tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post3686250337825201937..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 12/6Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11235465038499816132020-12-08T17:15:00.628-05:002020-12-08T17:15:00.628-05:00Well, shoot, Cheryl...quoth the raven, "never...Well, shoot, Cheryl...quoth the raven, "nevermore." mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-74870671751393783642020-12-08T09:25:55.708-05:002020-12-08T09:25:55.708-05:00Crow, in Animal medicine, is the bringer of change...Crow, in Animal medicine, is the bringer of change and Law. They are good creatures, if not a little scary looking, lol. <br /><br />Today was my birthday and I enjoyed every blessed moment...barbaradougherty126https://www.blogger.com/profile/08836028500126454110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79338488186054333322020-12-08T07:07:33.712-05:002020-12-08T07:07:33.712-05:00I think crows will eat about anything!
Oh how I mi...I think crows will eat about anything!<br />Oh how I miss the 70's. That is perfect weather to me.<br />Yes my fur babies need me and I need them!!!!<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48395410390829475652020-12-08T07:03:31.524-05:002020-12-08T07:03:31.524-05:00All your food sounds yummy. You are really ambiti...All your food sounds yummy. You are really ambitious! So nice of you to get things to help your dil.'<br />I am sure grandson will love whatever Grammie makes.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40530413185792430372020-12-08T07:00:49.202-05:002020-12-08T07:00:49.202-05:00Glad to hear you are getting into the holiday spir...Glad to hear you are getting into the holiday spirit!<br />BlessingsCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72965836372497193232020-12-08T07:00:14.000-05:002020-12-08T07:00:14.000-05:00Thanks. I will take this weather for sure.Thanks. I will take this weather for sure.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52115855090225741792020-12-08T06:23:07.249-05:002020-12-08T06:23:07.249-05:00My first attempt to post went poof! How sweet Bla...My first attempt to post went poof! How sweet Blackie protects the birds. Sounds like a blissful environment for the animals that come to you. We've really been enjoying our crow family this year. Their antics are adorable - they have so much personality. We've always put out scraps for them, but this year we started giving them actual bird food and dried worms...sounds gross, I know! My husband recently discovered that they love dog food! Ha! Hope they don't start barking ;)<br />How wonderful you got to visit with your nephew...a gift that keeps on giving as you think on it. You've surely been a busy bee--I love that you have multiple pantries.<br />Our weather here has been cooler (thankfully)...38* around 6 a.m. and into the 70s at the warmest part of the day. Grateful, just wish the strong winds would go away! <br />Stay well - your fur and feather babies need you!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-60169448267583769662020-12-07T22:33:39.373-05:002020-12-07T22:33:39.373-05:00Over the weekend I deep cleaned my bathroom and di...Over the weekend I deep cleaned my bathroom and did my normal cleaning in the rest of the house. I made 2 Dutch Apple pies, one for ds2 & family and one for Farmer's cousin. I also made turkey noodle soup for me and for ds2. And we had picked up organic blueberries and mangos for ddil (pregnant and sick right now. the only thing she can keep down is smoothies), so i cleaned them and flash froze them. In the afternoon I took all my goodies to DS2's and babysat the Littles while the parents were out.<br />I came home at dusk so helped chore and then we were in for the night.<br />Sunday I made blueberry muffins for us. We watched church on the computer. Farmer watched football. We talked to ds1. Made an Air Fryer meal for supper. <br />I had hoped to wrap gifts on Saturday but ran out of time. I am taking this Friday off from work and will do that then. We will be addressing cards in the evenings this week and will get them in the mail next Monday.<br />Our youngest grandson's 4th bday is next Thursday so we need to get his gift wrapped and find out what cake or dessert he wants. With mommy being preg. I'm pretty sure Grammie will be making it.<br />Enjoying the nice weather this week before the change comes next weekend.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5828345315235681382020-12-07T20:02:29.694-05:002020-12-07T20:02:29.694-05:00I have been doing a bit of baking, a bit of sewing...I have been doing a bit of baking, a bit of sewing, and of course cleaning. Still lots to do before Christmas.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73203860327161535582020-12-07T20:01:38.360-05:002020-12-07T20:01:38.360-05:00The weather is much different than last year. I a...The weather is much different than last year. I actually think the South is having our weather! I'm glad you had a great visit.Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-84965372997516575412020-12-07T11:22:49.655-05:002020-12-07T11:22:49.655-05:00Very interesting. A murder huh? Well, just anoth...Very interesting. A murder huh? Well, just another reason to think creepy.<br /><br />I have thought that so often - wish we all lived close together and could share ideas and a cup of ---- whenever we wanted. Could make our own neighborhood!!! LOL<br /><br />You meals sound so good. I love potato cakes.<br />I have been doing inside work today. Just dreary out. Blah.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-3283340363868833492020-12-07T10:40:58.202-05:002020-12-07T10:40:58.202-05:00Wonderful you got to visit with your nephew face-t...Wonderful you got to visit with your nephew face-to-face. Zoom and Facetime are okay but nothing like the real thing. <br /><br />Crows were plentiful on the farm where I grew up. This is some information I gleaned from the Audubon Society. "What is the difference between a raven and a crow? You probably know that ravens are larger, the size of a Red-tailed Hawk. Ravens often travel in pairs, while crows are seen in larger groups. Also, watch the bird's tail as it flies overhead. The crow's tail feathers are basically the same length, so when the bird spreads its tail, it opens like a fan". Whichever it is, they are still reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe. A group of crows is called a murder, which adds to the creepy factor. If we spot a very large bird flying over, we bring the Chihuahuas in. They are heavy enough that it would be difficult for a bird to pick them up but they could do some serious damage.<br /><br />You keep very busy and so do your readers! It would be lovely to sit and have tea with these very intelligent ladies, discussing all sorts of topics. <br /><br />We had a roasted chicken on Saturday for the Sabbath and are still picking bits off the carcass. I may use the last to make a small batch of chicken and noodles today for lunch. Made potato cakes yesterday with onion, mild jalapenos chopped, red pepper, Chalula, cheddar cheese and taco cheese. The red pepper was one of the last ones from the garden. <br /><br />Gloomy today but a good day to work inside. If we get the warmer temps midweek, outdoors we go to do some more cleanup. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-18787722306248146442020-12-07T08:22:04.048-05:002020-12-07T08:22:04.048-05:00Oh it did. I was so happy to see him.
Oh my goodn...Oh it did. I was so happy to see him.<br />Oh my goodness. As creepy as I think crows are - vultures are just NO! They are so ugly. I would just cr*p if I saw one in my yard! <br />Thank goodness that is something I have never seen around my neighborhood. I have seen them at the big cemetery downtown - but that is as close to home as I have seen.<br />STAY SAFE!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-61266427738193167402020-12-07T07:57:14.407-05:002020-12-07T07:57:14.407-05:00So glad you had a nice visit with your nephew! I k...So glad you had a nice visit with your nephew! I know it did your heart good. Sounds like Blackie is a good protector. Smart kitty.<br />Where we used to camp when the kids were little, there were always crows roosting in the tree above us, and they would start cawing at 5 am every morning. But the creepiest thing, we were outside cleaning the porch lights, and I looked up and there were 3 vultures spaced evenly across the peak of my roof. Sooo creepy, I hope it wasn't an omen. I'll be glad when this year is over Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-30768027212532829992020-12-07T06:41:29.232-05:002020-12-07T06:41:29.232-05:00That is interesting. I knew they could use deduct...That is interesting. I knew they could use deductive reasoning and utilize 'tools'. Amazing. They are still creepy!!!!!<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47853073411703193422020-12-07T06:37:08.972-05:002020-12-07T06:37:08.972-05:00Yes it is. Glass or metal - just not tall enough....Yes it is. Glass or metal - just not tall enough.<br />Guess that is why we improvise.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47095054297633358152020-12-06T22:36:46.917-05:002020-12-06T22:36:46.917-05:00It is almost impossibl e to find something glass t...It is almost impossibl e to find something glass to store spaghetti!Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-58059493893176931532020-12-06T20:15:43.416-05:002020-12-06T20:15:43.416-05:00Learn something new today.
https://www.scienceale...Learn something new today. <br />https://www.sciencealert.com/crows-ravens-corvids-best-birds-animal-intelligencebunw1125@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898329690567899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-81635042242128748582020-12-06T16:32:01.629-05:002020-12-06T16:32:01.629-05:00Oh no. Whenever I see the hawk I go out and shoo ...Oh no. Whenever I see the hawk I go out and shoo them away - not sure how much that helps. At least during that moment I saved something. Maybe it will get tired of being shoo'd off!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48528242069723805112020-12-06T16:29:59.086-05:002020-12-06T16:29:59.086-05:00I would be VERY angry if one of the hawks went aft...I would be VERY angry if one of the hawks went after a cat. The cats are all pretty decent size. I have been surprised they haven't gone after squirrels myself.<br />Take careCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20770887617379132172020-12-06T16:27:19.518-05:002020-12-06T16:27:19.518-05:00I guess I will keep looking for containers.
That i...I guess I will keep looking for containers.<br />That is neat that you have a 2 hour period on one ticket to get things done. I hope they keep your train cleaned!<br /><br />I often wear things a couple days as well. If I am not out working in the yard and getting all sweaty - why not? I do my hair about every 2-3 days depending on if I am going out.<br /><br />Glad you got to use up freezer food. That is always so frugal.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62044613732327861232020-12-06T16:22:37.311-05:002020-12-06T16:22:37.311-05:00That is what I think about as well - that poem alw...That is what I think about as well - that poem always creeped me out.<br />Yes it is a pain. I finally found a box and just stacked the rest of it on end in the box. I have some tall tins - yet just an inch or so too short. Grrrr. I think it's a mad plot!!!!! LOL<br />My goodness I probably won't need to buy any for years.<br />SMILES Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-29119021783207640702020-12-06T16:13:33.136-05:002020-12-06T16:13:33.136-05:00Good for Blackie! Obviously the hawks haven't...Good for Blackie! Obviously the hawks haven't attempted to attack him yet. One of my brother's cat suffered a serious injury to her back leg, but survived an attack several years ago. Scary!<br /><br />Have a good week ahead, take care and stay well!Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52375058523773059382020-12-06T15:15:54.116-05:002020-12-06T15:15:54.116-05:00I just received two containers from Amazon that wo...I just received two containers from Amazon that work for my spaghetti and lasagna noodles. They are snack lock containers and I'm quite pleased with them.<br /><br />Tuesday I made the round of small shops up the road from me - the Liquor store, ATM, drugstore, Fruit & veg mart and the library - in and out of each in under 10 minutes for each stop. This morning I went to the grocery store - first time in nearly two weeks. No particular deals but got what I needed - in and out in under 20 minutes and it was very quiet. I can do these sorts of stops using just one transit fare if I can be headed home in under 2 hours - I can make lots of stops along the way but get off and on for one fare within that 2 hr. limit. This morning I got on the train home with about 7 minutes to spare - some days I've made it back on to my final train with about a minute to spare! :-)<br /><br />I've also started doing laundry mush less often and usually only once every 10 days. I liv win an apt. building with a laundry room in the basement so it takes a bit of planning. I've organized things so that I'll probably do 3 loads at the end of this week and won't go back down again until the New Year. I always stock up on things like socks and undies - I wear day to day things over and over again as I'm mostly working from home and I'm only sitting at a computer. I also tend to shower every other day now and wash my hair every third day - saves water and shampoo!<br /><br />Used up soup and stew from the freezer for some meals - cooked some sausages to have with ratatouille (from the freezer) over pasta one night and had pirogues twice for vegetarian meals.<br /><br />Paid my bills online and walked with a friend for entertainment so not an expensive week!Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11326500659345052812020-12-06T14:32:54.165-05:002020-12-06T14:32:54.165-05:00We used to have crows here all the time for a few ...We used to have crows here all the time for a few years. When they started carrying on I would go out back and call back to them and they would fly off. I guess after a long time of me heckling them they moved on. Then we had crows at our house at the lake and we laughed that they had followed us there but I did not feel amused at all. Thankfully we have not heard or seen any for about a year but I agree that they give me the creeps. I always think of Poe's creepy poem 'The Raven.'<br /><br />Spaghetti is a huge pain to store. Walmart had one pound pkgs in bags for .25 each back on October and we bought a dozen and they sat in the kitchen for several weeks because they just did not work in the pantry. Everywhere we stacked them they slid around. Finally I put them in a drawstring bag that pink salt had come in and they stayed on the shelf. We looked through every storage container and jar we had and it would not fit. But, we won't need to buy it for a long time since we already had a good supply. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.com