tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post6098788642374855119..comments2024-03-29T09:27:45.846-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 11/10Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-873702769485748762019-11-15T16:36:55.166-05:002019-11-15T16:36:55.166-05:00Sounds like you have had a really good week. Way ...Sounds like you have had a really good week. Way to save.<br />LOL - maybe I was an animal in another life and just know how they feel!!!!<br />Hope you get the freezer full with hunting season and good deals.<br /><br />I will be checking out your blog.<br /><br />Have a good one!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40276733027030852302019-11-15T16:34:01.679-05:002019-11-15T16:34:01.679-05:00I think most animals feel safe here. There is alw...I think most animals feel safe here. There is always something showing up!<br />I like anything vintage. I really was excited about the towels - as I needed some new ones.<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36202982179247123792019-11-15T16:32:26.142-05:002019-11-15T16:32:26.142-05:00Thanks. All animals welcome here as well - except...Thanks. All animals welcome here as well - except snakes (I wouldn't like that)! <br />Thanks. The towels laundered up nicely.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27500034992290409172019-11-13T17:06:42.162-05:002019-11-13T17:06:42.162-05:00Bless you for caring for all the animals. I always...Bless you for caring for all the animals. I always joke that if I believed in reincarnation, I'd come back as an animal at our house! We do love the animals.<br />*We had nice weather before the bitter cold set in so I took advantage of it and got the big freezer defrosted. We used up some older stuff and now it’s ready for hunting season and the holiday sales.<br />*After doing some decluttering, I listed some items for sale on Facebook and ebay. A few items have sold. This extra money is earmarked for Christmas gifts.<br />*Purchased some household items online that were cheaper than local and also used the Ibotta app to get cash back.<br />*We’ve been using the wood stove daily and have tried to keep the electric heater use to a minimum. Also have been shutting down power strips, etc. to keep the electric bill as low as possible.<br />*Used the library for several free resources this week.<br />*More on my blog here: https://www.cozyhomemaking.com/frugal-fun-homemaking-for-november-3-9-2019/Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118982819153112169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20252888282807969252019-11-13T02:02:46.903-05:002019-11-13T02:02:46.903-05:00I am so sad about your opossum. Furbabies come to ...I am so sad about your opossum. Furbabies come to my home to pass too. It is so sad isn't it? It is a comfort to know they find our homes a place of safety and comfort in their final hours. I love opossums so much. Living in the Ozarks we have so many and I admit I spoil them rotten. <br /><br />I adore your towels. I would have hugged those and squealed if I found them. I love that vintage style. <br /><br />If you need any help with your computer don't be afraid to ask. SafyneAnaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037905819241141808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75632957515491524212019-11-12T15:32:21.649-05:002019-11-12T15:32:21.649-05:00You're going to have so many stars in your cro...You're going to have so many stars in your crown, Cheryl; such a sweet spirit. I love all animals, too, and any are welcome to eat whatever they find here. I don't throw any food in garbage, but toss at the edge of the back yard, because some critter or other will eat most anything. Good deals at the bazaar, especially the towels. I prefer those older, smaller and thinner towels. The huge, thick ones they sell now are too heavy and hard to launder.<br /><br />Carol in NCMazie1956https://www.blogger.com/profile/07184207755003627798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31669315038517328602019-11-12T07:30:10.731-05:002019-11-12T07:30:10.731-05:00Thanks you. I am just a simple girl who like simp...Thanks you. I am just a simple girl who like simple things.<br />I complain once in a while, but for the most part I have realized that is does absolutely NO good!<br />Thank you for your kind words.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69034384622682277942019-11-12T05:42:44.361-05:002019-11-12T05:42:44.361-05:00I love reading your blog. Just everyday ordinary t...I love reading your blog. Just everyday ordinary things. No complaining just getting on with everything. I admire you. Annannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136370444685061782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4418714977493625692019-11-11T19:37:10.586-05:002019-11-11T19:37:10.586-05:00Thank you. I hope all animals know they are welco...Thank you. I hope all animals know they are welcome.<br />It has started to drop in temperature and the snow came. Maybe 2" by later this evening. Lows in the teens for the next couple nights.<br />Kitties have a heating mat - with lots of cozy covers on top and there is a heater as well in the greenhouse. Heated water bowls for all the animals. Birds sure do like those!!! They are pretty protected and KNOW they need to stay in!!! I will be plenty warm. No plans to go any where until Wed.<br /><br />Thanks for your concern!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4524626805792886142019-11-11T18:47:43.820-05:002019-11-11T18:47:43.820-05:00You have such a beautiful heart my friend. I did ...You have such a beautiful heart my friend. I did think the animals know that they are safe and loved at your home.<br /><br />I have been worried about the cold front coming your way and how you and the outdoor kitties are going to fare. We already had ours earlier in October. Now we are just having our normal Fall weather minus the beautiful colors that the deep freeze took out. Please stay warm and try ot to go out on the roads. I have heard on the news today that some of them are extremely dangerous.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52672546201024321462019-11-11T14:27:30.117-05:002019-11-11T14:27:30.117-05:00Oh listen to you - the queen of busy!!!! You run ...Oh listen to you - the queen of busy!!!! You run circles around us all.<br />I do the rain barrels myself every year - but I get slower each year as well. That thing called age has a way of creeping up on you!<br />The worst part is getting the water out - they aren't too heavy then - just cumbersome.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54594274402732468692019-11-11T12:18:22.608-05:002019-11-11T12:18:22.608-05:00You are always so busy and put me to shame. I thi...You are always so busy and put me to shame. I think doing those rain barrels by yourself was too much. You should get a neighbor to help you. What if you hurt your back? I would have to come and take care of you. I would like that.:)Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54601529944077872602019-11-11T11:56:18.255-05:002019-11-11T11:56:18.255-05:00Thank you so much for your kinds words. I do love...Thank you so much for your kinds words. I do love all animals. I used to think possums were ick - then we had a baby one get left behind by it's Momma. I made sure it had food and water and it stayed here it's whole life. Seeing a baby one and watching it grow - sure changed my mind. It was so stinking cute!!!! They are really good animals. I have even had them sleep in the greenhouse with the cats!! LOL<br />My outdoor kitties grew up around all the other animals and they aren't afraid of anything except dogs.<br /><br />I am central Indiana - so I usually get the weather first then it heads to Ohio!<br />Thank you again. Have a great day!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-45241923663452760532019-11-11T10:37:55.250-05:002019-11-11T10:37:55.250-05:00Hi Cheryl
I am a longtime reader of your blog but ...Hi Cheryl<br />I am a longtime reader of your blog but I have never left a comment. I just wanted to say that your little possum news was very touching and I appreciate the love you have for animals. I really enjoy possums too- they are so gentle and helpful. <br />I think we live close geographically (I am in Northeast Ohio) because you are usually having the same weather conditions I am experiencing. Your cheerfulness and industry always inspire me, just thought it was time to let you know that you have a fan here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045354347461320392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41470036217061970802019-11-11T07:20:24.431-05:002019-11-11T07:20:24.431-05:00Thank you so much. That is a lovely compliment. ...Thank you so much. That is a lovely compliment. Thanks for starting my week with a smile!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86778406168365361852019-11-11T07:18:48.114-05:002019-11-11T07:18:48.114-05:00Ok, I am tired now just reading your week. My goo...Ok, I am tired now just reading your week. My goodness - you have been quite busy. Being on a farm is a lot of work. I hope you get lots of new calves!!!<br />I like the idea of Chex-Mix. It is so good. Thrift stores always have lots of tins around here - they make cute gifts.<br />Good going on be proactive on Christmas!<br />It is lovely to say you don't need much - because you have a good stock of items. Love it!<br />Have a good week!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52415563979993211312019-11-10T23:22:03.064-05:002019-11-10T23:22:03.064-05:00Cheryl I look forward to each post you write, lear...Cheryl I look forward to each post you write, learning and working on and making changes that fit in to where I am now. Thank you.<br />Hugs.<br />JoyJoy@aVintageGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788328980114729976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1071828254725330932019-11-10T19:06:52.978-05:002019-11-10T19:06:52.978-05:00Good for you being proactive & getting ready f...Good for you being proactive & getting ready for winter. Farmer is done with harvest (TYGod). He & DS2 made electric fence around the bean stubble for the Spring Herd. We will be bringing them home in a few weeks. They made staging pen for the Fall herd down at the loading barn on Saturday with the idea of getting them used to going into the barn for feeding and then bringing them home in a few weeks. Well, those cows decided they were ready to come home and all went right into the loading area. So the guys loaded them up and brought them home. Hurrah! One less worry. Those cows are suppose to calve soon but we are not sure the bull "got" them. It's good to have them home to keep a closer watch. <br />This afternoon the cold front came through and it has dropped 20 degrees from around noon. We fed the barn cats well and winterized the patio. Dumped the Fall decorating pumpkins in the compost pile. We put away the plastic raised bed, the hoses and the patio chairs. He'll cover the grill this week and get the heaters in the watering tanks.<br />We didn't have too big of a grocery list this week. I'm starting to think about Thanksgiving but need to see if the kids will be here or at her family. I have several chickens & I think a turkey breast in the freezer. We're not huge poultry eaters so I may make a beef roast too.<br />Our grocery had 25% off the bulk bins, so I stocked up on R/S mixed nuts for Chex Mix making. I give that for gifts. I also got baking nuts (walnuts & pecans) and chocolate stars for cookies. I still need flour but should have everything else for baking needs. I will need potatoes but those are staples so will need to get them on a consistent basis anyway.<br />I'll be looking at our local thrift store for plastic or metal holiday containers for those Chex Mix gifts. I have 9 co-workers plus the bosses. It's not a big gift but do we really need anything from each other? No! I just do it for the cheer.<br />And I've started (do some all year) gift buying. We have birthdays every month except August. We have 2 in Nov., 2 in Dec. 2 in Jan. plus an anniversary, 1 in Feb. and so on. This year the big kids (8yr and older) have gotten $ or gift cards. The Littles (2 and under) get actual gifts. Next year everyone over the age of 5, will get a Grammie-made pillow case and a gift card. <br />I'm watching sales very closely and hope to be done with Christmas and the Nov./Dec./Jan bdays before Thanksgiving. <br />I'm hoping to get done early and NOT be a Grinch this year. :)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5544416702845197782019-11-10T17:26:44.309-05:002019-11-10T17:26:44.309-05:00I just love all God's creatures.
Thanks I thin...I just love all God's creatures.<br />Thanks I think I got some good things!<br />I hope you find a great turkey price.<br />Thanks, I will try to stay warm. Have a good week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-89499293153942694352019-11-10T17:25:26.199-05:002019-11-10T17:25:26.199-05:00I think you have had a lot to deal with. Slow and...I think you have had a lot to deal with. Slow and steady. I hope your hubby is doing well.<br />Take care and keep in touch.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57258934135078708392019-11-10T17:24:26.816-05:002019-11-10T17:24:26.816-05:00I think I have shard both in the past. I will loo...I think I have shard both in the past. I will look back and see what I have on rain barrels and maybe repost.<br /><br />Squirrel cookies - whatever I have that I am not using. Mix together old oats or cereal, a little flour/cornmeal, egg, syrup, applesauce or honey, older nuts, dried fruit, sunflower seeds - whatever you have. Mix and make it cookie dough consistency. Drop by teaspoon and bake at 350 for about 14/15 minutes or so. I take a few out each time and break in half. They love the oats, fruit, nuts. <br /><br />Let me know if you have other questions!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-7563157818290373552019-11-10T17:19:23.325-05:002019-11-10T17:19:23.325-05:00It is always sad to admit the summer is gone.
Wrap...It is always sad to admit the summer is gone.<br />Wrapping gifts? Boy you are ahead of me. I don't even have that many yet.<br />Have a good week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-68524187779652931452019-11-10T17:17:29.138-05:002019-11-10T17:17:29.138-05:00LOL - well they may! They seem to know where to g...LOL - well they may! They seem to know where to go to find food!<br />I got a lot of raking done - more later.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78193665523150662512019-11-10T16:29:09.154-05:002019-11-10T16:29:09.154-05:00Sorry about the possum. You have a good heart.
T...Sorry about the possum. You have a good heart. <br />The towels are so pretty, and the shirts are perfect for you. The headband is so pretty too.<br />I bought one of the Kroger turkey breast too, but I need to get a turkey for Thanksgiving since we may have 9 people here for dinner.<br />Hope you have a good week. Stay safe and warm. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-7221585099559526862019-11-10T16:24:18.383-05:002019-11-10T16:24:18.383-05:00You have been so productive, you make me embarrass...You have been so productive, you make me embarrassed ! Trying to get all my boxes unpacked and stuff put away. Need to reread The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and help me get rid of stuff that doesn't bring joy. I think of you often. XO SugarAt Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.com