Weekly Wrap Up 2/1

 Happy Sunday, happy February to all.  It sure seems like January took forever to go away!  LOL

We started today with 1*F and a full moon.  We had snow flurries all day yesterday - but nothing needing shoveled.  Today will get into the 20's and then maybe low 30's later in the week.  WOOHOO!  That seems warm.  I am hoping we are now past the subzero actual temps, at least for the for a while.

We gain just over an hour of daylight hours this month!  Slowly we are getting there.  The snow has been pretty, but I am done looking at white.  I really need color.

I hope each of you say this little prayer and say it often.

This week my list will be shorter than normal, I believe.  Just such a tiring week.

My frugal week:

• Moving snow!!!  Lots of snow.  I have moved snow every single day this past week - just to make paths and walks safe.  Had to then dig out the end of drive after plows came through, so as to be able to get out safely.  Doing this every day has been good FREE exercise - but it sure has exhausted this gal's body.  I go in spurts, so as not to overdo it.
• Did pay a guy from down the road to move the deepest on Monday (in drive).  So worth every penny. (one reason to always have cash on hand)
• I paid all bills due by phone or online!  (Yes, I did pay some online finally)
• I caught up on laundry
• I worked on deep pantry a little more - still not done
• I did finally get out on Friday and made a run to the feed store. 
• I got gas while out - $13.45 total fill-up for January, at 2.14/gal.  Used my points, as they were about to expire
• Froze leftover cooked ham and some soup I made this week

Meals this past week:

Cabbage/ham and fried potatoes

l/o chili with sour cream added and grilled cheese sandwich

Chicken tenders, fries and salad

Creamy chicken/turkey noodle soup and crackers - 2X (so yummy)

Soft tacos

Loaded baked potato - l/o taco meat, jalapenos, cheese, sour cream

SNACKS - banana milkshake, l/o salad, pc. of chicken, ham slices, fruit and nuts

That's it.  Like I said, it has been a tiring week - even though the list is short.  My body is tired.  The extreme cold hasn't helped.  I am outside a few times every day feeding and leaving water for the animals.

I am so ready for at least a little warm up.

I hope you all check in and let us know how things are going.

I sure hope you are all doing well and that you are safe.  I know you Florida gals and states N of there are getting very COLD for that area right now.  I hope you are all safe and warm.

Prayers for all who need healing and prayers for good health for you all and your families.

Blessings to you and yours from me at my humble little home.

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Dear Lord, thank You for Your mercies upon each of us.  Often times, things do not go as we expected, yet we know You are always there.  Your time and answers may not be what we expect, but it is all Your will.  Guide us each one to make the best decisions for ourselves, our families, and for others.  Again, we ask that You please lay Your healing hands upon each on in need.

Thank You for our many blessings.  AMEN