now July ! How'd that happen??I'm gearing up for another busy month. Our library has it's summer reading program for the whole month of July. Twice a week we'll go to the library for a program. The usually have something every day, but they said with the higher gas prices they would only do the programs twice a week this year. And since it takes me … [Continue]
When Last…..
I was heard from, I was getting ready to go camping. We did, and we had a blast! The guys went around 7, and us girls didn't get there until after 9.We had so much fun! Visiting with everyone, watching the kids play, sitting around the fire, getting in on some of the games.I lost a game of horse (basketball) to a 12 yo boy! But on the bright side, … [Continue]
Frugal Friday – New Washer & Homemade Laundry Detergent
When we got our new washing machine I didn't want to give up making my own laundry detergent, and paying a LOT to buy the high efficiency detergent.So I discussed it with the salesmen BEFORE buying. He said as long as it didn't produce bubbles it would be okay. He did say, because they use so much less water, I would probably have to adjust the … [Continue]
Headache…..
yeah, I have one. :(I didn't get to bed until 1 Wednesday night (Thursday morning!!) And not until after 11 last night.And guess what?We're going camping at church tonight. It was postponed from last week. Did I mention that all the kids are planning on staying up all night?Well, they are.....Which means no sleep for me....again tonight...Which … [Continue]
Frugal Friday – Meat Stretching Meals
Ever since D was diagnosed with diabetes, I have struggled with how much meat we use for each meal. D is a big meat eater, as are the kids. Me not so much. Being big meat eaters doesn't fit so well with frugal meals. But I have finally found a solution!Now when I make a casserole I don't double up on the meat, I use a smaller amount, but serve D … [Continue]
Scary Lights and Other Fascinating Things
Hold on a sec...the cake timer just started beeping...Ok, I'm back. The cake is done, and is now cooling. :)Today is our oldest sons 22nd birthday. Wow! How's that happen?? But that explains the cake coming out of the oven.Last night at about 11, he came knocking on our door "There's something wierd going on out here" We're like "What???" He said … [Continue]
Works For Me Wednesday – Vacuum Cleaner Belts
We seem to go through a lot of belts on our vacuum. I can't tell you how many times I've changed a broken belt just to have that one break as soon as I turn the vacuum on! grrrr! So I like to have a few extras on hand.Those pesky little bags they come in never seem to stay where I put them and often disappear completely. They are always falling off … [Continue]
