Frugal Friday

 

A quiet, stay at home week has passed by once again. I drove the car twice this week (or rather took the car out twice this week). Once to get our booster shots. Yes, my arm is feeling much better today, still a bit sore to the touch, but at least I can move it a bit more freely.

What were my frugal five for this week.

1.  I saved $49.89 buying groceries this week.

2.  Had a walk outside for exercise 5 times this week. The other days I walked on the treadmill.

3.  Hung three loads on the lines downstairs on Monday to dry.

4.  Used up all leftovers and those that weren't used I made into TV dinner type meals for our youngest.

5.  Drapes were opened up to take advantage of the sunshine this week, kept the furnace from turning on all afternoon and a great length of time in the evenings.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thursday Tidbits

 

I have had a rough couple of days. While I am very glad that I got my booster shot, I am not happy at the reactions I get. I have been ready for a slightly sore arm and a bit of stiffness, instead I get an arm that is really stiff and very sore to the touch. At least this time around I don't have a great big lump at the injection site, it isn't bright red and only slightly hot to the touch (that is when I can stand to touch it). I hope that this disappears faster than it did the last time.

I talked to Kris to find out what they are giving their Dad for Christmas and it is a new laptop.... I said I would go in with them for it. Even though he got a really good deal on it, it is a bit high for them to spend on. Harvey is going to be very surprised.

The bedrooms that Kris and Kurt use are clean and tidy. I straightened up in both of them and did a good dusting. They are ready for when the boys arrive. 

Omicron has reached my province. Only 4 cases so far (at least as of yesterday) and those involved all belong to one family. Their close contacts have been notified and are isolating as well. Hopefully our health association can keep tight control over this. Also another reason why I am happy that we have our booster. Kurt has his as well, now I just hope Kris can get his as well. I believe they are lowering the age once again very soon. Right now it is 50 and older, I am hoping to see 40 and older by next week.

The days go on here much the same as always. I have started the first white strip for Kris's knitted blanket. I hope to be half way done it tonight and be finished both strips by early next week. Blocking and sewing it together should be a breeze. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

 

We have had some cold and snowy days lately. Today was the first day the sun was shining and there was no real wind. It was also the day we got to go for our booster shots. 

Good thing I made appointments as many people thought they could just walk right in. Turns out they were told that if any vaccines were leftover after all the appointments were done they would be called. Names and numbers were taken and those people went away. 

So what thrifty habits took place since last Tuesday took place here on the old homestead?

I keep using up bits and bobs from the fridge. There were a few produce items that were getting a bit wilted, so Harvey decided they would be perfect to feed to the jackrabbits that keep hopping through our front yard. Win/win as far as I am concerned.

I have been using my make it yourself Kcup a bit more the past few weeks.

I fixed the neckline on one of my nightgowns and fixed a seam in another pair of pj bottoms for Harvey.

I have also been making sure the lights are off in rooms not in use, something we have become lax about.

Pulled out fabric to make some new draught dodgers as I get my other sewing done this month.

The black strips are done for the knitted blanket so I will pull the white yarn out of my stash. Love being able to use some more yarn up.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

 

A new week has arrived and while I am waiting for my syrup to reach the hard crack stage, I thought I would get my blog post up.

Monday

Leftover ham from the fridge freezer made into a pasta bake. I should be able to use up some grated cheese, and most of the remaining broccoli. I may make a salad to go along with it.

Tuesday

Leftover roast beef that I packaged up from Sundays supper. I will probably make hot beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.

Wednesday

There will probably be lots of pasta bake left so that will be our supper tonight.

Thursday

Soup (probably vegetable) along with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Friday

Salmon patties, and a package of Knorr noodles that need to be cleared out of the pantry. I will more than likely make green beans.

Saturday

Chicken breasts made into Honey Siracha stir fry, served over rice.

Sunday

Pork roast, roasted potatoes and roasted carrots.

So there are my main courses for the upcoming week. Except for Sunday they are pretty much interchangeable which I like.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

 

It is Sunday and depending on how you look at it the end of a week, or the beginning of the new week.

Today I just plan on sharing a few pictures with you all.

Our first significant snowfall of the winter season. It has been snowing off and on most of the day and last night.

My new little tree upstairs. I plan on making a few more decorations as it is pretty darn sparse.

The tree downstairs, I should have put the icicles on, but my back was really starting to hurt. So there are a few empty spaces. Perhaps next year I will be able to do a much better job at filling areas in.

I did some baking and managed a few photos.

Two trays of almond bark,

The inside of my chocolate snowballs, some of which got a might large. I will be rolling them in icing sugar (confectioners sugar) before putting them out.

I thought I got a picture of the butter tart bars and the Oh Henry Bars as well as the Peanut Butter Cups, but for some reason they are not on my camera.

Took a day off from baking today, but tomorrow I will be right back at it. I think Peanut Brittle and Gingersnaps are going to be fashioned.

Instead I knit and pondered on the meaning of the Second Sunday of Advent.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Frugal Friday

 

The end of what used to be our work week. Where on earth did we find time to get anything else done. Retirement is busy!!!!

So what frugal things have been happening here on the old homestead.

1.  Broke my rule about only shopping every two weeks. Hamburger was on sale this week and so I combined my daily walk with a trip to the store. Since I walked all I bought was hamburger. It would be too hard to carry lots of bags home.

2.  Walked as much as possible this week. We are supposed to get very cold and get lots of snow over the weekend. I will be walking in the house on the treadmill for sure.

3.  Used leftovers for two meals and any extra was frozen into meals for our youngest son. 

4.  Did some baking for Christmas which because the oven was on some days kept the furnace from running.

5.  Scanned all the groceries for points.

6.  Listed Harvey's curling shoes online. Hopefully they sell now that things have opened up a little bit.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Update On November Goals and Goals For This Month

 

Well time to update you all on my November goals and list my December goals. My that month went by very quickly. Sure glad my list was not long.

1.  Finish knitted blanket for Kurt's friend. Done.

2.  Start and finish Kris's Christmas gift.  Working on it.

3.  Make some Christmas ornaments.  Done.

4.  Work on t-shirt/knit fabric rug.  Got more strips ready to use.

5.  Make a work apron for Harvey for Christmas.  Turned the work apron into a gardening apron.

6.  Make potholders and oven mitts for the sons.  Oven mitts made. I even got a pair made for Harvey. I all of a sudden realized I made them pot holders last year.

7.  Start Christmas baking and candy making.  Started on the last day of the month, so there is a long way to go.

8.  Christmas cards done and make the phone call list for Christmas messages.  Done

So not too bad, I just wish that the baking and candy making was completed or at least close to being done.

Now on to December goals.

1.  Finish Kris's gift.

2.  Finish baking and candy making.

3.  Decorate the house.

4.  Sew Harvey's pj bottoms.

5.  Make donation in Harvey's name to the Salvation Army.

That's it for this month at least so far. Who knows what I could add as the month goes by.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.