Our weather has mellowed quite a bit. Humidity dropped and so did temperatures. We have had 60's during the night and this next week highs aren't supposed to get over 80*. YAY! My kind of weather.
We had rain(and storms) three times this week.
Tuesday we had a storm go through that had 75 mph wind gusts. That was pretty scary.
I got a real mood booster on Friday. I have just been in the dumps lately, and I went to my brothers Friday and got to spend time with my great - great niece (2 months old). I spent a couple hours holding and snuggling her - I sure needed that baby fix! That helped my mood more than anything.
My week:
- Chopped and froze some bell peppers
- Paid off the hospital bill (as far as what has been billed). That should save me $600 each month
- I had a small amount of tomatoes that had some spots and bad places on them - not enough to can, and too many to eat quickly - so I peeled and froze them. It is enough to add to a pot of soup or chili.
- Had a sweet tooth and wanted something. Made a batch of crispies even though I had no rice crispy cereal. I used oats flakes with almond slivers (cereal that I had on hand). They came out great - same recipe just changed the cereal.
- Making hummingbird nectar like crazy. It is hard to keep the feeders filled!
- Picked more tomatoes
- Got to turn off AC for a few days. Enjoying fresh air in the house
- My brother sent me home with zucchini, yellow summer squash and cucumbers
- Colored my hair at home
- Stopped at Kroger as they had Indiana grown cantaloupe on sale 2/$5. Got 2. They are huge and so sweet and tasty
This is the smaller of the 2. That is a quart jar laying next to it for reference.
- I also found 3 boxes of microwave popcorn on clearance. I don't usually buy that - but it will be a cheap evening treat. .45/box for 3 bags per box. .15 a treat is pretty darn cheap.
- Line dried laundry. Sheets and comforter sure felt good the first night!
- Took care of some paperwork and things at the bank this week
- ENJOYED some front porch sitting this week - haven't done that for quite a while
- All the usual. Using leftovers, making tea, eating at home, not using lights, cold water laundry, using what I have, etc.
Meals this past week:
Spicy beans and pasta mixed with leftover hotdog cut up in it
Lettuce, cucumber and tomato sandwich
Pizza rolls (I found in the freezer) and sliced tomato
Grilled cheese & pork burger sandwich (homemade/frozen burger) and chips
Ground beef - diced potato 'soft tacos'. Topped with salsa and cheese
Leftovers and salad
Stove top lasagna and sliced cukes and tomatoes
Munching on crispy treats and cantaloupe
How was your week? Did you get any great deals? Are you canning or freezing any produce yet?
I hope you all had a great, healthy, safe and frugal week!
I think I may spend some time out working in the yard today, as the weather is perfect for it. It is supposed to rain again, the next couple days. The house is getting fresh air - the kitties are loving it too.
May you have a great week and may goodness rain down upon you and yours.
Blessings from my humble little home to yours.
As usual, you were the frugal queen this week; I always find new ways to save from reading your blog. Never thought of using diced potatoes in soft tacos, but I will try it now.
ReplyDeleteI agree that there is nothing like spending time with a new soul, just beginning their life on this planet, to give you a new outlook on life. It restores faith in new beginnings.
I envy you the yellow squash. We don't garden and I have only bought zucchini this year because the yellow squash has looked terrible. All scarred and beaten up, and it's the same price as zucchini, so I've passed on it. My husband does love fried squash, so I'll keep my eyes open for a few good ones for him before the season is over.
Have a good week, and thanks again for all the tips!
Hello Carol. I was going to make hamburger hash - then just decided to do the diced potatoes, onion, and ground beef with seasoning. Then I thought why not put that in a tortilla! Just something I did on the fly - but will do it again. It was quite tasty.
DeleteYes babies are just what a weary heart needs. She is such a sweetheart. She was crying for grandma - but Aunty took her and walked and talked and she was out like a light! Made me feel good.
I like yellow squash too. I planted zucchini and got none - so was happy to receive both from my brother. He told any time I want - come and get them!
Hoping you can find a nice one or two.
Have a great week.
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Aww babies make us happy..so jealous you got to hold one.
ReplyDeleteI sat outside last night reading a book..with a warm cover!
That cantaloupe looks delicious. Have a great day.
I don't get to hold babies often - so I will always jump at the chance.
DeleteIt has been wonderful weather for sure. It was quite chilly here last night as well.
The cantaloupe is quite tasty.
You have a great week.
We have had 3 really hot days but lovely on the patio in the shade next to the lavender. Cuddling a baby is wonderful for a mood boost. We had no little ones for ages but we have a nearly 2 year old grand daughter and a cuddle with her always brightens my day.
ReplyDeleteI bet that is lovely with the lavender. Yes babies are good for the soul. We have a lot of babies, but most are so far away. A good snuggle is always appreciated.
DeleteHave a good week.
We are enjoying the cooler weather, too. I like eating a vegetable sandwich every once in awhile. There's nothing like an Indiana cantaloupe. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteVeggie sandwiches were a regular growing up - had them for lunch often. Now it just takes me back to those times.
DeleteHave a good week.
I love love love cantaloupe! I'm glad you enjoyed some porch sitting.
ReplyDeleteI love a good sweet cantaloupe - and I did get at least one good one. Hopefully #2 will be good too.
DeleteSitting in the glider watching the world go by was quite nice.
Have a good week.
Hi Cheryl, Cuddling or spending time with little ones always lifts the spirit. I am glad you go to do that. Nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy - it was great. I hope you are feeling better.
DeleteI love potato soft tacos, especially with spicy ranch. It was even cool enough to open up our house here in SC. Thank goodness the humidity has gone down as well, I can handle heat, it's the humidity that gets me. Even though it didn't get over 80° the kids were still out swimming in the freezing water, they are fish! I look forward to reading your blog every week!
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Hello Nichole. That sounds good with spicy ranch! I agree, the humidity is what is so bad. I can do heat as well - just not that thick heavy air.
DeleteSounds like the kids are enjoying summer!
Glad to have you here. I will check yours out!!
Have a good week.
Cheerios work well too as a marshmallow treat. I rarely have rice krispies so , like you, have learned to improvise
ReplyDeleteThanks - that is a good idea. I don't eat cereal, but still have some on hand that I had purchased for my late hubby. Hate to waste!
DeleteNothing like a baby to make a person smile. I think of you often and I am sad that you have been down. This is a really hard adjustment for you as it would be for anyone.
ReplyDeleteBless your heart. Thank you. Yes, this has been the hardest adjustment of my life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
DeleteI will get there day by day. I have my family and friends of which I include all you glorious souls!!!!!
Blessings.
Four months until Christmas? Oh, I need to get busy. LOL
ReplyDeleteWe've had cooler temps the last few days too and it has felt so great.
What a great deal on the popcorn and your menu sounds delicious. I hope you have a great week. Glad you got your baby fix too. :)
Hard to believe it is so soon. This year has gone quickly.
DeleteI don't buy popcorn often - but I couldn't pass that deal.
Have a good week!
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share with you some great and amazing testimony of how i was cured from HIV
Virus with the help of Dr idahosa Herbal Medicine.
Over 2 years now i have been suffering and living in pain with this deadly
virus HIV, fear grew in my mind everyday as i heard there is no cure for
it, but to me i knew that medical drugs was not the only option in treating
viruses and infection, my greatest problem was that i was stocked in pain
as the symptoms has circulated over my body.
Few Months ago i decided to get more information online concerning HIV,and
while i was surfing the web, i came across some great testimonials from
various people on how Dr idahosa has been using his herbal medicine to cure
different disease, at first i was shocked as i have never heard of such
thing before, and also i doubted if it was true as it never came up on
media, these people gave out the email address of Dr idahosa and advised we
contact him for any problem, though i was doubting him i decided to put a
test on it, moreover it was the first time for me to hear something like
that, i copied the email address of Dr idahosa and i sent him a message
about my health status and i also requested for his medicine in order for
me to get good health, he gave me a responded after some hours and he told
me the procedure involved in order for me to get his medicine, he also said
to me he was going to send me some herbal liquid medicine which was going
to take for 2 weeks and after 2 weeks i will be totally cured.
I went with Dr idahosa and i followed exactly as i was told by this man,
after 3 to 5 days of communication i eventually received a package from the
mailing service and that was the medicine sent by Dr idahosa.
I started taking the medicine as i was directed by Dr idahosa and after 2
weeks i also started seen some changes on my skin, and after a month passed
i noticed that the rashes on my skin are cleared, i was surprised and i had
a thought to myself again LIKE! IS THIS REALLY WORKING OUT? when i noticed
this changes i contacted this Great Dr and i told him about it, he told me
to go to the hospital and do some check up if the virus is still there, i
actually went to the hospital on Friday to do some test on my blood and
after 3 days the result came out that i was completely free from Hiv, still
many people will not believe this, but it did really works.
Dr idahosa is a brave man and he is set to answer all human disease, today
i am living in good health as just with a test i conquered my pain and
sorrow, Please you can contact Dr idahosa for any problem with the email
below:(dridahosasolutioncenter@gmail.com) or call him +2348134261542,
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