from those leftovers. Neither Harvey or I can eat the same meal for days in a row. Tonight we will be having leftover beef stew, and from the looks of what is now in the pot to warm up there could be another meal had. The leftovers will be frozen and we will eat them later on. 

My project list for next month is made as is the monthly cleaning list. My menu plan is as well, subject of course to any changes that may occur due to trying to use things up. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Tuesday Tidbits and Stuff

 It is warming up and such a welcome change from the last week. The sun is shining and while there is a bit of a breeze, the day outside isn't that bad.

I had my mammogram at the mobile unit today. It took maybe 8 minutes at the most. It really is a treat not to have to go to Regina or Saskatoon to get this done. The mobile unit used to be an older bus type vehicle. This one is brand spanking new and more along the lines of a very long trailer unit. The set up isn't quite as nice as the old one as the waiting area is tiny, but I believe that because this one is much longer and equipped with a wheelchair ramp it is so much better. 

I have spent the last couple of days making soup. I have now restocked some of my easily pulled out and reheated soups. When we come back from Kris's and I go grocery shopping, I hope to find some on sale mushrooms so as to be able to make some cream of mushroom soup. 

I had trouble getting the first soup out of the mold, but figured out what I was doing wrong and the others just popped right out. I think this will be good for freezing chili and meat sauce as well. There are a few jars in the fridge that I should probably put in the silicone ice cube molds just to make sure they don't spoil in the fridge. Spoilage means waste and I really am trying not to waste a single thing this year.

Worked on my projects and have started the second series of stripes on the woven rug. Not going to be ready before we leave, but headway is being made and Kris should be able to take it back with him come Easter. Mittens are being knit as well, perhaps not as quickly as I would like, but they are slowly adding up. 

I need to work on my project list and extra cleaning list today. Then at some point tomorrow work on the menus for February.

Life is pleasant, and running smoothly. I just need to remember I can only control what I can control, some things just need to be placed in the hands of someone who can control those. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

 

A new week has arrived, and while I have menus planned for the entire week, we will be going to visit with Kris on the weekend and thus the menus for Saturday and probably Sunday will change. 

Saturday because Kris will cook for us, and Sunday because we will just have arrived at home. 

Monday

Beef Stew and dumplings.

Tuesday

Leftover Chicken stew. I will make biscuits to go with this meal.

Wednesday

Leftover Stew, probably served with either leftover biscuits or slices of bread.

Thursday

Birokies (Cabbage bread).

Friday I told Kris I would supply the meal and I have some frozen Turkey Tetrazzini that I will bring up for our meal. 

Saturday

Kris supplies the meal.

Sunday

I have some leftover ham in the fridge freezer so perhaps we will have something made with that, or even just warmed up. 

I need to make next month's menu plan, and try to use up even more in the fridge freezer and the meat freezer. The problem is with just the two of us there will always be leftovers. Not a bad thing, until it fills the fridge as is happening right now. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.