Menu Plan Monday

 

I took yesterday off as well, all I did was knit, embroider, and make the household task list for this week. 

Today we planned our little get away for September. We now have a cabin rented for 4 nights and 3 days in Cypress Hills. One of the parks we always wanted to see when we lived in Shaunavon, but never really got around to visiting. Really looking forward to being out in nature once again. I foresee lots of hikes and enjoying the quiet (or at least I hope it will be quiet). 

So what is on the menu for this week.

Monday

Ham steaks, raw veggies and dip, and there is a premixed noodle package that needs using up.

Tuesday

A bag of leftover pork made into a stir fry and served over rice. I will make extra rice as well.

Wednesday

Soup and sandwiches. I need to use up a couple of cans of soup so no homemade this week. Not sure what kind of sandwiches but perhaps salmon salad (lots of salmon that needs using as well).

Thursday

Leftover pork stir fry along with the leftover rice.

Friday

Probably Glace, potatoes, onions and eggs. Leftovers will be my lunch for a few days.

Saturday

I have pulled a package of Cabbage Bread from the freezer to use up before getting too old.

Sunday

Roast Chicken, roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and I think I will make gravy.

So I am still in use it up mode and I am slowly getting into the swing of using items up. Hopefully I can empty the fridge freezer.

I also pulled a bag of Pumpkin Muffins out to use for breakfasts, and I have a plan to use some Puff Pastry and a few apples that are getting old for desserts this week. Almost finished the coffee cake, which went over very well with Harvey. It seems as if when there is something sweet, there is less chance of someone running out and picking up chocolate with their allowance.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Not So Frugal Friday

 

Not the most frugal of weeks, well it was pretty frugal up until today. 

Today we booked our Alaskan cruise to see if we actually enjoy cruising..... Still have to decide what excursions we wish to go on which will add to the cost, but we may as well travel while we can. Our travel agent got the best possible deals for us that she could, she went above and beyond in helping us. 

This cruise takes place the beginning of September, and while we did not manage to get exactly the room we wanted (one with a balcony) we still get a lovely big window. I just did not want to be stuck in the middle with no windows. We also upgraded the cruise package which cost slightly more. I wanted a direct flight and not to have to pay for baggage so that added a small amount to the cost as well. No layovers in Calgary so little chance of luggage not making it with us.

I guess from now until we go I will be Frugalling my little heart out.

But what frugal things did take place this past week.

1.  Walking for my daily exercise.

2.  All clothing hung on lines outside to dry, I did some of the sheets as well.

3.  Eating from cupboard, fridge and pantry. 

4.  Working on my various projects to use up parts of my stash.

5.  Gathering clothing that no longer fits properly. Some will be donated, some will be cut into squares for quilts.

6.  Made lots of new meals from leftovers.

7.  Got free zucchini and need to process that tonight.

8.  Used up 2 bobbins while sewing together the denim squares.

9.  Reading free downloaded books on my ereader, planning on what to download next.

10.  Scanned my purchases for points.

11.  Did three surveys for points.

12.  Made an inventory of what is in my meat freezer and now I know what I need to purchase when the item goes on sale.

Overall not too bad at all, but I will be trying to figure out new ways to save those pennies that add up to dollars over the next while.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.