I just realized that yesterday was my one year anniversary for this blog. It seems like I just started it. I really enjoy it. I don't update on a daily basis, because sometimes my life seems a little boring and don't think anyone would care.
So my blog title is "getting thrifty". I was on a mission to get thrifty and live simpler in '08 (now '09). That's still my mission. I did do better, but not as good as I would like. So I will keep on trying and if I come up with any brillant new ways of saving money I will let you know. In the meantime keep on coming back and keeping up with me and my family. I love to get comments so please leave me some. I really like to know who, if anybody reads my blog.
Friday, February 6, 2009
We're Sick!!!
I am sick. Yuck! I have blew my nose so much that I look like Rudolph. I have sneezed no less than 5,000 times today, and practically coughed up a lung. I thought I had been doing so good this year, I hadn't been sick other than a little sniffles. Now I'm making up for it. I probably over did it today too. I was in a cleaning mood this morning and scrubbed my bathroom from top to bottom and vacuumed all my floors and washed the bathroom rugs and did lots of laundry. Now I feel like crashing.
Not only am I sick so is Emma. She's had a cold for about a week, but today the school called at 11:00 and said that she was complaining of a belly ache and felt like she was running a fever. She wouldn't let the school nurse take her temperature, because they use a regular thermometer and she said she didn't know how to do it. She's only used the ones for the ear. Of course my thermometers are not working so I don't know if she was running fever. She was very pale and when she got home she went to bed and slept from about 12:00 to 3:30. When she woke up she felt a little better. I sure hope she's not getting a stomach bug. I can handle wiping snotty noses, but I don't do so well cleaning up puke!!! Yuck!
Hope everyone else is doing Well!!
Not only am I sick so is Emma. She's had a cold for about a week, but today the school called at 11:00 and said that she was complaining of a belly ache and felt like she was running a fever. She wouldn't let the school nurse take her temperature, because they use a regular thermometer and she said she didn't know how to do it. She's only used the ones for the ear. Of course my thermometers are not working so I don't know if she was running fever. She was very pale and when she got home she went to bed and slept from about 12:00 to 3:30. When she woke up she felt a little better. I sure hope she's not getting a stomach bug. I can handle wiping snotty noses, but I don't do so well cleaning up puke!!! Yuck!
Hope everyone else is doing Well!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Finally We Got Some SNOW!
We finally got some real snow this week. We only have about three inches, but it's sticking around because it's been so cold. The kids were so happy they were out of school yesterday and today and it will probably be closed again tomorrow. Travis pulled the kids on their sled with the four wheeler this afternoon, they had a blast. I have a cold and wasn't feeling like being out in the frigid temps so I stayed inside beside the warm fire and made homemade hot cocoa for them to have when they come in from playing.
I like snow, but now I'm ready for Spring. It has seemed like a long, cold winter. This weekend its supposed to be sixty. That will be a nice treat from the 10 degrees it was this morning.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Followers!!
You may have noticed that I have added a Followers link on the sidebar. If you read my blog often I would love for you to become a follower. It's always nice to know who reads and if you have a blog I can check it out. Thanks for allowing me to have a place to express my views and opinions and I hope that I never offend anyone.
Let's Pray for our Country
We all need to pray for our country and economy. It's really starting to hit around our area. I just watched the local news and they told about four companies in our area that are laying off. The Volvo truck plant is one of the largest employers in our area and they laid off hundreds last year, I know several people that lost their jobs and they just announced they are laying off 650 more people, permanently.
It's getting really scary. I really don't know what people will do. Every job around here is affected and no one is hiring. I just pray that Travis' job does not get affected. He works for Yokohama Tire Corp. So far they are doing good. They have been asking people if they want to leave work a couple hours early and limiting overtime. I just pray that works. His job is really good. He makes more money there than any other job around, without a college degree and has great benefits. But we are lucky because he works two jobs. He does construction for a local restaurant chain. He works for them two days a week and is very blessed that they would take him back full time if he was laid off. So far this restaurant is still doing great, I hope that continues.
The one thing that I do know during this tough economy is that no man can fix it. I know a lot of people think that President Obama is going to make everything better. Like he can wave some magic wand and things will be back to booming like before. I think we got ourselves into this mess by always being a society that wants more, more and more. When gas prices and expenses started going up people cut back, which has a domino effect on everything. From the auto industry to Starbucks. Plus the banking industry that always gave credit to everyone, until they ran out of money. Now they are going to pass another economic stimulus bill, which could possibly help. I just wonder where are they getting this money from. I'm afraid we are just digging a bigger hole that we will still be in when my future grandchildren are grown ups.
The only thing we can do is PRAY and trust the Lord. He will get us through it. He is in control, not Barack Obama.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 (NIV)
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Isaiah 12:4-5 (NIV)
It's getting really scary. I really don't know what people will do. Every job around here is affected and no one is hiring. I just pray that Travis' job does not get affected. He works for Yokohama Tire Corp. So far they are doing good. They have been asking people if they want to leave work a couple hours early and limiting overtime. I just pray that works. His job is really good. He makes more money there than any other job around, without a college degree and has great benefits. But we are lucky because he works two jobs. He does construction for a local restaurant chain. He works for them two days a week and is very blessed that they would take him back full time if he was laid off. So far this restaurant is still doing great, I hope that continues.
The one thing that I do know during this tough economy is that no man can fix it. I know a lot of people think that President Obama is going to make everything better. Like he can wave some magic wand and things will be back to booming like before. I think we got ourselves into this mess by always being a society that wants more, more and more. When gas prices and expenses started going up people cut back, which has a domino effect on everything. From the auto industry to Starbucks. Plus the banking industry that always gave credit to everyone, until they ran out of money. Now they are going to pass another economic stimulus bill, which could possibly help. I just wonder where are they getting this money from. I'm afraid we are just digging a bigger hole that we will still be in when my future grandchildren are grown ups.
The only thing we can do is PRAY and trust the Lord. He will get us through it. He is in control, not Barack Obama.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 (NIV)
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Isaiah 12:4-5 (NIV)
Monday, January 26, 2009
NOTE TO SELF....ALWAYS CHECK PANTS POCKETS!!!
I am so bad to never check pants pockets when I do laundry. I have washed Travis' wallet (not a good thing, but nothing was damaged, that was one time that it was good to have no money in the wallet), I have also washed pocket knives and various toys, chap stick and tissues. But most recently I washed an entire pack of bubble gum. The outcome gum stuck all over the inside of the washing machine and Emma's once long sleeve pajama shirt is now a short sleeve pajama shirt.
When will I ever learn...or when will my family learn that mom doesn't check pockets, so they better!!!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Do you ever have those evenings when its already after 6:00 and you haven't even began to think about supper? Well I did today. We got a late start on homework and it took awhile and time got away from me. At 6:15 I had both kids whining, "Mommy, whats for supper?" I had no clue what to make and I even went to the grocery store this morning, so I had plenty of food just no ideas.
Travis has started this new diet, he's lifting weights and working out more. Trying to get in better shape. The diet he's on he has to eat 6 meals a day with lots of protein and fruits and veggies, less carbs, and sweets. I'm not on a diet, because I have decided not to say the word diet because I feel to restricted, but I'm just eating less, more healthy stuff, and exercising more. I'm also drinking tons of water.
Anyway, Travis was at work, so I didn't have to cook so healthy. I went to one of my quick, easy, and cheap go to meals. I think the recipe came from sister when she was in home ec. We have cooked it for years and its good and easy.
Mexican Straw Hats:
Bologna
Mashed Potatoes
cheese slices
These are so simple. Just put out bologna on a cookie sheet, how many pieces you need. I used 6 pieces. Mix up some instant mashed potatoes, I made 1 1/2 cups or you could use leftover mashed potatoes. Put a scoop of mashed potatoes on top of bologna, then cheese on top of potatoes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Okay this is not the healthiest meal, but its actually really good. It doesn't really sound it but it is. It didn't take but 15 minutes from start to finish to get this meal on the table. I added green beans and canned peaches for dessert and iced tea for drink. Quick, easy, and frugal!!!
Travis has started this new diet, he's lifting weights and working out more. Trying to get in better shape. The diet he's on he has to eat 6 meals a day with lots of protein and fruits and veggies, less carbs, and sweets. I'm not on a diet, because I have decided not to say the word diet because I feel to restricted, but I'm just eating less, more healthy stuff, and exercising more. I'm also drinking tons of water.
Anyway, Travis was at work, so I didn't have to cook so healthy. I went to one of my quick, easy, and cheap go to meals. I think the recipe came from sister when she was in home ec. We have cooked it for years and its good and easy.
Mexican Straw Hats:
Bologna
Mashed Potatoes
cheese slices
These are so simple. Just put out bologna on a cookie sheet, how many pieces you need. I used 6 pieces. Mix up some instant mashed potatoes, I made 1 1/2 cups or you could use leftover mashed potatoes. Put a scoop of mashed potatoes on top of bologna, then cheese on top of potatoes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Okay this is not the healthiest meal, but its actually really good. It doesn't really sound it but it is. It didn't take but 15 minutes from start to finish to get this meal on the table. I added green beans and canned peaches for dessert and iced tea for drink. Quick, easy, and frugal!!!
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