Happy November to all. This year is almost gone! Hard to believe. So much yet to do and so much already done. We had a mixed bag of weather this past week. Warm, chilly, one day of decent rain, and wind and more wind.
There suddenly became pretty colors with the leaves. The sugar maples and the burning bushes are my favorites. Some trees are void of leaves now after all the wind we had. Some still looking beautiful. Amazingly I still see green too!
It looks like this next week will be mainly in the 60's(F) - that sounds fine to me.
Time change (ugh) - didn't see any extra sleep here! Kitties woke me as usual for breakfast - which according to the clock was an hour earlier!! Licorice was waiting at daylight for his food outdoors, again an hour earlier to the clock. Such is life!
My fugal week:
- I rearranged my living room, as much as I could on Sunday. It has been the same for 22 years!! Not a lot I can do - but I moved some things, so I have more spots to read or watch TV with my feet up! Nice change.
- Went out to lunch with my sister - her treat! Had a fun time
- Went to lunch with my grade school friends. That was fun and we had about 28 show up!
- Got to air the house a lot
- While out - I got monthly gas fill-up with my discount from Kroger. Saved .40 gallon. I also got about 2 gallons for home - just to have over the winter in case myself or someone needs it. Paid 2.79/gal.
- Stopped at thrift store as well. I found a long gray sweater wrap. I also got a Christmas sweater and sweatshirt - both are brand new
- I went through the freezers again, and realized I am totally set for all the upcoming holidays - through Easter - for meat. I also have all I need for any get togethers and enough meat and frozen veggies for myself for a long, long while. I eat with family on the holidays, but like having my own goodies here to munch on.
- I reorganized and cleaned the deep pantry as well. Dusted the cans and jars - and emptied some crates and reorganized. Got all my basket 'stuffers' together for the holidays - more to get.
- Other than 2 days out - cooked from home and used up all leftovers, made a batch of biscuits as well.
Monday was the day sis and I went out. Mind you she is 93 and still going. Well, Thursday she fell and fractured her pelvis and a bone near her spine. She is now in hospital. Thursday and Friday were days of tests, x-rays and shear torture for her. I went yesterday to see her. It was her first therapy (can't do surgery due to age). Boy she hurts! Poor thing. We had a really long visit, and I stayed while she had therapy and then lunch. She seemed in better spirits when I left - she just needs lots of encouragement. Her kids and us will make sure she gets that! Please say a little prayer for her, if you will. She has a long painful recovery ahead.
Meals this past week:
Tuna/noodle/pea casserole (leftover) and tomatoes
Diner w/sis - had Rueban and fries
Mexican w/friends - enchiladas and beans and rice
Meatloaf burger (freezer) and salad
Pork chop, asparagus and toms
Red beans & rice, leftover asparagus and biscuit
Bean/rice/cheese burrito and salad
SNACKS: warm biscuit, fruit, tomatoes, small salad, pickles
So there you have it - I seemed to have kept busy. Not sure how much accomplished, but I kept busy!
How was your week? What did you get done and accomplished? Did you do any canning or freezing of goods? Any good deals at the stores? Crafting?
Love hearing from you all.
I want to thank Laurie, Cookie and Cindy again for the thoughtful cards this week.
May your week ahead be safe and healthy. I hope all that have been involved in weather events are getting a little normalcy back in their lives.
Blessings to you and yours from me at my humble little home.
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Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Proverbs 16:3-4
Lord, as we go each day forward, please help us to ready our homes for whatever may come this way. Help us to ready our souls for a future in eternity with You. Please help us each understand others and do the best we can to spread love and joy and peace on this earth. Please protect us in Your loving arms in the coming weeks of uncertainty. We pray for peace. AMEN
