Weekly Wrap Up 8/9

 Hello and happy Sunday to all.  Hope this finds you all well and safe,

It is a muggy morning here today and it will get to about 90*F.  We have a day or two more of this heat then we are supposed to get back to the low 80's and less humidity.  That I like.

I have been out to feed, and they kitties didn't eat as much this morning.  Pip is starting to get them more independent.  They aren't quite 3 mos. yet and still nurse a little - but she is taking them out on walk abouts (across alley) and they are getting a lot more active and exploring.  Hunting as well.  Momma cat and Pip sure are cicada hunters!

My frugal week:

• Used rainwater as a final rinse for my hair - made it so soft
• Used dehumidifier water in laundry
• HARVESTING the garden - tomatoes are really picking up, cukes, lots of peppers and zuke
• Went through some sealed totes I had and found a lot of long-term food items I had forgotten.  They are now in sight and ready for use
• I did a HUGE clean and organization of the deep pantry and the regular pantry.  I am so very blessed with goods.  Some non-food items, that I will probably never have to buy again.
• Vacuum sealed a lot of jars of dried goods. (that gift got a lot of use!)
• I straightened and organized the frig freezer - have the big freezer yet to do
• Made some stuffed banana peppers with cream and cheddar cheese seasoned with onion soup mix.  Froze to have later in air fryer
• Mowed and trimmed the entire yard.  First time in ages that I got the yard all mowed and trimmed in one day!  I am having so much more energy.  Did a good trim and clean behind the shed, and worked in the front flower bed some
• Did get some days of windows open and no AC earlier in week
• Met a new neighbor.  They have only lived on the other side of alley for 20 years - about time we meet!!!!
• Picked rhubarb
• Picked a couple handfuls of grapes to eat - a real treat.  They are starting to ripen!!
• Got some blackberries out of the big freezer and mixed with the rhubarb.  Used some on ice cream, and made a little cobbler and still have syrup left
• NO grocery or spending.  Did not leave the property this week
• All the regular stuff - lots of dusting, dust mopping and vacuuming.  I sure get a lot of dust 'kitties'.  Cleaned nose prints from windows, using what I have and cooking from scratch
• Made zucchini boats and made extra to freeze.  Used corn instead of rice in filling this time.  Used the oven but also made the cobbler at same time.

So good

Meals this past week:

Fried egg sandwich and pasta salad

Grilled burritos (homemade/freezer) and salad

Fried okra, corn cob and toms and cukes

Egg roll bowl

Potato bites and chicken fingers (air fryer) and toms

Stuffed zucchini boats and sliced toms

Fried green tomatoes and fried breaded banana peppers (new try and good), sliced toms

I managed to keep busy this week and did get a lot done.  As we pointed out this week, it is all about just getting started.  I am good about finding excuses to not start, but I just made myself get up and do it.  So much more to accomplish!

I ended up with a big old bruise on my arm - no idea how - about gone now.  I also got blisters and lucky me, more poison.  But I survived it all - life is good.

How was your week.  How are the gardens doing?  Anyone doing any canning or freezing yet?  Probably won't be long here.  Did you find any good deals or markdowns?

Give us a shout out - love knowing how everyone is doing.

I wish you all a super week ahead and many smiles.

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

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Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God!  Let thy good spirit lead me on a level path!

Psalms 143:10

Dear Lord, we come with thanks for all the blessings and gifts that we received in some form this week.  Help all that are having struggles with various things and let them know they are loved and being held up my Your hand.  Forgive us when we stray from the good thoughts and deeds, we know we should be doing.  May we all open our hearts so You can teach us Your will.  Thank You for loving us.  AMEN