Hello to all and a happy November. Hard to believe, isn't it? We are a cool morn here, in the mid 40's. It will get to upper 50's today and back to the mid 60's this week. Not going to complain at all!
On Monday, I picked a rose! I am sure it is probably the last one of the year - but it is still smelling sweet and looks pretty, after all these days.
I looked out on Nov. 1 (yesterday) and there was a robin in the birdbath! I haven't seen a robin in 2 or 3 months around here. What a treat.
I changed all my clocks, except the bedroom clock. When Bitsy comes to say "get up & feed me" - the clock still looks the same. It's a mind thing I play every fall. I will eventually change it, but I leave it for a while. My head says it is 6:30AM - but actually 5:30. The animals don't change their habits - just us silly humans.
the crunch of an apple, children laughing, hugging someone - all blessings.
My frugal week:
- Last Sunday, I did run to Kroger for a weekend special. I got a turkey breast for .99/lb. I spent about 6.50 for it, and it will sure be some good eating and several meals and sandwiches! Heck, I can't buy lunchmeat that cheaply. I also got 5 huge peaches in the 1.50 clearance bin, and 3 caramel apples for 1.50 total. They are generally 3.99 each!
- I filled my tank while out - saved .60/gallon due to the 4X points you can get on Fridays. I spent very little last month - but those extra points sure do help. Even had a coupon for 300 points if spending $30 as well last month.
- Changed out yard flags
- Some walks - didn't get them in every day, but got other exercise in yard
- Re-did my weather stripping on the front door. No more gaps!
- Did a major dust and vacuum this week. (deep cleaning)
- Washed the woodwork and windowsills
- Fixed (straightened) and rehung a couple of valance rods
- Had visitors stop by a couple times this week. My old neighbor that moved to KY was in town for Dr. so stopped by for a few. Sent them home w/ a bunch of tomatoes
- Pulled out more garden - have about 1/3 left to do. Did more cutting back of flowers
- Mowed, trimmed and mulched the entire yard
- Put the area rug back in the kitchen - to keep tootsies warmer
- Actually, got to air the house 2 or 3 times this week (in afternoons).
Meals this week:
Double cheeseburger and fresh veggies
Naan bread pizza (bread from freezer)
Broccoli/cheese soup and tomato sandwich
Air fried corn on cob and fish and fries
Broc/cheese soup over rice w/sour cream & cheese
Salad topped burritos - supreme (homemade)
Pork chop strips, mashed pots, slaw
Another sort of quiet week, just doing THE stuff! I seem to manage to keep busy, not sure what all I really do some days. Has anyone gotten any good deals this past week? How are you doing with winterizing and getting ready for the new season (whatever season you are in)?
I sure hope you are all well and safe. Thinking of all of you - many missing for a while.
Prayers to all for health and safety and prayers of healing for all in need.
Blessings to you and yours from me at my humble little home.
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Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.
Psalms 31:24
Thank You Lord for all our many blessings this week. Thank you for Your guidance and love for us. Please help us each to gain our strength from Your love and from our faith. Strength in everyday matters is often hard, but we know with You in our lives, we can get through all things. I pray that You lay Your healing hands upon all that are in need. Amen
