weather rant

The weather here in Northern Indiana is for the birds! Every time I decide to have a yard sale the weather here takes a turn. Could it be mother nature is telling me something? I could have had it last week and it probably wouldn't of been nice like it was. UGH! No, this isn't the first time this has happened. This the kinda thing that happens every year. Now, let me tell you the way the days have been. While we have been setting up the sale it was windy and drizzly.We set up the tent 2 times. The first time it flattened and broke and ripped more of the screening. We fixed and set it up again and then came the drizzle and dampness. Yuk! everyone going in and out of the house, wet, mud, and the whole shabang. We all took our shoes off at the door but it still was a mess and I have light tan carpet. Okay, no problem, I will just have to shampoo it. It was no ones fault really. This morning we open up the sale. We have early birds! but, we are still trying to set up because I have so much stuff and we were afraid to set out some stuff because maybe of rain and having to cover it. We got a few people but, just when I thought it would be good. Here comes the rain!!!!UGH! So, my sister and I are trying to cover things fast! We can only go so fast so some things got well.......wet.........including ourselves. By now I am getting very aggravated. There were some people trying to come see and I had to tell them I was closed because of the rain. Some people still wanted to see and I made a few bucks. All in all I made about $130 just this morning, in spite of the rain and the wind and the mud. If the weather had been nice I know I could have done very well. Tomorrow morning we now have a camping tent that we are selling needs to go back up as of tonight it has flattened. I would cry now but, that would just add more water!!!!

MENU PLAN MONDAY

This is going to be a very crazy week and a very busy one. I have tried to make our meals as simple as possible. I am not going to have alot of time and probably pretty tired by the end of the day especially, the days of the sale. Some of the help I was going to have with the sale will not be able to help now. My sister Deb is starting a new job today and my son even got a job. Yup, starting today. Praise God! They both need a job and I am excited for them! Here is my attentive menu for this week........

MONDAY- beef and noodles, fresh asparagus ( from our own asparagus bed) YUMMY!

TUESDAY- sloppy joes, raw veggies and dip, fruit

WEDNESDAY- hot dogs, chips, baked beans

THURSDAY-Pizza ( takeout)?

FRIDAY- Pork steak on the grill, broccoli and cheese, potatoes ( do not know how they will be fixed yet)

SATURDAY- going out?

SUNDAY- on our own!

I Am Still Here!

I am still here! Sorry, You are still stuck with me! Hee- Hee! I have been busy, busy, busy This weekend was birthday party's, sorting and cleaning and pricing for my yard sale. My hubby's job is cleaning the shed and mine was inside the house. My son came over tonight and and helped set up a very large tent. Yes, my sale is going to be a biggie! hubby bought 2 more tables at another yard sale for $5.00 each. We are going to need the tables that's for sure. This is always so much work for me since we have no garage. But, somehow I enjoy it. I haven't figured it out yet. So... pray for good weather. This yard sale means alot to me this time. I can hear my new computer calling out to me! Our grandson turned 1 years old Saturday and little Jocelyne has turned 3. They just grow up so fast. Please bear with me this week. Next week should be back to normal again.

The 30 Day Challenge!

I am joining the 30 day challenge with http://dailyessentialsanddeals.blogspot.com Oh yea, for me its going to be a challenge! Diet and excercise has been on my mind now for some time. I have gotten quite lazy this winter and I wonder why I do not feel as good as I used to. This should be fun. I am going to find 10-15 minutes a day to excercise. That sounds simple enough hugh? It can be walking or crunchers, riding a bike whatever, it doesn't matter as long as its excercising. If you want to join me, just leave a comment and let me know! I will post each week my success and my hope, not too many failures. Here's my plan: excercise everyday! Keeping it simple!

Walk! and when I can't walk...

Stretch(this is very important, even before walking)

50 leg lifts

50 side to side crunchers

50 crunchers

Remember Drink lots of water 8-10 glasses everyday(this might be a hard one for me)

Let's have fun and encourage one another!

Let's Go Krogering!

I stopped in Kroger this afternoon for a couple of things. This is what I bought.... Now keep in mind our Kroger triples coupons up to 50 cents!

2- 32 0z. powerade $2.00


2- 4 pack of angel soft toilet paper $2.00


2- suave deoderant $2.00


2- sobe waters $2.00


1- diet coke 20oz $1.49


1- reeses peanut butter cup candy $.50 total Paid oop 16 cents!!!!!!!!! Hey, thats about 100% savings!!!! It can't get any better than that!

total # items 10
coupons $10.25
kroger plus savings $ 3.29
total savings $13.54

MENU PLAN MONDAY

No major shopping this week! This should not be a problem. With just my hubby and I anymore, keeping it basic and good is what we enjoy. This time of year and throughout the summer with the husband's long hours at work and us being on the go constantly, it is hard to plan meals sometimes. So.... the simpler the better yet keeping meals nutritious.

MONDAY- leftover ham and beans

TUESDAY-Pot roast with potatoes and carrots

WEDNESDAY- Homemade veggie soup, grilled cheese, fruit

THURSDAY- we eat out on this day

FRIDAY- *Salsa chicken,corn souffle, tossed salad

SATURDAY- goulash, cottage cheese, blueberry cobbler

SUNDAY- On our own ( usually eat leftovers)

*Salsa Chicken ( Quick and easy to prep and Delicious!)

servings: 4

ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

4 tsp taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 Tbls. sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.

Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

CVS shopping trip 4/19

My shopping trip to CVS today was alright. I am not going to complain. There were a few good deals I couldn't pass up. Sorry I don't have any pictures at this time. It is something I plan to have more of once I get my new computer. So today's scenario was.....

2 Act Rinse $3.79 each=$7.58
1 Crest pro health rinse $2.88
1 Pro health toothpaste $2.88
1 Edge infused shaving cream $2.89
1 Bayer crystal 4 ct. $2.00
1 giant bat and ball $4.99 ( hubby picked this up to play with granddaughters with, he wants to teach them how to play ball)
1 Hostess frosted chocolate doughnuts $3.19
1 Just for men hair color $ 8.99
1 therm0s water bottle $3.33
TOTAL: $45.40
Total MQ"s: $16.18
Total CVS Q"s $5.00
ECB"s used $12.89
Subtotal=$4.57
Tax=$1.23
Total 00p= $5.80 That is an approx. 95% savings!!!! Received $12.89 ecb's back!