Menu Monday

Ahh, the last month of the year, how on earth did this happen.

Monday

Leftover pork roast (though it could be leftover turkey) made into a casserole and put in the fridge to pop in the oven. I have company most of the afternoon and really do not have time to cook a big meal). Served with the leftover salad from last night we should be just fine.

Tuesday

Ham and scalloped potato casserole. Think I will serve it with raw veggies and dip (cleaning out the crisper ready for shopping this week).

Wednesday

Clean out the fridge night.

Thursday

Chili and toast.

Friday

Cod fillets, coleslaw, and homemade fries.

Saturday

Leftover chili served on pasta with a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Sunday

Roast beef, roasted potatoes, roasted carrots, and onions.

So there is another week of menus, no meatless meals however. I may have to double up over the coming weeks.

Everybody have a wonderful day. 

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

The First Sunday in Advent, one of my favourite seasons in the Catholic Churches liturgical year. 

I don't know if you have noticed the same thing as I have over the past few years. People rush, from place to place, stressing over the perfect Christmas and not taking the time to enjoy the build up to Christmas. The anticipation of waiting, expecting the most wonderful present of all. The gift of our Saviour. 

Usually the first Sunday of Advent is when I put the decorations on the tree. Harvey usually brings it up on Saturday, gets the lights on and leaves me to it. This year was no different. 

It takes me awhile to decorate the tree as many of the ornaments have a story. I always have to relive that unique story each ornament imparts. Some are decorations the boys made growing up, some are gifts from them as they grew older. Still others are ornaments I have picked up on our travels, and yet others are ones that graced our tree as I grew up. 

Taking the time to cherish each and every memory, makes me slow down and realize that the greatest gift we were ever given is promised to us each and every year.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

I just can not believe it is the end of November. Looking out the window at the snow and ice it already looks like mid winter, but inside it is toasty warm and just perfect for what I have been up to the last half of the week.

I have put my sewing to the side (did manage to finish one project though) and started my Christmas baking. I have a feeling I have once again gone a bit overboard with my list. Yet with company coming Christmas day, Kurt and Kris being home for about a week, and my Prayer Shawl ministry meeting here on Monday for a little get together I think I might be okay.

Here are a few pictures of what I have made so far.

Chocolate coconut candy in the bag in front. Almond Bark in the bags in the back.

English Shortbread, though why the recipe is called that I will never know.

Homemade peppermint candies.

Whipped Shortbread cookies decorated with red and green cherries.

Butter Tart slice, since I refuse to make tarts any more.

Nanaimo bars, my favourite.

Peanut Butter slice.

The last two still need cutting and putting in containers.

Just a few more items to make, but as Harvey has brought up the Christmas decorations and set up the tree, I will have to stop for a little bit. Hopefully I will be able to get at least the Peanut Brittle made tomorrow (if I am really lucky the Surprise toffee as well).

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Frugal Friday

Cold and gloomy day here in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan. The wind is howling, just like it did yesterday and I am developing the usual headache from the accumulation of wind days. Taking a tablet before too long.

One great thing about this kind of weather is I don't really want to leave the house for any reason. Thus frugality reigns.

1.  Used up remnants of fabric to cut out more patterns. I actually managed a dress from one remnant (it will be a spring summer dress), a pair of pants from another, and a t-shirt from yet another. No real waste at all as the scraps have been put in the scrap bag.

2.  Combined errands this week to save on gas and vehicle wear.

3.  While this does not sound very frugal we decided to try out new places rather than the dealership for work on our vehicle. We will not use Great Canadian Oil Change as it is almost double what it costs at the dealership (would not have known this if we had not tried it out) and KalTire charges about $5 more to exchange the tires to snow tires. The good thing is KalTire is closer and the work is done much faster.

4.  Using up food in the fridge freezer again this week. Just a couple of bags, but gone is gone.

5.  Grocery savings for this week amounted to $25.13. Not bad considering a great many baking supplies were purchased. Even though the products were on sale, they were still more than I had really thought they would be.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

The Calm Before The Storm

Today while not warm, really was quite nice. However we are supposed to be having quite the snow storm hitting us over the next three days. Perfect for staying inside and getting Christmas baking and sewing done.

My errands were all ran today in an effort not to have to go anywhere tomorrow. Harvey will be taking the car to get the tires retorqued. I don't want to navigate through snow, and he knows that I am not comfortable driving through deep snow. He is much better at that type of thing.

Dental appointment went well. I can feel the difference having nice clean teeth. My next appointment is in March of next year.

Bought some reference books for the sewing room. A lady I know very well was selling them on one of the garage sale sites.

There are three more that didn't make it into the picture. In glancing through them this afternoon before my appointment I can see lots of tricks and new ideas to make my sewing that much better. On some of the blogs I visit the ladies are way above my simple sewing level.

Harvey took the snow blower in to be fixed. This seems to be a regular occurrence right now. I guess we will both be out shoveling the snow that falls the next few days.

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Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

We are back to the cold, cloudy weather. In fact according to the weather pundits, a storm will be moving in come Thursday (or if it moves a bit quicker than expected overnight on Wednesday). Since I have a dental cleaning tomorrow afternoon, I thought that I may as well get my errands done as well.

Combining errands just makes sense. It saves on gas as well as wear and tear on the vehicle. Getting all the running around done on one day saves me time and energy as well.

I had problems sleeping last night so tonight I am pulling out some tea that never fails to help me sleep. Glad I have a goodly supply as I think I may have a few more sleepless nights, I have started the dreaded cholesterol pills and one of the side effects is insomnia. Great for a person who occasionally suffers this without any help.

I fixed a couple of seams on some of Harvey's t-shirts, did a bit of darning, and sewed a button on one of Harvey's spring jackets.

I have been turning off lights in rooms not in use, and keeping the heat at a steady temperature. Any cooler and my dear Hubby says he is freezing.

My nearest grocery store is going to be charging for plastic bags come December 1st, so I am saving as many as I possibly can in order to keep the litter cleared.

Recycled some older t-shirts into rags or strips to use in making a rug (one of my projects for the new year).

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

I am a bit late posting today, but things are kind of crazy today. Why so crazy I really have no idea. 

Monday

Ham steaks, salad and egg noodles.

Tuesday

Stuffed chicken breasts, rice and mixed veggies.

Wednesday 

Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches (I have a dental cleaning appointment).

Thursday

Leftover roast chicken made into a casserole.

Friday

Glace (or perhaps out for supper).

Saturday

Clean out the fridge

Sunday

Roast ham, rice and a tossed salad.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.