Feb 13

Midwest Dillons Deals

How I hope the ice clears soon, there are some great deals at Dillons on sale from 2/13-2/19. I need to stock up on a few items for the pantry. Here is what made my shopping list:

  • California Navel Oranges 4lbs 2 for $5.00 (Price with Plus Card)
  • Dillons Grade AA Large Eggs 2 for $3.00 (Price with Plus Card)
  • 7Up Products 12 pks $2.75 when you buy 4 (Price with Plus Card)
  • Kraft Mac & Cheese $.57 ea (Price with Plus Card)
  • Skippy Peanut Butter 2 for $4.00 (Price with Plus Card)
  • Blue Bonnet Margarine Sticks $.65 (Price with Plus Card)
  • Nabisco Chips A’Hoy Cookies 2 for $4.00 (Price with Plus Card)
  • Farmland Link Sausage 4 for $5.00 (Price with Plus Card)

Time to check my coupons and see if I can save even more. I hope the ice melts soon, I’m ready to go and grocery shop 🙂

Feb 13

Oatmeal for Breakfast

Last night at bed-time Thade said that he would like to try Oatmeal for Breakfast. I thought great, a healthy inexpensive breakfast, and Thade is wanting to try a new food, this is good:)

Early this  morning we were in the kitchen prepping the breakfast, I was in charge of the stove, and Thade stirred the uncooked Oats in his Spiderman bowl. When the water was boiling, he happily handed over the stirred oats. After about a minute of me stirring and breakfast was ready. I waited a little bit for the Oatmeal to cool, and presented the yummy bowl of Brown Sugar Oatmeal. Thade looked at the bowl rather oddly, and poked at the Oatmeal with his Spiderman spoon. He said “this is Oatmeal, I like it better in cookies”.

He did try one bite, and then asked for cereal instead. At least he tried, and I got to eat the Brown Sugar Oatmeal in the Spiderman bowl for my breakfast, it was pretty tasty 🙂

Feb 12

Almost Finished

I’m finally all caught up on the dishes! I also only have 2 loads of laundry left to go, and I’m all caught up there too. The Living Room toys are another story, it is a little hard to organize while your toddler digs out everything as you are picking up. The toys and clutter are driving me crazy, I need to get the room cleaned up and in order soon. I might have to sneak downstairs late, or wake up extra early to get the cleaning job done.

This afternoon I plan on baking a batch of Banana Muffins some for the freezer and some for snacks. My Hubby has offered to go and pick up Subway for dinner, I think I might just take him up on the offer, no need to dirty up more dishes today 🙂

Feb 12

Still Iced In

My hubby reported in that the side streets are a sheet of ice, and in terrible condition today. It looks like we are going to spend another day indoors, time to think of some fun things to do with Thade, he is moping around the house today. I’ll be working on cleaning my closet (again), and de-cluttering and organizing the Living Room. We have way too many toys downstairs, and I need to get a system in place to take care of all of the clutter.

I also hope to get all of the dishes washed and all caught up today too. And then there are those 4 loads of laundry that need put away upstairs, and those 3 loads that need washed, it looks like another day of catch-up work 😉

Are you iced/snowed in today, or is the weather better in your neck of the woods?

Feb 11

Cleaning Up

We are iced in today, so I’m glad that we got all of the errands finished during the weekend. Since it is way too yucky outside, I’m cleaning the house inside.  I’ve already gotten a lot accomplished, but there is still a lot to be done this afternoon.

This morning I started cleaning upstairs, and organizing my closet(so messy). I would really like to paint my closet and get all of the clutter under control! I might need to put Canvas Bins on my birthday wish list. I got all of the rooms swept and new sheets on the beds. Next I need to empty all of the trash cans, but Dylan is napping, so I’ll wait a little later on that task.

This afternoon I have been catching up on all of the dishes. I’m down to just 1-2 sink-fulls left that still need washing. Thade had fun playing Play-Doh on the kitchen table, while Mommy washed the endless pile of sippy cups and tiny spoons. I need to get better at staying on top of all of the dirty dishes. I’m also on my second load of laundry, and I’ve swept and Swiffered downstairs too.

I’m pretty happy with all that has been done so far, I wish my closet was a little cleaner 😉 I guess if we are still iced in tomorrow, I’ll get to clean on my closet a little bit more…