tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post2344529758099868792..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Frugal Happenings 6/24Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44865163654534634262018-06-27T19:13:41.750-04:002018-06-27T19:13:41.750-04:00I could not stand only an hour a day of AC with 90...I could not stand only an hour a day of AC with 90* temps. You are better than me!<br /><br />WOW - 2 tomatoes already. I can't wait. that makes my mouth water!!! Sorry about the cukes and squash. Maybe just too hot.<br />You will do what is right.<br />Have a good one!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-88091497411962652162018-06-27T11:28:54.648-04:002018-06-27T11:28:54.648-04:00Hot - yes Florida is hot, and sticky too. We have...Hot - yes Florida is hot, and sticky too. We have been having temps of about 95* daiiy with heat indexes of between 108* to 112*. But I am doing well putting the ac on only for about an hour a day. It isn't getting too arm inside - 82* was the highest, so if whatever I can cool it off to with one hour is making it comfortable enough to sleep with just a fan on. The apt. building is made of concrete block and has trees planted in front of most of the windows (my bedroom is the exception at my building, but it looks like the last tree came down). And being on the first floor - heat rises, so I am cooler than the guys above me. I have harvested 2 tomatoes so far, and look forward to more. The cukes and spaghetti squash are not doing anything at this point - put out some pretty flowers at the beginning, but i think the heat got to them. So I might pull them up and plant some chives or other herbs there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579989452439876698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-9742520243055398252018-06-27T11:13:41.981-04:002018-06-27T11:13:41.981-04:00In NJ and now in FL I am finding that the co-ops a...In NJ and now in FL I am finding that the co-ops are starting to get licensed to accept EBT or SNAP cards for those who need to use them. That can be a big help to a co-op or a farmer's market.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579989452439876698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28055815467578533252018-06-26T10:04:13.922-04:002018-06-26T10:04:13.922-04:00Hope you are feeling much better. It is so nice t...Hope you are feeling much better. It is so nice that hubs and kids pitched in and helped. I love it when families all work together.<br />Take care and have a good week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-7450722256557039332018-06-26T08:47:19.908-04:002018-06-26T08:47:19.908-04:00I was sick most of last week but Hubby and the kid...I was sick most of last week but Hubby and the kids did a great job running the house. Hubby grilled lots of chicken so we could eat it for leftovers and the kids made easy things like pancakes and pasta with red sauce. We all ate plenty. The rest of my list is here: https://mcoia.blogspot.com/2018/06/my-frugal-list-week-of-june-18-2018.htmlMaking Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38824615817886592022018-06-25T12:54:10.237-04:002018-06-25T12:54:10.237-04:00It seems many of us took advantage of decent weath...It seems many of us took advantage of decent weather to work in the gardens and yards. It is so nice to be able to stand back and admire your work. Even better to get to eat it at some point!!<br /><br />Darned old buggers will find that one spot you didn't spray. I am terribly allergic to Deet or most anything like it. I try making up mint/water spray every year - but not much saves me. I am a magnet for them.<br /><br />Take care and enjoy that garden.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49173352247913881552018-06-25T08:17:57.707-04:002018-06-25T08:17:57.707-04:00I too worked in the garden beds both days, weeding...I too worked in the garden beds both days, weeding and tying up the tomatoes. I remembered to clip off the bottom branches of the tomatoes. WE are prone to late blight here and keeping splashing dirt and rain off the lower leaves will delay the blight from reaching the upper leaves.<br /><br />I finally gave in to the mosquitoes and spray my garden hat with DEET, hate the smell! but it keeps the bugs away...also I spray my garden shoes and socks at the ankle. <br /><br />Of course I got three mosquito bites, in the middle on my lower arms and wrists!EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-60472588000058356132018-06-25T08:14:18.972-04:002018-06-25T08:14:18.972-04:00I tend to cut the recipe down to four portions and...I tend to cut the recipe down to four portions and we have leftovers for lunch the next day...usually works, got to watch the spices though, they don't always halve well.EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27104534712233971732018-06-25T00:15:16.256-04:002018-06-25T00:15:16.256-04:00I feel very sorry for you and your allergies. Fol...I feel very sorry for you and your allergies. Folks who don't suffer from them just don't understand.<br /><br />I wish we had winters that were mild enough to grow salad veggies.<br /><br />it sounds like you will be taking quite an extensive road trip. How wonderful. I hope you will get to check in still. If we don't et in touch again before you eave - please have a joyous and safe excursion!!! Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51052580607082529652018-06-24T21:47:11.731-04:002018-06-24T21:47:11.731-04:00THe wattle are all flowering in this area. My eyes...THe wattle are all flowering in this area. My eyes are streaming and I wish I could find the off tap for my nose. I empathise with you.<br />I know what you are talking about with the humidity. I too can stand temps that are in the 100's when there is no humidity. Given we now live in the sub tropics and moved here from the tropics you would think I would be used to it. Nope.<br />My lettuce is coming along giving us a few leaves for a salad each day. Yes it is winter here but we have a very mild winter and it is a great time to grow salad veg. It is too hot in the summer. The tomatoes are just about finished and have developed wilt so I will be pulling them out soon.<br />I have emptied many of the beds, fertilised and covered in a deep layer of hay. We are off in the caravan for a road trip in just over a week. I want the garden put to bed whilst we are away so it isnt too much for our daughter to maintain. By doing this the garden will be ready for planting when we get home in a few months time.<br />Hope the humidity eases off for you.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-76076623153778829282018-06-24T16:33:30.930-04:002018-06-24T16:33:30.930-04:00You are right the peaches weren't all that. M...You are right the peaches weren't all that. Mine are sweet, but kind of mealy.<br />We don't eat much breakfast - although I usually keep several boxes of cereal and oats on hand. <br /><br />Food is ALWAYS better when someone else cooks it! How nice of your son.<br />I think my lettuce is about done too - it is tasting that bitter taste and I can tell it's about to bolt.<br />Have a good week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56793650605367442842018-06-24T16:30:52.882-04:002018-06-24T16:30:52.882-04:00Super good tip Ellie. Cook once eats many times! ...Super good tip Ellie. Cook once eats many times! That way you don't get tired of the same thing.<br /><br />I have only cooked for 2 except when having company - and I still can't do it! Wasn't raised that way. LOL I always cook too much.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47655986099566578132018-06-24T15:28:06.312-04:002018-06-24T15:28:06.312-04:00Hope you have a great week!!Hope you have a great week!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-46870520206171212502018-06-24T15:27:02.302-04:002018-06-24T15:27:02.302-04:00Sorry about your coop, but I'm glad you were a...Sorry about your coop, but I'm glad you were able to get some good deals.<br />I went to Kroger to get the cheese and cereal. We usually eat oatmeal, but since it is so hot now, cold cereal sounds good. Those kroger peaches weren't very good though. <br /> My son grilled hobo dinners for me, and it was twice as tasty since I didn't have to cook. :D He used ground beef, potatoes, onions carrots and bbq. He also grilled some burgers, so I will reheat them tonight. Don't you love those meals where you cook once but eat twice. <br />My garden is doing ok, but I had to pull up some lettuce since it had bolted with all the heat. So hoping for some tomatoes this year.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-35576036829519675682018-06-24T14:49:22.291-04:002018-06-24T14:49:22.291-04:00Hi Laurie,
It is SO difficult to cook just enough...Hi Laurie,<br /><br />It is SO difficult to cook just enough for 2. Casseroles, etc. feed at least 6. Since it is just my hubby & I, I have the same issue. I let the meal cool down and try to portion it out and freeze it right away. This makes my own frozen meals for days I don't want to do anything but re-heat.<br /> Since we have a side by side 'fridge, I have to be very careful about using up what is in the freezer part, on a regular basis.<br /> I hope this helps you out.<br />Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837370049854809342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-12725346575774560482018-06-24T14:25:05.028-04:002018-06-24T14:25:05.028-04:00Sadly no other grocery stores in the particular ar...Sadly no other grocery stores in the particular area. It was walking distance for so many - just didn't work out. Now next closest is 10-15 minute drive and many don't have cars and not on bus route.<br /><br />Got to love a good garden rain.<br />Have a great one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19951723013645562972018-06-24T13:15:11.051-04:002018-06-24T13:15:11.051-04:00Oh no so sorry to hear about the food co-op. I ho...Oh no so sorry to hear about the food co-op. I hope there are new food stores nearby. <br />It sprinkled on me too when I was out in the garden yesterday. I just stayed weeding like you and it felt good. Came a good garden rain here today. Have a great week! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72451885916952072742018-06-24T12:17:01.036-04:002018-06-24T12:17:01.036-04:00It is a shame - but they dealt mainly in organic g...It is a shame - but they dealt mainly in organic goods - which we all know can be pricey. It was placed in a very low income area - and even with all the shareholders traveling to visit it - it wasn't enough. I kind of saw the writing on the wall.<br />The hobo dinner was good - and there is no mess to clean up!<br />Have a great one!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-63623064303021699602018-06-24T12:14:12.941-04:002018-06-24T12:14:12.941-04:00Oh no on the strawberries! raccoon or bunny I bet...Oh no on the strawberries! raccoon or bunny I bet. How disappointing. I guess the critters know a good thing when they see too!<br /><br />Oh 70's sound lovely. Don't see that in our forecast any time soon.<br />G swears I 'make' leftovers - LOL. Nothing wrong with fixing enough for a few meals. I think that' smart. I love chicken enchiladas. Need to make some sometime soon as well.<br />Have a fantastic week!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-46344764624121748542018-06-24T11:51:39.923-04:002018-06-24T11:51:39.923-04:00Your petunias have a beautiful color, Cheryl, and ...Your petunias have a beautiful color, Cheryl, and they look so good and healthy. I'm sad for you that your coop closed, I always appreciated the Oklahoma Food Coop (I don't know that you followed them, but they have much success) and would have liked to have seen one started one like that here in TN. You got some very good deals at Krogers and your dinners this week sound delicious. I need to put Hobo packets on our menu soon. I hope you have a great week. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-15403673795102444382018-06-24T10:52:05.919-04:002018-06-24T10:52:05.919-04:00Sounds kinda like my week as far as the allergies ...Sounds kinda like my week as far as the allergies go.<br />Had a funny happening the other night. We have a strawberry plant that was getting 2 nice berries on it, nice red ones. They were there one day and gone the next! We think the neighborhood racoon ate them! Hubby wasn't a happy man! Very comical.<br />Our garden is doing pretty well also waiting for my lettuces to get bigger so I can pick a few leaves.<br /><br />We are to have 90 degrees today but then down to the mid 70's for a few days after that. <br />I made a big chicken enchilada with leftover chicken the other day. So I don't have to cook for a few days. I'm not good at cooking everyday for just 2 people. I always seem to have a lot leftover. Going to have to do better about that.<br /><br />Have a great day!LaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.com