The months are whizzing past and here we are 1/4 of the way through 2026 already. My goodness.
I went shopping today and will not make all of you suffer through pictures of what I purchased. I did pick up 2 tins of tuna at $0.93 each and 3 tins of smoked oysters at just under $2.00 each for the pantry.
Stocked up on some meat, and bought the flour that was on sale. Still even watching and purchasing on sale items I went through almost half my monthly grocery budget. Mind you that included laundry items, some Kitty Litter, and a new loaf pan so I can rid myself of the one that is 50 years old (got it as a shower gift) and which is not in the best of shape. Still I am shocked at how much things are costing from week to week.
It took me almost 3 hours to do my shopping this morning. Of course I had to see people I knew who wanted to talk, and a nice gentleman and I had a lovely talk in the Co-op parking lot about Easter. I really need to hide when I am shopping so as to finish a bit earlier. Harvey asked how many people I had conversations with considering how long I was gone. I also took probably close to an hour to get things away and the meat packaged up for the freezer.
This meant my back and hips were pretty much shot so most of the afternoon was spent watching video's on the computer. I did manage to wind one of the shuttles for weaving though, so all was not a complete loss.
Tomorrow I will need to buckle down and get some baking done as well as work on those projects for this month.
Speaking of projects perhaps I should let you all know what is planned to be completed.
1. Weave the scarves I want to give Kurt and Kris for Christmas.
2. Knit mitts to use up more of the bits and bobs of yarn.
3. Get my printed out craft projects from the last year put in binders.
4. Same goes for those printed recipes I have been saving.
5. Cut out some clothing patterns to sew next month.
6. Make Thank you cards using my Cricut.
7. Make some Birthday cards using the Cricut as well.
That's the plan, and I am so hoping to get things done.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Dear Jackie, wow, you have been busy! I do love salmon. Strange, though, I never liked tuna. I have had cats a good part of my life and I think I don't like tuna because it reminds me of some cat food. LOL! Perhaps...not sure, though.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed we are in April already too Jackie. Yes I meet people when I am grocery shopping too ... sometimes its nice to have a short chat but other times I just want to get on with it. xx
ReplyDeleteThat's funny about you hiding when you're out shopping. I think it's nice that you take the time with them. I'm sure they appreciate it. We never know if someone just needs to see a friendly face and a smile.
ReplyDeleteI love the grocery store conversations - it makes it a little more fun.
ReplyDeleteWhile it's a time killer, I do love that you have so many people in your community to chat with. It's rare I see anyone I know at the local grocery store, even though it's right in my neighborhood. A sense of community is lovely. - Hawaii Planner
ReplyDeleteYou are so focused and productive. Go you!
ReplyDeleteI "duck and weave" to avoid some aquaintences when out shopping, but usually just say a friendly hello, how are you, if I don't want to talk. Frightening how expensive it's become andcwere being BS'd daily that it's our imagination.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to chat to people when you are out and about, but I guess it can slow things down a bit. You should save some money making your own greetings cards, they're not cheap these days.
ReplyDeleteIt's clear you are well-liked in your community and very friendly to take the time to chat. I don't know many people here yet, and except for brief conversations about the weather/prices I'm in and out of the grocery stores fairly quickly.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good price on the canned tuna. I was shopping yesterday and like you, was shocked at how much things are costing these days, sadly. If I shop at my local grocery store I can be in there for a long time as I know so many people in there. It can be fun for sure. Looks like a good list of goals. I hope you meet every one.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, smoked oysters, I haven't seen them around for such a long time.
ReplyDeleteWow - I haven't seen canned tuna that price here for a long time so I think you did well.
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