Monday's gro. items

Sorry, this is late, but here are the items I purchased Monday.
50#potatoes-13.25
10.oz baking powder- .99
2 pkg cream cheese-1.98(for both)
16oz cornstartch-.79
2 loaves of sandwhich bread-1.98(for both)
2 pkgs hot dogs-1.98
2 bottle of bacon bits-2.98
1 head of lettuce-1.29
1 10count pkg of tortillas-2.39
1 gallon milk-2.99
32 oz peanuts-3.99
3 jalapeno peppers -.35
1 box saltine crackers.89
2 bags white corn chips-1.98

With tax a grand total of 39.26
Some of the items were luxury items like the bacon bits. I love to put them in my grits in the morning and we love them mixed in with cream cheese to spread on crackers.

The sandwhich bread is normally a no no, but since my oven is not working , I will have to for a while. This week I did very well and stuck to my menu! Yeeaaahhhh!

OK, I am going to use this as my profile picture for tonight. I don't like to have my picture taken, but Elizabeth was taking pictures this evening before we went to Church so I decided to use this one. I wear glasses all of the time, but I didn't have them on yet, so this one will have to do!

I Love aprons

I made a new apron today! I love to wear one. Usually I have one on all day. They are the most versitle piece of clothing a lady can have. I can wear it to the garden and use it to hold veggies in, I can wear it to the barn, I can gather eggs with it, wipe dirty or tear stained little faces, There is nothing like the apron.

Monday's to do List

MONDAYS LIST

I have a whole list of things to do for MOnday. I wanted to start on a schedule, but of course I can't because I have to go into town. I have to get feed and grocieries.

I did make up a simi menue:

Monday- B: cereal or grits, L- something in town, D- Cube steaks with mushroom gravy, rice and green beans.

Tuesday- B: pancakes , L- sandwhiches, D- Chicken strips, baked potatoes, green salad.

Wednesday- B: cereal or grits, L-grilled cheese and salad, D-sanwhiches or leftovers.

Thursday-B: French toast, L- sandwhiches, D-Deer steak, cream potatoes, brocolli and cheese

Friday - Town day D- HB casserole.

I will also start posting on my gro. bill and list and try to give some suggestions on saving money on groceries. I have to say I don't spend alot of money on gro,. but I would like to track it and see just exactly how much I do spend and if there are any improvements that I could make.

God Bless ya,

Tara

Just a thought

ORGANIZE
Open your eyes to new faith-filled possibilities.

Recognize your need for order--God is the Lord of order!

Go for it! Get enthused and walk in the joy of the Lord!

Ask God for guidance through the power of His Holy Spirit--this is not just "housework"--this is a major part of your service to Him!

Now is the time to reclaim your home from frustration, chaos and fear!

It may take some work--but don't give up! Even if you are poor or on bed rest--ask God for creative ways to positively impact your home environment and encourage your loved ones.

Zero in on problem areas and think about centralizing things like shoes, baking supplies, toys, school supplies, paperwork, etc.

Expect the best--keep positive--and expect your family to be part of keeping things in order--don't forget to delegate and inspect!

Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 14:40

Happy New Year

Well it is finally here. The start of a new year. I love New Years. Its kinda like a chance to start over. I always make a huge list of family, farm and personal goals that I would like to accomplish, I usually don't get much done, but its nice to dreamLOL;)

Some of the things that I want to do is get more of a routine going in our home. God is not the author of chaos and the last couple of years we have been in chaos. So I am making some list and we will start impliminting some new things beginning Monday morning. I just pray for the physical strength to get some of these projects done. The last couple of years I have just been physicaly exhausted and just can not seem to get things done like I used too.

I have been drinking a new tea that I have gotten from www.bulkherbstore.com It is called "momma's red rasberry brew" It has red rasberry leaves, nettle, alfalfa, and peppermint. It is supposed to help strengthen the womb. No, I am not expecting, but it is also supposed to help with menstral cycles. Mine are always so terrible. They have helped with the cramping. I am still playing around with how strong to make the tea. Everyone reacts differently to herbs so I started out kinda weak to see how it would be. I would recommend it. I have also not had as much tummy problems either, and that is probably fromt the pepperment in it.

Oh a bit of goody goody news is that I got a brand new kitchen aid mixer yesterday!!!!!
I am so excitied, I can't wait to get started. I have to order a dough hook and whisk, and then I will be ready to do some baking. I have been doing all of my bread baking by hand so it will be nice to have a mixer to help. I would love to have a Bosch mixer, but they are really expensive, but I am tickled that the Lord let me have the KA mixer. He is so good!

Nothing much happening

Well there has not been much happening here. I have been sick with a terrible sinus infection. Finally got some antibiotics and some steroids and they seem to be helping. We ran out of water again this afternoon. We have had rainy weather for the last two days, but it is just not enough. The guys have been trying to get a little hunting in before the season is over with. Tomorrow will be their last day. We have pretty much just been home doing normal everyday chores like feeding and watering.

Christmas 2010

There is nothing like little boys, rubber boots and their best friends!

This is the inside of our barn at least one side. We waist nothing here, look at the reddish looking gate. They are the baseboards from Elizabeths room. We were trying to load a steer calf that was half crazy and he broke the gate and broke the top rail of the back gate so we had to fix the back one and Jeff decided to use what we had to build a new one for the stall. The wood was so hard it was hard to put nails in so he had to screw it together. So far it has held up great!

This is our sweet little Checkers he loves to have his picture taken!

Im SICK

Well I am officially SICK. I have got a terrible cold. I don't handle colds very well. I have not done much today at all. Went and got some over the counter meds and cough drops, I just hope the rest of my bunch doesn't get it. What is so irronic is I have been a germ x crazy person and look where it has gotten me! Hope everyone has a good night.