Saturday Roundup

I have been indoors for most of the week. Still did my walking, but used the treadmill most days with just a short walk for fresh air. Really until the last few days it has been much too icy for walking. Today we were well above freezing, which would have been perfect walking outdoor weather if it had not been raining.  

This morning Harvey and I went to the craft fair put on by the Kinette Club here in town. They had a little contest on Facebook, and I just happened to win two free entrance tickets. Great frugal save and a lovely hour was spent looking at new crafts......Seems like hair scrunchies are the biggest craft idea now. 

One lady was selling purses made out of cork from Portugal. Absolutely beautiful!!! Expensive, but beautiful and one of a kind.

We came home, I completed the second pair of pj bottoms and did some house cleaning. Slowly getting the house back in order. Major break down in the sewing/craft room however. I don't think that room will get really back to top tidiness until I manage to catch up on all my projects.

I was enjoying some Netflix while pinning, and Harvey was downstairs watching hockey when the phone rang. It turned out that Harvey won one of the door prizes today. Not really a male prize so now I am the proud owner of a lovely sparkly lip gloss and a bronzer from Younique.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Frugal Friday

1.  Saved $19.75 grocery shopping this week.

2.  Found a $5 bill in the back alley, also found ten cents.

3.  Used the treadmill on those cold and icy days. Once it warmed up put on the winter ice grippers and had a short walk in the fresh air.

4.  Finished another Christmas gift.

5.  Got a free jar of pasta sauce with my groceries.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thursday Tidbits

We had a watermain repair today so our water was off from early morning until late afternoon. At least time they gave us some warning so I could fill things with water. Nothing worse than not being able to flush the toilets.

I finished the dress I had started a few days (well about a week and a half ago). The sleeves did not go as well as I had hoped, but it is still wearable. Picture to follow at some point next week.

Decluttering took place as well (since I had no water to do any extra cleaning. I will get caught up on that front tomorrow.

The sewing machine is all set up for the first pair of pajama pants and the elastic is cut for both pairs. I am hoping to get both pairs sewn in the next day and a half. Problem is my back starts to hurt if I sit too long at the sewing machine.

The weather has warmed up considerably. I put on my winter ice cleats and had a bit of a walk this morning. It was sure nice to be out in the fresh air. There is something so freeing about getting outside and just moving.

This weekend we are having a big craft sale in town. One I have always gone to, but this year I am really considering giving it a miss. The cost to enter used to be $2.00 a person but this year the cost has risen to $5.00 a person, more than double!! I know prices are rising, but really. We never buy anything, but it does give me a chance to see new and interesting crafts. Perhaps even give me some new ideas.

Paid a visit to the library earlier this week. Now I have reading material for a few weeks.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Old Pictures

Last week I started scanning some old pictures of my parents and of course some of our own that I missed my last go around (still can't find Kurt's album or more of my old cassette tapes).

Many of the pictures brought back wonderful memories.

My Dad's parents along with Auntie Kathy and Uncle Garry. Though my Aunt Beverly says it is her and my Uncle Freddy. Uncle Sam is in there as well.

When Expo 67 was in Montreal, we travelled from our home in Toronto, pulling the trailer Dad made. Parked in a farmers field and had a blast. I believe this picture is of the Sri Lakan pavillion.

Our home in Vancouver, the place I was born. We had those chairs for a very long time as well as the bookcase.

My Mom on the right and her friend Martha. Martha sewed the bridesmaids dresses for my wedding.

Kris with M.C. Hamster. Such an animal lover.

Kurt holding his little sister.

Dad while working for the Hudson's Bay Company at Goose Bay Labrador before he and Mom got married.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Finally

Today our furniture arrived, and it was set up in no time at all!!

The sectional has a bit darker fleck in in that isn't showing up well in the picture. I should be able to sleep nicely on this when I have those sleepless nights (seem to be happening more often lately).

My comfy chair (with the messy table beside it, I am working my way through the various projects that are located around here). It is perfect for snuggling into to do my knitting or reading. 

Still have some straightening up to do, but will continue that and the decluttering of the room over the next few days.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Remembering Those Who Serve, and Those That Served

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

While this has not been the busiest of weeks, things are still being completed. Like finding out our furniture will arrive on Tuesday afternoon and picking out my lovely Christmas chair!!! Thinking about accent cushions, quilts, throw pillows, and knitted throws has been occupying my mind until today.

Today was all about cutting out patterns, going through my fabric and picking pieces that go together, and of course knitting. It was raining this morning, and then snowing this afternoon with dropping temperatures (not my favourite kind of weather for this time of year as now we will have ice under the snow that will not leave until spring) so it was the perfect time to get working on cutting down the fabric stash.

I managed to cut out the 2 pairs of pajama bottoms and Harvey's BBQ apron as well as a new nightgown for me. Then came the fun part, putting together those leftover fabrics to make a couple of new outfits for me for the Christmas season. I always seem to get more fabric than I need for a pattern, like why get the called for 3 meters when the fabric is on sale and I can get 6 meters. Right????

Tomorrow there will be more cutting and placing the cut out patterns in project bags along with the instructions and thread.

Then the real fun starts. I will of course do Harvey's Christmas gifts first and then continue with the other projects.

I have been continuing with my decluttering and things are coming right along. Still lots to do, but I am seeing a difference every year with less and less "stuff" taking up space in my home.

The clear out of the bits and bobs in the fridge freezer was on hold for the last couple of days, but come Monday I will be back at that challenge as well. Must get it cleared out for all the Christmas leftovers.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.