Much Better Today

Its funny how one major awful headache one day can make you feel so much betterand motivated the next day. Today I’m feeling better, and just in time too. There is much to be done today, and the weather looks like it is going to be cooler too.

Here is the plan for today:

• Go to the post office, buy stamps, mail bills, and check the P.O. Box
• Go to Wal-Mart (re-stock hubby’s office fridge)
• Go to Dollar General (if I have time too)
• Drive by Walgreens and hope that they have opened
• Bake a double batch of Banana Muffins
• Put away 3 loads of laundry
• Empty all of the wastebaskets, and take out the trash

We’ll see what I get done today, and if the boys cooperate too. Thade woke up in quite a grumpy mood this morning, and Dylan is already back asleep for an early nap.

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A Late Start

Last night I woke up with a migraine and a very hungry baby at 2:00 a.m., and then again at 5:00 a.m. When I finally got up and got going at 7:00 a.m. (third feeding) the migraine was worse. I got both the kids changed, dressed, and downstairs for breakfast. I called my hubby because we were almost out of milk, and I was in no condition to go out for errands. He quickly came home to take care of me and the boys, and brought a gallon of milk too. Thank goodness.

I was still feeling sick at lunchtime, so James took Thade out to pick up lunch. The boys brought me back a vanilla iced coffee (for the headache), and I’m finally feeling better.  I got such a late start to the day. It is already too hot to run any errands. I think I’m going to put everything off till tomorrow, and just do some chores around the house.

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Monday’s To Do

Dylan is snoozing away, and Thade is watching his new favorite show Yo! Gabba Gabba. There is lots that I need to be doing, but for now I’m going to rest a little bit too.

Here is the plan for today…

• Dishes
• Put away 3 loads of laundry
• Empty all of the wastebaskets, and take out the trash
• Rework my end of the month menu. We both had the flu last week so we ate mostly soup. I have lots to choose from in my stockpile
• Go to the post office
• BUY MILK!

We are all feeling lots better around here. Dylan turned 5 months yesterday, he is getting so big. Thade is having lots of fun being the entertaining big brother, and making Dylan laugh. I had better get to it, while I have a couple of free moments.

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B-B-Q on a Budget

With Summer drawing to a close its time to fire up the grill for one last B-B-Q. Here are a few tips to help save some B-B-Q $$$

• Keep the menu simple, and only serve what the guests will eat.
• I make a menu plan with a tight budget for the B-B-Q. I list all of the dishes that I am serving, and the ingredients that it will take to make them. I estimate the cost of each item, and then shop around for the best deals. Its fun shopping for all of the bargains. Don’t forget your coupons too.
• As long as you have the grill out, grill items hiding in the freezer to use later in the week.
• I menu plan with the leftovers from the B-B-Q. The leftover grilled chicken could become tasty fajitas for later.
• Keep the desserts simple. I usually serve cake and watermelon. Everyone is full from all of the grilled items so there is no need to have a full dessert table.
• I start a few weeks ahead and make my own ice, to keep drinks nice and cool.
• This year I shopped the “soda sales” in all of the grocery fliers. I found Coca-Cola and Pepsi products for $2.00 a 12 pack. I purchased 12 packs of sodas instead of buying four or five varieties of 2 liter beverages that go flat fast. I kept the drink selection simple with what I found on sale
• This year I had a budget of $63.00 to serve seven, and I only ended up spending $50.87! I took the time and saved $12.13

I hope that your last B-B-Q of the season is a great one, and a safe one too.

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