Happy Sunday my friends!!!!! I hope this finds you well and safe and happy.
It is a beautiful morning here - the sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing. We have had sun absolutely every single day this week!!!! I can't remember the last time that happened. It has been lovely and we have a few more to go before rain comes to town. It has been dry for over a week as well.
Next week prediction says we will have days in the 60's!!!! OH YES! We will take it.
It has been another week of just doing lots of little things. Nothing big or major - but little things add up over time!
- Changed out my 90 day furnace filter. I started sneezing, and thought maybe my filter was dirty. Not really - I had my doors and windows open a couple days! Oh my, allergy symptoms have already started!
- I went to the library
- Changed out my door decorations to spring items
- Changed out the chair and couch covers and table toppers to lighter and brighter colors. Laundered the winter 'looking' afghans. Changing up to spring look
- Put up my boots, heavy coat, ear muffs and gloves - got out lighter jacket
- I did tons of laundry (cleaning household linens) and line dried a bit of it
- I picked up tons of limbs and sticks from the yard - from past winds we have had
- I needed a new plant stake for a houseplant and I went out and chose the perfect one from those limbs and sticks - all natural
- Washed windows inside and mirrors
- Used up lots of leftovers and froze many. I made potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes and even froze some for later. Froze containers of broccoli/cheese soup I made and froze half a homemade pizza for later easy meals
- Cleaned out the refrigerator and reorganized the frig freezer
- Got to air out the house on 2 days
- Talked myself out of shopping each day this week!!!! Didn't really need to go out, so money saved. No shopping on the weekend - too busy for me.
- Starting to work on the spring deep clean again. Didn't I just do fall???? LOL Always something needs cleaned
Meals this past week:
Cheesy, onion potato cakes and a salad
Mex. shredded beef/beans/rice over corn chips
Broccoli cheese soup (from a mix I got at holidays with lots of extras added)
Baked potato topped with broc./cheese soup
Tacos made with shredded beef/beans from earlier
Homemade pizza
Goulash and salad
SNACKS: oranges, cinnamon/sugar toast, cereal, corn chips
How was your week? What did you do to stay frugal this week? Are you getting better weather? Has anyone started their spring clean?
Frances just a quick hello. Thinking about you and hoping your wrist is healing.
I hope this coming week finds you safe and healthy and frugal. May your days be filled with sunshine and laughter. Prayers for healing for all in need.
Blessings from my humble little home to yours.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
Proverbs 3: 5-8
We are in Southern Illinois so have had the same weather as you and it has been wonderful! I am starting my deep spring clean this week. I still work so it will probably be the end of the month before I'm done. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying these beautiful days as well!
DeleteGood luck with your spring cleaning. I go slow - so it takes me a while.
Enjoy your week.
Oh my but you got a blast of Spring Energy!!!! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHere we are still cold, but warmer temps are in the offing. But it's too soon, up North, to really *believe* in Spring. -smile-
And yet, as I type, I can hear birds, from inside my closed windows! -smile-
Our really Spring will come though. It's lovely about Nature, the Wheel of the Year always turns and the next season, always comes. Very reassuring, even if other things, are not.
Gentle hugs,
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It is probably too soon here as well. Last year we got a very hard freeze in May and that really messed up so much. It doesn't pay to get too antsy outdoors - so I will work inside.
DeleteYes our creator guarantees us the many seasons and they are wonderful. We truly need them all for nature to thrive.
Have a great week.
I'm finally able to post a comment again! I don't know what Google's problem was. I've been reading your blog for a long time, Cheryl, and enjoy it immensely. I, too, am praying for Frances and hope her wrist is on the mend. Shirley in the PNW
ReplyDeleteShirley, I am so glad you can post again. I think computers, the internet and and all that stuff has a mind of it's own!!!
DeleteThank you for your kind words. Glad to have you here. I have the best group here!
Have a wonderful week.
Always enjoy reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! So glad to have you here!
DeleteSounds like beautiful weather up your way, Cheryl. I'm so looking forward to this spring weather. Your broccoli cheese soup looks good and also good for your baked potato. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis week will be even nicer. I am ready for spring too!
DeleteThanks, it sure tasted yummy.
I can tell the pollen is getting ready to attack, too. Good for you to open your windows last week. I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI believe we may be in for an allergy blast this year. YIKES
DeleteHave a good one.
You certainly have been busy. Spring has a way of lifting one's spirits. My world is still one of snow and cold and icy paths due to a mild day last week. We strap cleats onto our boots and use ski poles to walk about and keep from falling. I have started tomato plants and some brassicas for my garden and managed to overwinter the rosemary without it dying. That will be replanted in late May. I haven't shopped in many months so decided to make some new pants; two down and two to go.
ReplyDeleteYour week's menu sounds delicious. Cheesy is always pleasing. Stay well.
So sorry to hear your weather is still so nasty. I can handle snow much better than ice. How nice to have some plants started.
DeleteYAY on making new pants. That is great. Always a way to get something new and different. Way to go.
Thanks. Have a good one.
We are having much nicer weather, but it will not last, snow is predicted for Tuesday. At least it won't stick around long....Hopefully.
ReplyDeleteJust the usual frugal happenings around here, or at least as frugal as I can make it being laid up for the most part.
God bless.
I hope you are starting to feel better. I hate that you are still laid up. Prayers for healing.
DeleteYuck on the snow. I am sure it may happen again - but I hope not.
Take care dear.
No spring cleaning here yet...not while I have curling to watch. :p
ReplyDeleteAs Jackie mentioned, it is warming up but we'll have more snow yet before March is through.
Take care, stay well!
You do love your curling!!!!!!
DeleteGlad you are getting some warming. It all helps. Hope no more snow.
Take care.
I have been shopping with a list and sticking to it unless I find I absolutely forgot something. That has really saved me money over the past few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for real spring to get here. I am so over winter! xo Diana
Smart gal. A list is really important. I don't think a lot of people realize how important it is. Sticking to it is even more important!! Good job.
DeleteLooking forward to warm days!
Have a good one.
You've been quite busy! I'm so glad that you mentioned changing out the furnace filter. That reminded me to change out mine. :)
ReplyDeleteNot that busy - just lots of little things. I do have some big things to tackle and dread it.
DeleteGlad to have reminded you! I need to add that to my list - need to restock a few.
Take care
It's been beautiful here in Neb too and will continue until Thursday. It IS only March. We have started calving.
ReplyDeleteI didn't do any shopping last week, so saving as well. I have a short list started but I'd like to hold off as long as possible.
Made IP lasagna last night and meat loaf tonight. Leftovers!
Dh had a simple out-patient surgery on Thursday so he's off work for 2 weeks. He'll eat those leftovers for lunches while I'm at work. I also have pot pies and homemade Runzas in the freezer too.
I've been choring since Farmer cannot. So I'm sneezing from all the hay dust.
I hope all is ok with your hubby and he recuperates quickly!
DeleteThat makes for some busy days for you - nice to have those meals made ahead.
I know if you can wait on store - why not. I just keep talking myself out of going. Nothing I need that bad.
Take care and don't over do it.
Our weather has been very nice but supposed to get cool later in the week. Went into Target Friday evening for a couple of things. It wasn't too crowded at all. Spring cleaning/purging my towel closet in master bathroom. Will wash them and keep some and donate others. Didn't know I had so many. Who knew you could get 300 towels in one small closet? LOL
ReplyDeleteThat's a LOT of towels!!!!! My goodness. The donations will make some organization happy.
DeleteI will be doing the kitchen under sink today. UGH
Have a good week.
It has been warmer here but not sunny and I would love me some sun. I think I talk myself out of shopping every day.
ReplyDeleteThe sun has been marvelous - more to come this week until the rain comes.
DeleteMuch to be said about staying home and out of the shops!!
Many heartfelt thanks for the prayers and well-wishes. It means more than you can know. Surgery went well. Seeing the Dr Tuesday to get the stitches out. PT has begun. No spring cleaning for me. No lawn mowing or garden this year. No sewing, quilting, knitting or crochet for a while. Lots of reading. Going stir crazy. May try to teach myself to crochet left handed. That ought to be interesting!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you post. Still praying for your healing. Oh my, that sounds like a loooonnnggg summer!! So sorry all has to be on hold this year. Not even a few plants in pots?
DeleteSoon it will be warm and you can at least sit outside and watch the world go by.
Take care my friend.
I had emptied the veggie bed last fall to remake the rotted frame. Assumed I would be able to lift bags of peat, vermiculite, compost, and manure to make new growing medium this spring. Can't lift. So no garden. Still have the strawberry bed and will do flower seeds in the existing flower beds. It will work out. Everything happens for a reason.
ReplyDeleteLove your attitude. Yes mam, it all happens for a reason. I am sure you will be blessed with fresh veggies in some way this summer. Just do what you are supposed to and behave!
DeleteIsn't it great to store away the winter things? According to the 15 day forecast the weather will be pretty nice. It's probably time to put the snow blower back in the shed. We used it only one time but it sure came in handy.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is nice to see winter go bye-bye. I haven't used my blower for about 5 years now.
DeleteI was thinking of putting up the snow shovel as well!
You've been quite a busy bee!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. This is one of my favorite scriptures & I really needed it today.
Thanks. You know some days I have my scripture and/or post planned and then I change at the last minute. I think I get guided in a certain direction.
DeleteBlessings.