Hello to all and happy Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all our Canadian friends. Hope this finds you all safe and happy and healthy.
Cool mornings prevail, yet the days are nice. According to the weather man, we are to be above normal for the next 14 days or so. Highs this week are to be in the 70's. I'll take it.
It seems the nasty stink bugs left pretty much - then yesterday there were a bunch of box elder bugs. I am hoping that was kind of a fluke, as the mower came to mow the big yard next door and I do believe he stirred them up, under and around said tree! They were gone within a couple hours, so here is hoping I don't see any more today.
I think Eric (chicken man) has a new chicken that is being vocal and weird. When he first lets them out in the morning, there is one that now sounds like a demented, evil clown laughing! Seriously - it is the weirdest noise, especially first thing in the morning!
My frugal week:
- Washed some baggies this week
- Lots of walks and free exercise
- Laundry and used dehumidifier water and hung everything to dry
- Worked of 'critter' proofing the outside of the house - for buggers and/or mice. Checking the perimeter and taking care of any cracks in block
- Ordered checks this week - last ones ordered was almost 2 years ago!
- Took down and cleaned hummingbird feeders for the winter. :(
- Hard boiled eggs for snacks
- Painted the planter/solar light structure my neighbor made me. I got it placed out front
- I did go to Kroger because I had rec. a coupon for a FREE 24 pack of water (coupon exp. 10/11). I do not buy water but like to have for the holidays for visitors. I got it and extra canned cat food. Of course, I looked around - and found ground pork on clearance - 1 lb.-$1.68 and crackers on clearance (dated 3/26) which will be gone by then!
- Repackaged all the meat and froze - there will be a lot of meals from that cheap meat. So many ways to serve or season it.
- Cleaned out a bunch of paperwork
- Harvest only about 5 lbs.
- Cleaned out the area behind the garden and between it and the fence (deadheading)
- Cleaned the ceiling fans (ran 24/7 for months)
- Cleaned a couple more windows
- Cooking from home and using what I have
- No AC or heat. Slippers and bathrobe and throw on super chilly mornings
Meals this past week:
Dirty rice w/grnd. beef and salad
Grilled cheese and tomato soup
L/O rice topped with chicken/bean Mex. soup (from freezer) and sliced tomatoes
Omelet, sausage patties, toast and tomatoes
Chili (freezer) w/crackers and a salad
Chili/cheese nachos
Breaded fried pork burger w/Swiss and salad
SNACKS: popcorn, fruit, apple & p/b, cheese and tomatoes
There you go - nothing much exciting. Seems we all have our projects we want to get done this month. Time flies by so fast, so we all need to get moving. I start this week on taking down the garden (sad face).
I hope you all have a grand week ahead and stay safe and healthy.
Blessings to you and yours from me at my humble little home.
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God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can; and
the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying each moment of time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things
right if I surrender to His will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this
life and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Reinhold Niebuhr
Lord, first we have thankful hearts for all blessings received this week. Help us each to be the kind of people to honor You every moment. Help us each to know that things are to be done in Your time and with Your Will. I ask for health and healing for all our lovely family and friends. May we each give thanks and love this week. AMEN
Wonderful devotional this day. :) To be thankful and be the kind of people to honor the Good Lord every day, all day - there's a goal to aim for!
ReplyDeleteYesterday we went to sing hymns all day out of town, and it was lovely. None of our Google or Bing directions were the same, nor were they accurate, but we found the church without any trouble whatsoever anyway! Strange, how these fancy map things do not work as one might expect. :)
MaryB
Thanks. Glad you got to spend a day doing what brings you joy.
DeleteI use plain old directions or a map on the computer to find places before heading out. I do not have that option with my vehicle - good old fashioned me!
Have a wonderful week.
Yum, so many good deals at Kroger. I’m thinking egg roll in a bowl with the pork. You’re right, you’ll get a lot of good meals from that.
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear that chicken. I was lol when you described it. 😂
That meme is a beautiful one. 💕
I finally pulled and tossed my completely non-producing tomato plants this week. Maybe next year will be better. I love not having to run the ac or heat and you know you’re saving money on your electric bill. It’s chilly here this morning like it is by you, so I pulled out a sweatshirt to wear, which feels good. Your meals sound delicious and some real comfort foods like the grilled cheep and soup. I hope you have another good week even if it’s not too exciting as sometimes those are the best days.
Yep that or egg rolls! So many options. Seriously it sounds like something from a scary movie - just an evil laugh - but it is a chicken!
DeleteSorry you had such a dismal year with your tomatoes. Mine are still hanging with big green tomatoes.
I do love this weather - it sure does save $$. Sweatshirt weather is nice.
I finally started with a little comfort food. Tired of waiting! LOL
I like the easy weeks - get things done, but not rushed.
Have a great week.
The fall yard cleanup that I used to do after work before supper now takes me 3 days! But it's done. A belt broke on the garden tiller; I'll see if I can replace it without my neighbor's help. There's a mum pot & a pumpkin on the porch that I keep forgetting to bring in at night (in spite of the note on the counter!) w/ temps <0 at night. Another testimony to my age. It's Thanksgiving w/e here. Turkeys were reduced at <$2/lb; cheap protein. So I cooked one from the freezer & made 3qts of soup stock. I was gifted more tomatoes so preserved 7 pts of tomatoes. I will make soup or sauce w/ the rest. My Sept birthday celebration goes on w/ my cousin bringing supper one night. A fun evening w/ cards after supper. Living slow & easy one day at a time, guided by the seasons. In the kitchen: ground beef casserole w/ penne noodles; cheesy cauliflower soup; roast beef w/ veg; turkey noodle casserole; roast beef & onion sandwich. Have a good week, Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteI used to do the entire yard - mow/trim in a few hours, now it takes 3 days! I totally understand.
DeleteI look forward to turkey. Nice on the tomatoes and preserving!
How fun for you - extend as long as you can. Your meals sound so yummy to me. YUM
Have a lovely week.
The Serenity Prayer is always an uplifting read. It is a good reminder of Who we can rely upon.
ReplyDeleteNice morning and the 70's daytime temps will be very welcome. I have some outdoors chores to do this morning but so far am dragging my feet.
I love the Serenity Prayer.
DeleteIt is gorgeous out today. Much to accomplish on these lovely days. Don't over do it.
Have a beautiful week.
I use about 2-4 cheques a year at most, so the order of 100 I bought a few years ago should last the rest of my life. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat deal on the pork sausage! It's so versatile too.
It's pouring rain here today, and the temperature is dropping quickly. Fingers crossed the snow in the forecast passes us by.
I use that many each month - used to be everything.
DeleteI find that a wonderful price for any kind of meat.
Dang, I hate you are having nasty weather for the holiday. Enjoy your family.
Have a great week.
Cheryl, love that you got free water bottles. Also great deal on the pork. I don’t eat pork but I know it’s versatile.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous morning here, 68 F. which is cool for us.
I did some trimming and also cleaned out two gardens over the past two days. They look so much better. I carried over a heavy pot of yellow lantana from my townhouse and will use it here.
Decluttered a few more items from the garage including things from my dad’s ancient heavy metal toolbox. There is more to do.
Flooring company contacted me that they had overcharged me and had issued a refund to my credit card. Very honest.
I love it too - it supplies me with bottled water for the holidays. I don't buy it any other time. Pork is very versatile.
DeleteGlad you got some yard work done - it always looks so pretty when things are cleaned out. Good for you on the declutter.
YAY - got to love a refund!!! That shows you they have integrity!
Have a super week
It sounds like you had a nice week. It's still a bit too hot in the house to turn the air off but at least it's only running a bit in the evening instead of all. day. long with the heat we had.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Sunday and have a great week.
I finally got to shut mine off mid week - it never got hot in here.
DeleteThe days and the weather have just been so nice.
Thanks and you enjoy as well.
I've been busy in the garden, clearing away Summer bedding and planting Wallflowers and Tulip bulbs for Spring colour. Today I bought some Winter Flowering Pansies to put into pots by my front door. They cheer me up whatever the weather.
ReplyDeleteWe have had a very expensive week. Our car was in for a service and that revealed that it needed two new tyres. I am not moaning. Safety 1st, as far as I am concerned. Then our old laptop decided to die, so a new one was purchased to replace it. The old one was over 10 years old, so it had earned its keep many times over, but it has almost been like saying goodbye to an old friend.
I love pansies - they are just the most cheerful little plants.
DeleteBummer on the car and computer. Tires, are maintenance in my opinion. But they aren't cheap.
Oh no on the computer. Had that happen about 3 years back - you are right, like losing an old friend.
Hope this is a much better week for you!
Cheryl, as always, your prayer is exactly what I need. Hubster continues to have chest tube drainage higher than Doc wants for removal/discharge. Wednesday was the goal and we are still here. He is doing very well and we are doing our best to maintain a positive and grateful attitude. We know we are Blessed that he is in good hands here. Prayer warriors who know him or don't, have lifted him up daily. He feels you all. We thank you and your readers along with our family and friends. God is great, God is good. 💗💗
ReplyDeleteI am glad it spoke to you. So sorry he is still at the hospital. Dang, thought sure you would be home and comfortable by now. It is wonderful to hear that he is doing so well, but better to be there if something is needed with that tube. All in God's time!!!!! He knows what you both need and is taking care of it in His way.
DeleteYou have all my prayers. Yes mam God is great! Please keep us informed and hopefully you will both be home safe and sound VERY soon!! Lots of hugs coming your way.
I have had the air off in the Deep South for several weeks but I have a high powered fan that I run with the windows raised so it has been cool. We are supposed to hit 90 or 91 a couple of days next week so depending if I am home during the hot part of the day or at work will depend if I cut the air back on or not. I usually dip out at home and just stay at work longer so I don’t have to run my air. I am cheap like that…. lol. It is only 84 here today through and very pleasant with the fan. My house is actually partially shaded most of the day also. I really loathe paying my electric bill for some reason. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteGood for you. 90 it would be on here for sure! I think we have 70's most of the week - a couple high 70's. With windows open and ceiling fans I have done well. I love the fresh air. My allergies don't, but I do.
DeleteI don't blame you, I hate all utility bills. I shouldn't, as they sure do make life comfortable, but I get it.
Have a super week and stay cool!
I'm loving this weather. Good clearance finds.
ReplyDeleteThe library had free pumpkin painting so we took the kids to the that. The oldest had already been asking when we could buy some to paint so that saved $16 (4 pumpkins currently $4 each, plus paint we may have needed to buy). Of course we also checked out books and movies.
I found good deals on canned chicken, toilet paper, protein pancake mix, coffee, and wet cat food. Found a couple of books at a free little library. Been playing the Monopoly game at McDonald's. The alternate entry most things have to have is a website to get codes so I've been doing that everyday. I've won plenty of free little food items and spent $0 on it.
We've had plenty of outside time this week, so nice. Went to the park and hiking a new place.
The weather is perfect!
DeleteHow neat on the pumpkin painting. That is a nice savings and the kiddos had fun.
Good deals at the store. That is neat that you have won things and it has cost $0. Win-win.
Enjoy all the outdoor time you can - one day this will end.
Have a good week.
I've been back in the states for a two month vacation, flight going back to Saudi on Halloween. All I have to say is what the heck is going on with the inflation? I still find clearance and good buys at Kroger like I see you posting, and I frequent the local farm produce stand in town. I'm not sure how people that pay full price are managing, much less adding coffee out, car payments, streaming, online shopping BS and entertainment. Except for the EU, inflation just isn't this high overseas. I noticed also that huge increase in AI and white collar H1B visa holders crowding natives out of the good job. God help kids and young people, the future is questionable.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your visit back.
DeleteI only shop deals. I think many people just need to be mindful of what they spend on. Coffee out, streaming, online shopping and entertainment are not necessities - those are wants not needs. I think many realize that. It was the same when I was a child and my siblings and parents had been through the depression and we all learned about wants and needs. Careful spending has always been smart.
Have a good week.