Diary of a Homemaker's Week: It Was Different

 

Saturday:  John and I bought pizzas and a big Italian Salad last night while we were dropping Caleb off to his Nene.  We brought them home, made an adult beverage and ate with our feet propped up, me in my nightie, him in his pj pants and t-shirt.   

He turned off the tv and while I colored, he went to his computer and played songs from the 1970's.  I was taken back to my junior high and high school days with the selection of music he played.  And I remembered the words still to so many of them!  He played music until we went to bed.

The Homemaker's Week of Savings: Use What You Have

 

I was looking through my files for a picture to head this post and this one stopped me in my scan.  I was thinking what an economical cook she was to fill her oven so full and take full advantage of that heat!  A good reminder to me when the oven is in use to make the most of it, instead of using it for just one item at a time.  So, when I bake bread this week, perhaps I shall also put in muffins and some other items to bake alongside.

Thursday:  I pulled some of the things from the freezer basket that Sam had given us.  The guys ate Frudels (pastry with fruit filling).   I ended up with a burrito.  It was not a breakfast burrito as I'd supposed, lol.  It was a bean and cheese burrito.  And honestly, it's not a great bean and cheese burrito.

Iced Tea Chat: Suddenly Summer

 

Hello dears, do come in.  Today I can offer you iced tea with lemon or mint or lemonade with mint, lemon slices, or strawberries to float in the lemonade.  Let's sit here on the porch for a bit and enjoy the breeze.  I know it's rather balmy outdoors just now, but it's so good to see and feel the sunshine after the rainy, cloudy days we've had.  Besides, you can get a better view of my garden.

The Homemaker Plans Meals for the Week Ahead

 

Gathered Fragments:

Carrot tops

Produce from Sam's garden last weekend: cucumber, peppers, eggplant.

The Homemaker Plans Her Week: The End of June

 

In my home this week, I am astonished that we are in the last week of June.  It's been a good month, and though I've skimmed on Zone work overall, I've still managed to get a good bit accomplished indoors and out.  I want to make this week a good work week to finish this month off strong.   

There are many things ahead just now that I know are out of my hands.  I don't know when this renovation will start, but I know it's coming up.  I don't know what to expect from the new month ahead.  But I do know that I will feel more relaxed if I am more or less prepared for what I am fairly sure will be just ahead.  And that's incentive enough to finish off June strong.

Diary of a Homemaker's Week: Rain, Rain, Rain

 

Saturday:  Today turned out hot and sunny which was a surprise to us after the rainy week behind.  

We puttered about the house as we typically do on a Saturday morning, I do love my toasted Croissant with a bit of jam on Saturday morning.  I only wish I'd found some more on sale yesterday while in Kroger.  Ah well.

We didn't have a restful peaceful getaway sort of day but it was quite pleasant.  We went to Home Depot to look for a shower kit.  We found none in stock that would work for our renovation.  We picked up boxes to pack up the kitchen items.  

The Homemaker's Week of Savings: The Battle to Save

 

Thursday:  Set porch plants underneath eaves of house so they can benefit from the free fertilizer and water.  With all the rain, thunder, lightning it seemed a good time to give the plants all a natural bit of nitrogen and such. 

I made pancakes this morning, using a boxed mix that I found in the cabinet.  I prefer homemade but cannot deny that a boxed mix often results in light and airy pancakes.  I had leftover pancakes and put them in the freezer for a future meal.