February was a short month, but I kept up with my no driving days. I ended up with 5 no driving days for the month, and I hope to do well in March too. So far for the year I’ve got 10 no driving days total, and I hope to see that number rise even more.
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March Monthly Menu
I hate to admit this, but I’ve been bad… Bad about keeping up with my planned menu, that is. I’ve given up and given in all too often to boys begging for take-out, but this month I am going to do better. Spring is on the way, and I’ve got a tasty menu planned, lets see if the boys like it better than take-out too.
So here we go, my Monthly Dinner Menu for March:
- 3/1/09: Chili and Brownies
- 3/2/09: Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 3/3/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
- 3/4/09: French Dip Sandwiches, and Chips
- 3/5/09: Sloppy Joe’s and Fries
- 3/6/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips and Cheese Dip
- 3/7/09: Homemade Pizzas
- 3/8/09: BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Biscuits
- 3/9/09: Nacho Night
- 3/10/09: Beef Stew and Homemade Bread
- 3/11/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
- 3/12/09: Grilled Chicken, Green Bean Casserole, and Rice
- 3/13/09: Pancakes, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Toast
- 3/14/09: Homemade Pizzas
- 3/15/09: Pot Roast and Potatoes
- 3/16/09:Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 3/17/09: Steak and Steak Fries
- 3/18/09: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Fries
- 3/19/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips and Cheese Dip
- 3/20/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
- 3/21/09: Homemade Pizzas
- 3/22/09: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
- 3/23/09: Nacho Night
- 3/24/09: Lasagna and Garlic Bread
- 3/25/09: Turkey leftovers and tasty sides
- 3/26/09: Grilled Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole, Corn, and Birthday Cake
- 3/27/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
- 3/28/09: Homemade Pizzas
- 3/29/09: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
- 3/30/09:Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 3/31/09: Sloppy Joe’s and Fries
This March is also my “Not Going Out in March” challenge, so I’m pretty sure you’ll see some grumpy posts from my boys.
This Just Isn’t Fair
Yesterday it was 60s and Sunny, and today it is 25 and snow is on the way. That just isn’t right… I guess Winter has to show its face one more time this season. I’m going to go and get some plastic drop cloths to cover the Tulips and Daffodils.
Oh a happier note, Thade was excited to go to preschool today. They are studying the letter H and today the kiddos could wear a favorite Hat. Thade (of course) is wearing his Kevin Harvick hat, and Dylan had to wear a Kasey Kahne hat too.
It is going to be a busy day today, and I’ve got a few errands to run, even though it is cold outside.
Happy Friday to all!
Dry Cleaning At Home
Dry Cleaning clothes is not something that I have to do too often, but the last time that I did I had major sticker shock. I had to take in my husband’s suit to be dry cleaned, and I was hit with a $20.00 bill for Dry Cleaning services, for just one suit.
After his recent convention I had a suitcase full of clothes that needed dry cleaned, but there was no way that I was going to get taken to the cleaners again, so I picked up a Dryell kit, and saved a bunch.
I decided to check the math online so I could estimate my savings. Online I found that dry cleaning fees for pants were $ 4.57, and $4.41 for sweaters. I had 4 pairs of pants and 3 sweaters that would have cost around $31.51 to dry clean.
I picked up the Dryell kit for $8.77, and the kit also came with a $3.00 coupon for refills, that means even more savings. Dry cleaning all of the clothes at home only took me an hour, and the leftover Dryell sheet made an impromptu air freshener in the bottom of the trash can. My utility room smelled fresh for days, thanks to the re-purposed sheet.
I estimate that I saved about $22.74 by dry cleaning the clothes at home, and I also saved a few trips out too.
Happy Birthday Rob
Happy Birthday to the Best Brother Ever!!!
I don’t want to brag, but I’m pretty sure that I have the best Brother ever! I think the kiddos would agree that he is a pretty awesome Uncle too. We love you and we wish you the very best on your birthday Rob!