Frugal Fridays

This week has gone by awfully quickly. Still keeping my frugal on however.

I packed my lunch for work, and even used leftovers to make it up.

All laundry (and I mean all laundry) was hung on the outside clothes line. Good thing it was nice and warm with a bit of a breeze. Next week I might not be able to do this.

Leftovers have been used to advantage. In fact we have managed to have two full meals from leftovers twice this week (bit of a change up on the menu plan).

I have been busy sewing using fabric from my stash to fill in a few holes in my spring and summer wardrobe.

Managed to have 5 no spend days this week.

Found twenty cents on my daily walk and added it to the change jars.

Enjoyed a free walk every day this past week, except for the day I was subbing. Quite fine though as walking up and down the long hallways at work more then made up for it.

Still using up, wearing it out and making do.

Tomorrow will not be frugal, but very precious. We are heading up to Regina to go to the green houses there. Kris will be joining us. Buying plants for summer colour is a big thing here. I have my list and am ready to go.

Hopefully lots of pictures to share tomorrow or Sunday.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

In The Sewing Room

While I have not managed to work on any of the undone sewing projects I have spent time in the sewing room.

My warm weather wardrobe had a few gaps and I decided it would be best to fill those first, before going back and getting those pesky unfinished sewing projects done.

So far this week I have managed to sew three simple knit skirts.

First I will show all of you this light denim knit skirt.

This light knit skirt is actually a lighter blue, almost a turquoise colour.

Lastly this jungle print knit (well it really isn't a jungle print, but I don't know what else to call it). I have already worn this one to work and gotten quite a few compliments on it.

Now I am going to try my hand at palazzo pants. More knit material, but quite a different sewing project.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Rain, Work and More Rain

We are getting the first real rain of the spring season and I am loving it. Nothing, but nothing greens a lawn as quickly!!! Just wish it would have been warm enough to plant my flowers this week.

Today I spent subbing in one of our schools. It has been a couple of weeks since I have been in the school and I really enjoyed working. I was in the older grades which I love. I even got to listen to the various groups in Grade 7 and 8 present their Science Fair projects. Wow there are a great many new ideas and the thought behind them all was amazing.

Yesterday I visited my bed ridden friend. Once again I was there for a very long time and had to rush home to make supper. Still was wonderful to see her and to see her starting to be able to move a bit more.

This weekend we plan on heading up to a greenhouse 2 hours away. Time to buy bedding plants and veggie starters. We will also spend time with our youngest son. Hopefully we will be able to get everything we need, must make list tomorrow.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. I am going to enjoy watching the rain.

God bless.

Menu Monday

A bit late posting today, but I wanted to get the laundry started early and then the blog kind of slipped my mind until a few minutes ago.

Monday

Chef's Salad using up the leftover tossed salad with the addition of leftover ham, eggs, and small cubes of cheese.

Tuesday

Spaghetti and meat sauce served with some more salad.

Wednesday

Jambalaya with smoked sausage.

Thursday

Baked Spaghetti.

Friday

Perogies

Saturday

Clean out the fridge night.

Sunday

Roast Pork, roast potatoes, roast carrots, and green beans.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

 Today we celebrated Confirmation. While at times I may stumble in my faith, seeing the bright, shiny faces of the Grade Two's as they proclaimed their faith and wish to become fully members of the church always makes me want to do better and gives me impetus in my own faith journey.

Father Brian spoke about us being branches and Christ being the vine. How everything we do leads back to Christ. Christ holds us together just as the vine holds the branches.

I distributed the hosts today and everyone was so very happy to be there celebrating this next step in a "lifelong adventure of faith". The smiles made me realize that not everyone is jockeying for political place, rather that the majority of parishioners just want to practice what they believe. Christ has died, Christ is Risen, Christ will come again.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Yard Is Taking Shape

I mentioned yesterday that I would share a picture of the seating and lighting around the fire pit with all of you today.

We have room for seating all the way around the fire pit which will be wonderful when we have company. Those top blocks can be taken off so everyone has access to the heat.

Harvey also managed to finish repainting the very long planter he made for me a number of years ago. I plan on using it for my herbs this year..... Unless Harvey buys or makes me a raised bed to stick in one corner of the garden.

Thought I would also share a picture of the lighting in the perennial bed.

I do love having lighting in the back yard. It seems to deter unwanted visitors.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Friday Frugalities

Time to list the frugal things I have accomplished this week.

Reading free books I downloaded onto my Kobo.

Using up fabric from my stash to make some new clothing for this summer.

Phoned Kurt while my package made the phone calls free.

Hung three loads on the line in the basement.

Used my stash of yarn to make silent auction items.

Only bought food items that were on my grocery list.

Used up all leftovers in the fridge for another supper or for lunches this week.

Baked bread.

Not too bad a week if I say so myself.

As I said a few days ago, Harvey finished the new fire pit area and I thought it might be nice to share some pictures with you all.

The view of the new area from the steps of the deck.

The view from the yard.

We actually have lots of seating area around the pit and I will show you that tomorrow as late today we are going to place the seating around and the remaining lighting.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.