tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post5764847261804585922..comments2024-03-28T14:01:34.266-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 6/19Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-74627984547820455432022-06-20T20:51:29.152-04:002022-06-20T20:51:29.152-04:00Debby, that is a Maisie Dobbs book. Her writing t...Debby, that is a Maisie Dobbs book. Her writing takes right into the scene.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71583311140843655282022-06-20T19:15:24.275-04:002022-06-20T19:15:24.275-04:00Thanks - I could be much busier. Nothing else to ...Thanks - I could be much busier. Nothing else to do - so might as well work around here! My life is not real exciting!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31350197188872527722022-06-20T16:22:32.422-04:002022-06-20T16:22:32.422-04:00You stay so busy, but then again you have alot to ...You stay so busy, but then again you have alot to do with the yard and all. Your flowers are lovely my dear. Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-66191843308638030922022-06-20T11:29:25.199-04:002022-06-20T11:29:25.199-04:00LOL - hey, you can read whenever you want! I didn...LOL - hey, you can read whenever you want! I didn't think you spent the day reading! I just can't get into much when it is pretty out.<br />I am the same - local news - weather and local interests - done. I can't tell you the last time I watched national news. No need. I do get the paper (for now) and catch a lot. I think I will end that this month.<br /><br />You grandpa sounds like daddy. He had 8th grade education and he was a wiz at math - could run rings around anybody. He did crosswords everyday - and they used to have time limits to achieve - and he always broke those. He was a pain to play Yahtzee with!!! LOL<br />As much as I hated math in school - I got a lot of his aptitude for that - though not as good!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-25902744922634839802022-06-20T10:08:02.047-04:002022-06-20T10:08:02.047-04:00It probably sounds like I read all day, but I real...It probably sounds like I read all day, but I really don't! The only guaranteed reading time is bedtime and my Bible study. The other two are when I can, like when I'm sewing. I'm not a big TV watcher àt all. I watch local news for about 15 minutes in the morning just to check in with the outside world, if you will. It's a mess, if you don't know!!<br />Seriously, I check the weather, things like utility issues, and ânything I need to know. If it were up to me, it would go on only for Friday Dateline and the occasional PBS show like Endeavor that premiered S8 last night. That gives me some reading time in the evening. I'd say that, except for the craft room, it's about an hour each day. <br /><br />I have always loved to read, thanks to my Grandpa. Though only educated through 8th grade and in Spanish, he taught himself English and was always with a book, whether taking a break while gardening or waiting for a fish to bite. I think I mentioned he would even read dictionaries and encyclopedias if that was all that was available!!Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64634629460477810442022-06-20T09:35:22.328-04:002022-06-20T09:35:22.328-04:00LOL - that is cute - a hothouse flower!
Sounds lik...LOL - that is cute - a hothouse flower!<br />Sounds like a busy week and a fun one as well. Happy anniversary to you both!<br />Glad you get to be with family!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72288004725354510772022-06-20T09:20:29.541-04:002022-06-20T09:20:29.541-04:00I am so jealous of your flowers. This week will b...I am so jealous of your flowers. This week will be in the 80s and 90s as well and I am looking forward to it. My hubby says I am a hot house flower. Busy this week with wedding plans, me and hubs wedding anniversary and a visit from the oldest son and dil next week.http://peacefulheartopenmind.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/08279278257540919011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-22772841977997434812022-06-20T07:46:35.378-04:002022-06-20T07:46:35.378-04:00It was just gorgeous! I would call Saturday the p...It was just gorgeous! I would call Saturday the perfect weather day!!!!<br />It is nice and you just feel better to see things all clean and in place. Dust never ends in the summer!<br />You have a good one as well.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-89017057680759578242022-06-20T07:45:01.880-04:002022-06-20T07:45:01.880-04:00You are on a sewing binge!! Good job. I think to...You are on a sewing binge!! Good job. I think today if you offer a 'free' anything - tons of people will show up! It doesn't surprise me. At least you got a good slushy and had a nice time.<br />My Coogy loves to lay under the ceiling fans as well! They are pretty smart!<br />You sure do read a lot. I don't get to much in the summer. I do reference books - that is about it until winter.<br />Stay cool.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-34551584641792824962022-06-20T07:38:41.406-04:002022-06-20T07:38:41.406-04:00Oh my gosh what a mess. SO glad there was damage ...Oh my gosh what a mess. SO glad there was damage to your home and I am so sorry about your crops. I sure hope the insurance comes through and you can do a second planting.<br />Oh, those worms are so icky! Home grown broccoli is so yummy - I used to grow it a lot.<br />You sure did keep busy. Very productive busy!!!!!!''<br />How wonderful that family will be coming to visit. Don't over work yourself getting ready!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-67218505632465914082022-06-20T07:10:28.839-04:002022-06-20T07:10:28.839-04:00Sounds like such beautiful weather, Cheryl. We had...Sounds like such beautiful weather, Cheryl. We had cool weather and breezes yesterday too and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Isn’t it great to get the cleaning and dusting done? I’ve been doing some of that this week too and my gosh things can get so dusty. Whew! I hope you have a terrific week. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49914444636292668182022-06-19T22:46:08.200-04:002022-06-19T22:46:08.200-04:00Donna, is that a Maisie Dobbs book? I've read...Donna, is that a Maisie Dobbs book? I've read the first six in that series and really enjoyed them.Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-23385620118781018242022-06-19T22:44:02.835-04:002022-06-19T22:44:02.835-04:00Sunday again, so soon! Cheryl, you were a whirlwi...Sunday again, so soon! Cheryl, you were a whirlwind of activities! Our weather has been so oppressively hot that just ordinary stuff inside seems to sap energy! An afternoon nap seems normal. My doggy just lays under the ceiling fan.<br /><br />It was a good week for sewing. My craft room is the coolest, as it's in the NE corner of the house. I had a huge laundry basket of mending and I just attacked it. I had forgotten some of it was even in there! I still have a bit more, but it felt so good to see the pile go down. I'm hoping to get my new kitchen curtains sewn this week. I'm tired of looking at the beach towel currently there lol.<br /><br />Not many great store deals to be had last week. We got some OJ and replenished our bottled water supply. We had a water issue somewhat recently and it lasted for 3 days. We made a dent in our stash so I was glad to fill that again. The Mr. made a stop at Sam's on his way home from his side hustle. He picked up a box of greens and he brought us home their cafe hot dogs for dinner. Cheap and simple and it wasn't an inch outta his way. <br /><br />We donated blood last week and each got a $5 Amazon GC. That's a fun bonus! We always save it for something we can't buy locally, like a big sack of citric acid. <br /><br />We were invited to a "Come anytime between 11-2 BBQ" that was given by someone we pay for services. It was a thànk you to customers on his business anniversary date. It was at the park. Poor guy, I don't think he had any idea how many people were looking for a free lunch, even in 100° weather. We got there just after noon and most of the food and drinks were already gone!! He was very apologetic. We sat and chatted a bit and then went off in search of something cold. We stopped at the shaved ice kiosk and it was WONDERFUL!! Pure heaven in a cup!!! Then we went home and had lunch!<br /><br />As for my reading last week:<br />On my nightstand - Gamble by Felix Francis<br />In my craft room CD player - First Family by David Baldacci.<br />With my Bible study - Beautiful in God's Eyes by Elizabeth George.<br />By my reading chair - The Quilt that Walked to Golden by Sandra Dallas. The sub-title of this book is Women and Quilts in the Mountain West. It's non-fiction and loaded with interesting history! I recommend it! I also have to mention that Sandra Dallas wrote a book titled The Persian Pickle Club that I thoroughly enjoyed. It's about a group of quilters in Kansas during the Depression.<br /><br />See you on Tuesday!<br /><br /><br />Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62131350390897493482022-06-19T22:40:20.925-04:002022-06-19T22:40:20.925-04:00The past week was a doozy. We were hit with bad s...The past week was a doozy. We were hit with bad storms on Tues & Wed. We fared much better than some. We had a limb come down on the roof but no damage we think. We personally know a tree company and we called right away and they were able to come the next day to remove it. We also had 2 dead trees removed while they were here. And now I have A LOT of mulch for my beds.<br />We lost most of the crops on our other farm, so will be replanting the soybeans. Insurance will pay for the damaged corn.<br />God protected us and our home/farm/cattle.<br />My workplace (HVAC company) has been swamped with calls to check units for hail damage.<br />My garden had some damage but I think it will come out of it.<br />I tied up my tomatoes and thinned the branches for air flow (found 3 tomato worms on one plant. ICK!!)<br />Harvested the broccoli. Lovely heads.<br />Moved the cloth hoop tunnel from the broccoli to the spinach and chard.<br />Weeded<br />Planted cucumbers and pumpkins.<br />Kept the calves watered.<br />This week I'll be prepping for our out-of-state family's visit. So excited to see them!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6535449486164282702022-06-19T21:54:19.493-04:002022-06-19T21:54:19.493-04:00There are a lot of depressed people it seems. I j...There are a lot of depressed people it seems. I just see so much "what are we to do" stuff. I feel sorry they just don't have faith. One way or another - it will be OK.<br />I have a little garden - so the soaker is inter-twined throughout. I water the pots all separately.<br />You are lucky to have veggies already!<br /><br />It looks like a lot when you list it out - but not really. I could do so much more and seem to waste a lot of time for some reason. Yes, it will all get done at some point - doesn't matter when. Good going on cleaning up and sorting the store!!!<br />You try and stay cool as well.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17741871457753519632022-06-19T20:20:43.495-04:002022-06-19T20:20:43.495-04:00Love your devotional! The Urban Farmer was watchi...Love your devotional! The Urban Farmer was watching a fellow he likes on YouTube and he was going on about how depressed people are and they just have no hope. Sadly that is true for too many folks. There is an Answer for that hopeless and despair. <br /><br />Your flowers are beautiful! Morticia indeed! I need to do that to my roses and give them a good soak. Doesn't look rain any time soon. We wound a soaker hose around the tomatoes, close to the roots. They seem to like it. Have baby green beans on and quite a few yellow squash. There is one eggplant ready and I found a recipe for eggplant with yellow squash and zucchini. <br /><br />You get so much done in a week's time! I had intended to work on some of the flower beds this morning but the Farmer started poking through our "store" in the garage so we did that sorting and organizing instead. It all needs to be done so it doesn't really matter when. <br /><br />I am reading the latest Jacqueline Winspear book. She is such a good author. <br /><br />Stay cool this week! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43072278473854437582022-06-19T19:19:48.467-04:002022-06-19T19:19:48.467-04:00Reading "Peter the Great" by Robert Mass...Reading "Peter the Great" by Robert Massie. Very interesting history of Russia at that time. Also been reviewing and indexing on Family Search. Good way to kill a hot, humid afternoon.<br /><br />Husband has to have routine lab work done this week, and I will probably go to Aldi late in the week. Otherwise, I pray for a nice, quiet week and hope everyone else has one, too.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-21679088892088154582022-06-19T19:17:05.557-04:002022-06-19T19:17:05.557-04:00I've been reading the news (too much) and from...I've been reading the news (too much) and from what I've seen, grains and grain products are going to become the next shortage by autumn. I inventoried my baking supplies and pasta and will be stocking up even more on my next Aldi visit. <br /><br />I took advantage of the cool weather yesterday and baked chocolate chip cookies for Husband for Father's Day (with Butter Dogs for supper!), and made 18 Strawberry/Oatmeal muffins for the freezer. We got 6 quarts of strawberries in last week's food box! Even after giving away 4 of them, it was still more than we can eat, and I already have a year's worth in the freezer.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36304203659387867062022-06-19T19:12:32.280-04:002022-06-19T19:12:32.280-04:00After an episode this week when Husband almost col...After an episode this week when Husband almost collapsed, I took his blood pressure and found it very low and called the Dr. I told her I thought he was overmedicated. She took him off one of his BP meds, and he seems stronger and his BP is more normal. We'll continue to monitor it.<br /><br />Went out twice last week. Gas at Costco was $4.89/gal. Aldi had a lot of sparse shelves. I also went walking at the trail one day. Haven't been getting there nearly enough, but the hot, humid weather is a killer for me.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-92168828412765190802022-06-19T19:09:04.740-04:002022-06-19T19:09:04.740-04:00The veggies are coming along. The peas have blosso...The veggies are coming along. The peas have blossoms. I found a total of 8 volunteer tomato plants. Mowed and weedwacked Saturday. Weeded the onions this morning and found a dime. Who knew gardening paid so well? LOL!<br /><br />Been culling fabric from my Project Linus supplies. I've decided to continue making blankets but not as many. The culled fabric is being cut into 5-1/2in squares for kits. I'm trying to get the stash into a little better shape with only fabric I'll really use.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-50017779858974318742022-06-19T19:05:10.360-04:002022-06-19T19:05:10.360-04:00Cheryl, you were one busy woman this week! Those f...Cheryl, you were one busy woman this week! Those flowers are gorgeous. You inspired me to clean up my flower bed this morning. No tiger lilies blooming yet, the front yard is too shaded by the tree across the street. Stella D'Oro lilies are blooming in front, and they plus an ornamental sage, roses, gaillardia, and spiderwort are blooming in back with hostas and cosmos in bud. <br /><br />Going to be very hot and humid after tomorrow here. We've enjoyed very beautiful weather the past couple of days. Even had to run the furnace for Husband this morning; it got down to 48F last night. We really could use some rain. My rain barrels are almost empty.<br />Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407751263369340933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43259174467516246252022-06-19T17:54:09.138-04:002022-06-19T17:54:09.138-04:00There has been company in my house for >2 wks b...There has been company in my house for >2 wks beginning with a visit from 4 friends from Britain. It was full with meal planning/prep, sight seeing including a 3-day trip to Jasper, AB, entertaining. The only thing to rain on our parade was a car breakdown (bearings) & the challenge of random covid testing from the airport. Seeing my home province through others' eyes is inspiring and makes me very appreciative of where I live. There was a one-day turn around, just enough time to change bedding & clean bathrooms and 4 more house guests arrived for a local music festival. The garden and flower beds are in need of a good sprucing up. There are still some bedding plants to put in. The irises and lilacs are blooming and the peonies are budding. There have been many bear sightings in the past 2 wks and it gives me great pleasure to observe them at a distance. I'm looking forward to a return to routine. Cheryl, your diligence in caring for your space always motivates me. Mona McGinnishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234038212082778117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27965369814879145082022-06-19T15:13:34.078-04:002022-06-19T15:13:34.078-04:00My goodness, you have the heat back already! Ours...My goodness, you have the heat back already! Ours starts tomorrow and the hottest being Tuesday and Wed. they are saying. Today is still just lovely.<br />Your morning sounds so peaceful and relaxing. <br />Yes, glad I can water as well. I would figure something out - one way or the other. Sure want the garden to thrive.<br />Stay safe and cool and keep that garden watered!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-23043796589739014852022-06-19T15:09:21.650-04:002022-06-19T15:09:21.650-04:00Bears - oh no! That is super scary. I wouldn'...Bears - oh no! That is super scary. I wouldn't like that at all.<br />That is way too close for comfort if you ask me - the steps!<br />Stay safe!!!! Hope it never tries to get in.<br />Stay cool there as well.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-45373474548243739262022-06-19T15:06:26.995-04:002022-06-19T15:06:26.995-04:00Wow, that is scary. I have had both for years and...Wow, that is scary. I have had both for years and have never had a problem. They stay out of the flower garden, but that is good to know. Thank you!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com