HAPPY AUGUST!! Happy Sunday to you all and welcome to a new month. I hope this finds you all well and safe on this beautiful day.
It is a gorgeous morning here, nice and cool. I woke to 60*F. What a difference a week makes. We have had a couple of fantastic, no humidity, days. Seems the neighbors were all out working, well most were. It has been perfect weather to get things done. Our days have been in the 70's for the past couple days. It won't last, as starting mid-week, it is going back to hotter temps, but they say not as humid as the past couple weeks.
The daylight hours seem to be shorter as well. I have noticed the dusk to dawn light is on/off about an hour different now. I just saw we lose another hour of daylight this month.
My frugal week:
- Well, I managed to get 2 extra weeks from my 'empty' toothpaste tube!
- Helped a neighbor out with oil and gas for her mower. She usually has someone do her yardwork, and he hadn't shown up for a bit - so she did it.
- Cut my hair and did a root touch up at home
- Pulled out my onions and going to plant more green onion sets today
- Lots of laundry in cold and used dehumidifier water
- Deep cleaned the floors - wood and rugs - behind, under, over and inside of all registers
- Did go out the last day of the month to fill gas tank, so as to use my points for money savings
- While at gas station, ran into Kroger (same lot). I got peaches, milk, and mandarins. I did notice they have raised the discount produce price here as well (1.50 now)
- I received Proctor & Gamble coupons in the mail!!! That hasn't happened in years! Only a couple I will use, but I was still shocked
- I also stopped at thrift store while out. Bought nothing. Ran into old neighbors, nice to see and catch up. I got a loaf of Italian sliced bread for free
- I got the lawn mowed front to very back and trimmed. I edged the front walk and the drive. I got the 2 front flower beds all cleaned up and looking fresh. It sure makes everything look pretty
- I did get the permanent fix made to my hose. IT WORKED! It is a nice 100' hose, so worth saving - it is now 99'!
- My mower gave me trouble this week. I mowed a good section, and it worked well, then I cleaned the bottom and rested. Went back out and it wouldn't stay running. I figured it was my fault, by tipping over to clean. Took out the spark plug, and it seemed oily, so I cleaned everything - the plug, the socket and the opening. Appears to have fixed the problem. Glad I had a man that taught me things and glad I listened and learned!!!!
- I had some small tree branches touching the wires coming to house - so I cut them down. Boy that was fun - not! But I managed the ladder, and I am safe, and the wires are clear now
- All meals from home and using what I have on hand
- Picked 7 peppers, lots of cherry toms, and 1 tomato. Have a couple zucchini that will be ready any day.
- I did some more staking of the tomato plants - they are way over my head and hanging heavy with toms - I bet they all ripen at once!
- AC off for the past 2 days (and today) and airing the house - we had a lovely breeze for the past couple days
My meals this past week:
Pasta salad and breaded pork burger
Tacos
Egg/tuna salad sandwich and pasta salad
Chicken breast fillet (air fried) and air fried zucchini fries (gave that a try-decent)
Chicken (leftover), small salad and sliced cheese
Ham sandwich, peach
Italian bread pizza (air frier)
There you have it. I took much advantage of the lovely days and got tons done outside. I spent most of 2 days outdoors. Bitsy has sure been loving having the windows open. He goes from window to window and lies there for naps. Even Licorice has been hanging out and chilling the past few days. Sleeping on the glider or out in a patio chair - loving the coolness. I have noticed the squirrels are sleeping in a little!
I guess we all take advantage of the niceness when we can!
How has your week been? Have your temps calmed down any - any rain? Any deals this week? How are those gardens and garden tubs doing? I hope you are getting 'fresh' to eat!
I hope you all stay safe and healthy this coming week. Prayers for all that are going through bad things and prayers for healing for those in need. I hope you all get a little reprieve in weather, if only for a bit.
Blessings to you and yours from me at my humble little home.
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"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day."
Matthew 6:34
Trust in Him at all times, O people, pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
Psalms 62:8
Lord, thank You for the week and thank You for our family and friends. Help us each to live our best each and every day. and to live as the scripture says. Let us each live in the present and to fully appreciate each day we have and to appreciate the people we have, as we have no guarantees for tomorrow. Keep us from worry and stress, so that our lives are calmer and we can see the all the beauty.
Please keep us all in Your loving and healing arms. AMEN
