Blogging Break

 

I am going to take a bit of a break in order to get more cleaning, decluttering, some appointments and banking done. Hopefully back by Thursday or Friday.

Everybody have a wonderful evening (and days until I return).

God bless.

Frugal Friday

 

The usual frugal practices are continuing on the old homestead. A couple of different things happened this week, mostly because of the snow storm and the water being turned off for a bit.

1.  I did the washing on Sunday and it was so nice to have everything dried and put away by Monday morning. 

2.  Our water was turned off for a bit on Monday, now that isn't really a hardship, but I had to get drinking water saved. Mainly because the city needs to send the water off to be tested after they flush the lines. So I am washing dishes by hand and using some bleach in the rinse water.... Means no electric usage for the dishwasher and I know I am using less water to wash those dishes. 

3.  Harvey hasn't gone for his usual one day a week drive. Roads are terrible still (things are melting though) and he is not inclined to want to slip of the road and into a ditch.

4.  Still using up yarn and getting very close to having the 25 mitts done for this month. I will take some time off next month and get other projects worked on. 

5.  Made my list for grocery shopping early next week and while not much is on sale, I will be stocking up on what is on sale.

6.  Using up all leftovers once again this week. Sometimes it means changing menu plans but so far this week that hasn't happened.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Thrifty Thursday

 

We had a bit of a problem with our power flickering off and on yesterday. It seems to have steadied today.

The usual thrifty happenings here on the old homestead. Mending, using things up, and watching what we spend as is usual. 

Hubby has requested more meatless meals and I will be searching the internet for those. 

More baking happening. When one can't open the windows due to nasty weather, the smell of baking makes a big difference inside. 

Going through a blizzard makes one manage their meals and makes all of us try and use what is available in our homes. Having a well stocked pantry is a great way to save on spending and getting little things completed around the house. 

Being thrifty does not only take spending and being conscious of what we are using or repairing, it also takes into account how we use our time. Being unable to go anywhere is allowing me to realize that I am not thrifty with my time. 

I usually go to a friends for coffee almost every day (I feel sorry for her, I am the only break she gets from her overbearing Husband). This takes about an hour or more out of my morning, I am now thinking that every second or third day would be enough time. This is the friend (and hubby) who complain all the time about the money they spend, but don't want to accept any help on how to control their spending. The Hubby is also a person who likes to shop every day, and find things that are medically wrong with either him or my friend. I just get tired of trying to help and shuffled off as being a nut according to her husband. Time to draw back and get things done that need to be done here at home.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Tuesday Tidbits

 

So I have spent most of the day watching the sky darken, lighten and darken once again. So far, none of the snow has arrived yet, but that will probably change overnight. I have visions of waking up to a vast sea of white, with even more coming down. 

I am in the part of the province that could be hit the hardest. After days of saying 20 to 30 cm of snow, now it is being said we could see our upper range reach 50 cm. This woman is not a happy camper, but it should not stick around for very long. 

I have spent most of today knitting, and am getting closer to being finished those 25 pairs. I am up to 15 now and starting number 16. Keeping my fingers crossed that by the end of the month all 25 will be completed. I will then take some time off and do a few other projects. 

So it has been a quiet day, just waiting and preparing for whatever the storm brings us. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

 

Heading into the third week of the month and also heading into what could be a late snow storm. I do wish sometimes that Colorado wouldn't share their lows with us.

Any how I have spent the day preparing for whatever happens and keeping my fingers crossed that we don't get as much heavy wet snow as being predicted.

Here our the menus for this week.

Monday

Spaghetti and meat sauce. I added some extra veggies to the sauce.

Tuesday

Soup and sandwiches. Split yellow pea sounds lovely. I will use some ham broth and a few small pieces of ham when I make it. Sandwich wise not too sure as of yet.

Wednesday

Leftover Tuna Casserole. 

Thursday

Baked spaghetti, and some garlic biscuits.

Friday

Lentil Curry served over rice. I will make a fairly large batch and freeze a few portions. 

Saturday

Leftover Baked Spaghetti and more garlic biscuits.

Sunday

Sweet and Sour Ribs served over rice and mixed veggies. Making a bigger batch and freezing some of the ribs. 

This will use up some of the items in my fridge and freezers. Of course I will be adding to my frozen meals, but that is always great if I just do not feel like cooking one night. It also keeps us from ordering out.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Frugal Friday

 

I just can't believe it is Friday so soon. I think that not being able to do all that I wanted to do is causing havoc with my inner time clock. This resting between tasks is causing me to loose track of the passage of time.

I did do a few frugal things this week though.

1.  Put $70.00 into my savings envelope from my biweekly spending cash.

2.  Added $1.45 to my change jars. That is the lowest in a very long time. 

3.  Combined errands in order to save time, fuel and cash.

4.  Using up leftovers in other meals. I have been tiring out by the time supper rolls around and have been moving menus in order to conserve my energy. Most leftovers are being used as is for either lunches or suppers. 

5.  Sticking to my grocery list, purchasing on sale items and working them into future menus. 

6.  Tomorrow I am hoping to do some batch cooking. I will make turkey tetrazzini for our supper and another to freeze, hoping to make a batch of pea soup, and lentil curry. Those last two will be added to the freezer for meals when I just want a break. 

So that is all my foggy brain can think of tonight. Off to use up the leftovers from Easter to make our meal tonight.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Thrifty Thursday

 

I wore myself out a bit too much yesterday, and almost did the same today. I need to be a bit more thrifty with my energy levels while convalescing from Covid. Learned my lesson for sure.

As usual I have been trying my best to continue with some thrifty measures this week. 

I am using less meat in meals and that seems to be going very well. I am managing to keep the fridge cleared or at least down to something one can reasonably keep track of leftovers in. 

Made my grocery list and saved $24.81 on my total Co-op grocery bill. That's buying mostly on sale..... Lots was on sale this week which was a nice change. 

I hemmed a pair of Hubby's pants and fixed a hem on one of his t-shirts.

I tried a 14 day free trial of StackTV but ended that a week early. I just could not find anything else I wished to watch. I may try one of the other free trials a bit later.

My mind is slightly foggy and I am pretty sure there is much more, but these are the ones that stick out.

Everyone have a wonderful evening.

God bless.