Today has started off full of work. The boys have been so ill and needy the last few days. Needless to say after a day or two of that things pile up. I did 4 loads of laundry this morning and made a pot of cheesey potato soup. I haven't gotten much else done, but there's lots on mt list. The boys are going to stay with my Mom while I run to town and pick up a few groceries, find an Easter dress and run by CVS. I also need to straighten the house, take some pictures, make some phone calls and can peach salsa. We'll see how all of that works out.LOL!!!!
The boys appointments went fine yesterday. Lungs are clear! Yeah!!!! They still have colds though. Monkey still has some swelling from the cir revision. the other incision has healed fine though! Praise the Lord!!!
We are also shopping for a television. We had two, one went out before I had the boys and the other caught fire a few weeks back! so any suggestions. There are so many models and things these days. The letters and the numbers are quite confusing, because there are so many different ones! We are looking for a 27 inch for our retreat off of the master bedroom. We also want to purchase a larger one later for the living room. We are currently borrowing a 15 or 19 inch from my parents. They will need it back in a couple of months though. We want a 27 inch because that is what we had previously. It is just the right size to what on the couch or the bed. So, any suggestions or ideas?
We also are gearing up for spring cleaning. More on that later though.......
That's about all today. I have another post in my head and hope to get it up tonight. Have a wonderful Wednesday and may your day be blessed!!!!!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Messy Tuesday
Last night we had winds, rain and lots of thunder and lightening move through. thankfully no tornadoes in our county. It is still drizzling this morning and the temps are falling. The wind is still pretty gusty at times too! Most schools were postponed an hour to two hours this morning due to the fact that there would probably still be tornadic weather this morning. The front came through quicker than the weather men predicted though.
I had an appointment to see the dermatologist this morning but canceled it. It was at 8:30 and seeing as how it is an hour's drive one way to get there and the weather, well, I just didn't go. Monkey has a post op check up at 11:15 with the peds this morning. I am taking both of the boys so the doc can listen to their lungs and do a chest x-ray to check for issues. Since they both had issues with their lungs due to being preemies we have to be very careful. My mother's helper that is the college student is riding along with us today. It is a 45 minute drive one way. Can you tell I live out in the country? Anyhow, if the boys are feeling well enough and we have the time we are going to run by a CVS or two along the way. There are only 4 on the drive!
We went and saw my mil last night and her mind is all but gone. My Mom went with us. She asked Marilyn if she could eat a peach cobbler, if so she would make her one. My mil (Marilyn) said I don't know I have never had it. She has made and eaten peach cobblers all of her life. It is so sad. She now can have morphine as often as every 15 minutes if needed. They give it orally right now. She has to be reminded how to drink from a straw and swallow to drink anything. Same for eating. The nurse seems to think that within 48 hours she will be in a non responsive state (in a coma). Her toes are already bluing from the fact that the message of blood circulating is not getting from the brain. She is very yellow as well. Please pray for her, my husband, my husband's 3 sisters and my father in law. This is so hard on them all.
I hope you all have a blessed day, are warm, dry, stomach's full and healthy. God's blessings to you all...........always!!!!!!!
I had an appointment to see the dermatologist this morning but canceled it. It was at 8:30 and seeing as how it is an hour's drive one way to get there and the weather, well, I just didn't go. Monkey has a post op check up at 11:15 with the peds this morning. I am taking both of the boys so the doc can listen to their lungs and do a chest x-ray to check for issues. Since they both had issues with their lungs due to being preemies we have to be very careful. My mother's helper that is the college student is riding along with us today. It is a 45 minute drive one way. Can you tell I live out in the country? Anyhow, if the boys are feeling well enough and we have the time we are going to run by a CVS or two along the way. There are only 4 on the drive!
We went and saw my mil last night and her mind is all but gone. My Mom went with us. She asked Marilyn if she could eat a peach cobbler, if so she would make her one. My mil (Marilyn) said I don't know I have never had it. She has made and eaten peach cobblers all of her life. It is so sad. She now can have morphine as often as every 15 minutes if needed. They give it orally right now. She has to be reminded how to drink from a straw and swallow to drink anything. Same for eating. The nurse seems to think that within 48 hours she will be in a non responsive state (in a coma). Her toes are already bluing from the fact that the message of blood circulating is not getting from the brain. She is very yellow as well. Please pray for her, my husband, my husband's 3 sisters and my father in law. This is so hard on them all.
I hope you all have a blessed day, are warm, dry, stomach's full and healthy. God's blessings to you all...........always!!!!!!!
Monday, March 3, 2008
March Menu Planner
This will probably be revised a little each week. No time to thumb through the cookbooks for new recipes like I usually do. I am running a little behind as well.
- OUT
- chicken enchiladas, re fried beans w/ cheese and salad
- leftovers
- ribs, potato salad, baked beans
- roast w/ gravy, biscuits, scrambled eggs w/ cheese
- bacon wrapped steaks on the grill, salad, fries
- candied pork chops, fried apples (oven style), green beans and rice
- homemade wings, pizza, cheese dip
- rib eyes, salad, baked potatoes
- chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese
- Happy Birthday Honey! venison country fried cube steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, biscuits, green beans and German chocolate cake w/coconut pecan icing
- fried chicken, left over veggies
- chili cheese dogs, cheese dip, homemade potato wedges
- fried chops, cream corn, peas (pink eyed), cornbread
- OUT (we are going to a singing and probably will eat at Outback)
- chicken tenders, mac & cheese and crock pot pintos
- Pork loin, fried apples, creamed corn, green beans, fried apples
- chicken and dumplings
- Santa fe soup, cheese dip
- leftovers
- spaghetti, garlic cheese bread and salad
- Happy Birthday Boys! We will eat out this night
- chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese
- tuna salad sandwiches and chips
- chicken and dressing, ham, cream corn, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie
- leftovers
- fried pork chops, eggs, hash browns, gravy, biscuits
- ribs, slaw, BBQ beans, potato wedges
- leftovers
- steaks on the grill salad, baked potatoes, rolls and homemade strawberry ice cream (my parents are coming for dinner)
- chili, cornbread and salad
Desserts will be the German chocolate cake, pumpkin pie, homemade vanilla and strawberry ice cream, strawberry shortcake, pineapple upside down cake and strawberry pretzel salad.
I will make cookies and rice krispy treats and muffins for snacks.
Well, that takes care of March! I hope you all have a great month filled with wonderful food!!!!
Blessings!!!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Monthly Menu Planning
Different things work for different folks. This is what works for me.
I prefer to monthly menu for sake of time and convenience. I only have to do it 12 times a year compared to 52 times a year.
I try to be flexible. There are times when things come up and I need not cook and those planned meals are saved for the next month. Although, that rarely happens.
How I compile my menu is by taking stock of my pantry, freezers and cabinets. I am a stockpiler. We always have enough food for about 2 months on hand at given time. Keep in mind it may be several of the same things. I do shop every week. I always look to stockpile. I shop loss leaders at my local Piggly Wiggly. I shop at Wal-Mart but only with comp ads and coupons. Every week we buy milk, produce, some snacks, bread, cheese, sandwich fixings, Gatorade and various other items. I also shop at Aldi and Target every two weeks.
We grow many of the things that are found in our freezers and jars in the pantry (home canned). I highly recommend having a garden if at all possible.
I have lots of cookbooks. I am a collector, although a smaller collector than I was a couple years back. I am down to about 200 or so now. I make it a rule to try at least one new recipe a week. If it's a keeper it goes into my online file, if not it's tossed.
I also use lots of tried and true recipes. These are things like vegetables with cornbread. Taco salad, tacos, spaghetti, crock pot meals, Brunswick stew, chili, enchiladas and Santa Fe soup.
I like to cook meat ahead of time and divide into freezer bags for later use. I try to always do this with large quanities and fresh (not frozen) meats. This saves a step and time for me. Time is precious when you have multiples or a large family.
I have found even though it can sound complicated that menu planning is just a matter of assembling an inventory list, matching up recipes and setting up your planner.
I hope this helps and answers the questions you've had. Please let me know if I can help in other ways. Many blessings!!!!!
I prefer to monthly menu for sake of time and convenience. I only have to do it 12 times a year compared to 52 times a year.
I try to be flexible. There are times when things come up and I need not cook and those planned meals are saved for the next month. Although, that rarely happens.
How I compile my menu is by taking stock of my pantry, freezers and cabinets. I am a stockpiler. We always have enough food for about 2 months on hand at given time. Keep in mind it may be several of the same things. I do shop every week. I always look to stockpile. I shop loss leaders at my local Piggly Wiggly. I shop at Wal-Mart but only with comp ads and coupons. Every week we buy milk, produce, some snacks, bread, cheese, sandwich fixings, Gatorade and various other items. I also shop at Aldi and Target every two weeks.
We grow many of the things that are found in our freezers and jars in the pantry (home canned). I highly recommend having a garden if at all possible.
I have lots of cookbooks. I am a collector, although a smaller collector than I was a couple years back. I am down to about 200 or so now. I make it a rule to try at least one new recipe a week. If it's a keeper it goes into my online file, if not it's tossed.
I also use lots of tried and true recipes. These are things like vegetables with cornbread. Taco salad, tacos, spaghetti, crock pot meals, Brunswick stew, chili, enchiladas and Santa Fe soup.
I like to cook meat ahead of time and divide into freezer bags for later use. I try to always do this with large quanities and fresh (not frozen) meats. This saves a step and time for me. Time is precious when you have multiples or a large family.
I have found even though it can sound complicated that menu planning is just a matter of assembling an inventory list, matching up recipes and setting up your planner.
I hope this helps and answers the questions you've had. Please let me know if I can help in other ways. Many blessings!!!!!
Confession Time
I have a deep dark secret that hardly anyone knows. I am about to reveal it for all of the world to read! I can cook anything. I have won contests and cooked for some famous people before. I even have a gourmet mix and food business. I have received more compliments for my cooking skills than I ever have anything else. Are you ready for this........
I cannot make homemade biscuits to save my life!
So, now you know my dirty little secret. The few times that I have attempted to make them they have been hard as a rock. Funny story........ The first time I made them several years ago they were so hard and my husband could not even cut one with a knife. So he throwing them out for our little dog. She went running when she saw the biscuits flying. Unfortunately she got in the line of fire and hubby accidently hit her in the head with one. Hard enough that she stumbled around a bit. Poor doggie!
Now, I want everyone to give me tips, recipes and suggestions........PLEASE!!!!!!! I love homemade biscuits, but need help!
Blessings!
I cannot make homemade biscuits to save my life!
So, now you know my dirty little secret. The few times that I have attempted to make them they have been hard as a rock. Funny story........ The first time I made them several years ago they were so hard and my husband could not even cut one with a knife. So he throwing them out for our little dog. She went running when she saw the biscuits flying. Unfortunately she got in the line of fire and hubby accidently hit her in the head with one. Hard enough that she stumbled around a bit. Poor doggie!
Now, I want everyone to give me tips, recipes and suggestions........PLEASE!!!!!!! I love homemade biscuits, but need help!
Blessings!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Ordering Seeds Online
Here are a few sites that we have used or currently use for veggies and flowers. There is also one for herbs. Here are the links.
http://www.cooksgarden.com/ (herbs)
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/ (roses)
http://www.burpee.com/ (vegetables)
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/ (wildflowers)
http://www.seedsofchange.com/ (organic seeds) a.k.a. heirloom
I really recommend checking with your local extension office before starting a garden if you have never planted one before. They have all types of tips and info. They can tell you what, when and how to plant. Most counties also have Master Gardener associations that will help you get started. There is also this link (http://www.garden.org/) to the National Gardening Association. They will send you emails with info for your specific area. The emails contain valuable advice, techniques and recommendations from the experts.
I will post more about gardening and our farm as the season progresses. If I can help anyone or anyone has any questions please feel free to email me at blessedfrugalness@hotmail.com or leave a comment! Blessings!!!!!!
http://www.cooksgarden.com/ (herbs)
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/ (roses)
http://www.burpee.com/ (vegetables)
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/ (wildflowers)
http://www.seedsofchange.com/ (organic seeds) a.k.a. heirloom
I really recommend checking with your local extension office before starting a garden if you have never planted one before. They have all types of tips and info. They can tell you what, when and how to plant. Most counties also have Master Gardener associations that will help you get started. There is also this link (http://www.garden.org/) to the National Gardening Association. They will send you emails with info for your specific area. The emails contain valuable advice, techniques and recommendations from the experts.
I will post more about gardening and our farm as the season progresses. If I can help anyone or anyone has any questions please feel free to email me at blessedfrugalness@hotmail.com or leave a comment! Blessings!!!!!!
Beautiful Day!!!!
It is a beautiful day outside today. A sun filled, cloudless sky with a temp of 65 awaits our arrival outside today. We have had a busy morning so far.
I did and put way 6 loads of laundry.
Got all of the waste baskets emptied and bags to go outside ready.
Striped the boys sheets and blankets.
Cloroxed everything in sight.
Cooked pigs in a blanket for breakfast.
Cleaned out both fridges.
Baked a cherry pie.
Hubby went and picked up the angel food and I put it away.
Swept the kitchen
Cooked fried green tomatoes, homemade cream corn, butter peas and roast for lunch
Hubby is gone to his Mom's for a couple of hours. When he returns we are taking the boys to my parents place and play outside with our toys for awhile. We will return home for bathes and a nap and then go out to eat with my parents tonight.
I am feeling much better and the boys are on their way. I think the fresh air will do us all some good. It has been a productive day and I'm looking forward to relaxing a little this afternoon.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!
How's the weather in your neck of the woods? What are your plans for the day?
I did and put way 6 loads of laundry.
Got all of the waste baskets emptied and bags to go outside ready.
Striped the boys sheets and blankets.
Cloroxed everything in sight.
Cooked pigs in a blanket for breakfast.
Cleaned out both fridges.
Baked a cherry pie.
Hubby went and picked up the angel food and I put it away.
Swept the kitchen
Cooked fried green tomatoes, homemade cream corn, butter peas and roast for lunch
Hubby is gone to his Mom's for a couple of hours. When he returns we are taking the boys to my parents place and play outside with our toys for awhile. We will return home for bathes and a nap and then go out to eat with my parents tonight.
I am feeling much better and the boys are on their way. I think the fresh air will do us all some good. It has been a productive day and I'm looking forward to relaxing a little this afternoon.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!
How's the weather in your neck of the woods? What are your plans for the day?
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