Wednesday, April 20, 2011
My new baby
This is Jasper. I had to wait until he was all tuckered out from playing to get a picture of him that was not blurred.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Frustrations
I always have such great ideas for my blog....but they never materialize. Either life gets in the way....or I develop writer's block and can not get my thoughts down on the computer screen.
I had such grand plans to have blog posts for each day of Spring break....and alas, I have only made two and this is one of them.
I had such grand plans to have blog posts for each day of Spring break....and alas, I have only made two and this is one of them.
Spring Break
It is day 2 of our Spring Break.
Yesterday I concentrated on laundry. I did not finish it, but I put a large dent in the pile! Today will finish it up. (For now!)
I actually got to hang towels out on the line yesterday! It was wonderful. Of course today is supposed to be rainy with scattered T-storms.
Also working on my school work. I hope to not only get this week's done early, but to work ahead on next week's assignments. It is week 5 of 8.....not much longer to go for this semester. Then summer will start. LOL
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Spring is trying to come!
One day it's 70, the next it's 60 and rainy.
Yes, that is Spring in Northern Virginia!
- Posted by Country Tea
Yes, that is Spring in Northern Virginia!
- Posted by Country Tea
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Having pets and being "frugal."
About two and a half years ago, I wrote a post concerning having pets and being frugal on my previous blog. (here)
A lot has changed since then, but we having pets is not one of them. Some of our pets have changed, but having that type of companionship is still important to us.
Our household of pets currently consists of 1 dog, 2 cats, and an aquarium of guppies.
I make sure that I budget for their expenses. Sometimes I can find coupons for their brands of food, but if not, that's okay. I do try and find the cheapest source for it, but will not change around their food. I have found changing their food causes more issues than the price of "their" brand.
This is also a case of weighing the costs vs. the benefits. The companionship and protection received from our animals is far greater than the costs associated with keeping them. The entertainment that the cats provide is sometimes better than anything on television!
Again.... you need to plan for the expense of a pet, but it does not have to be considered a luxury!
A lot has changed since then, but we having pets is not one of them. Some of our pets have changed, but having that type of companionship is still important to us.
Our household of pets currently consists of 1 dog, 2 cats, and an aquarium of guppies.
I make sure that I budget for their expenses. Sometimes I can find coupons for their brands of food, but if not, that's okay. I do try and find the cheapest source for it, but will not change around their food. I have found changing their food causes more issues than the price of "their" brand.
This is also a case of weighing the costs vs. the benefits. The companionship and protection received from our animals is far greater than the costs associated with keeping them. The entertainment that the cats provide is sometimes better than anything on television!
Again.... you need to plan for the expense of a pet, but it does not have to be considered a luxury!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fail to plan.......plan to fail
Okay..... maybe saying that I have "failed" is a tad strong, but it is how I am feeling with my grocery budget lately!
I feel like I am in a rut as far as my dinner meals are concerned. DH said it is just me, but I just hate that I seem to make the same things over and over.
I need to get out my cookbooks and start looking for new inspirations.
One thing I need to look into is more uses for ground beef. Seems that all I use it for is tacos, burritos, and chili. DH is not a fan of Hamburger Helper, so that is out. He is also not a big fan of casseroles. He will eat them, but they are not his favorite thing.
I am also trying to improve our meals as far as fat and sodium content. Yeah, I am a glutton for punishment!
Hopefully it will be nice today and we can grill! LOL
I feel like I am in a rut as far as my dinner meals are concerned. DH said it is just me, but I just hate that I seem to make the same things over and over.
I need to get out my cookbooks and start looking for new inspirations.
One thing I need to look into is more uses for ground beef. Seems that all I use it for is tacos, burritos, and chili. DH is not a fan of Hamburger Helper, so that is out. He is also not a big fan of casseroles. He will eat them, but they are not his favorite thing.
I am also trying to improve our meals as far as fat and sodium content. Yeah, I am a glutton for punishment!
Hopefully it will be nice today and we can grill! LOL
Monday, April 4, 2011
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