Today has been quite a day already. What am I saying this week has been plain crazy?!
Hubby was off on Wednesday (not by choice.....but because there was no work for him), so we decided since we have a pass to the zoo we would go. The boys had a wonderful time and we enjoyed getting out and a bout with them. The weather was absolutely gorgeous! The boys favorite part of the zoo is the train, so we had to ride it. They had a blast. then we were off to eat lunch......it was yummy as well, although the prices were steep. I always have brought our lunch and we would make use of the picnic area. We will be doing that anytime when we come back from now on.
After the zoo the boys got their flu vaccinations and saw Dr. H. Tiger has eczema. It is on his chin and cheek and upper lip. We got the prescription filled and changed his moisturizer. He nor Monkey can use regular baby lotion any more.........so I may be doing a baby item giveaway here before long. thankfully the boys are old enough for the Flu mist and did NOT have to get shots!YAY!
Hubby worked yesterday but got bad news about his job. We are praying about things, please be in prayer with us. I will post about this at a later time. The boys and I hung out at home and played.......ALLLLLLLLL day!
Today hubby had a doctor's appointment and with his work, if you cannot work all day then you don't work at all. They do not have personal or sick days either. So, he was at home earlier with the boys while I went to the post office and to the store. Now, he is at the doctor and trying to get his radio (for the big rig) fixed. He is going to a play off high school game tonight and i suppose i will stay home with the boys since it is raining.
I have unloaded the dw, loaded the dw, cleaned out both fridges, done 2 loads of laundry, cooked breakfast, got myself ready and showered, made sweet tea, made muffins and cookies, laid out meat to thaw for supper, made the bed and cleaned the kitchen.
I need to use the Delphin and clean all of the carpet. Our machine is kind of like a Rainbow vac. It is awesome! I also need to get supper done and make a broccoli salad for my parents and make a couple of calls when hubby returns home. I think the list is never ending.......... There is plenty more i could add, but it will keep until later.
I think I might start my Christmas cards tonight. We send out a lot of Christmas cards. Sometimes with such big families this is our only form of communication......sad I know. I am the youngest of 36 grandchildren, just on my Daddy's side. Hubby comes from a big family too.
Well, I need to get busy before the kiddos wake up........have a blessed Friday!
One more thing.......please think about this question. What does contentment mean to you?
I will be asking you to comment on that in the near future and there will be a giveaway as well! I hope you are as excited as I am!
Blessings!!!!!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Christmas List 2008 Completed
Thank you all for your great comments!!!! You all had wonderful ideas and many I had never thought of. Monkey drew the random winner and it was DITARAE !
Email me your mailing address and I will get your book and gift out to you. The "gift" is a surprise!
Here is the updated Christmas list and how we make it work. We have a budget for gifts of about $700. Now, that does not include stamps, cards and food things that are for meals.
1. Daddy- fav lotion (free from CVS), pop-corn tin ($5), Brita water pitcher (clearance at CVS $2.99), framed 8x10 picture of my little family ($5), photo calendar ($10)
2. Mother- fav lotion (free from CVS), pop-corn tin ($5) Brita water filters on close out ($11), framed 8x10 picture of the boys ($5),
3. bro & sil- lg. box of chocolate covered cherries ($3), framed picture of the boys ($3)
4. nephew 1- homemade cocoa mix($2) , smores camping set ($4 clearance at CVS), $25 Team Fever gift cert. ($14.19 w/ online code)
5. nephew 2- homemade cocoa mix ($2), smores camping set ($4 clearance at CVS), $25 Team fever gift cert. ($14.19 w/ online code)
6. cousin-B framed pic of the boys ($3), Yankee candle (free......re-gifting it)
7. Aunt P.-B&BW Rice Shea and Flower body spray ($3.75 on sale w/ coupon)
8. Uncle J.- 2 crossword puzzle books ($2 Dollar Tree)
9. A.G.-NBA coloring book ($1 Dollar Tree), Tow Mater Crayons ($.25 part of 4 pk. from Dollar Tree)
10. Aunt M.- framed pic of boys ($3), Fresh vanilla body splash (onsale w/ coupons @ B&BW, $3.75), eyeshadow (free CVS)
11. cousin D.- doggy gloves ($3.00), Mulberry candle (on sale $2.50), eyeshadow (free CVS)
12. D's hubby S.- smores camping kit (CVS clearance $4)
13. GMS &GDS- photo calendar of boys ($10), 5# oranges ($3)
14. C.T.-serling silver NIP snowman charm pin/brooch ($1 yard sale), magnolia bath set (Wal-Mart clearance $2.50), book ($1 Dollar Tree)
15. Miss J.J.-scarf ($1 Dolllar Tree), photo ablum (Target clearance $2), 3 pc. bath gels ($1.50, Wal-Mart clearance)
16. hubby's Dad- 1/2 gal sorghum syrup ($3), $20 cash
17. Ronda-lipstick (free CVS) brag book w/ pics ($3)
18. Matt- smores camping kit ($4)
19. J.J.-smores kit ($4)
20. Amanda-Victoria Secret rush lipgloss set (free from last year)
21. Dakota- smores campfire kit ($4)
22. Kayla-liggloss ($.50 clearance from CVS), coconit lime gift set ($2.50) clearance from Wal-mart, wild eyes shadow (free from CVS)
23. Sharon-lipstick (free from CVS), brag book w/ pics ($3)
24. Richard-smores campfire set ($4)
25. Abby- High school musical pencil case ($1 clearance from Wal-Mart), 3pc. lip balm set ($1.50), Lip Smacker's nail and lip set ($1 clearance from CVS)
26. Andrew-smores campfire set ($4)
27. Melissa-Victoria Secret glove and hat set (free from last year), Burt's Bees lotion (free-re-gifting)
28. Sandra-lipstick (free from CVS), brag book w/ pics ($3)
29. Kerry-smores campfire set ($4)
30. Anthony-smores campfire set ($4)
31. Nicole-candle (yard sale find $2), monogramed pillow ($1 yard sale find)
32. Gavin- Hot Wheels bath set ($2 clearance at Wal-mart)
33. Ava-My little pony coloring book ($.50 clearance CVS), coloring set ($.75 Wal-Mart clearance), crayola toothbrush set (free from CVS)
34. Deb & Rocky- $50 gift cert. to Shula's steakhouse (online find for $28.75)
35. Sky-leather purse (Target clearance $4), lipgloss (free from CVS), hair set (Wal-Mart clearance $5)
36. Uncle J.- Stetson gift set (Wal-Mart clearance $3)
37. N.- bird house kitchen towel ($1 yard sale)
38. Miss KK-peddy set (clearance at Rite-Aid $7), $25 Chevron gas card (online deal $12.75), photo ablum ($3 clearance at Target), $25 Team Fever gift cert. ($14.19, online deal)
39. B.J.- moonlight path lotion ($3.75 sale and coupon B&BW), Steve Martin book (free-re-gifting)
40. C.J.-smores campfire set ($4)
41. D.J.-smores campfire set ($4)
42. Carter-crayola toothbrush set (free from CVS), Cars key set ($2), Coloring book (CVS clearance $.50), coloring set ($.75 clearance from Wal-Mart)
(for both Cater and Clarie) musical bubble bath elephant ($5 Wal-Mart clearance)
43. Claire-coloring book (CVS clearance $.50), coloring set ($.75 Wal-mart clearance), Care Bears dvd (Dollar General clearance $4)
44. Leah-
$50 Melting Pot gift cert. (online deal $28.75)
45. Kevin-
46. post lady- homemade bread, jam and coffee mix fixed in a gift basket ($5)
47. hairstylist & hubby- hm salsa, chips, soup mix and brownie mix in gift basket ($6)
48. Pastor & wife- various mixes in gift basket $9)
49. friend K.- same as above ($9)
50. Ms. K. same a s above ($4)
51. Pharmacy- hm apple cake ($3)
52. Tiger- $100 (for gifts and stocking)
53. Monkey-$100 (for gifts and stocking)
The boys get the same things. I will go into detail more about their Christmas later, as I have not finished their shopping.
Grand Total: $580.06
The key is to shop all year long and always be on the lookout for a good deal. Most of the Wal-Mart clearance items were bought after Christmas last year. Also, the frames for all of the pictures were bought the same way. I also will be shopping black friday!
Hubby and I bought a television ealier this year, since ours went out when I was pregnant with the boys 3 years ago. That will be our Christmas as it was our anniversary and next anniversary and Christmas. LOL!
Thank you all for your input and many blessing for a frugal and fun Christmas season!
Email me your mailing address and I will get your book and gift out to you. The "gift" is a surprise!
Here is the updated Christmas list and how we make it work. We have a budget for gifts of about $700. Now, that does not include stamps, cards and food things that are for meals.
1. Daddy- fav lotion (free from CVS), pop-corn tin ($5), Brita water pitcher (clearance at CVS $2.99), framed 8x10 picture of my little family ($5), photo calendar ($10)
2. Mother- fav lotion (free from CVS), pop-corn tin ($5) Brita water filters on close out ($11), framed 8x10 picture of the boys ($5),
3. bro & sil- lg. box of chocolate covered cherries ($3), framed picture of the boys ($3)
4. nephew 1- homemade cocoa mix($2) , smores camping set ($4 clearance at CVS), $25 Team Fever gift cert. ($14.19 w/ online code)
5. nephew 2- homemade cocoa mix ($2), smores camping set ($4 clearance at CVS), $25 Team fever gift cert. ($14.19 w/ online code)
6. cousin-B framed pic of the boys ($3), Yankee candle (free......re-gifting it)
7. Aunt P.-B&BW Rice Shea and Flower body spray ($3.75 on sale w/ coupon)
8. Uncle J.- 2 crossword puzzle books ($2 Dollar Tree)
9. A.G.-NBA coloring book ($1 Dollar Tree), Tow Mater Crayons ($.25 part of 4 pk. from Dollar Tree)
10. Aunt M.- framed pic of boys ($3), Fresh vanilla body splash (onsale w/ coupons @ B&BW, $3.75), eyeshadow (free CVS)
11. cousin D.- doggy gloves ($3.00), Mulberry candle (on sale $2.50), eyeshadow (free CVS)
12. D's hubby S.- smores camping kit (CVS clearance $4)
13. GMS &GDS- photo calendar of boys ($10), 5# oranges ($3)
14. C.T.-serling silver NIP snowman charm pin/brooch ($1 yard sale), magnolia bath set (Wal-Mart clearance $2.50), book ($1 Dollar Tree)
15. Miss J.J.-scarf ($1 Dolllar Tree), photo ablum (Target clearance $2), 3 pc. bath gels ($1.50, Wal-Mart clearance)
16. hubby's Dad- 1/2 gal sorghum syrup ($3), $20 cash
17. Ronda-lipstick (free CVS) brag book w/ pics ($3)
18. Matt- smores camping kit ($4)
19. J.J.-smores kit ($4)
20. Amanda-Victoria Secret rush lipgloss set (free from last year)
21. Dakota- smores campfire kit ($4)
22. Kayla-liggloss ($.50 clearance from CVS), coconit lime gift set ($2.50) clearance from Wal-mart, wild eyes shadow (free from CVS)
23. Sharon-lipstick (free from CVS), brag book w/ pics ($3)
24. Richard-smores campfire set ($4)
25. Abby- High school musical pencil case ($1 clearance from Wal-Mart), 3pc. lip balm set ($1.50), Lip Smacker's nail and lip set ($1 clearance from CVS)
26. Andrew-smores campfire set ($4)
27. Melissa-Victoria Secret glove and hat set (free from last year), Burt's Bees lotion (free-re-gifting)
28. Sandra-lipstick (free from CVS), brag book w/ pics ($3)
29. Kerry-smores campfire set ($4)
30. Anthony-smores campfire set ($4)
31. Nicole-candle (yard sale find $2), monogramed pillow ($1 yard sale find)
32. Gavin- Hot Wheels bath set ($2 clearance at Wal-mart)
33. Ava-My little pony coloring book ($.50 clearance CVS), coloring set ($.75 Wal-Mart clearance), crayola toothbrush set (free from CVS)
34. Deb & Rocky- $50 gift cert. to Shula's steakhouse (online find for $28.75)
35. Sky-leather purse (Target clearance $4), lipgloss (free from CVS), hair set (Wal-Mart clearance $5)
36. Uncle J.- Stetson gift set (Wal-Mart clearance $3)
37. N.- bird house kitchen towel ($1 yard sale)
38. Miss KK-peddy set (clearance at Rite-Aid $7), $25 Chevron gas card (online deal $12.75), photo ablum ($3 clearance at Target), $25 Team Fever gift cert. ($14.19, online deal)
39. B.J.- moonlight path lotion ($3.75 sale and coupon B&BW), Steve Martin book (free-re-gifting)
40. C.J.-smores campfire set ($4)
41. D.J.-smores campfire set ($4)
42. Carter-crayola toothbrush set (free from CVS), Cars key set ($2), Coloring book (CVS clearance $.50), coloring set ($.75 clearance from Wal-Mart)
(for both Cater and Clarie) musical bubble bath elephant ($5 Wal-Mart clearance)
43. Claire-coloring book (CVS clearance $.50), coloring set ($.75 Wal-mart clearance), Care Bears dvd (Dollar General clearance $4)
44. Leah-
$50 Melting Pot gift cert. (online deal $28.75)
45. Kevin-
46. post lady- homemade bread, jam and coffee mix fixed in a gift basket ($5)
47. hairstylist & hubby- hm salsa, chips, soup mix and brownie mix in gift basket ($6)
48. Pastor & wife- various mixes in gift basket $9)
49. friend K.- same as above ($9)
50. Ms. K. same a s above ($4)
51. Pharmacy- hm apple cake ($3)
52. Tiger- $100 (for gifts and stocking)
53. Monkey-$100 (for gifts and stocking)
The boys get the same things. I will go into detail more about their Christmas later, as I have not finished their shopping.
Grand Total: $580.06
The key is to shop all year long and always be on the lookout for a good deal. Most of the Wal-Mart clearance items were bought after Christmas last year. Also, the frames for all of the pictures were bought the same way. I also will be shopping black friday!
Hubby and I bought a television ealier this year, since ours went out when I was pregnant with the boys 3 years ago. That will be our Christmas as it was our anniversary and next anniversary and Christmas. LOL!
Thank you all for your input and many blessing for a frugal and fun Christmas season!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Christmas List 2008
Our Christmas list rarely changes, but I still need to get it on paper since there is so many on it. This year my mother-in-law is not here to celebrate with us, nor is my husband's dear Aunt Linda. You both are missed!
I wanted to list everyone for you and then in a later post I will describe our budget and outline it for you. It seems as though we would go into debt buying for all of those on this list, but not so.
The good thing is that most of our shopping is done. I will do my parents shopping for them (to us) on Black Friday. My Mom dislikes shopping, so she lets me do it.
Here goes......
1. Daddy
2. Mother
3. my bro and sil (age 40's)
4. nephew 1 (age 16)
5. nephew 2 (age 10)
6. Cousin B. (woman, 50's)
7. Aunt P.
8. Uncle J.
9. A.G. (cousin age 6)
10. Aunt M.
11.cousin D. (age 40's)
12. D's hubby S. (same as above)
13. GMS & GDS (90's)
14. CT (50's)
15. Miss JJ (early 20's)
16. hubby's Dad (80)
17. Ronda (40's)
18. Matt (40ish)
19. J.J. (early 20's)
20. Amanda (same as above)
21. Dakota (same as above)
22.Kayla (17)
23. Sharon (40's)
24. Richard (same as above)
25. Abby (11)
26. Andrew (early 20's)
27. Melissa (same as above)
28. Sandra (40's)
29. Kerry (same as above)
30. Anthony (early 20's)
31. Nicole (same as above)
32. Gavin (5)
33. Ava (2)
34. Deb & Rocky (50's)
35. Sky (15)
36. Uncle J. (70's)
37. N. (late 20's)
38. Miss. KK (16)
39. B.J. (50's)
40. C.J. (14)
41. D.J.(50's)
42.Carter (2)
43. Claire (2)
44. Leah mid 30's)
45. Kevin (same as above)
46. post lady
47. hairstylist and hubby
48. Pastor and his wife
49. friend k. (30's)
50. Ms. K (boys teacher)
51. the pharmacy
52. Tiger (son......age 2)
53. Monkey (son.....age 2)
That is quite a list! Leave me a comment how you would shop for my list. Your budget is $700. You may include homemade gifts for only 10. Now, I will leave the comments open for 36 hours, through Wednesday. Thank about it and leave your comment. I will randomly select a winner on Wednesday night at 8pm. The winner will receive Dawn Hall's, Fun, Fast, Festive Christmas Cookbook, along with a Christmas present (that part is a surprise). So, what are waiting for .......get a thinkin'!
Blessings!!!!!
I wanted to list everyone for you and then in a later post I will describe our budget and outline it for you. It seems as though we would go into debt buying for all of those on this list, but not so.
The good thing is that most of our shopping is done. I will do my parents shopping for them (to us) on Black Friday. My Mom dislikes shopping, so she lets me do it.
Here goes......
1. Daddy
2. Mother
3. my bro and sil (age 40's)
4. nephew 1 (age 16)
5. nephew 2 (age 10)
6. Cousin B. (woman, 50's)
7. Aunt P.
8. Uncle J.
9. A.G. (cousin age 6)
10. Aunt M.
11.cousin D. (age 40's)
12. D's hubby S. (same as above)
13. GMS & GDS (90's)
14. CT (50's)
15. Miss JJ (early 20's)
16. hubby's Dad (80)
17. Ronda (40's)
18. Matt (40ish)
19. J.J. (early 20's)
20. Amanda (same as above)
21. Dakota (same as above)
22.Kayla (17)
23. Sharon (40's)
24. Richard (same as above)
25. Abby (11)
26. Andrew (early 20's)
27. Melissa (same as above)
28. Sandra (40's)
29. Kerry (same as above)
30. Anthony (early 20's)
31. Nicole (same as above)
32. Gavin (5)
33. Ava (2)
34. Deb & Rocky (50's)
35. Sky (15)
36. Uncle J. (70's)
37. N. (late 20's)
38. Miss. KK (16)
39. B.J. (50's)
40. C.J. (14)
41. D.J.(50's)
42.Carter (2)
43. Claire (2)
44. Leah mid 30's)
45. Kevin (same as above)
46. post lady
47. hairstylist and hubby
48. Pastor and his wife
49. friend k. (30's)
50. Ms. K (boys teacher)
51. the pharmacy
52. Tiger (son......age 2)
53. Monkey (son.....age 2)
That is quite a list! Leave me a comment how you would shop for my list. Your budget is $700. You may include homemade gifts for only 10. Now, I will leave the comments open for 36 hours, through Wednesday. Thank about it and leave your comment. I will randomly select a winner on Wednesday night at 8pm. The winner will receive Dawn Hall's, Fun, Fast, Festive Christmas Cookbook, along with a Christmas present (that part is a surprise). So, what are waiting for .......get a thinkin'!
Blessings!!!!!
New Day
I was hoping to feel my very best today, but not so. At least it is not YET! Hey, it's only 5am though!
Southerner hit the nail on the head in the comments the other day when she said something along the lines of my hormones being out of whack.........boy are they ever!
The pink eye is now in both eyes (I am using antibiotic drops) and both of the eyes get so matted us at night I have to leave a wet washcloth at my bedside to use before I even get out of the bed. My eyes are running (green stuff) and are both so bloodshot.
Then, to top it all off I woke up to a chesty cough, sorethroat, earache, headache, stuffy nose and yucky stuff coming from my head and chest. Lovely! Just lovely!
I am calling the doctor and geting a steroid pack and an antibiotic this morning and I am already taking Mucinex (as of 4am) and Tyneol.
My grand plan of serious potty training and school with a nice schedule has went out the door today. I will play by ear and just do the best I can. The sitter is coming at 3ish so I can do my shopping and all.
Today's Goals:
Feel Better
Get ready
Call doctor
Get the boys meals prepared and them dressed
Do one load of laundry
Entertain and love on my boys
Run dw
Cook supper
Make CVS and grocery list and get coupons together
Make bed
I hope you all have a healthy day and enjoy it to it's fullest! Everyday is a gift from God! Blessings!!!!
Southerner hit the nail on the head in the comments the other day when she said something along the lines of my hormones being out of whack.........boy are they ever!
The pink eye is now in both eyes (I am using antibiotic drops) and both of the eyes get so matted us at night I have to leave a wet washcloth at my bedside to use before I even get out of the bed. My eyes are running (green stuff) and are both so bloodshot.
Then, to top it all off I woke up to a chesty cough, sorethroat, earache, headache, stuffy nose and yucky stuff coming from my head and chest. Lovely! Just lovely!
I am calling the doctor and geting a steroid pack and an antibiotic this morning and I am already taking Mucinex (as of 4am) and Tyneol.
My grand plan of serious potty training and school with a nice schedule has went out the door today. I will play by ear and just do the best I can. The sitter is coming at 3ish so I can do my shopping and all.
Today's Goals:
Feel Better
Get ready
Call doctor
Get the boys meals prepared and them dressed
Do one load of laundry
Entertain and love on my boys
Run dw
Cook supper
Make CVS and grocery list and get coupons together
Make bed
I hope you all have a healthy day and enjoy it to it's fullest! Everyday is a gift from God! Blessings!!!!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
November Supper Plan
Here in the south it's supper, not dinner. Usually lunch is called dinner......at least the south I'm from. Anyhow..........here's how's I hope November plans out! Have a great month!
1.cube steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, biscuits and apple butter
2. boston butt, baked beans, potato salad
3. hamburgers, fries, salad
4. roast, potatoes and carrots, cornbread, stewed cabbage
5.brunswick stew, pasta salad
6. meatloaf, turnip greens, fried potatoes and pinto beans
7. pork enchiladas, refried beans, chips, salsa and cheese dip
8. potato soup, broccoli salad, fresh wheat bread
9. chicken fingers, fried okra, peas and mac and cheese
10. bacon wrapped steaks, cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, salad, rolls
11. ham and cheese omelets, toast, apple butter, fresh fruit
12. chicken patties, sweet potato casserole, broccoli and cheese
13. grilled shrimp salad, fresh wheat bread
14. seven layer salad, chicken wings, garlic cheese bread
15. venison chili, cornbread, whole kernel corn
16.candied pork chops w/ apples, green beans, rice
17.bean soup cooked with ham hock, fresh wheat bread
18. oven baked tilipia, corn on cob, salad, mashed potatoes
19. tater tot casserole
20. cheesy veggie soup, fresh bread
21. chicken and dumplings, fried okra and cream corn
22. bacon cheeseburgers, hm oven fries and carrots w/ dip
23. potato soup, fresh bread
24. chicken fingers, cream corn, peas
25. tuna salad sandwiches (grilled cheese for the boys)
26. chili and rice, corn on cob
27. THANKSGIVING (more on that later)
28. leftovers
29. OUT.......pizza
30. Mexican chili casserole
DESSERTS: fried apple pies, apple cake, brownies, hm peach ice cream, apple dump cake, cupcakes, chocolate oatmeal cookies
What are you having this month?
Share it with us!
Blessings!!!!!!
1.cube steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, biscuits and apple butter
2. boston butt, baked beans, potato salad
3. hamburgers, fries, salad
4. roast, potatoes and carrots, cornbread, stewed cabbage
5.brunswick stew, pasta salad
6. meatloaf, turnip greens, fried potatoes and pinto beans
7. pork enchiladas, refried beans, chips, salsa and cheese dip
8. potato soup, broccoli salad, fresh wheat bread
9. chicken fingers, fried okra, peas and mac and cheese
10. bacon wrapped steaks, cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, salad, rolls
11. ham and cheese omelets, toast, apple butter, fresh fruit
12. chicken patties, sweet potato casserole, broccoli and cheese
13. grilled shrimp salad, fresh wheat bread
14. seven layer salad, chicken wings, garlic cheese bread
15. venison chili, cornbread, whole kernel corn
16.candied pork chops w/ apples, green beans, rice
17.bean soup cooked with ham hock, fresh wheat bread
18. oven baked tilipia, corn on cob, salad, mashed potatoes
19. tater tot casserole
20. cheesy veggie soup, fresh bread
21. chicken and dumplings, fried okra and cream corn
22. bacon cheeseburgers, hm oven fries and carrots w/ dip
23. potato soup, fresh bread
24. chicken fingers, cream corn, peas
25. tuna salad sandwiches (grilled cheese for the boys)
26. chili and rice, corn on cob
27. THANKSGIVING (more on that later)
28. leftovers
29. OUT.......pizza
30. Mexican chili casserole
DESSERTS: fried apple pies, apple cake, brownies, hm peach ice cream, apple dump cake, cupcakes, chocolate oatmeal cookies
What are you having this month?
Share it with us!
Blessings!!!!!!
Whatcha Got In There?
I have had a couple of readers to email and ask what I have in my pantry and freezer. I also had one reader to email and ask what I stockpile. Thank you Ella, Jen and Teri for your questions!
I stockpile everything that we might need if we could not get to the store for weeks or even months. look over the following lists and you will see. The only things that I did not list was health and beauty aides (toiletries), cleaning supplies and over the counter medications. However, I stockpile all of those as well.
I am not going to list all of the extracts, spices and herbs I keep on hand. I know there is over 100 different ones though.
Some of the numbers below is just what I happen to have on hand at the moment. This changes frequently.
PANTRY
7 bottles of various salad dressings
chips, bugels, oatmeal creme pies, granola bars, pretzels
3 jars instant coffee
4 quarts of honey
2 - 1/2 gal. buckets sorghum
5 bottles worchestshire sauce
2 jars mayo
dill relish (store bought)
5 jars peanut butter
12 boxes Cheerios
4 boxes other cereals
ice cream salt
2 boxes graham crackers
3 boxes vanilla wafers
3 boxes Wheat Thins
3 boxes saltines
baked cheddar cracklers
10 #baking mix
50# sugar
20# cornmeal
50# various flour (wheat, all purpose and self rising)
20# various pasta (spaghetti, elbow, penne and rotini)
shortening, cooking spray and oil
pancake syrup
animal crackers
baking soda
1 gal ketchup
1/2 gal. ketchup
2 gal. apple cider vinegar
3 gal. white distilled vinegar
bacon bits
2 bottles lemon juice
4 bottles hot sauce
2 cases bottled water
4 quarts shelf stable milk
6 - 12 pk. sodas
6 - 2L drinks
14 family size boxes tea
40# fresh potates (red and yukon gold)
10# sweet potatoes
various baggies, wraps, foils and disposable pans
napkins, paper plates, plastic utensils
5 boxes kleenex
7 rolls paper towels
WHAT I HAVE CANNED (some last year ...leftover and some this year)
over 200 quarts green beans
100 pints pink eyed purple hull peas
20 qt. tomatoes
20 pt. peach salsa
crabapple jelly
crabapple pickles
blackberry jelly
apple jelly
fig jam
strawberry jam
strawberry fig jam
peach jelly
peach pie filling
peach/pineapple jam
grape jelly
pepper jelly
pepper sauce
pepper pickles
tomaot soup
vegetable soup
pear preserves
apple butter
peach butter
pickled beets
plum jelly
bbq sauce
dill slices
dill spears
bread and butter slices
spaghetti sauce
okra and tomato mix
october beans
crowder peas
squash pickles
squash relish
corn relish
I know i probably fogot some things........this is just from memory.
OTHER FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES
20# green tomatoes (for the freezer)
50# apples (for more apple butter)
ripe tomatoes
15# onions
lemons
brocolli
lettuce
cabbage
baby and regualr carotts
Pears
pineapple
CUPBOARDS
8 boxes hb helper
mac and cheese
white, brown and flavored rices
taco seasoning
gravy mix
cornstarch
baking soda
baking powder
baking cocoa
baking chips
soup mixes
confectioner's sugar
5# brown sugar
jello and pudding mixes
cake and brownie mixes
instant potatoes
spaghetti sauce
cranberry sauce
mixed fruit
manwich
canned tomatoes
Ro-Tel
spinach
sweet peas
refried beans
enchilida sauce
pork n beans
various broths
chili beans
20# dried beans
mushrooms
tuna and salmon
chciken noodle soup
tomato paste and sauce
Hormel chili
muffin and cornbread mixes
I stockpile everything that we might need if we could not get to the store for weeks or even months. look over the following lists and you will see. The only things that I did not list was health and beauty aides (toiletries), cleaning supplies and over the counter medications. However, I stockpile all of those as well.
I am not going to list all of the extracts, spices and herbs I keep on hand. I know there is over 100 different ones though.
Some of the numbers below is just what I happen to have on hand at the moment. This changes frequently.
PANTRY
7 bottles of various salad dressings
chips, bugels, oatmeal creme pies, granola bars, pretzels
3 jars instant coffee
4 quarts of honey
2 - 1/2 gal. buckets sorghum
5 bottles worchestshire sauce
2 jars mayo
dill relish (store bought)
5 jars peanut butter
12 boxes Cheerios
4 boxes other cereals
ice cream salt
2 boxes graham crackers
3 boxes vanilla wafers
3 boxes Wheat Thins
3 boxes saltines
baked cheddar cracklers
10 #baking mix
50# sugar
20# cornmeal
50# various flour (wheat, all purpose and self rising)
20# various pasta (spaghetti, elbow, penne and rotini)
shortening, cooking spray and oil
pancake syrup
animal crackers
baking soda
1 gal ketchup
1/2 gal. ketchup
2 gal. apple cider vinegar
3 gal. white distilled vinegar
bacon bits
2 bottles lemon juice
4 bottles hot sauce
2 cases bottled water
4 quarts shelf stable milk
6 - 12 pk. sodas
6 - 2L drinks
14 family size boxes tea
40# fresh potates (red and yukon gold)
10# sweet potatoes
various baggies, wraps, foils and disposable pans
napkins, paper plates, plastic utensils
5 boxes kleenex
7 rolls paper towels
WHAT I HAVE CANNED (some last year ...leftover and some this year)
over 200 quarts green beans
100 pints pink eyed purple hull peas
20 qt. tomatoes
20 pt. peach salsa
crabapple jelly
crabapple pickles
blackberry jelly
apple jelly
fig jam
strawberry jam
strawberry fig jam
peach jelly
peach pie filling
peach/pineapple jam
grape jelly
pepper jelly
pepper sauce
pepper pickles
tomaot soup
vegetable soup
pear preserves
apple butter
peach butter
pickled beets
plum jelly
bbq sauce
dill slices
dill spears
bread and butter slices
spaghetti sauce
okra and tomato mix
october beans
crowder peas
squash pickles
squash relish
corn relish
I know i probably fogot some things........this is just from memory.
OTHER FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES
20# green tomatoes (for the freezer)
50# apples (for more apple butter)
ripe tomatoes
15# onions
lemons
brocolli
lettuce
cabbage
baby and regualr carotts
Pears
pineapple
CUPBOARDS
8 boxes hb helper
mac and cheese
white, brown and flavored rices
taco seasoning
gravy mix
cornstarch
baking soda
baking powder
baking cocoa
baking chips
soup mixes
confectioner's sugar
5# brown sugar
jello and pudding mixes
cake and brownie mixes
instant potatoes
spaghetti sauce
cranberry sauce
mixed fruit
manwich
canned tomatoes
Ro-Tel
spinach
sweet peas
refried beans
enchilida sauce
pork n beans
various broths
chili beans
20# dried beans
mushrooms
tuna and salmon
chciken noodle soup
tomato paste and sauce
Hormel chili
muffin and cornbread mixes
FREEZER
okra (for frying)
corn on cob
cream corn
blueberries
peaches
strawberries
green tomatoes (for frying)
chopped bell pepper
peas
pecans
strawberry fig jam
apple butterhm peach ice cream
brocolli
spinach
veggie mixes
whole kernal corn
fries, tater tots
waffles and french toast sticks
2 N.Y. strips
fish sticks
18 hb patties
4 pk. turkey dogs
3 pk. cooked hb meat
chicken nuggets
2# ground venison
10 # chicken fingers
chicken patties
chicken wings (4 #)
4 1/2 # spilt chicken breasts
4 # chicken chunks2 pk. bacon
meatloaf and gravy
buffalo shrimp
2 shrimp rings
8 bacon wrapped steaks
1 # salmon
1 # tilapia
1 # meatballs
8 center cut pork chops
FRIDGE
sand. meat
a spiral sliced ham
boston butt
eggs
margaine
cheeses (sliced, blocks and shredded)
milk
oj
YooHoo's
PowerAde
condiments
water
apple juice
canned biscuits
cubed steak
soft drinks
leftovers
I hope this answered your questions and thank you for asking!
What's in your stockpile and cupboards (and everywhere else)?
Blessings!!!!!!
Misery
Misery is when your eye is swollen shut from the green gook that pour forth. I have pink eye and it hurts and it's yucky and really, is this necessary?
A dear family friend and a cousin passed away Thursday night. The viewings (visitations) are both tonight at different funeral homes. I have to go and order flowers this morning and go to the pharmacy to get SOMETHING (anything!) for this eye issue. Hubby is working, so I will have the boys in tow. Then I need to get some food fixed for the families and delivered before lunch.
The sitter will be here at 4pm. I also have a few other things to get done, like cook supper, make some more apple butter (already in crock-pot) and laundry of course (couldn't leave that out!).
I hope you all have a blessed and funfilled Saturday and don't get the pink eye from me! LOL!
This is when you can be glad we are bloggy friends and not neighbors! ;)
A dear family friend and a cousin passed away Thursday night. The viewings (visitations) are both tonight at different funeral homes. I have to go and order flowers this morning and go to the pharmacy to get SOMETHING (anything!) for this eye issue. Hubby is working, so I will have the boys in tow. Then I need to get some food fixed for the families and delivered before lunch.
The sitter will be here at 4pm. I also have a few other things to get done, like cook supper, make some more apple butter (already in crock-pot) and laundry of course (couldn't leave that out!).
I hope you all have a blessed and funfilled Saturday and don't get the pink eye from me! LOL!
This is when you can be glad we are bloggy friends and not neighbors! ;)
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