Sunday Ramblings

We are back to Ordinary Time in the church liturgical calendar and it is so nice to see green once again.

I always think that green represents life or at least the beginning of the renewal of life.

Mass was a bit shorter this Sunday. Our priest had just gotten back from his holiday in India and was extremely tired. It was also very cold out which could be why he decided to make the homily a bit shorter than usual. It was greatly appreciated.

The children from our two Catholic elementary schools were in charge of choir, lector, hospitality, and a couple of the other ministries in the church. It is always such a pleasure to see their smiling faces, I just wish they would come a bit more often.

It is still extremely cold out, with wind chills at dangerous levels. I have been lazy and spent many a day just putting in my steps and curled up with tea while either reading, knitting or watching television. I might be going through a bit of a depressive period right now. I need to get out for fresh air and I am hoping this upcoming week is better. A person, kind of goes a bit stir crazy when it is this cold.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

It has been a week of freezing temperatures, and some snowfall. It is supposed to warm up next week to about the freezing mark, which I will believe when it actually happens.

So since this week has been so cold, any trips made outside have been quick and necessary. No one in this house wanted to be out in the cold for any length of time. Severe cold warnings have that effect on most of us.

I only left the house on Monday for our Prayer Shawl meeting and to hit the bank, then on Thursday to go shopping and to have my mammogram done at the mobile clinic. For the first time ever my mammogram caused me pain and even left bruises and a bit of a scrape on one side. I think I might just go back to the place my doctor sent me the last time. They at least are gentle.

The rest of the days have been spent doing extra cleaning, cutting up my scrap material into squares to make quilt blocks, cutting up those old t-shirts into small strips, knitting and baking.

Here are a few of the items I baked.

Two loaves of zucchini bread which are residing in the chest freezer.

A chocolate Bundt cake that Harvey just had to try before I got a picture. 

I also made two loaves of bread and a batch of cinnamon buns. This kept me busy and out of trouble. 

This afternoon I had a nap, something that I don't usually do. It is rare that I can fall asleep during the day.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Frugal Friday

The end of another week of trying to be frugal.

1.  Got $2.00 off 18 eggs when shopping this week.

2.  Saved $25.98 on groceries this week shopping sales.

3.  Worked around the house cleaning and organizing.

4.  Watching Netflix and my android box for free entertainment. Youngest DS pays for our Netflix subscription.

5.  Ordered and received from Amazon at a greatly reduced price some sealing rings for our instant pot.

6. Baking bread once again.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thursday Tidbits

The last couple of days most people here are staying in and keeping warm. While not as cold as our neighbours to the west it has still been very cold and with the wind factored in dangerous to be outside.

So most of the time has been spent baking, or doing bits of cleaning and organizing around the house.

I finished cutting up all the stored t-shirt knit fabric that I had salvaged over the years and actually managed to get it all down to one box. Made a bit more storage room and that enabled me to put up the books I managed to buy on various sewing techniques.

The kitted knitting projects have also been moved from the floor in the sewing/craft room making yet more space to move around.

Work has been done on the prayer shawl and I am actually pleased with how much I have completed. I will soon be adding the second ball.

The same can be said about the temperature blanket for this year. It is only a row a day, but I can see some end in sight for a few of the balls of leftover yarn. Those that aren't used up this year, I will make mitts for our oldest to take to his school or to donate to a homeless shelter in his area.

Baking wise I have made a loaf of bread, cinnamon buns, and a chocolate Bundt cake. As tomorrow is not supposed to be much warmer than today (warmer by a few degrees) I plan on making those zucchini loaves I had planned on yesterday for the freezer and perhaps a rhubarb cake for the freezer as well.

I still have some organizing to do in the sewing/craft room but hope to be working on those sewing projects this weekend. Lots to do before winter ends so I can get some wear out of what I make.

Harvey and I are also working on our budget for this year. Hopefully it will be all set up very soon. I have noticed one thing and that is food is really going up in price and a grocery cart costs way more than ever before. Time to start thinking about what we can grow ourselves, harvest and process for the winter. Perhaps more container gardening will be in order, or perhaps Harvey can build some raised beds for less strain on the back and knees.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

Not a whole lot new on the thrifty front, but I have been working on it.

I have made a few more of the cook once, eat twice meals. I love only having to warm something up for supper.

It has been very cold here so no unnecessary driving happening.

Fixed a couple of seams on Harvey's pants as well as hemmed another pair of my pants that I found. Osteoporosis and bone loss has made this a necessary occurrence here.

Texting or phoning our oldest son to see how he is managing at times the rate is cheaper.

Getting caught up on series I have missed by using the android box.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

Another week of this month has gone right by. 

Monday

Soup and sandwiches. I have pulled a container of Turkey Vegetable Soup from the freezer and plan on making egg salad sandwiches to go with.

Tuesday

A package of leftover ham made into a casserole or quiche. Served with a salad. 

Wednesday

Smoked sausage, homemade baked beans, and perhaps the remains of the salad. Harvey will more than likely want pasta with this as well.

Thursday

Clean out the fridge night.

Friday

Cod fillets, homemade fries, and coleslaw.

Saturday

Leftover turkey made into an a la king style meal served over toast wedges.

Sunday

Roast Chicken, roasted potatoes, and roasted carrots. I will use up the remaining coleslaw.

I may be doing more switching around come the 20th of the month, it all depends on how well things get used up this week.

Everybody have a wonderful day. 

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

Another snow has fallen today. Once again winds have whipped the snow into drifts and since it is still windy tonight more drifts will form and the drifts that are already here will just get larger.

We are safe and warm in our home, with a very well stocked pantry. We won't have to worry about not being able to eat and eat well. I feel for those who are not as well prepared as others. Or those who don't have a warm place.

I have managed to get all the household chores done this week and tomorrow the list is short and will be completed very quickly either before or after Mass (providing we can make it out to Mass).

Slowly working my way through all those pieces of knit fabric, and I am looking forward to getting started on the rug in a month or so. Must get the other projects done first.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.