tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post3780834021978412422..comments2024-03-29T10:03:11.345-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 1/16Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75293642726953071032022-02-13T16:48:46.806-05:002022-02-13T16:48:46.806-05:00I hear you on barely making a dent on pantry/free...I hear you on barely making a dent on pantry/freezer meals. We've stocked up well and I cook from our pantry/freezer but I still have no room on the shelves. Almost like God is repeating the loaves and fish. :)<br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78827127613539035172022-01-20T17:55:17.732-05:002022-01-20T17:55:17.732-05:00I read this the other day...of course I thought of...I read this the other day...of course I thought of Roger. When his itch first started and you told him Aloe...it really, really helped. Then it got till it didn't work so well. Well, I picked up Sarna at Walmart and it really helps. But I could not think for the life of me what it was. Couldn't think how to look it up since I could remember the name. And sitting here just now I thought go to walmart and type 'itch' in the search and that is how I found it. <br /><br />So if it flares up again, you could try that. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90970063252020937142022-01-17T18:54:20.266-05:002022-01-17T18:54:20.266-05:00Yeah, last week was pretty nasty for me. Geesh th...Yeah, last week was pretty nasty for me. Geesh the itch was horrible. This week I am doing so much better. Thanks<br />@0's and 30's here as well - the wind does make a difference. I guess it is to be expected this time of the year!<br />Glad you are getting out and walking some. Being out, even in the cold, helps.<br />Have a good oneCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44333969487216380732022-01-17T18:51:47.116-05:002022-01-17T18:51:47.116-05:00Thanks I am doing much better this week!
Thanks I am doing much better this week!<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75246604755026875842022-01-17T17:46:27.345-05:002022-01-17T17:46:27.345-05:00Hives are so awful! I break out in them spontaneou...Hives are so awful! I break out in them spontaneously from time to time and always keep a tube of cortisone cream on hand because of it. Benadryl is definitely helpful as well. I'm so sorry you're suffering! <br /><br />Nothing big going on here, just doing our best to stay safe while still keeping our sanity! It hasn't been super cold here, just in the 20's (and without wind, which makes a HUGE difference!), and with a fresh coat of snow over the old icy yuck, so we've been able to get out for walks, which has been really nice! <br /><br />Stay safe and have a wonderful week!Stephaniehttps://stephaniegetsitdone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71243960221339115732022-01-17T15:41:13.216-05:002022-01-17T15:41:13.216-05:00Hives are the worst. Especially if you don't ...Hives are the worst. Especially if you don't know what is causing them. Take care.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-23476594655152949232022-01-17T06:59:54.683-05:002022-01-17T06:59:54.683-05:00I am much better today, thanks. It seemed the itc...I am much better today, thanks. It seemed the itching just turned off yesterday for some reason!<br />If you want snow, I hope you see some. I am not much of a fan. It is pretty - just too much work.<br />Have a good dayCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85269311339237165482022-01-17T06:58:00.403-05:002022-01-17T06:58:00.403-05:00We probably won't get to freezing (32) today. ...We probably won't get to freezing (32) today. Tomorrow will be decent then a big cold front comes in.<br />No need to go out is not necessary!<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19456884374976499092022-01-17T06:56:37.498-05:002022-01-17T06:56:37.498-05:00I agree. I did a lot of thinking, planning, readi...I agree. I did a lot of thinking, planning, reading and resting. ALL good!<br />BlessingsCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14481536454913388262022-01-17T06:56:03.079-05:002022-01-17T06:56:03.079-05:00I thought of everything, including shingles - but ...I thought of everything, including shingles - but I do believe just dry skin. It is much better so far today.<br />Your meals all sound good.<br />You got a 1/2"? We barely got a dusting here. I won't be sad if snow misses all winter!<br /><br />Have a good oneCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-68486787048576012242022-01-17T01:58:05.885-05:002022-01-17T01:58:05.885-05:00Sorry you are going through a hives episode. Could...Sorry you are going through a hives episode. Could be stress. We're all going through some kind of stress living in these crazy times. I hope it clears up soon. I had them a few years ago. Took a couple of weeks and they were gone. No snow for us. I hope soon though. I would love a good snowstorm before winter ends. We always seem to be in a "snow hole" too. But I'm still hopeful ;-). Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705051302775964418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85216606602974353682022-01-16T22:17:39.240-05:002022-01-16T22:17:39.240-05:00Tommy said it was raining and snowing. Of course, ...Tommy said it was raining and snowing. Of course, nothing stuck. We have been eating the same, lots of bits and leftovers. Of course, it is all nutritious and leftovers. I need to cook bscb again. I think it might get to freezing tonight...cold and wet. I have not even stuck my head out of the house today.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20004160439441036552022-01-16T20:05:41.634-05:002022-01-16T20:05:41.634-05:00How lovely you had a quiet week. Quiet weeks are a...How lovely you had a quiet week. Quiet weeks are a balm for the soul.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71130494367105362642022-01-16T19:26:11.007-05:002022-01-16T19:26:11.007-05:00Happy to hear that Lana's grandbaby is coming ...Happy to hear that Lana's grandbaby is coming home. The Father is good!<br /><br />Hives are no fun at all. I had them several years ago and wound up in the emergency room twice. The second time the doctor gave me an epinephrine injection.<br /><br />We had kraut one day this week with fried cottage potatoes and black eyed peas. Finished off chili by putting it over baked potatoes. Going to put a boneless turkey breast in the sous vide in the morning. The consensus among users that it's a good thing. We shall see. <br /><br />Our 91 year old neighbor got out his snow blower for that half inch of snow we got. Bob likes things neat and tidy.<br /><br />Frances had a good idea: frugal fails. There are time when something seems like a good idea and isn't.<br /><br />Stay warm. Hope most of the bad stuff skips us this year.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10928390721408595342022-01-16T12:45:44.244-05:002022-01-16T12:45:44.244-05:00Hi - so glad to see you post!
I sure hope you don&...Hi - so glad to see you post!<br />I sure hope you don't get that much snow. Goodness. I hope some kind-hearted person comes by and helps you out.<br />Yes, inflation has really hit hard. SO many reasons for it - and doubtful that any of it goes back down.<br /><br />I like the frugal fails idea - may have to do that.<br /><br />It is nice that you are getting a free meal once a week - that has to help. So nice for the volunteers to help out. Chicken pot pie sounds tasty.<br />I sure hope you stay in and stay safe. I don't want you getting yourself hurt again.<br />Spring isn't that far off - we can do this!!!!!<br />Have a great and safe week!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28975372920529716882022-01-16T12:39:17.455-05:002022-01-16T12:39:17.455-05:00I think quiet is pretty good too. I'd rather ...I think quiet is pretty good too. I'd rather it be that than crazy.<br />Me too - never to return!<br />Thanks. You have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-61930154692062212782022-01-16T12:38:19.253-05:002022-01-16T12:38:19.253-05:00I already use the 'fragrance, dye free' st...I already use the 'fragrance, dye free' stuff. Have for years. I am very allergic to perfumes on my skin. I use the hypo allergenic items as well.<br /><br />I bet you do have a lot to take care of with the move. I envy you and I don't! LOL! Love that you are getting out and away, but would sure hate to move. Slow and steady!<br />Have a great weekCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17243179217498267712022-01-16T12:34:26.582-05:002022-01-16T12:34:26.582-05:00Hope you stay healthy and don't get sick. HUG...Hope you stay healthy and don't get sick. HUGS.<br />I had someone in my home right after Christmas that found out the next day their child had it (they live together). Luckily all is good for both of us.<br />Being home all the time is old hat for me - so it wouldn't bother me. You must be a goer!!!! Take care and check in and let us know.<br />Have a good weekCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78409405371661815932022-01-16T12:30:36.853-05:002022-01-16T12:30:36.853-05:00Oh I am so glad to hear that your grandson is comi...Oh I am so glad to hear that your grandson is coming home! I have meant to ask all week, but was almost afraid to. Praise the Lord.<br />Your weather sounds icky! What deals at the discount store. WOW. For $1, I think I would experiment a little on baking up something. Surely there is a way.<br />All they have to do is mention snow around here and the shelves are empty. I can understand it.<br /><br />I feel pretty confident now thinking on it, it is probably just really dry skin. I dry out terribly in winter. I am feeling much better.<br />Have a great weekCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56183612372385660532022-01-16T12:24:07.459-05:002022-01-16T12:24:07.459-05:00Your menu sounds very good and YAY for that freeze...Your menu sounds very good and YAY for that freezer! I forgot I did wash a couple of baggies too. Why not?<br />I keep my milk at the back of frig and it always lasts longer than it should. <br />Your quilt sound fun and pretty neat. Great way to use it up!!<br />Have a great day!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73753068108826393522022-01-16T12:21:15.163-05:002022-01-16T12:21:15.163-05:00Brrrrr. We weren't that cold, thank goodness....Brrrrr. We weren't that cold, thank goodness.<br />I will - I am so ready for spring. LOL<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-60664134832566911062022-01-16T12:20:51.042-05:002022-01-16T12:20:51.042-05:00Prepared for Snowmageddon here, expecting over 9&q...Prepared for Snowmageddon here, expecting over 9". I may have to break my rule of no shoveling (instituted after falling and breaking my wrist while shoveling last year) because we'll be plowed in.<br /><br />Lots of sewing/quilting and genealogy lately. Reading in the evenings. Walking the trail when weather permits.<br /><br />Took Husband with me to the bank this week so he could chat with the ladies. It was his first outing since a November haircut. He used his walker but was still worn out by the time we got home. <br /><br />Been trying to stay frugal, though it is getting harder with all the price increases. Our natural gas went up 20% (the cost-of-gas component went up 60%!). Internet went up $3. Electricity is going up over 5%. Rent increases $24 in March. Don't even get me started on groceries! No shopping beyond necessities. Tried something new thinking I would save money and had a "frugal fail". (Cheryl, sharing frugal failures would be a great topic some time. Might be enlightening for frugal newbies to see that we make mistakes, too.) <br /><br />Your meals sound delicious! We're still getting the free food on Tuesdays, though they have gone to preparing food boxes instead of letting people select what they want. This keeps the volunteers out of the weather except for putting boxes in the back of cars. It is also more fair to those who aren't first in line. Getting a box sight unseen makes for some interesting meals sometimes. This week's main dinner will be chicken pot pie made with donated canned chicken. I also received a pumpkin/chocolate chunk cookie mix that I will be making for desserts. <br /><br />The number and appetite of the birds at my feeders says we're going to get hammered. After the snow temps will be as low as the single digits this week. However, I received my first seed catalog a couple of weeks ago, so Spring can't be that far away!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-33105643699620522312022-01-16T12:12:32.164-05:002022-01-16T12:12:32.164-05:00Quiet is good. I'm hoping that is what this up...Quiet is good. I'm hoping that is what this upcoming week will be after a busy one this week.<br /><br />I hope the rash/itch are gone, never to return.<br /><br />Have a good week!Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41020768220313580962022-01-16T11:30:02.016-05:002022-01-16T11:30:02.016-05:00Quiet and basic makes for a very GOOD week, Cheryl...Quiet and basic makes for a very GOOD week, Cheryl. We've had a busy week. More busy-ness to come (with a few road trips) as our retirement move time gets closer. Lots to do! <br /><br />I'm so glad to hear about Lana's baby grandson. Continued prayers. <br /><br />As for the rash/hives, you might try no dyes or perfume everything for awhile and see if it helps. I developed rash/hives issues about a decade ago and had to go that route, and a few years ago, my mom (in her 80s) was also determined to have developed sudden allergies. In both cases, as soon as we went no dye/perfume laundry products, shampoo, soap, deodorant, lotions, etc. it cleared up and has stayed gone. Saying a prayer yours is an easy fix, too. --EliseEM Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897942424655139102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-572284967615275792022-01-16T11:11:28.242-05:002022-01-16T11:11:28.242-05:00Meant to Say SylviaMeant to Say SylviaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198148062015265961noreply@blogger.com