Thursday Tid Bits

After reading many blogs where the bloggers subscribed to various boxes of samples, I decided to try my hand at locating some here in Canada.

I found something called Top Box and ordered two of there boxes for a total of $18.00.

Guess what arrived in the mail yesterday, or should I say were delivered to my doorstep yesterday.

Two surprise boxes.

The first of the boxes contained.

A full sized mascara, a full sized lipstick, a decent sized sample of Keratin Repair serum, a sample of body wash, two samples of wrinkle cream. It also contained a coupon for a free box of hair colour.

The second box contained.

Two large samples of Herbal Essence shampoo and conditioner, another full sized mascara, a full sized lipstick, another sample of body wash, and two rather small samples of some kind of finishing creme. It too contained a coupon for a free box of hair colour.

I cancelled my subscription as they just keep sending boxes and I want a bit of choice over what I get. I will keep checking their site to see if anything comes up that interests me.

I do think that I managed to make my money back.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Recipe Wednesday

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

1 c Italian blend shredded cheese
2 c cooked rotini
3 c chopped leftover chicken
1/2 c diced celery
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Stir together 1/2 c cheese and next 6 ingredients. Spoon into lightly greased 11 x 7 pan. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.

This was very good, but when I make it again I will be adding some green and red peppers as well as some mushrooms. I also used more cheese, because we love cheese.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

The day is almost over and most of my day has been spent gathering items that I can recycle, picking rhubarb from the garden, and using up items that need to be used from the freezer.

I picked about 4 pounds of rhubarb this morning and will be using it to make pies later this week as well as another cake. This time I plan on freezing a few of these to use later on this summer.

Every fall I make cabbage rolls and freeze them for use throughout the rest of the year. Today supper was the last of my frozen stash. A quick and easy meal and now I am ready to make more this coming August or September.

I knit all these sleeveless shells a few (well probably 8) years ago and due to the changes in this aging body they no longer fit like the used to. I decided that I will take them apart, wash and stretch the wool back out and use the yarn to knit other items throughout the winter. I should not need to buy any new yarn for awhile.

The thriftiest thing I did however was stay out of the stores. No shopping means no spending. No spending means money stays in the bank and my pocket. A win/win situation.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

Second week of June already. My how time flies.

Monday

Hot dogs, baked beans and salad.

Tuesday

The last container of frozen cabbage rolls.

Wednesday

Leftover chicken made into something wonderful I hope. While decluttering recipes I have found a few that I want to try.

Thursday

Ribs, rice, and green beans. Perhaps another salad made up.

Friday

Lazy perogies.

Saturday

Not sure if we are going to head up and visit Kris plus do some shopping. If we don't go BBQ Hamburgers, potatoes, and salad will be on the menu.

Sunday

Roast Smoked Pork Shoulder, mashed potatoes, salad, and carrots from the freezer.

There you have it, what we will eat for dinners over the next week. Lunches will be leftovers or sandwiches as is usual.

Everyone have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

Well pondering tough questions did not go as well as I thought. Didn't come up with any answers but one and that was to withdraw even more from church politics. Makes it a bit difficult as many of my friends are from church. I just don't want the headaches of dissatisfied parishioners anymore, I just want to practice my faith in a way that makes it meaningful to me.

Now on to one of my few accomplishments this week.

A nicely decluttered and well labeled cupboard. I now have the two cupboards (top and bottom) cleaned and labeled. Hopefully they will stat like this for awhile, but it is doubtful.

I also found this early in the evening.

The first of what I hope will be many Moonflowers. It opened a bit early, but I will take it. These rather large white flowers always make me smile. I try and plant lots of these every year.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Pondering

 Tonight I am sitting by the fire pit pondering life's questions. I will let you know how I have decided life's major questions tomorrow. I need to take advantage of nice weather while I can.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Friday Roundup

It has been another quiet day on the old homestead.

Harvey went fishing this morning and most of the afternoon, which gave me some necessary alone time. I got to label and tidy one of my cupboards while he was gone. Nothing got put in the donation pile, but I did end up with a nicely organized baking supply cupboard.

Tonight I made a new recipe, Mexican Baked Fish. Since I got the recipe from Allrecipe.com I borrowed their picture.

This is the first time I have actually ate a whole fish fillet in a very long time.

Here is the recipe.

Mexican Baked Fish

3 cod fillets
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheese (I used Italian blend shredded)
1/2 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease 8 x12 dish. Rinse fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Lay fillets side by side in pan. Pour salsa over top and sprinkle with cheese, and crushed corn chips. Bake uncovered for 19 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

This was so simple to make and did not take any time at all to prepare. I served it with fresh cut up veggies and dip. I cut the veggies up while waiting for the fish to cook.

I also managed to finish knitting the blue baby sweater.

I have to block it and then sew it all together.

But while I am waiting on the blocking I cast on the next sweater (remember I don't know if the baby will be a boy or a girl).

A lovely purple!

The skies are getting dark to the southwest of us.

The forecast did call for some rain and perhaps a thunder storm. We will just have to wait and see what happens.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.