tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post1512746759837943319..comments2024-03-27T20:43:18.555-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 7/26Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44837353111840430272020-07-30T18:08:33.031-04:002020-07-30T18:08:33.031-04:00It is kind of scary to think about having to go to...It is kind of scary to think about having to go to the hospital now. In more ways than one. Bet your brother was glad to get to come home.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-84204698187764178462020-07-27T15:26:10.518-04:002020-07-27T15:26:10.518-04:00With limited space, getting creative is essential....With limited space, getting creative is essential. Get what you can while you can. <br />Our ads for Adli start on Wed. - so they usually do a good stock-up the day before, as that is when their trucks come in. Maybe change the day you go. That might help.<br />I have noticed that Kroger (in my area) has taken down all limits on things except TP.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42914015924939967842020-07-27T15:23:13.864-04:002020-07-27T15:23:13.864-04:00Good for you for staying vigilant.
I don't thi...Good for you for staying vigilant.<br />I don't think we have outside only viewing - we just call it driving by to see if we like it - it isn't official or anything. Good luck with selling.<br />I guess that means you aren't going to be canning this year? I am not sure I understood what you are asking. If you can't get to them to jar them up - could you freeze pie filling or pears to make cobblers or jelly or jam with?<br />It would be a shame to miss out on all that fruit.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2050167184616428382020-07-27T14:11:23.047-04:002020-07-27T14:11:23.047-04:00Was at Aldi this morning, and they were not as wel...Was at Aldi this morning, and they were not as well stocked as they were two weeks ago. Still a limit of 4 on canned goods and meat. No peas, garbanzo beans or canned salmon. The white flour and sugar pallets were getting a little low, too, so I bought one of each to add to the deep pantry. I rearranged my bedroom closet to fit a tightly closed bin of flour and sugar packages (wrapped in plastic). Starting to get very creative with the storage, but food is more important than other things right now.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10901609940643422542020-07-27T14:08:04.825-04:002020-07-27T14:08:04.825-04:00I am keeping my stockpile as high as I can too - w...I am keeping my stockpile as high as I can too - we may have another bad run of things with the Covid infections (especially this winter, with flu about then too). <br /><br />I have been busy in house and garden due to trying to sell it. Had a viewing (outside only) today - we are shielding which ends on 16th August, but we think we have lost two viewings on the outside-only ruling and don't want to be behind the curve when other properties hit the market. Today's viewers are coming back on Saturday to see the inside (masks all round and windows wide open all day). <br /><br />Looking at the fruit on my pear tree, this could be the year I have to bottle lots of keep them through the winter. My only problem with bottling is the first - and last! - lot I did, we couldn't get into the jars! Any tips?Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2987498215406884332020-07-27T11:49:42.455-04:002020-07-27T11:49:42.455-04:00Thank you on my brother's behalf. Yes, it is ...Thank you on my brother's behalf. Yes, it is sad to think people care so little for human life.<br />I think things are changing all over. My last outing at Aldi (a while back) they had limit of 4 cans per item here. Gee yours had 2? WOW<br />I am getting what I can get, as often as I can. Not just for me, but can help family as well.<br />Take care - thanks for being here.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65850191426771487552020-07-27T11:46:18.091-04:002020-07-27T11:46:18.091-04:00I had BLT for dinner yesterday. My goodness, your...I had BLT for dinner yesterday. My goodness, your dinner sounds yummy. Fresh green beans and tomatoes always round out every meal!<br />It is muggy for sure - I went out to cut mint and chives this morning and looked pretty rung out when I came in. Hoping for rain - just no bad storms. UGH.<br />Oh how awful for your neighbor. Bless her heart. Falling is no fun for sure.<br /><br />It is fun to see what everyone is doing and hearing everyone's stories. I love it too - some sanity in our little piece of the world!!!<br />Blessings.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77332368632767562182020-07-27T11:42:13.893-04:002020-07-27T11:42:13.893-04:00Thanks - my brother is doing well. Just got done ...Thanks - my brother is doing well. Just got done talking with him.<br />I like bowl meals too - all in one dish and so easy to clean up.<br />I hope everyone is working on their pantries! Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19037033599752878792020-07-27T09:53:19.540-04:002020-07-27T09:53:19.540-04:00Great post, as always.
Glad your brother is doing...Great post, as always.<br /><br />Glad your brother is doing OK!<br /><br />Horrible about the woman falling and the others not helping her. Makes me sad that people are so awful. Poor dear. Hope she heals quickly.<br /><br />I am with you on the continuing to stock...sometimes I feel guilty! After reading Annabell (Bluebirds are Nesting), I got another tug... things aren't going so well in Australia either! I may go to Aldi's today...wonder if they are still limiting canned goods to 2 cans each?<br /><br />I am sick of salads for now---so just having frozen veggies with our meat. And some fruit as well.<br /><br />Stay healthy!! Thanks for encouraging all of us...lejmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248900901037211499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-29670920017900373472020-07-27T09:26:06.719-04:002020-07-27T09:26:06.719-04:00Your bowls made me hungry and I just had a BLT for...Your bowls made me hungry and I just had a BLT for breakfast with some fruit! Have to try your bowl ideas. We are having chicken and noddles today. I picked another mess of green beans yesterday so that will round out the meal, along with tomatoes from the garden. We have lots of onions in the garden so if the onion shortage hits, we should be good. Pinterest has lots of ideas on dehydrating and freezing onions. It never hurts to deepen the pantry, as Miss Kathy says. It is super muggy this morning but we have a few outdoor chores. The rain (if it comes) will be welcome this afternoon. Will pray for Miss Frances. Never fun to fall down! My neighbor fell in Kroger, trying to get a melon out of one of those deep, deep bins. Broke her wrist so she'll be limited in activities for a while. I so enjoy visiting with you and your readers. A sane voice in the midst of chaos. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6941673427538891502020-07-27T09:15:48.037-04:002020-07-27T09:15:48.037-04:00Oh Frances, I am so sorry.
Prayers that you and y...Oh Frances, I am so sorry. <br />Prayers that you and your hubby stay well.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71071597331403188902020-07-27T09:10:02.432-04:002020-07-27T09:10:02.432-04:00Sounds like a good week.
Hope your brother feels b...Sounds like a good week.<br />Hope your brother feels better.<br />Your meals look so good. I love bowl dinners. They are delicious.<br />I think you are wise to deepen your pantry. I've been slowly stocking back up.<br />It has been so hot here too, but I think we will finally get a break this week.<br />Hope you have a good week.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-744376925770305672020-07-27T07:21:00.338-04:002020-07-27T07:21:00.338-04:00Just shaking my head. What horrible people.Just shaking my head. What horrible people.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28545499496526040682020-07-27T07:19:27.453-04:002020-07-27T07:19:27.453-04:00Thanks! The world is really nuts right now. I wa...Thanks! The world is really nuts right now. I want to be prepared - because yes people will panic again.<br />Thank you so much for your sweet words.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-23173256268587880782020-07-27T07:18:00.804-04:002020-07-27T07:18:00.804-04:00YAY on the zucchini!! Glad yours is starting to p...YAY on the zucchini!! Glad yours is starting to produce.<br />Yes, the heat really hit me quicker than I thought. I do have good neighbors.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38506294755911377742020-07-27T07:16:19.056-04:002020-07-27T07:16:19.056-04:00Glad to hear it hasn't been too hot there.
Tha...Glad to hear it hasn't been too hot there.<br />Thank you for for your thoughts.<br />Have a good week!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83747585997227815112020-07-27T06:13:40.736-04:002020-07-27T06:13:40.736-04:00You are not crazy! No one knows what the fall/wint...You are not crazy! No one knows what the fall/winter is going to be like. Get ready now. If they call for another shut down, people are going to be super crazy at the stores. Take care and keep writing! You encourage people. Barb in PAbunw1125@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898329690567899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-58021754901071209402020-07-27T05:34:03.786-04:002020-07-27T05:34:03.786-04:00I'm so excited I got my first two zucchini fro...I'm so excited I got my first two zucchini from our garden this week. I made some bread right away ha ha. To think yours are blooming again, that's always fun! <br />That heat can get you. I'm so glad you have some great neighbors! <br />Have a great week.<br /> Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83404597205755785022020-07-26T22:34:31.008-04:002020-07-26T22:34:31.008-04:00My reaction was the same as yours!! I couldn'...My reaction was the same as yours!! I couldn't believe it. She was on the sidewalk and they walked down the driveway before her, into the street, and back up the following driveway! Two women. I was speechless.Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40688792778953377352020-07-26T20:24:54.204-04:002020-07-26T20:24:54.204-04:00We've had a few days of heat (what passes for ...We've had a few days of heat (what passes for it here) but this weekend has been much cooler. More high temps are expected for the week ahead, and then we'll be into August. For us that usually means some heating during the day but the nights cool off. 2020 has been such a strange year, who knows...things might be different.<br /><br />Glad to hear your brother's surgery went well and he is home.<br /><br />Have a great week, take care and stay well.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56240680952387458652020-07-26T18:46:52.544-04:002020-07-26T18:46:52.544-04:00WHAT?????? They walked around her? OMG - what a ...WHAT?????? They walked around her? OMG - what a bunch of losers! That is horrible. It is so sad how people act toward others. The people of our world sadden me.<br />Glad she is OK.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-16628966567497221452020-07-26T18:44:01.813-04:002020-07-26T18:44:01.813-04:00Oh sweety - so sorry for your fall and that horrib...Oh sweety - so sorry for your fall and that horrible scare. That is awful to fall like that and embarrassing too - been there and done that. sorry it was such a bad fall - but glad you will be ok. PRAYERS for your health and for that of your hubby. <br />Glad you got to drop off the blankets - sadly they will come in handy. Poor little ones.<br />Good going on the yarn - what a price. and good for you on your pantry investment.<br />My mouth was watering reading about your crockpot dinner. Sounds like my kind of dinner.<br />Take care and prayers!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-84408945265140239122020-07-26T17:00:10.315-04:002020-07-26T17:00:10.315-04:00Oh Frances, you poor thing!! I'm glad you wer...Oh Frances, you poor thing!! I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt and people helped you. My friend tripped on a sidewalk walking in her neighborhood and they actually walked AROUND her. She had to use a tree to get up. She said she thought it was because she's a little chubby and they were probably afraid it was contagious! (whispering- she was in Beverly Hills)<br /><br />I will gladly pray that you and your DH both stay healthy. Take care.Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38783599003591850472020-07-26T14:41:49.860-04:002020-07-26T14:41:49.860-04:00Your meals sound delicious, Cheryl. I have dinner...Your meals sound delicious, Cheryl. I have dinner going in the crock pot. Made taco meat, added chopped onion and green pepper (from my garden!), canned chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, Mexicorn, and tater tots on top. Cook on low all day and add grated mexican cheese to melt. Serve with sour cream. I sometimes make mine into a burrito. Will make at least 6 servings. Also planning on salmon burgers, hot dogs (fried in buter), and leftover meatloaf from the freezer. Our weather forecast sounds like yours, and it is too hot to use the oven, though I did make strawberry bread one cool(er) morning last week.<br /><br />This morning, I placed large orders with Amazon and Walmart for staples and H&B items. I told Husband that we're investing in our panty. Prices are only going to go up.<br /><br />Dropped off 14 bags of blankets at the Project Linus workshop yesterday. First time they were accepting blankets in 5 months. The local children's hospital isn't taking donations again yet, so PL doesn't need nearly as many as usual. Husband was glad to see the pile of bags go out of the corner of the living room. <br /><br />While on that side of town, I went to a different St. Vinny's and got more yarn ($.59/skein) and another old (1967) Better Homes and Gardens cookbook (Pies and Cakes) for $.99.<br /><br />Thursday, I was walking down the hill to get our mail when I stepped on a rock in the road and fell on my hands, knees, and face. Fortunately, my eyeglasses took the brunt of it, A neighbor saw me go down and ran to help along with his neighbor. The guys got me sort of cleaned up and back on my feet, and the one man drove me home. I ended up with a skinned knee, scrapes on both hands, a small cut over my eye, a black eye (from glasses hitting my face), and a twisted foot. I drove myself to the local urgent care, and they x-rayed the foot, which was not broken, and cleaned up my wounds. No concussion, and didn't need stitches. Now I just feel and look like I've been hit with a 2x4. To make matters worse, they had had some possible virus cases in the urgent care that morning, so out of an abundance of caution, I an distancing from Husband, wearing a mask when I make his food, do the dishes, put clean sheets on the bed, help him sit down and get up from his lawn chair, etc. Sure could use extra prayers that neither of us come down with the virus.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a safe and frugal week!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-39094564867970765742020-07-26T14:39:24.904-04:002020-07-26T14:39:24.904-04:00That all sounds so good. I love hearing what othe...That all sounds so good. I love hearing what others eat - I get ideas!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com