I'm back. We had a great time on the trip.
I will post more when I have time. Just got to get caught up around here.
My Mom and I are making Jam on Wednesday. Expect Pictures!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Dog Models
Matt's Sister Sara is a Professional Photographer. She needed some pictures of Dogs eating organic Dog Treats for a Catalog. So she used our Super Star Dogs for the photo shoot.
Enjoy!
Molly
Mandy
Samantha
Jack
Jack......showing off!
Now... I am headed out of town. Just wanted to share the pics before I go!
Out of Town
Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be out of town (Out of Blogland) until June 10.My Mother in Law and I are going to visit Matt's Sister in North Carolina.
See you soon!
What's for Dinner- Peach Salsa
Peach Salsa
4 ripe, yellow peaches, peeled, stoned and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
PREPARATION:Combine, peaches, onion, jalapeno, cilantro in a medium bowl. Drizzle
lime juice over mixture and toss.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use
4 ripe, yellow peaches, peeled, stoned and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
PREPARATION:Combine, peaches, onion, jalapeno, cilantro in a medium bowl. Drizzle
lime juice over mixture and toss.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Strawberries and Light
Strawberries and LightThere is nothing like going out to pick some fresh strawberries to eat for breakfast.
More Frugal
More ways we are being Frugal:
I love clothslines! Nothing like the smell of sheets dryed in the sun. But in this day and age you hardly see them anymore. Then I started thinking about how we could save money by not running the Dryer so much. So asked Hubs to make a clothsline in the back yard. We went to Home Depot and got the supplies. Hubs strung the line from fence post to fence post and put in some little gadget that will allow us to adjust the tension in the line. And we can take it down when not in use. I ran a load of laundry and hung it out to dry last night. It worked great!Great Job, Honey. I love it.
As a reward to myself when I quit smoking, I got artifical nails. I have had them ever since (4 years ......Go me with the not smoking). But I was getting tired of always having to be careful so as not to break a nail or wrecking the polish. And the money I was spending each month...... On something that God gave me and that grow for free! So I had my acrylic nails removed. This one has been a little tough for me. I am so used to my nails being pretty and I like that. My real nails are jacked up and really thin and weak......And not so pretty! So I am struggling with this one. I just keep trying to think about how much money I will save in a month! And my nails will grow back thicker and healthier, I just got to give it time.
I love clothslines! Nothing like the smell of sheets dryed in the sun. But in this day and age you hardly see them anymore. Then I started thinking about how we could save money by not running the Dryer so much. So asked Hubs to make a clothsline in the back yard. We went to Home Depot and got the supplies. Hubs strung the line from fence post to fence post and put in some little gadget that will allow us to adjust the tension in the line. And we can take it down when not in use. I ran a load of laundry and hung it out to dry last night. It worked great!Great Job, Honey. I love it.
As a reward to myself when I quit smoking, I got artifical nails. I have had them ever since (4 years ......Go me with the not smoking). But I was getting tired of always having to be careful so as not to break a nail or wrecking the polish. And the money I was spending each month...... On something that God gave me and that grow for free! So I had my acrylic nails removed. This one has been a little tough for me. I am so used to my nails being pretty and I like that. My real nails are jacked up and really thin and weak......And not so pretty! So I am struggling with this one. I just keep trying to think about how much money I will save in a month! And my nails will grow back thicker and healthier, I just got to give it time.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
iPod
iPod. The little wonder by Apple. I wonder how much money they have made with the iPods because it would seem EVERYONE has one.
Here's a sampling of my Playlist:
Thank you
Ironic
Uninvited
You oughta know all by Alanis Morrisette
Like you'll never see me
No One by Alicia Keys
Rehab
You know that I'm no good by Amy Winehouse
Love Shack by the B 52's
Do Me by Bell Biv Devoe
Humpin' around by Bobby Brown
The Boy is Mine by Brandy
Go rest high on that mountain by Vince Gill
Not ready to make nice by The Dixie Chicks
No Ordinary Love by Sade
King of Pain
Don't stand so close to me by The Police
Buttons by The Pussy Cat Dolls
My Boo by Usher
Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
And many more.........
( I would hate to think how much we have spent on iTunes. But for Hubs.......Music is a NEED!)
Do you have an iPod?
What is on your Playlist?
Here's a sampling of my Playlist:
Thank you
Ironic
Uninvited
You oughta know all by Alanis Morrisette
Like you'll never see me
No One by Alicia Keys
Rehab
You know that I'm no good by Amy Winehouse
Love Shack by the B 52's
Do Me by Bell Biv Devoe
Humpin' around by Bobby Brown
The Boy is Mine by Brandy
Go rest high on that mountain by Vince Gill
Not ready to make nice by The Dixie Chicks
No Ordinary Love by Sade
King of Pain
Don't stand so close to me by The Police
Buttons by The Pussy Cat Dolls
My Boo by Usher
Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
And many more.........
( I would hate to think how much we have spent on iTunes. But for Hubs.......Music is a NEED!)
Do you have an iPod?
What is on your Playlist?
Monday, June 2, 2008
Being Frugal
Hubs and I are really trying to be more Frugal. Spending our money wisely and not spending money on things we don't need. That seems to be the biggest problem for both of us. We are both compulsive buyers. We have to keep saying " Do we NEED it or do we WANT it?" With our savings we are paying down bills and trying to save a little money.
One of the frugal things we did this past month was open the windows. Sounds easy enough... right? Ohio weather cooperated with us and we had some beautiful weather. We were able keep the temperature at a comfortable level just by opening and closing the windows. We probably only had the heat or A/C on than 3 or 4 times in May. We didn't really think of the savings until we got the Power Bill. We owe $40 for the month of May! Wow!
Another thing I did was investigate alternate food sources. I read some articles on how to save money on your food purchases. Both mentioned going to Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Big Lots and Dollar General and the like) for food items. While I frequent the Dollar Stores, I don't normally purchase food items. So I went to Dollar General the other day and checked out the food. I was amazed!!! I got a majority of the pantry items that were on my Grocery list and it only cost me $35.00!!!! Name Brand BBQ Sauce for a $1. Name Brand Pickles for $2. Stuffing Mixes for $0.85. Name Brand Cake Mix for $1. Name Brand Syrup for $1. I tried some 'off ' brand stuff too. Black Olives for $1.25 a can. Trisquit- Like Crackers for $1.50. Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs for $0.55. And a BIG thing of Liquid Detergent for $4.50. I was shocked and amazed!! The articles (and I) suggest that you check the freshness dates on all the products. I found all the products to be fresh and months away from "expiring". Needless to say I will be going back to the Dollar Stores for my Pantry Items! The money I will save will go towards buying meat to stock our freezer.
Anyone got any other Frugal tips for me?
One of the frugal things we did this past month was open the windows. Sounds easy enough... right? Ohio weather cooperated with us and we had some beautiful weather. We were able keep the temperature at a comfortable level just by opening and closing the windows. We probably only had the heat or A/C on than 3 or 4 times in May. We didn't really think of the savings until we got the Power Bill. We owe $40 for the month of May! Wow!
Another thing I did was investigate alternate food sources. I read some articles on how to save money on your food purchases. Both mentioned going to Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Big Lots and Dollar General and the like) for food items. While I frequent the Dollar Stores, I don't normally purchase food items. So I went to Dollar General the other day and checked out the food. I was amazed!!! I got a majority of the pantry items that were on my Grocery list and it only cost me $35.00!!!! Name Brand BBQ Sauce for a $1. Name Brand Pickles for $2. Stuffing Mixes for $0.85. Name Brand Cake Mix for $1. Name Brand Syrup for $1. I tried some 'off ' brand stuff too. Black Olives for $1.25 a can. Trisquit- Like Crackers for $1.50. Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs for $0.55. And a BIG thing of Liquid Detergent for $4.50. I was shocked and amazed!! The articles (and I) suggest that you check the freshness dates on all the products. I found all the products to be fresh and months away from "expiring". Needless to say I will be going back to the Dollar Stores for my Pantry Items! The money I will save will go towards buying meat to stock our freezer.
Anyone got any other Frugal tips for me?
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