tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7987000179227788173..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 4/11Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28324298992049482782021-04-13T07:30:10.932-04:002021-04-13T07:30:10.932-04:00Spring is the best - a time to re-awaken.Spring is the best - a time to re-awaken.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44922636522646409562021-04-12T18:25:57.627-04:002021-04-12T18:25:57.627-04:00You have been so busy Cheryl! It's a great ti...You have been so busy Cheryl! It's a great time of year! I love it too.Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69666453919950918222021-04-12T16:14:32.717-04:002021-04-12T16:14:32.717-04:00It truly sounds like more than it is. I amaze myse...It truly sounds like more than it is. I amaze myself sometimes at how much sitting I do. I could do more and need to.<br />Some days my get and go - leaves!!!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86957379157411946692021-04-12T14:31:16.840-04:002021-04-12T14:31:16.840-04:00Wow you were busy, I am jealous, you got so many t...Wow you were busy, I am jealous, you got so many things done I want to get done. You go girl.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-37197988926923944592021-04-12T13:16:37.352-04:002021-04-12T13:16:37.352-04:00I really liked that pic when I say it - it just re...I really liked that pic when I say it - it just reminded me of the simplicity of my childhood!<br /><br />You are doing great with things growing! WOW. My chives are doing great - but they come back every year. I have rhubarb about 4" tall. The grape arbor is starting to get leaf sprouts.<br />That is about it for me.<br /><br />I would love to see an Oriole. I never have seen one for real. It is about tie to put our hummingbird nectar out. I have some bright yellow finches - watched 4 of them battle over the feed the other day - so pretty.<br />Sounds like you have a great season started.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62908388086587806062021-04-12T13:11:23.107-04:002021-04-12T13:11:23.107-04:00Oh no - snow!!!! Here is to warmer weather weathe...Oh no - snow!!!! Here is to warmer weather weather for you!!!!!<br />Stay safeCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17497448091435876782021-04-12T10:38:57.187-04:002021-04-12T10:38:57.187-04:00I love the picture you posted up top...so beautifu...I love the picture you posted up top...so beautiful. Having fresh air in the house is so nice...clears out the cobwebs ;). Your meals sound good, especially the fried chicken and mac n cheese!<br />We have some sprouts peeking out and are so enjoying seeing the growth everyday. We planted crooked neck squash and they're already bushy leaves. The chives are just barely visible, the sweet peas are little leaves at the moment, but that makes me so happy. The mesclun lettuce are visible and a tiny tomato sprout or two. <br />The Orioles have arrived....right on time. They are so brilliantly yellow and black and beautiful. They chirt-chirt their way to our feeders and we feel so incredibly blessed to get a glimpse of them...however brief - they're such skittish critters. They seem to like hummingbird nectar best although we put out jelly, too, just in case...to tempt them ;)<br />So, Spring is here. Glad you got a good start on your weeding in between the rain. Take it easy :)<br />Mary in SD<br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-59817866016572611502021-04-12T10:35:29.029-04:002021-04-12T10:35:29.029-04:00I'm looking at the window at the snow falling ...I'm looking at the window at the snow falling and wishing for warmer temperatures. We'll have those by the end of the week and the snow will be gone...soon.<br /><br />Take care, stay well.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-30343775095048547092021-04-12T08:55:34.197-04:002021-04-12T08:55:34.197-04:00Yep, lots of things to switch out for the seasons ...Yep, lots of things to switch out for the seasons changing.<br />I like having enough of something to last more than a meal - just makes life easier.<br />When we would have lots of company for holidays I would straighten and dust - but did a thorough clean AFTER. Just made more sense.<br />I hate those sweet gum balls - they sure do hurt if stepped on. They make such a mess. A neighbor a couple doors down has one - and it is so messy.<br />Enjoy a dry dayCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-84931234517320424642021-04-12T08:48:15.313-04:002021-04-12T08:48:15.313-04:00Boy, we did have the rain! We will probably be be...Boy, we did have the rain! We will probably be begging for rain come August. Matthew 5:45 "it rains on the just and the unjust". <br />The Urban Farmer's stepfather was always trying to figure out which he was...ha! Yup, SNOW is a nasty word! We need to scrub out the rain barrels and get them set up. Doing some flower bed cleanout but with all the rain we had, they weeds are doing very nicely, thank you so much! Have a weed that I don't recognize but it is everywhere, as is the creeping Charlie. <br />Your weekly meals sound good. I fixed a stir fry one day and the last few days we have been eating the roast, potatoes, carrots and onions I prepared for the weekend. Kind of nice to simply reheat something, rather than start from scratch. Today will be a day to fix something different. <br />About time to shift the winter clothes to the other closet and pullout the warmer weather things. I bought a nice Brighton handbag at the thrift store so it will be swapped for the winter bag. Got the snow boots and winter coats put away. I enjoy the change of seasons even if it is quite a chore to move seasonal things around. <br />Miss Lana was talking about going out for breakfast before company arrived. That is a good idea, some quiet time just before the house gets lively. I always said it was better to clean the house after company left, rather than before...ha! <br />We are going to finish raking up the sweet gum balls in the front yard so the Urban Farmer can mow. We have filled probably twenty of the largest trash bags with them. Maybe next year we can find a young person who would like some extra money to come and help. <br />Enjoy your day! <br />Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78512496442735659362021-04-12T07:34:13.860-04:002021-04-12T07:34:13.860-04:00SNOW - that is a nasty four letter word in my book...SNOW - that is a nasty four letter word in my book!!! LOL<br />The time will get here for gardening eventually. We need to be patient!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17426660572068838152021-04-12T07:33:02.396-04:002021-04-12T07:33:02.396-04:00I sure hope you get some rain soon. I am looking ...I sure hope you get some rain soon. I am looking forward to a fairly dry week.<br />It seems unfair that some get so much and some get none.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79456183774282485542021-04-12T07:31:37.271-04:002021-04-12T07:31:37.271-04:00Spring sure is the time of year for extremes in we...Spring sure is the time of year for extremes in weather.<br />Hoping you get to feeling better soon. The world problems have effected a lot of people. Sadly you are not alone.<br />Continue to stock!!!! If it isn't the virus, it could be something else. Do what you feel is best!!<br />HUGSCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82862592455264655012021-04-12T07:28:47.262-04:002021-04-12T07:28:47.262-04:00The rain is needed, but that type of weather can b...The rain is needed, but that type of weather can be quite depressing. So sorry you had such a week. Condolences on your families loss. Hope work gets better.<br />It is tough trying to cook less, when you haven't been usd to it. Good for you on trying.<br />Have a good week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38354909621688370352021-04-12T07:26:27.258-04:002021-04-12T07:26:27.258-04:00Got to love the warmer weather for sure.
That salm...Got to love the warmer weather for sure.<br />That salmon was on clearance so that explains the price. It is quite expensive. Get it cheaply when I can.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-58052967007935188422021-04-12T04:41:15.779-04:002021-04-12T04:41:15.779-04:00We have had a strange weather week which has inclu...We have had a strange weather week which has included snow, so no outside work done as yet. We have only just started planting up our seed trays a little later than usual.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82240262399319082572021-04-12T00:34:27.192-04:002021-04-12T00:34:27.192-04:00All your recent meals eaten sounded very yummy. I ...All your recent meals eaten sounded very yummy. I so envy all the rain you're getting. We haven't had a drop in weeks. So not much greening going on around here. Our days are very mild and the nights are cold so the weather is pleasant but just very, very dry. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705051302775964418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75111199075203159742021-04-11T19:34:11.644-04:002021-04-11T19:34:11.644-04:00We had a lovely few days from Easter until today. ...We had a lovely few days from Easter until today. Now rain, soon to be sleet and then snow. <br /><br />Still trying to get out of this funk I seem to have sunk into. I thought getting my vaccine would help. Nope, but perhaps it is because today I am having some fairly distinct reactions.<br /><br />I have a feeling that next week a few more cities in this province will have stricter restrictions. The variants are taking over and after another few months of 0 cases, my little corner is creeping up once again. I don't know whether to stock up in case we are locked down or use everything up. I feel like I am on a roller coaster.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51801719965573499642021-04-11T18:12:19.347-04:002021-04-11T18:12:19.347-04:00Elle, that sounds like the Fred Meyer fuschia prom...Elle, that sounds like the Fred Meyer fuschia promotion. It ran here yesterday. I've never gone because I always assumed there would be a long line and I'd have to wrestle my pots. Also, we are about a month away from being able to plant tender annuals. The free potting soil is such a good deal--am I missing something? I am in the Idaho Panhandle, zone 6B.mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-46455457410192537682021-04-11T16:12:54.574-04:002021-04-11T16:12:54.574-04:00We had a long week with rain, family funeral, work...We had a long week with rain, family funeral, work stress, and getting ready for planting season. Our meals were smaller. I'm learning how to reduce the amount I made. I just inventoried the upper freezer and will use those items this week.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1199154368868664292021-04-11T16:11:33.955-04:002021-04-11T16:11:33.955-04:00I love this idea of a treat before the family visi...I love this idea of a treat before the family visit. I may have to do this. I love when our out-of-state family comes but with a family of 7, it is very noisy and crazy. Or maybe I'll treat myself after they leave. ;)<br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62274091930690452492021-04-11T16:01:42.082-04:002021-04-11T16:01:42.082-04:00It's been warmer and rainy here this week, but...It's been warmer and rainy here this week, but I will take it over the bitter cold of winter any day. LOL <br /><br />That was a very good deal you got on the canned salmon. I'm glad to see it coming down in price these days. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69679688139600061852021-04-11T14:15:42.812-04:002021-04-11T14:15:42.812-04:00Yep spring brings every kind of weather you can th...Yep spring brings every kind of weather you can think of!<br />So happy you got to have the family together and got to find new things to do. <br />There is an amphitheater at the park by me and they usually have free concerts. I don't think they did them last year.<br /><br />You did fantastic on all those grocery finds! Great prices. I would be excited too!<br />It is nice to have a special little place like that to go. Makes it nice to see familiar faces. I love contributing to mom and pop places.<br />Sounds like a great week - enjoy the new one as well!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-34593844771457788122021-04-11T14:10:16.121-04:002021-04-11T14:10:16.121-04:00Sounds like the weather we had the week prior! Th...Sounds like the weather we had the week prior! That's spring for you!<br />How neat on getting the greenhouse - you will enjoy that. Free dirt is a huge savings!!!! Sounds like you both got to do something you enjoyed yesterday. Nothing planted here yet - still too iffy.<br />Nice of you to help out. I am sure the extra money will be saved or used for something special.<br />Happy spring to you!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-70021255045345101512021-04-11T13:12:11.409-04:002021-04-11T13:12:11.409-04:00It is lovely and green here, too. The weather has...It is lovely and green here, too. The weather has been wild with cool days and hot days and monsoon rain and a tornado warning last night. We had our middle son's family here and so enjoyed the grandchildren but boy we are exhausted now that they are on their way home. We had a lovely picnic lunch at a new park with also allowed us to find the new amphitheater where concerts were held last summer. Now that we know where it is and where to park we will be taking advantage of the free music this summer. Our grandson enjoyed the new playground.<br /><br />We hit the discount grocery and bought a case of probiotic smoothies for 2.99, Pete and Gerry's organic eggs were $1 a dozen, seasoned pork tenderloins for 3.99 and a case of individual packets of sauerkraut for 1.99 (yay). I'm excited about having sauerkraut for use without having to open something big. Lidl had 3 packs of colored peppers on sale for 1.39 so we put trays of sliced peppers in the freezer to flash freeze and restocked for months to come.<br /><br />We always go out for a quiet breakfast the morning that we are having company come in. It is a nice respite after the work of getting ready for the visit and before our house explodes with noise. We have a favorite hole in the wall place that is small and the food is delicious and inexpensive. We are happy to support the family who owns the place and there are no strangers there. Every employee and customer has a smile and a kind word. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.com