..... Ripping my house a part.... I feel like the walls are closing in..... It's that time of year....
So everything will come out from where it is.... everything will be cleaned..... maybe some rearranging.... maybe make some new curtains for my kitchen....
No money spent.... Just a good overall CLEAN.... and different look....
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday.
Well here it is Sunday morning....
Thought I'd be happier than I am.... but the game last night, kinda ruined that.... the Panthers couldn't play their way out of a paper bag.... really it was that bad.... but hey, whatever.... their season is over.... Now I don't care who wins any of the games....
But anyhow.... I went to the grocery store Friday.... they had a few good sales, and the weather forecast didn't look good for the weekend.... So I went, bought what was exactly on my list, had coupons for everything.... still spent $18..... I made a wonderful venison stew & homemade bread for supper that night.... YUMMY..... then we went out on the 4wheeler to feed the deer & change memory cards in the trail camera.... (we won't talk about Brian scarring the crap out of me, LOL)...
Saturday.... we lazied around most of the morning.... then we started baths (takes time when there's 2 of us) , then Darren came up..... We had to go to Scott's mom's.... Scott worked on her computer (it runs a lot faster now, and better stay that way).... it was a fun time up there.... anyhow, back home..... Darren and I went to the garage to the freezer.... and Scott started the charcoal in the grill.... we made steaks & seasoned potatoes.... again, YUMMY.... played Monopoly (the here & now version).... and watched football.... then my game came on.... Kevin & Scottie showed up about the same times.... I won't talk about the game, since I already did....
Now today is Sunday.... I've fed the animals, and have laundry started.... I have dishes, vacuuming, & dusting to do.... maybe I'll get motivated soon.... I should one of the boys or Kevin & have them grab me a newspaper.... I want coupons....
Make it a great one....
Thought I'd be happier than I am.... but the game last night, kinda ruined that.... the Panthers couldn't play their way out of a paper bag.... really it was that bad.... but hey, whatever.... their season is over.... Now I don't care who wins any of the games....
But anyhow.... I went to the grocery store Friday.... they had a few good sales, and the weather forecast didn't look good for the weekend.... So I went, bought what was exactly on my list, had coupons for everything.... still spent $18..... I made a wonderful venison stew & homemade bread for supper that night.... YUMMY..... then we went out on the 4wheeler to feed the deer & change memory cards in the trail camera.... (we won't talk about Brian scarring the crap out of me, LOL)...
Saturday.... we lazied around most of the morning.... then we started baths (takes time when there's 2 of us) , then Darren came up..... We had to go to Scott's mom's.... Scott worked on her computer (it runs a lot faster now, and better stay that way).... it was a fun time up there.... anyhow, back home..... Darren and I went to the garage to the freezer.... and Scott started the charcoal in the grill.... we made steaks & seasoned potatoes.... again, YUMMY.... played Monopoly (the here & now version).... and watched football.... then my game came on.... Kevin & Scottie showed up about the same times.... I won't talk about the game, since I already did....
Now today is Sunday.... I've fed the animals, and have laundry started.... I have dishes, vacuuming, & dusting to do.... maybe I'll get motivated soon.... I should one of the boys or Kevin & have them grab me a newspaper.... I want coupons....
Make it a great one....
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Day 7.... How's your resolution coming?
We're doing awesome on our resolution.
I am researching a lot on ways to get free food, toiletries, cleaning products, etc.... I've been going to individual "name brand" web sites requesting coupons, free samples, etc.... (just learned about doing this today).... I do need to find out if our local stores will accept printed coupons.... *if anyone has any other tips, please let me know*....
I have started getting our milk fresh, through an amish neighbor.... for $1 / 1/2 gallon.... which saves me $1 each time as compared to buying it at the grocery store....
We are also considering downgrading the dish programing & the phone features.... Not sure, we'll see.....
I am researching a lot on ways to get free food, toiletries, cleaning products, etc.... I've been going to individual "name brand" web sites requesting coupons, free samples, etc.... (just learned about doing this today).... I do need to find out if our local stores will accept printed coupons.... *if anyone has any other tips, please let me know*....
I have started getting our milk fresh, through an amish neighbor.... for $1 / 1/2 gallon.... which saves me $1 each time as compared to buying it at the grocery store....
We are also considering downgrading the dish programing & the phone features.... Not sure, we'll see.....
Under construction....
Please be patient while my page is under a little minor construction.
I have changed backgrounds and such, but lost all my photo's & extra's along the side. It will take me a little time to get them all back on there.
Enjoy!!
I have changed backgrounds and such, but lost all my photo's & extra's along the side. It will take me a little time to get them all back on there.
Enjoy!!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
I never thought I'd say this...
But I am HAPPY that the Eagles won today.... I needed them to win so that they would move on to play the Giants & I (the Panthers) would move onto the Cardinals.... and that happened today....
So next Saturday the Panthers will take on the Cardinals.....
WOO HOO....
So next Saturday the Panthers will take on the Cardinals.....
WOO HOO....
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Years Resolution....
Did you set one?
We did....
We succeeded with last years & will continue with it.... Which was to eat & live healthier.... We've cut out most "junk".... I cook mostly from scratch.... switched to sea salt.... eat smaller portions.... drink a lot of water.... take a multi vitamin every day.... I would like to start exercising more this year....
Our main 2009 resolution is to live by our strict monthly budget.... We sat down last night and got it all set up.... right now there is no extra spending.... if we want something that's not included in our budget, we will write it on a "wish list" on the fridge.... let the item on the list for 10 ~ 14 days, and re~evaluate "do we really need this?" if the answer is YES then we will save the money for it.... if the answer is NO, then we're not out anything....
Today I went through all the cupboards & freezers and documented everything we have.... I couldn't believe the amount of food we actually have.... I have set a budget of $50 a month for food.... which should be plenty, with cooking from scratch, eating less, and eating straight from what we have.... I could also save a little extra by getting milk from the farm again.... I might look into doing that again....
So anyhow for those of you who have set resolutions & goals.... Good Luck....
We did....
We succeeded with last years & will continue with it.... Which was to eat & live healthier.... We've cut out most "junk".... I cook mostly from scratch.... switched to sea salt.... eat smaller portions.... drink a lot of water.... take a multi vitamin every day.... I would like to start exercising more this year....
Our main 2009 resolution is to live by our strict monthly budget.... We sat down last night and got it all set up.... right now there is no extra spending.... if we want something that's not included in our budget, we will write it on a "wish list" on the fridge.... let the item on the list for 10 ~ 14 days, and re~evaluate "do we really need this?" if the answer is YES then we will save the money for it.... if the answer is NO, then we're not out anything....
Today I went through all the cupboards & freezers and documented everything we have.... I couldn't believe the amount of food we actually have.... I have set a budget of $50 a month for food.... which should be plenty, with cooking from scratch, eating less, and eating straight from what we have.... I could also save a little extra by getting milk from the farm again.... I might look into doing that again....
So anyhow for those of you who have set resolutions & goals.... Good Luck....
Thursday, January 1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR....
Hard to believe it's Jan 1, 2009. WOW, where did 2008 go?
We've had a busy couple of weeks. Seems I've been in a vehicle for 2 weeks straight. LOL. Between shopping for the holidays & traveling to see my family in Kentucky. Which by the way was a great time. Scott & I each got a new tattoo, my sister does them. We LOVE them. Had a great time playing my Mom's new Wii. And I got to spend time with my 2 nieces. It was a quick trip, wish we would have had more time.
Now we are back home. And I am just as tired. LOL. I shopped Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday for CHRISTmas gifts for my boys. Then cleaned my butt off, getting ready for our CHRISTmas with the boys. Scottie never showed up, which upset us, but hey life moves on. So New Years Eve was great. We had WAY to much food, of course. Darren & Tony were VERY happy with all their gifts. Tony, Nikki, & Rylin stayed the night. By 12:30 we were all in bed & asleep.
Today, we "relaxed" this morning. Then went to Scott's Mom's for lunch. WAY to much food again, go figuare. We hung out for a while, Brian played the piano for us. After we came home, Darren & Scott fixed Darren's car, and I started cleaning. Vacuumed, laundry, cleaned bird cages, dishes, & wrote out our 2009 budget. Now we are relaxing, and watching t.v.
Tomorrow I will pay a few bills. Make a few phone calls. Combine 2 freezers into 1, to save electric. I will track everything that's in the freezer, cubboards, and on my canning shelves so I know what I need to buy & stock up on. I'll also have Colton tomorrow.
Well that's all for now. Until another time, Have a great one.
We've had a busy couple of weeks. Seems I've been in a vehicle for 2 weeks straight. LOL. Between shopping for the holidays & traveling to see my family in Kentucky. Which by the way was a great time. Scott & I each got a new tattoo, my sister does them. We LOVE them. Had a great time playing my Mom's new Wii. And I got to spend time with my 2 nieces. It was a quick trip, wish we would have had more time.
Now we are back home. And I am just as tired. LOL. I shopped Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday for CHRISTmas gifts for my boys. Then cleaned my butt off, getting ready for our CHRISTmas with the boys. Scottie never showed up, which upset us, but hey life moves on. So New Years Eve was great. We had WAY to much food, of course. Darren & Tony were VERY happy with all their gifts. Tony, Nikki, & Rylin stayed the night. By 12:30 we were all in bed & asleep.
Today, we "relaxed" this morning. Then went to Scott's Mom's for lunch. WAY to much food again, go figuare. We hung out for a while, Brian played the piano for us. After we came home, Darren & Scott fixed Darren's car, and I started cleaning. Vacuumed, laundry, cleaned bird cages, dishes, & wrote out our 2009 budget. Now we are relaxing, and watching t.v.
Tomorrow I will pay a few bills. Make a few phone calls. Combine 2 freezers into 1, to save electric. I will track everything that's in the freezer, cubboards, and on my canning shelves so I know what I need to buy & stock up on. I'll also have Colton tomorrow.
Well that's all for now. Until another time, Have a great one.
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