tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303422998738441492024-03-18T06:43:16.579-05:00The Cannary FamilyRustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.comBlogger2285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-45061729547743832542024-03-18T06:42:00.001-05:002024-03-18T06:42:38.501-05:00Monday menus #62<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Its really hard for me to fathom that Easter is almost here.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Didn't we just have Christmas? </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhFumc0e1yBDuLeQpF4WDVkTaTtZhGbCEVpjQBBQYvYLaIXF3ClREWpUON67kafnIfOq51kz_mDGkUpNVKk5rsyLAD71iVR9DGZcaFIDmCIyfrKYoaFiCC5tSCL6_HlzdSY9ZQ94XcFRckIQoEjGQMm_M36d5cSM-Y-BPBoZeO8bRdKbMDJZawFoeE44v/s3375/20240315_082052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3375" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhFumc0e1yBDuLeQpF4WDVkTaTtZhGbCEVpjQBBQYvYLaIXF3ClREWpUON67kafnIfOq51kz_mDGkUpNVKk5rsyLAD71iVR9DGZcaFIDmCIyfrKYoaFiCC5tSCL6_HlzdSY9ZQ94XcFRckIQoEjGQMm_M36d5cSM-Y-BPBoZeO8bRdKbMDJZawFoeE44v/w269-h400/20240315_082052.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>faux flowers are ok by me...</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I set the bunnies and etc. out a couple weeks ago, so I knew it was coming. But seriously, its like we are zooming thru this month, this year. I think that time speeds up when you least expect it to.</span></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;">Monday </b><span style="font-family: verdana;">- kitchen closed, but I have a pizza in the freezer</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Spaghetti Bolognese, zucchini</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday </b>- Buffalo Chicken Salads with romaine, black beans, corn, avocado</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Gyros with tzatziki and curly fries</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Eggplant Parmesan, salad with olives, bell pepper, croutons</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed, but I will have a quiche for us to eat!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*this week I will continue working on the things on my To Do list that I did not get done last week!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-48914515982511945662024-03-15T09:10:00.009-05:002024-03-15T09:13:02.208-05:00Little project - spiff the living room furniture<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of my little projects was to thoroughly clean/repair/spiff the living room couch and chairs. This mid-century modern furniture belonged to my late MIL and is very well made. Its been reupholstered twice now. At first I thought I could swap out the legs because a couple of them were wobbly - easy fix, right? <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidluHlc0hvPB01r7IYnnzySmggFpMke76jA63elL8CarEFSdcf1PNLZa7y2312mmAUAMF9u7AubQpBSe9FwvpDDVqV6HCX3DgQ8jgSbw6mSvIhy0UkPrmzw0iIcatC1UsHegGYtwe3ccGVPCF4hRVmQ6xu0AN2HxOZDHhX5F2vOvV6oOkVGWQRftYXjkCG/s2432/20240314_085127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2432" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidluHlc0hvPB01r7IYnnzySmggFpMke76jA63elL8CarEFSdcf1PNLZa7y2312mmAUAMF9u7AubQpBSe9FwvpDDVqV6HCX3DgQ8jgSbw6mSvIhy0UkPrmzw0iIcatC1UsHegGYtwe3ccGVPCF4hRVmQ6xu0AN2HxOZDHhX5F2vOvV6oOkVGWQRftYXjkCG/w400-h373/20240314_085127.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I even ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C58MZ85R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1">new ones</a> which I thought would add some pizzaz. But after I turned the furniture upside down to investigate I found that the legs are solid wood, built to sit up against the frame, and reinforced with screws. So. Plan B. The liner fabric got vacuumed and wiped down and I prepped to use <a href="https://www.restorzit.com/?bna=302&msclkid=8fa9e4d49c20178603288120d3b21716">Restorz-It</a> on those banged up legs. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHw_9wSnS5WGmungZbkNT6RJGsfKJmTO0Yg0dzkddbFGvqKqxOPvzTNCifylcSwhYQhWeatPO7QKdZUT-aRFUVccHqRKPwCw7qxAVEJqMWPS4gf9e0g5L6jImlLjD2I2IJ-FAGqGYL6iKeRfcvCt1DMftVSizelYE_9mPbi6-3tAQzDJb-LY7F2i6L0yIj/s2415/20240314_085116.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2415" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHw_9wSnS5WGmungZbkNT6RJGsfKJmTO0Yg0dzkddbFGvqKqxOPvzTNCifylcSwhYQhWeatPO7QKdZUT-aRFUVccHqRKPwCw7qxAVEJqMWPS4gf9e0g5L6jImlLjD2I2IJ-FAGqGYL6iKeRfcvCt1DMftVSizelYE_9mPbi6-3tAQzDJb-LY7F2i6L0yIj/w400-h376/20240314_085116.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On the ends I knew I wanted to use nail on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JDZ5PP6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">furniture sliders</a>, and look!, there are predrilled holes. If there hadn't been, I would have had to dig around in the garage to find the right size drill bit to drill small pilot holes so I didn't accidentally split the wood when installing them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtDa5lHw42DlMoMKNx9cS0en3icUbUHS7Bq3jMySEMAKwlk6kIbQxSCk4yoPovVzbzdpsSGwesKazml2K8tE_Z45XZSo-Ph77pznwqB56uDRVg4F-fa5DDfG7sRqim7LiQjcjMTVK6pnwZADcNYy3dG4vjeW51b8tDDeX0X-6C4S2jo7gIjz7a4uAL7cG/s4032/20240313_162955.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtDa5lHw42DlMoMKNx9cS0en3icUbUHS7Bq3jMySEMAKwlk6kIbQxSCk4yoPovVzbzdpsSGwesKazml2K8tE_Z45XZSo-Ph77pznwqB56uDRVg4F-fa5DDfG7sRqim7LiQjcjMTVK6pnwZADcNYy3dG4vjeW51b8tDDeX0X-6C4S2jo7gIjz7a4uAL7cG/w400-h225/20240313_162955.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of course the two center legs were super wobbly - in order to tighten them up I had to cut the liner fabric to get at the screw holes. I also had to dig around for new screws in the garage, as the old ones were rusty. (Due to years of Galveston humidity!) Once I got the legs secure, I used my power stapler to secure the liner fabric. There's always going to be a slit in the fabric, but no one will ever see it, and I will eventually forget it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZRiJ43aBC0StEoMHyXPKau4LIaE0pxBTliO9PZKKTXl-LAMBfLfLa7JHI7fMmWd7YztBKASyJCNtINxs2C4MENRyYsGeGb4GUtxOGLOYNtPnjcyjUiU7NKGe5QHLpDcSKCaPQ1GHCHSKwkM9b1dB7glpRHU_NaFmab-yb82yl8GG774Uors6bTp3ihfe/s2268/20240313_162942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2243" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZRiJ43aBC0StEoMHyXPKau4LIaE0pxBTliO9PZKKTXl-LAMBfLfLa7JHI7fMmWd7YztBKASyJCNtINxs2C4MENRyYsGeGb4GUtxOGLOYNtPnjcyjUiU7NKGe5QHLpDcSKCaPQ1GHCHSKwkM9b1dB7glpRHU_NaFmab-yb82yl8GG774Uors6bTp3ihfe/w395-h400/20240313_162942.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This couch is a BEAST. I don't even know how I managed to get it propped like this on a dining chair - it weighs a ton. When I was ready to flip it back over, I got Scout to come help - I did not want to pivot the weight of it on those back legs I had just fixed. And once we flipped it, it was like buttah to slide it on the floor. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTo5yBRsVPI02KQnZAhDv4NS-qvdiA3e7fjLUPmZ6iylOm35HisoZ0Jgd1bm47to1H5FHW11lA3_tAbCZOOF51kPrwneNMUgwY4D_5rnedR9pj4E19dE67mPXWzHrkohS1yWFAUYqKOLs0EnCDQicgh9ec4TPFA-hsyRLwT7cFA0-AOAEuZ8SlYzQ7TGq/s3119/20240314_154116.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="3119" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTo5yBRsVPI02KQnZAhDv4NS-qvdiA3e7fjLUPmZ6iylOm35HisoZ0Jgd1bm47to1H5FHW11lA3_tAbCZOOF51kPrwneNMUgwY4D_5rnedR9pj4E19dE67mPXWzHrkohS1yWFAUYqKOLs0EnCDQicgh9ec4TPFA-hsyRLwT7cFA0-AOAEuZ8SlYzQ7TGq/w400-h233/20240314_154116.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For all of the furniture, I cleaned the legs, buffed with steel wool, then wiped on the refinishing liquid. I waited until it dried to tap the sliders into place, but that part went really quickly. Everything got a thorough vacuum and wipe down. I am washing the arm rest covers and will put those back on today. I use these little <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Attmu-Upholstery-Slipcovers-Bedskirts-Inches/dp/B00Q87O00U/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3U9X62EST81G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rU3SymFYaS7fosKO9XNL7pEQLWRT0elqxYiQErbx1BGiI0lfwnbhx4saOqLUt6wQAb3rKzngJ9rgIp_MY4JvEcmtnJJJk1ujqW7OlEQtsMj9JTuXM7bGAQffzp2BGEfE5gX57XTK4wDX503YU36JL9Sl318zq7TBh0sv-mCpyWBO6Niotzd2r-4JV-1nWpf1M1YuD_7ciQFxOGeLwKsc3gC_cW-yuDERH00Aze9i3DORVVzyBsuaceupcx5KhmE2iHo5DHbD0N3cC-NsqdNBUqjHeKgHjAAOvHpCAN2JnV4._bsOtdNUObjFQH_wjg69UNlY7Euz_E6Y2wLH_Pwtgok&dib_tag=se&keywords=furniture%2Btacks%2Bfor%2Bcouch&qid=1710511733&s=home-garden&sprefix=furniture%2Btacks%2Cgarden%2C139&sr=1-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1">tacks</a> to keep them in place.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5e4NUjjP2wlq_ctPFOfIXeOQAWBt3Wrl9hZvDcZom_aoHeQk4mW1fF_lSyQamU65d_rshcPpC1N23mp8lV-ePtn_QfCkdLPqtCWlMRAHxqL5lQFxrO7dX_TwUM_hAd-YQlN_AI8M_-2dI8cK8ewegkj70_uU1x_Or_N1U8Oyn2QO2bFXRIKqdCPkctjW/s320/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="193" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5e4NUjjP2wlq_ctPFOfIXeOQAWBt3Wrl9hZvDcZom_aoHeQk4mW1fF_lSyQamU65d_rshcPpC1N23mp8lV-ePtn_QfCkdLPqtCWlMRAHxqL5lQFxrO7dX_TwUM_hAd-YQlN_AI8M_-2dI8cK8ewegkj70_uU1x_Or_N1U8Oyn2QO2bFXRIKqdCPkctjW/w241-h400/image.png" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The lampshade was a minor casualty...I will be on the hunt for a new one. In the meantime, I hot glued the frame back on to the top of the shade and carefully placed it back on the lamp.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzkgiFo7Vr6wbeEb1x66i6-TDYPCsJsF2fk0Ys_1v3dr7esbDAfVy4TmXLrFU1wKmd8tenNUOfAdcf2C5M2DuFL6tM4t-XPWCcfvZTAX_f4YxK5bwSUnNJryEEOohRyPjW2KzOmIf1SGB-zVvpGmjh6dzZVNUqlwdHZ-L_rZIk5QIdMnZ7ffkIstZ5nOd/s4032/20240314_154148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzkgiFo7Vr6wbeEb1x66i6-TDYPCsJsF2fk0Ys_1v3dr7esbDAfVy4TmXLrFU1wKmd8tenNUOfAdcf2C5M2DuFL6tM4t-XPWCcfvZTAX_f4YxK5bwSUnNJryEEOohRyPjW2KzOmIf1SGB-zVvpGmjh6dzZVNUqlwdHZ-L_rZIk5QIdMnZ7ffkIstZ5nOd/w400-h225/20240314_154148.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All in all, it was a good use of an overcast day outside (which is also why it looks so dark in here). The room looks clean without the puzzle spread across the table, and I did put all of the stacked camera equipment back out into the garage for another day - there just isn't enough time in the week to get alllll of the projects done. I would love a nice big rug in here, a new lampshade, and possibly another lamp. Also, I probably need to put sliders on the dining room chairs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On to the next project!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-6090880591368959842024-03-13T03:00:00.011-05:002024-03-13T03:00:00.148-05:00Spring 2024 projects <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In January, I made a plan to get some projects done at my house this year - big ones like repairs and such. But in a burst of energy last week, maybe because it feels like spring!, I did some spiffing out in the garage. Garage spiffing is a common theme on this blog, because it has taken me years to get it under some kind of control!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvXvbk89JX9sWpMT6XK4k0npmO-To45O08EVplxoCfqWIZKzAI6a6Dx8eC1QNUSguTmc5knvAz6frD8UrVgdfgFS7lMpBmRSROs_aUz76psJOdP2DSeadunRMmVVndWnYVvV858nkM11if4Gvs4wx-asddpghaJHXEOV5PYRsZf8PAhuEDtU0wO11sX-s/s4032/20240308_141917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvXvbk89JX9sWpMT6XK4k0npmO-To45O08EVplxoCfqWIZKzAI6a6Dx8eC1QNUSguTmc5knvAz6frD8UrVgdfgFS7lMpBmRSROs_aUz76psJOdP2DSeadunRMmVVndWnYVvV858nkM11if4Gvs4wx-asddpghaJHXEOV5PYRsZf8PAhuEDtU0wO11sX-s/w360-h640/20240308_141917.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was determined to:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*place those grocery sacks of recycles elsewhere (the recycle bin is FULL)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*add those boxes of donations to the stuff I already have in the truck </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*do some purging in the file cabinet and make space to store items I was keeping in the dresser (its a BIG filing cabinet)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*remove the broken IKEA dresser (which will go out on Big Trash Day)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECK2gnqWBaNXHbxKkmG8oVVMNpbTNDC2WK0wa1c8UjlYhh7LigzN-hybnUrgmEpnjnT49yvlVDOccDdW-Fbe84rYBTY9HBi4UPiWANAKnmrgB1t3alpIRxtBN3TkL9v7neJmIyjy5GeeK98Su6vMhwTNlPHhYuv56cEWdwSl7ex_CXf7yeuFfvTFNYBId/s4032/20240308_154113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECK2gnqWBaNXHbxKkmG8oVVMNpbTNDC2WK0wa1c8UjlYhh7LigzN-hybnUrgmEpnjnT49yvlVDOccDdW-Fbe84rYBTY9HBi4UPiWANAKnmrgB1t3alpIRxtBN3TkL9v7neJmIyjy5GeeK98Su6vMhwTNlPHhYuv56cEWdwSl7ex_CXf7yeuFfvTFNYBId/w400-h225/20240308_154113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I did all of that plus mopped the floor in this space and wiped down the wall. I plan to: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*add a bigger rug</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*hang the Texas flag art The Girl made years ago</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxrstR5c4wMSGp2eRev8C_Kenyest1z7nHQIV8MoyWTUb4guBfIBiLwxrVKHUjZDlN-fMDxWBreBNvB83FZObj0aoUJW8SrBsIxMEGxA_0PRLpCZFBuFs9VaX_jIOWnCXfy-wgkmOFI4swewKE61hQzuA9yEnEu_BLD0CQGc7pcJ39GHAZRcdLym9NjJw/s552/20221005_171348.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxrstR5c4wMSGp2eRev8C_Kenyest1z7nHQIV8MoyWTUb4guBfIBiLwxrVKHUjZDlN-fMDxWBreBNvB83FZObj0aoUJW8SrBsIxMEGxA_0PRLpCZFBuFs9VaX_jIOWnCXfy-wgkmOFI4swewKE61hQzuA9yEnEu_BLD0CQGc7pcJ39GHAZRcdLym9NjJw/w290-h400/20221005_171348.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was hanging at Highlands for years and I love it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*pull down the vintage camera equipment on those shelves</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*repaint the walls of the garage</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*make a cover for the Christmas tree (with old sheets!) and maybe store it elsewhere</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*store the stepstool next to the filing cabinet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*move the glass china cabinet doors to the other side of the cabinet and pad them up well</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*store the leaf blower elsewhere</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*repair the screen door</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*set one of the folding chairs here for me to sit on as I change out my yard shoes, etc.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnKy4Ntaj2lKyszm8XRmJfiluqjs_P_-ZY-G8Xw-Leb-2KRl35e5QU6lX45Sk-wVVf3XqTKvbrlpO9BgxXRKyT0-XO1OvacTYNyC6pXuHVfBoJ3M-K9zwDyE6F91v1VjXxpvG6-8qHxJkOnhHGA4XEPCuYRbKRrb2Ca1pI1hwrCKJRODwvYeaSrO4-ZnC/s4032/20240308_154101.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnKy4Ntaj2lKyszm8XRmJfiluqjs_P_-ZY-G8Xw-Leb-2KRl35e5QU6lX45Sk-wVVf3XqTKvbrlpO9BgxXRKyT0-XO1OvacTYNyC6pXuHVfBoJ3M-K9zwDyE6F91v1VjXxpvG6-8qHxJkOnhHGA4XEPCuYRbKRrb2Ca1pI1hwrCKJRODwvYeaSrO4-ZnC/w360-h640/20240308_154101.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have big plans for this filing cabinet nook. Well, medium sized plans...</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I feel like the garage is an extension of my living area inside. I want to be able to find everything I need out here in a clean and organized space. And eventually the garage door opener will be replaced and there will be plenty of room for me to park my car. Can you imagine!? Ha.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLlG1Z55CWjPNnr7jhjDIQ5nQfMO-q8WZ8_bz9M6wmu5Ny7E07Y7fpQCVE1V_3EjKxb0IwDarBBJAY6NrLT5QOu5bOE_cTaR4Zegkn0-G_epQ3A581InavIGkPj7ZICGsuQ5b4r5DgSoLIMdD_GMAfAqbTZMvuou2u1GaGHMQTckcNvsk4d_5w7He94Ok/s2515/20240309_065819.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2267" data-original-width="2515" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLlG1Z55CWjPNnr7jhjDIQ5nQfMO-q8WZ8_bz9M6wmu5Ny7E07Y7fpQCVE1V_3EjKxb0IwDarBBJAY6NrLT5QOu5bOE_cTaR4Zegkn0-G_epQ3A581InavIGkPj7ZICGsuQ5b4r5DgSoLIMdD_GMAfAqbTZMvuou2u1GaGHMQTckcNvsk4d_5w7He94Ok/w400-h360/20240309_065819.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There were "mini" projects sitting on top of the dresser, and its high time I make space to get those done and off my list. They include:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*repotting a plant for Bubbie</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*figuring out what to do about this empty fire extinguisher</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*refinish the legs on the living room furniture</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*refinish my car's headlamps</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've learned to take advantage of these bursts of energy as they contribute to my overall sense of well-being when it comes to my house. Do you ever do this at your house? I feel empowered to make this house my own, and getting the garage in a manageable state has been on my agenda for the past two years.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-40033823457558497892024-03-11T03:00:00.006-05:002024-03-15T13:03:18.892-05:00Monday menus #61<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> At $5.65, my Monday dinner was about the price of a burger and fries at P. Terry's. But it seemed more like a Big Girl dinner and maybe, just maybe, a little more healthy. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivhWQwfyBXUInpo4Fwl3Leg5bQN4yTmmGbRzXhyphenhyphenOhKWX7UumdDoyXVHJRm6SivRGlZXNIPng14-WL6z-3tP3NCyqUaGW2-Uov4qwnWBnLKtdHu95lAb4XEjQTbCYClfhOzJL0eYik-R9VA02W5e6BjsBRCxFntA74_lENyoOHNcXzwenDQ8MuOU3IZ68B/s2723/20240304_213303.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2723" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivhWQwfyBXUInpo4Fwl3Leg5bQN4yTmmGbRzXhyphenhyphenOhKWX7UumdDoyXVHJRm6SivRGlZXNIPng14-WL6z-3tP3NCyqUaGW2-Uov4qwnWBnLKtdHu95lAb4XEjQTbCYClfhOzJL0eYik-R9VA02W5e6BjsBRCxFntA74_lENyoOHNcXzwenDQ8MuOU3IZ68B/w400-h334/20240304_213303.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Twenty minutes in my toaster oven while I emptied my work tote, put on my pj's, and poured a beer. I know I shouldn't eat dinner so late at night, but I had planned to stay up late and I was indeed hungry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It wasn't bad, but I can make a better meatloaf...</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday </b>- Leftovers smorgasbord {I'm taking the day off, appt. with recycle center at 10:15, change all the clocks}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Skillet Lasagna, green beans {mow the yards?}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Pea Soup with Ham Hock, rolls {install tub gasket in boy's bathroom, go get fire extinguisher refilled}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Chicken Thighs, baked potato, broccoli {pick-up some items at Home Depot for various home projects*}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Mexican Tilapia, salad with romaine, tomato, green onion, avocado, and queso fresco {Scout and I are doing more yardwork, mani/pedi, buy groceries}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*A/C coil cleaner, Weed and Feed, wood glue, screen door spline, lava rocks</span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-27766803866130083052024-03-08T03:00:00.013-06:002024-03-08T03:00:00.252-06:005 thing Friday - cabinet clean-out, snakes, treats, cross, puzzle<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I decided once and for all that I was tired of the function of this under the counter cabinet in the kitchen. Its where I store extra dishes, including those dishes that I cleared out of the <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2023/08/little-project-china-cabinet.html">china cabinet</a>, plus my mixer, the wax tarts, some holiday dishes, and miscellany.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwcgjpz7Q15MXAKhp1dQFwtUDDS8O_XQAdKyoQN2uAWXC41C0WQz1XRMLRDYWneL3VI2tiXizisM5NYyurvCwvmt98yfgcJ5Tfpo7DErPLKjFV6oqolMVjgctLtmRth-Y5MIb2nwr_gv6PMZva76TF2MjX7fInMDRBFnQqjQyiOuyUY3fw7SsA5bzUYMz/s4032/20240222_092102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwcgjpz7Q15MXAKhp1dQFwtUDDS8O_XQAdKyoQN2uAWXC41C0WQz1XRMLRDYWneL3VI2tiXizisM5NYyurvCwvmt98yfgcJ5Tfpo7DErPLKjFV6oqolMVjgctLtmRth-Y5MIb2nwr_gv6PMZva76TF2MjX7fInMDRBFnQqjQyiOuyUY3fw7SsA5bzUYMz/w400-h225/20240222_092102.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Normally the trash can sits in front of it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistaBtt18Y8JSj3eAnuTJe2Y2LpRhlT2Q4gTjmnWXeJ0FjgVIKSeouKdLUnbFOVLSYJRyzw8FCr5_w-ELaZHdzwGYLbLwSIPi2ZUMVGD2zTkQvMShVw_TYc44c0bVdQ0HDqqQTWBWrRAKI4Lcxc85g8racB9L8zK8RxrGWyoiiirBUwTL4yIlAeb6Gn-tS/s4032/20240222_093940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistaBtt18Y8JSj3eAnuTJe2Y2LpRhlT2Q4gTjmnWXeJ0FjgVIKSeouKdLUnbFOVLSYJRyzw8FCr5_w-ELaZHdzwGYLbLwSIPi2ZUMVGD2zTkQvMShVw_TYc44c0bVdQ0HDqqQTWBWrRAKI4Lcxc85g8racB9L8zK8RxrGWyoiiirBUwTL4yIlAeb6Gn-tS/w400-h225/20240222_093940.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I pulled everything out and wiped it all down.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQjLq8Zn1Mbdq2yGGHMB7gyOCgV-KmF0EqAWaCZzMz_CkJJPmNZN0LrLsqriFFPqPMcz1QsQtZPAnw1bYARS8PZY7LtI1xdYXA8eUP9ZSMobS3Y0-ktX9EQbONy6vQrKxRd2kMzwd17D4fXcRNXPnyavsP3CaMr1BcTsDMdxFlDBIYOuKxVrlLYCihM4B/s4032/20240222_095438.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQjLq8Zn1Mbdq2yGGHMB7gyOCgV-KmF0EqAWaCZzMz_CkJJPmNZN0LrLsqriFFPqPMcz1QsQtZPAnw1bYARS8PZY7LtI1xdYXA8eUP9ZSMobS3Y0-ktX9EQbONy6vQrKxRd2kMzwd17D4fXcRNXPnyavsP3CaMr1BcTsDMdxFlDBIYOuKxVrlLYCihM4B/w400-h225/20240222_095438.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had a tiny bit of shelf liner that I used for the top shelf. (When I moved my plants outside, I ran all of the white plates through the dishwasher, which is why I only have two pictured here.) I boxed up the china, found another place for the wax tarts box to live, and moved the mixer so I can get to the trash bags more easily. The china went to the thrift store and I am not sad about that - we never did end up using them over the holidays. Or ever, really.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfEoKoDjE2XaeIZg_p1c_GMwEC4khvBURJ54OE_3g03ZYS_zg3s_sZtcS8MYTldtHnJGdQmQ55imXb8b3gptVwreotIilGxO-KEcI0fToFAHnyTXrA8yqPk9DYhGRvbLA7esUo6eOijB9CRc6b7n1YNxDi-ZX6s0Qp24nuuKEwKvTSK0MTf88DC5CSkDV/s4032/20240224_120349.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfEoKoDjE2XaeIZg_p1c_GMwEC4khvBURJ54OE_3g03ZYS_zg3s_sZtcS8MYTldtHnJGdQmQ55imXb8b3gptVwreotIilGxO-KEcI0fToFAHnyTXrA8yqPk9DYhGRvbLA7esUo6eOijB9CRc6b7n1YNxDi-ZX6s0Qp24nuuKEwKvTSK0MTf88DC5CSkDV/w400-h225/20240224_120349.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Its hard to tell, but the small(!) yellow sign warns you about VENOMNOUS SNAKES in the area. This is literally a few feet away from the employee entrance at my hospital. I hope you can read, people.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgpmdoCVx1ubvaksYv6VH_ucJ2v7RJVOfhbgFvYGlFv-iWrh-Su8PyRu7ukZJjjhoHsgLiDsDliWCCQNgWfVoz9mucS-mIqLizOAbSjwjDIZLOj08mcApf0vCI8lZ4yBe1ZEQ24PjJEJOMZulgS1OxxyOJh4mNyfNoCRasLPfgSB9N09QWbUBgtTEENrr/s2980/20240224_120650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2980" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgpmdoCVx1ubvaksYv6VH_ucJ2v7RJVOfhbgFvYGlFv-iWrh-Su8PyRu7ukZJjjhoHsgLiDsDliWCCQNgWfVoz9mucS-mIqLizOAbSjwjDIZLOj08mcApf0vCI8lZ4yBe1ZEQ24PjJEJOMZulgS1OxxyOJh4mNyfNoCRasLPfgSB9N09QWbUBgtTEENrr/w305-h400/20240224_120650.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's another one! This one near a sidewalk that literally everyone, including the general public, uses. What snakes you might ask? Oh, only copperheads, coral snakes and RATTLESNAKES*. I mean, I guess its good that you would be right here at a hospital if you got bit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0_hvmOIeLmU2OERhmTSOYz2UFebvPDnicz6BL3p0ZtKoeLSN5ylJ_fzdjXp5L-gNfrs_u8HETUzEp9QoH4QPl1lxM-83_8SxZpAAxqC6J69rUZbzwztFYe3cEcPjRATkHj2cD64Q1Olw6nNsjsHtHfOoXMNCNatcIyINF8U-eYhMhE5hviqWxbnyFUAA/s3323/20240228_092937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3323" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0_hvmOIeLmU2OERhmTSOYz2UFebvPDnicz6BL3p0ZtKoeLSN5ylJ_fzdjXp5L-gNfrs_u8HETUzEp9QoH4QPl1lxM-83_8SxZpAAxqC6J69rUZbzwztFYe3cEcPjRATkHj2cD64Q1Olw6nNsjsHtHfOoXMNCNatcIyINF8U-eYhMhE5hviqWxbnyFUAA/w400-h272/20240228_092937.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The upside of having a son who works in a bakery is that he brings us treats like fresh French bread, muffins, and thick walnut chocolate chip cookies. Its like he reads my mind.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUN18VLIUgy-X6scmvPk0E4I_xdF4uuGs7yAWGUleKSMXnr5sW7v1OY4jM3-3tCnX1Qxs_LXXXHGiLfzoJ9oOU6fxgbTqxkWk3hXe24-XLnWB07OifzNzvqjlpPeWMAjB5C3uYZDgpxbOdMmK-Of6FjoirHyAHm1fUcip-hfIeXFyGLkMnPnvGrV8brWp_/s4032/20240228_132246.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUN18VLIUgy-X6scmvPk0E4I_xdF4uuGs7yAWGUleKSMXnr5sW7v1OY4jM3-3tCnX1Qxs_LXXXHGiLfzoJ9oOU6fxgbTqxkWk3hXe24-XLnWB07OifzNzvqjlpPeWMAjB5C3uYZDgpxbOdMmK-Of6FjoirHyAHm1fUcip-hfIeXFyGLkMnPnvGrV8brWp_/w400-h225/20240228_132246.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well actually, I did a save a couple of china pieces out from the donation pile. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">And from my Buy Nothing Group, I got this pretty mosaic cross. I don't know what possessed me to jump on it so quickly (after purging so much junk from my house), but the person lived within walking distance from my house and I got to meet a neighbor! Meant to be mine, I guess. But after Easter, I think it will go. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIMcyPeNgoYxEfeMKx73wmkgWrpMMjB6lhE5a4Yk6Q4QbvkCGjZdGfCjMvs3oCshZaO2hyawHPca_fc1WsC5_wpekQbEVMFRZZjffR6_H7Ae1ht2qhsa9qNnbt6-d9yOfCpYVobZ49EyDLPwV8tSleKLHPw7bEXZsphmULJq5ekB2j_eX6m0WLtHlHOe1/s4032/20240228_132303.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIMcyPeNgoYxEfeMKx73wmkgWrpMMjB6lhE5a4Yk6Q4QbvkCGjZdGfCjMvs3oCshZaO2hyawHPca_fc1WsC5_wpekQbEVMFRZZjffR6_H7Ae1ht2qhsa9qNnbt6-d9yOfCpYVobZ49EyDLPwV8tSleKLHPw7bEXZsphmULJq5ekB2j_eX6m0WLtHlHOe1/w400-h225/20240228_132303.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Will <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2023/12/5-thing-friday-ottoman-puzzle-firewood.html">this puzzle</a> ever get completed? Will Gina ever clear off her dining table? Will we actually ever use it to eat in the future? The world will have to wait to know.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*rattlesnakes are something I won't miss about Highlands...</span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-24718046769902651462024-03-04T03:00:00.030-06:002024-03-04T03:00:00.135-06:00Monday menus #60<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Out of sheer boredom, I made some more bookmarks a couple weeks ago. I have a few books I am reading, but I was thinking I could take some to work - I know a couple of my co-workers like to read.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlT-zwej_z539Odsk4Y7dxxd2vm3nduFoBmlEBeAL4rBL-bO_hfx1m0zBgJ6E87vo0w74pyiBEi1hEsbVzdcnQ0fdCTBw8L4x8EFHHUbA8aRNpEzYVlIIsnXRD-8YtjpcGVbft2SzqglinP_Rt0C2evNqBJJ1VZn5YOldE7qlQ9WfTFAJ2wMaytRdisod/s1304/20240220_130716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="968" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlT-zwej_z539Odsk4Y7dxxd2vm3nduFoBmlEBeAL4rBL-bO_hfx1m0zBgJ6E87vo0w74pyiBEi1hEsbVzdcnQ0fdCTBw8L4x8EFHHUbA8aRNpEzYVlIIsnXRD-8YtjpcGVbft2SzqglinP_Rt0C2evNqBJJ1VZn5YOldE7qlQ9WfTFAJ2wMaytRdisod/w298-h400/20240220_130716.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Making bookmarks is a good way to use up scraps of fabric and trim. Not to mention, a harmless activity that helps me burn a little free time doing something creative.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday </b>- kitchen closed {start gathering income tax info, work on bank statement}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - (freezer) Christmas Ham, creamy poblano pasta, green beans {virtual work meeting 1-2 pm, dog-sitting for The Girl, get a quote for painting the house}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - (freezer) Turkey with Rice Pilaf, peas and carrots, dinner rolls {more kitchen cabinet purging, go to library}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - (freezer) Oven BBQ Chicken Drums, potatoes and onions, corn {talk to the camera place about selling the <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2023/05/little-project-managing-christmas-decor.html">vintage equipment</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Skillet Tilapia, broccoli, au gratin potatoes {payday, lunch out, change out kitchen water filter, sew more bookmarks}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday </b>- kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dessert this week is <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/minute-lime-cracker-pie-recipe">Lime Cracker Pie</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week I am also focused on cleaning out the freezer!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSmjpJbYoq_XqrLKN-BHo7nbPUFkHBoYda-9EWJTdKn312VzYvTrxID86DkK_Qb_UvTrry1WZy84SOEvI6I4V3tV-ghssclgjGqxEbqeWX6w8vQ-W0NOcZZdfFvuJQBNJzQ_G2-A3pw7QvsA8Ys_7FRQxHy2xpSsDG3KCipgcZJrPDYR3qlVVYxXDjHFPf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSmjpJbYoq_XqrLKN-BHo7nbPUFkHBoYda-9EWJTdKn312VzYvTrxID86DkK_Qb_UvTrry1WZy84SOEvI6I4V3tV-ghssclgjGqxEbqeWX6w8vQ-W0NOcZZdfFvuJQBNJzQ_G2-A3pw7QvsA8Ys_7FRQxHy2xpSsDG3KCipgcZJrPDYR3qlVVYxXDjHFPf=w400-h360" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">In our work breakroom we had just the spot for me to put a small sign with the bookmarks underneath a poster we have all been coloring on since the hospital opened last April. I noticed someone added a book, so our lending library is officially open!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-88466322224642904932024-03-01T03:00:00.051-06:002024-03-01T03:00:00.136-06:005 thing Friday - Mom's birthday, doorstops, painting, firewood harp, night guard, Spring <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today would have been <a href="https://cannarymom.blogspot.com/2023/10/mom.html">my mother</a>'s 94th birthday. She was a big fan of birthdays and could never get over how far she had made it. "Can you believe I'm 93, Gina? NINETY-THREE!"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWT3juBr8U7WyxSt-L093P5qfkAxH0pKhuLYWB-b4xkR49I9iKFErBGU1OHni7Rgf0dwPujNMz-6qZ_M6l0-dvxOJ5nn7mmGDBt5MbxQOrKM_TLx0hV2C6z8igmALG83AD9YpL7Ktxjsy4yrvBdeXRD_cD2tuxUvnUt2rvgCRy3U505EAI7QwtdM2q33ye/s1410/IMG_1967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="940" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWT3juBr8U7WyxSt-L093P5qfkAxH0pKhuLYWB-b4xkR49I9iKFErBGU1OHni7Rgf0dwPujNMz-6qZ_M6l0-dvxOJ5nn7mmGDBt5MbxQOrKM_TLx0hV2C6z8igmALG83AD9YpL7Ktxjsy4yrvBdeXRD_cD2tuxUvnUt2rvgCRy3U505EAI7QwtdM2q33ye/w266-h400/IMG_1967.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Birthday, Mom. I miss you every day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I finally paid the tile guy, put the disappointment of it out of my mind, and finished spiffing in the boys' bathroom. Its not worth stressing over any more, and I want to tie up these loose ends.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRx8XG8t1ZPDbBZWavA4yeOBhsgpmL9XgVK4hnpnLyOm66p2nJ2h1Dj57MPZ8mK2jJRmmuqs5ralLLEZhucOP-SLrX5h-sHvKLoo3MAUxOICs8K_6uXeHAvxDtTcECBwHrse-HNGjLfrmnxeRZrw9IvpuPdihmxJ8KtAhNEjErLPExW8J-PI9TyxbRjy6l/s2247/20240209_154751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2247" data-original-width="1497" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRx8XG8t1ZPDbBZWavA4yeOBhsgpmL9XgVK4hnpnLyOm66p2nJ2h1Dj57MPZ8mK2jJRmmuqs5ralLLEZhucOP-SLrX5h-sHvKLoo3MAUxOICs8K_6uXeHAvxDtTcECBwHrse-HNGjLfrmnxeRZrw9IvpuPdihmxJ8KtAhNEjErLPExW8J-PI9TyxbRjy6l/w266-h400/20240209_154751.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It involved painting all of the trim and putting new door stops in, as the tile guy "lost" one of them. That meant the other one wouldn't match (this is a small bathroom, after all), so I just replaced both.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2A65x4HlVgXhNH5Dr2Lvh4eyOkPdDqdO08h9zXjfeReGeQR-UQSqssZS_ZWm4iQSrQ3h9ClE2CaJS48F9ZwNLMkjuE6szWSUxx_P43yCP4YdDt9uKtWx6o0-tWspkcyeufrBBYW4oLPqaD-F7kXG4fn-J0ZsJwNYJoELWsVuAmZIvfx4wtaC4IZwsoxm/s4032/20240209_154821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2A65x4HlVgXhNH5Dr2Lvh4eyOkPdDqdO08h9zXjfeReGeQR-UQSqssZS_ZWm4iQSrQ3h9ClE2CaJS48F9ZwNLMkjuE6szWSUxx_P43yCP4YdDt9uKtWx6o0-tWspkcyeufrBBYW4oLPqaD-F7kXG4fn-J0ZsJwNYJoELWsVuAmZIvfx4wtaC4IZwsoxm/w400-h225/20240209_154821.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also gave the vanity cabinets a coat of paint while I was at it. (here they are drying) I like to use a Rustoleum brand called Painter's Touch Ultra Cover latex, in a semi-gloss white. Paints like a dream and cleans up easily. I have used it on all of the trim and bathroom cabinets, as well as all of the closet walls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJLMrJuH5SsZjsdQycfc7L7Un1_z6jrGtNa6oo_iY6TxHlqCOaMopKezGQM0J6EwmOLgMshrlKQzXADls7Lx8vC5_yWYizIG2aJH5aOpxNiFeCoJQT3hHVIzUMpjiiNPZ5Ie3AyfON2Ln995SsFaGADGkj6tSuJj3QonVBrrIrRsT3B2SOd8DriUoM1SW/s2263/20240213_152448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2263" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJLMrJuH5SsZjsdQycfc7L7Un1_z6jrGtNa6oo_iY6TxHlqCOaMopKezGQM0J6EwmOLgMshrlKQzXADls7Lx8vC5_yWYizIG2aJH5aOpxNiFeCoJQT3hHVIzUMpjiiNPZ5Ie3AyfON2Ln995SsFaGADGkj6tSuJj3QonVBrrIrRsT3B2SOd8DriUoM1SW/w400-h300/20240213_152448.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After giving away all but two firepits' worth of<a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2023/12/5-thing-friday-ottoman-puzzle-firewood.html"> wood </a>(it was old and some of it borderline rotted), I decided to set the giant firewood harp out on the sidewalk, and lo and behold, it disappeared. I might replace it with a smaller one next winter, we shall see. I'm in no hurry to clutter up the back patio.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisu3M0eXS3qYKfIeZd9LY3te_Ht_FWDpSdJIWBhBEpjrknZqVml0rcbN8QguDCbxQqMjsLLKQ-WGW75oXzA1U-YRkM0vrPRG4-P64c-c0WCXlD61XstqoMHDYIbex2XMFz2yZya5yRouF_4zAYowLCj5NGJfewV_sSN8N7wX9NV8yc8VwGs-iSxkUx6sO/s1814/20240215_212100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1814" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisu3M0eXS3qYKfIeZd9LY3te_Ht_FWDpSdJIWBhBEpjrknZqVml0rcbN8QguDCbxQqMjsLLKQ-WGW75oXzA1U-YRkM0vrPRG4-P64c-c0WCXlD61XstqoMHDYIbex2XMFz2yZya5yRouF_4zAYowLCj5NGJfewV_sSN8N7wX9NV8yc8VwGs-iSxkUx6sO/s320/20240215_212100.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fun times - my new night guard. Its bulky and has taken some getting used to, but I love the look of my newly repaired bottom teeth - so I will give it my best effort. I haven't worn anything resembling a retainer since I was 22. It feels strange to be doing this at my age!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwSCOeqvQDYS48xVXuzqzZb56BdnuPFP0Q9QMlAMeqB7gqt6GpcPaPcxW_dISajBPVvx3c97iSWTOoxZlbY1oqIWWQ7dfAg_VkRNf6nBuDhzNb74bKqbKMLMmT8eDEL3pa_E-NS61t7iOGzszRKxfKLQY284wzn5-v66xR2hVkS8iVeFMoam99d65i1f6M/s2266/20240216_084421.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2266" data-original-width="2266" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwSCOeqvQDYS48xVXuzqzZb56BdnuPFP0Q9QMlAMeqB7gqt6GpcPaPcxW_dISajBPVvx3c97iSWTOoxZlbY1oqIWWQ7dfAg_VkRNf6nBuDhzNb74bKqbKMLMmT8eDEL3pa_E-NS61t7iOGzszRKxfKLQY284wzn5-v66xR2hVkS8iVeFMoam99d65i1f6M/s320/20240216_084421.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wouldn't you know it, I changed out the flannel sheets for the new pretty ones, then immediately we had another cold snap! Austin weather can never make it's mind up for more than a day at a time. I am so ready for Spring!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrJh5PQJw2PFL_2kY5jL-kR4Kh4su5FtwYHMYDh0GPpXHm-JOJHUL9wSXSKcQReUUTRx1rtwTxXvYEAk1ioJ0RQ-ksnR-g2c4sFWI_A_A4eWaWbuUrpDzxqXwzYU5in4heSH_5bscBXd9hAVzuY7QIINoFfHFGWLrIqYXFR7zsH8cs-xAbTTjlEg2Tmve/s4032/20240216_084821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrJh5PQJw2PFL_2kY5jL-kR4Kh4su5FtwYHMYDh0GPpXHm-JOJHUL9wSXSKcQReUUTRx1rtwTxXvYEAk1ioJ0RQ-ksnR-g2c4sFWI_A_A4eWaWbuUrpDzxqXwzYU5in4heSH_5bscBXd9hAVzuY7QIINoFfHFGWLrIqYXFR7zsH8cs-xAbTTjlEg2Tmve/w225-h400/20240216_084821.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To that end, I also set out all of the bunnies that were not broken from being improperly stored by <strike>somebody</strike> myself, and I added some pussy willow and moss balls to a tall vase in the bedroom. Is it silly to decorate just for me? Because literally no one else besides me is going to care about it, and I feel like that's OK. I <a href="https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-decorate.html">love the look and feel</a> of my own home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-28587068777644442202024-02-26T03:00:00.002-06:002024-02-26T03:00:00.144-06:00Monday menus #59<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One day last week, I was on my way to the thrift shop with donations midday and thought "I'll just grab a lunch at the local food truck park". Its close to home, the weather was perfect, yada yada. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUC8i1kvRoF7K8yMGaywBdEtkuPezTBjOQ1xJaj60GRo0EHn2c4KvGH8hRLz1RxGw50Ti06AOBH-jrdtwIMpBzY0rf1pTWtRurzfBqNOT4jX7_-_3kBtQkjmKxhxXRswYRBeWn9D3tQWiA74n63pR9XektbQ4S8opai9zYy9sRG_6-w98WL1QNZsybEAk/s3571/20240222_114127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3571" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUC8i1kvRoF7K8yMGaywBdEtkuPezTBjOQ1xJaj60GRo0EHn2c4KvGH8hRLz1RxGw50Ti06AOBH-jrdtwIMpBzY0rf1pTWtRurzfBqNOT4jX7_-_3kBtQkjmKxhxXRswYRBeWn9D3tQWiA74n63pR9XektbQ4S8opai9zYy9sRG_6-w98WL1QNZsybEAk/w400-h254/20240222_114127.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But <i>crimony</i> its expensive to eat out! One chicken wrap with no sides or drink was $12.50. Now granted, it was fresh and delish. But why is food so expensive now? Used to be that we blamed the pandemic, but I don't think we can use that as an excuse now. I may have to rethink the whole eating out thing, much as I love supporting local small business in the form of food trucks.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday</b> - kitchen closed, but I have three freezer meals of Cowboy Chicken with Rice</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Mole Chicken Thighs, skillet potatoes, calabaza squash {morning tax office appointment for the Baja, work 8:30pm-1:30 am}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - (crockpot) Pulled Pork on buns, coleslaw {PCP appt at 730 am}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Pinto Beans and <a href="https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-mi-tienda-parrillera-smoked-sausage-black-pepper-paprika/4737167">Black Pepper and Paprika Sausage</a> with onions and peppers, corn muffins</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - <a href="https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-mi-tienda-chicken-cream-cheese-tamales-12-ct/5528541">Chicken and Cream Cheese Tamales</a>, chopped salad {Happy Birthday Mom - send $ to senior citizen center in Brenham in her honor, pay house note, lunch out}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-58599797767144624532024-02-23T03:00:00.002-06:002024-02-23T03:00:00.134-06:00Little project: master closet clothing and shoe purge<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Over the years, I've posted lots about the master closet - how it basically went from train wreck to peaceful. At one point it was a closet/office combo and literally stuffed from corner to corner. I hated it so much. Fast forward to the last big purge being <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2022/08/more-closet-evolution.html">August of 2022</a>. So now its time to go through all of these clothes again. Let's get started!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcx00dbXhzWWEzOCHiK3mWoASIgWfJg-94Motzmi-1zRtNhFHg8IqgF_yEeN2wAOzPqEwzJO0ZsE5imfouK_3atRbKfHn_LStcuLV1fTHO3uXc6Psoqvo9n1-2YxqrezpM-BnbYZiVijE46E331e-6jjQ-JvI4wMs7gOhUVcd-q0FfE_j_jPdZit8T1T6/s4032/20240213_140408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcx00dbXhzWWEzOCHiK3mWoASIgWfJg-94Motzmi-1zRtNhFHg8IqgF_yEeN2wAOzPqEwzJO0ZsE5imfouK_3atRbKfHn_LStcuLV1fTHO3uXc6Psoqvo9n1-2YxqrezpM-BnbYZiVijE46E331e-6jjQ-JvI4wMs7gOhUVcd-q0FfE_j_jPdZit8T1T6/w400-h225/20240213_140408.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>fairly organized, but let's take a closer look </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I went through everything that was hanging, then all of the shoes, then lastly my dresser drawers. I kept these things in mind:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*does it fit, does the color flatter, do I like the style?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*has it been untouched for a year or more?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*is it damaged to the point I don't want to mend/alter it?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*is it special occasion/emotionally charged clothing I won't wear any time soon?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*Am I keeping this item because it has a memory attached?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*for shoes: are they comfortable, useful, in good shape?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghGgaM9X-W5FnuoKW_ycZ2l3WaZQHUDBPGExab9O2wwW-1SQFvH2fJWSHTyiS-y6GhkDgBPzNf6Eji5gOsr2uhD99Njfj1boo1a1r2xrDvYU4BoXhdCubrW7kzRpyiwBhjIAn4qdciU3v_WIp1pwKyaK9XrOq6IJf8fAafore0dvXUd3jhS9DZrfIn6OI3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="320" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghGgaM9X-W5FnuoKW_ycZ2l3WaZQHUDBPGExab9O2wwW-1SQFvH2fJWSHTyiS-y6GhkDgBPzNf6Eji5gOsr2uhD99Njfj1boo1a1r2xrDvYU4BoXhdCubrW7kzRpyiwBhjIAn4qdciU3v_WIp1pwKyaK9XrOq6IJf8fAafore0dvXUd3jhS9DZrfIn6OI3=w400-h268" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I did fold things to fit them nicely into the bags</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I pulled everything out. Looked at it carefully. Tried some things on. Made decisions. Did not equivocate.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9AzqgyPPm8ILZBrJRCnRCYmYsAGQgnOp72GqiEluikGCCnYys83df2RXnHHzu9igCWuACwNcmsqms79EvH5NdH0v083AAbZCRL3o0Yt4m2ueSFfY9stAdveNjHiPgiuK_UXl7551mtERatIRodXDDEo2hVa_YbWWQ6ihZxIGd1aiVyt1OMieE_JT6qHK/s4032/20240213_140444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9AzqgyPPm8ILZBrJRCnRCYmYsAGQgnOp72GqiEluikGCCnYys83df2RXnHHzu9igCWuACwNcmsqms79EvH5NdH0v083AAbZCRL3o0Yt4m2ueSFfY9stAdveNjHiPgiuK_UXl7551mtERatIRodXDDEo2hVa_YbWWQ6ihZxIGd1aiVyt1OMieE_JT6qHK/w400-h225/20240213_140444.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">the stacking crate with tennies and flip flops went to the garage</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then I organized everything by type of clothing - similar to what it had been. There is plenty of room in here for everything, but the point is I only want to keep what I will actually use.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNYYPdQ1seaRaxzv18lYwXyDcXEV6qj-ITjSJIdQuao0o-FyNQs7bcNN90QCXXZ9S0y-ey5FPL_uOxQW34ET434HYEfaKBxEl2I8K4hIxIBGll9c4psvYe0pNA0126ahP_wCgITSV7bzAMpmggV1GbWB-wLs7fcKVYXvTulUiM8nUR0dKFEcYbz2b2-l4/s2055/20240213_140505.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1956" data-original-width="2055" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNYYPdQ1seaRaxzv18lYwXyDcXEV6qj-ITjSJIdQuao0o-FyNQs7bcNN90QCXXZ9S0y-ey5FPL_uOxQW34ET434HYEfaKBxEl2I8K4hIxIBGll9c4psvYe0pNA0126ahP_wCgITSV7bzAMpmggV1GbWB-wLs7fcKVYXvTulUiM8nUR0dKFEcYbz2b2-l4/w400-h381/20240213_140505.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>13 scrub tops = 4 workweeks' worth of work clothes, which is plenty!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I even went through all my scrubs - if it doesn't fit, I'm not storing it. And I found at least 4 tops that still fit me, so why wasn't I wearing them? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWB9s9pRZhoiXby1lD34r0d8ITLkDQANNOD3Nyns25NWK035if5dJEYaMUR2wr2FQutK0HYoqAKFnzmo2ZVVfEhTE_i5_fx_4f7dCh9HQXBcaWVb1aIzu_8cE5eP4Di6fNf3kg_1VxMbcssKbIHhm2Ogw10v3Pq49WqckVnujOg1q2zLmWO_40OvZCnggw/s2847/20240213_140527.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2847" data-original-width="1945" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWB9s9pRZhoiXby1lD34r0d8ITLkDQANNOD3Nyns25NWK035if5dJEYaMUR2wr2FQutK0HYoqAKFnzmo2ZVVfEhTE_i5_fx_4f7dCh9HQXBcaWVb1aIzu_8cE5eP4Di6fNf3kg_1VxMbcssKbIHhm2Ogw10v3Pq49WqckVnujOg1q2zLmWO_40OvZCnggw/w274-h400/20240213_140527.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I still haven't added pretty storage up top</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Having fewer things to choose from means you stress less about your clothes. And I am sure that I will still add clothing pieces here and there as I need them. But I am also going to focus on buying better quality clothing that fits my shape and style. So it won't come home with me unless I need or want it. I feel like this will save me money in the long run and make me feel more confident in what I'm wearing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuDx_S11kHstLOhXtfdVeEkuXm5Vjefv0F1j2_FzvFRuRUJKl-JHJAW2wulKD8H4zopnT8egJwEZcxBNra07Nk_qxfSjojg-9D8OcXJqwBgqPK7gg1Vtq20EPlrI5b8_-E59RprDbnjC0owLDBkVN-KkmVh-4b8oyekG7ZaFnJZc4kSexj2ihvxrKKzPaT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="320" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuDx_S11kHstLOhXtfdVeEkuXm5Vjefv0F1j2_FzvFRuRUJKl-JHJAW2wulKD8H4zopnT8egJwEZcxBNra07Nk_qxfSjojg-9D8OcXJqwBgqPK7gg1Vtq20EPlrI5b8_-E59RprDbnjC0owLDBkVN-KkmVh-4b8oyekG7ZaFnJZc4kSexj2ihvxrKKzPaT=w400-h308" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>5 pairs of shoes can goooo</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For me, shoes seemed to be emotionally charged. There were the heels I wore to Bubbie's high school graduation, the wedges I wore to the last concert Mark and I went to, the sandals I spent a few summers with the boys in. But there's no point in keeping shoes that I won't wear in the near future. The things I wore in my 40s or 50s aren't necessarily the things I want to wear now. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9jInYcTBX0OEQ-vmvWlS6vQ3fOmCHoysL3hPVzgEUoUzqm66oRURVc4uIRpt3REAZq_hRRrcO0QPUwMS4bg5wKnKL7fZsofSfbpBWJix86RdeAeJ7IFFn6fDVhvCP3j68g_i782_7YyfgMAGja3pEdmEWb0ySkRyeys9_05x6c6T3D9lr-2OY14Dm_5g/s2268/20240213_143222.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2239" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9jInYcTBX0OEQ-vmvWlS6vQ3fOmCHoysL3hPVzgEUoUzqm66oRURVc4uIRpt3REAZq_hRRrcO0QPUwMS4bg5wKnKL7fZsofSfbpBWJix86RdeAeJ7IFFn6fDVhvCP3j68g_i782_7YyfgMAGja3pEdmEWb0ySkRyeys9_05x6c6T3D9lr-2OY14Dm_5g/s320/20240213_143222.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">"If it fits, it can sit" does not apply</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And so they can go to bless someone else.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Last time I did a big clean in here, I had plans to add another hanging shoe caddy, get daylight bulbs, add pretty storage and a pretty rug, remove shelving system. I did change out the bulbs, then I stopped there. But by the idea of "addition by subtraction", I don't need to add much else to my closet to make it work for me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On to the next project!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-22481567333944247712024-02-19T03:00:00.003-06:002024-02-19T03:00:00.135-06:00Monday menus #58<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">What I disliked the most about selling on Ebay was the haggling. Its one of the reasons I never really liked to have garage sales and eventually, I stopped doing them. I would rather donate than go back and forth for a few dollars at a time. Either buy it or don't.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQfsPf16iFWFKa639QQWBVL5Omq7fGMSsB_p1b5rHAVmsrh6VmigqHy4NxITvJCNQF4t90_3qn_M0s-sBoIKwzJ2kRjokTHu4J9jFpGHKdfnFpZ6VJLJIaN8zm3X7sSKnswXS2By49JNUACsurwtMUSDsLrXfq344oiAfiJN4ZmJLeclScQoAIyJJf-1G/s3029/20240206_162621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3029" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQfsPf16iFWFKa639QQWBVL5Omq7fGMSsB_p1b5rHAVmsrh6VmigqHy4NxITvJCNQF4t90_3qn_M0s-sBoIKwzJ2kRjokTHu4J9jFpGHKdfnFpZ6VJLJIaN8zm3X7sSKnswXS2By49JNUACsurwtMUSDsLrXfq344oiAfiJN4ZmJLeclScQoAIyJJf-1G/w400-h300/20240206_162621.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That being said, I was able to clear out a bunch of things that I knew I didn't want to wear anymore, my daughter would have no interest in, and someone else can love them. But I don't think Ebay will be any kind of regular thing for me. I don't see how people do that as a full-time gig. </span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Roast Beef "subs" with lentil soup {on call tonight}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Pork al Pastor Quesadillas, beans, rice {on call tonight}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday </b>- BBQ Chicken Salads (romaine, avocado, purple onion, cheddar, chicken) {"decorate" for Easter}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Tilapia, chard, corn {payday and lunch out}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-21876006441773491122024-02-16T03:00:00.008-06:002024-02-16T03:00:00.160-06:00Little project: dresser purging and clock hanging<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> When I took the TV off of Mark's dresser, it morphed into a medium sized project.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWTMbXhjUZwll5fK8YJuic4pY4ybT_vmFFqrX8dMONWgA3aMuGu7S3rCZaCckpQTaSFQz4CuRyfq7t8QcG0n4aL4XH30fcO0Fz06ydY604L0Q4jwPfKliKTzkKK4dfZaDCKCEtAR9K_1tJrVfi42g0mnIHwlwuZO4IIQN_D7U8lCxfYt4vVvbhlZ-ZSqQ/s4032/20240131_091256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWTMbXhjUZwll5fK8YJuic4pY4ybT_vmFFqrX8dMONWgA3aMuGu7S3rCZaCckpQTaSFQz4CuRyfq7t8QcG0n4aL4XH30fcO0Fz06ydY604L0Q4jwPfKliKTzkKK4dfZaDCKCEtAR9K_1tJrVfi42g0mnIHwlwuZO4IIQN_D7U8lCxfYt4vVvbhlZ-ZSqQ/w400-h225/20240131_091256.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had to take the dresser drawers out just to move it enough to unplug it, and since I had done that I figured why not vacuum the dust bunnies behind it? And inside of it, too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-7ZKidu3yYC1jufrx8_E9BNPCJJgYooqCjok6MT3Wb8LoturBdaUJZy7Hxl_p4xZZY3W0TwQwJXNUpkJLs6vAZ9KXNUsKBibMQ3NTD0uNO7LOg1As-nHr36MaIva3_ho5hDe6-KxclICR0_kfhLVxVanSotqWIiTGSTpQ5waKEzGgthgjFKb49WvcxYj/s4032/20240131_091323.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-7ZKidu3yYC1jufrx8_E9BNPCJJgYooqCjok6MT3Wb8LoturBdaUJZy7Hxl_p4xZZY3W0TwQwJXNUpkJLs6vAZ9KXNUsKBibMQ3NTD0uNO7LOg1As-nHr36MaIva3_ho5hDe6-KxclICR0_kfhLVxVanSotqWIiTGSTpQ5waKEzGgthgjFKb49WvcxYj/w360-h640/20240131_091323.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some time this year I would also like to replace all the carpeting and give my room a fresh coat of paint, as well as paint the furniture. One project at a time, though...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFQdhJBMsoqzlseIQrZztqK4BNHxCN8nvJYEmewt4Hhcoo95ChafDLr_ZUzos6JBv9PPQ_iIbCIY6_mseAFHCTTDux8XgCYFG7uMLSNXVk6xEvAMNAQvuTaoEeg2cGMPaE3uh98f_9h00gXTu7oogurDjKlpUdRG2-P4t_1t1IxBrl7kOkj-NB637Hlm0/s4032/20240131_091332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFQdhJBMsoqzlseIQrZztqK4BNHxCN8nvJYEmewt4Hhcoo95ChafDLr_ZUzos6JBv9PPQ_iIbCIY6_mseAFHCTTDux8XgCYFG7uMLSNXVk6xEvAMNAQvuTaoEeg2cGMPaE3uh98f_9h00gXTu7oogurDjKlpUdRG2-P4t_1t1IxBrl7kOkj-NB637Hlm0/w400-h225/20240131_091332.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The drawers were very heavy - full of the rest of his personal and office things that I had kept. A month after he died, I had shoved all this stuff into the drawers and mostly avoided it. I had already filled <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2021/09/5-thing-friday-piles-purging-yard.html">trashbags</a> full of stuff to get it down to this. So instead of just placing the drawers back into the dresser frame, I went through them all and purged again. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Y2gXmyfj7wbkvx5G91Gta4V-Kd_FVOpC3_XU5TSTycP0GIq_SmTBtBXv505wDT8OlPLdxFZWU5jJByXzhG-5Q9jCDX0m6yB8S_BlzGX9OWehfFSncootKoZ7hogPz3jixJ_jHz9Myn07p6fwOevQi3EfD1EPmD-n5-DnuP6eO2-SpIP6Ez4I_fZqdnvt/s4032/20240131_112857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Y2gXmyfj7wbkvx5G91Gta4V-Kd_FVOpC3_XU5TSTycP0GIq_SmTBtBXv505wDT8OlPLdxFZWU5jJByXzhG-5Q9jCDX0m6yB8S_BlzGX9OWehfFSncootKoZ7hogPz3jixJ_jHz9Myn07p6fwOevQi3EfD1EPmD-n5-DnuP6eO2-SpIP6Ez4I_fZqdnvt/w400-h225/20240131_112857.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I try to be be mindful when purging/cleaning/organizing. What items will the kids want someday vs. what will they not want to deal with. Obsolete media and outdated manuals can go. But certificates, photos, Boy Scout items, things he hand wrote - so much harder to toss.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7tTbvd06t2WjAt2ocf8rcZPGH2DFn_SNL4b0ktCgUag5A1poSnI00ZjFIbQZN9ceuFFv4sQMoWf1T3XXn66Wkgjf7zT4tx2tORf78NoALeaRK2Hy1Ga7JUOZJCZv82qD2gaZ-SZU0OTxZidXBFgm5hSDDlcA3JMz0dDBHTSHQghWhM7-o-6dTjUKtzHp/s4032/20240131_113304.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7tTbvd06t2WjAt2ocf8rcZPGH2DFn_SNL4b0ktCgUag5A1poSnI00ZjFIbQZN9ceuFFv4sQMoWf1T3XXn66Wkgjf7zT4tx2tORf78NoALeaRK2Hy1Ga7JUOZJCZv82qD2gaZ-SZU0OTxZidXBFgm5hSDDlcA3JMz0dDBHTSHQghWhM7-o-6dTjUKtzHp/w400-h225/20240131_113304.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each empty drawer felt both satisfying and sad. My aim is for my peeps to have a complete picture of their dad. The recycle bin is once again full. And the rest of it got sorted and organized. Shouldn't be unduly hard on any of us someday.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutOc5gC6o1nUHQwUzxYoDCsbFaxSMnIaXFTVnnYaWD1SGaeCbQQeYNurRT3BTi0eJRCiBuU7lL2HCvngpjb2jM-yQx6XQpT5QuJZqCimhNCkC9W5fpDFFLo_NrqPd1zmEAiAaJ56vazHEBqs97oRQ6Srldx54OyN5lnCURkFylhfSQIs-pN8Jrg_sABpt/s4032/20240131_145302.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutOc5gC6o1nUHQwUzxYoDCsbFaxSMnIaXFTVnnYaWD1SGaeCbQQeYNurRT3BTi0eJRCiBuU7lL2HCvngpjb2jM-yQx6XQpT5QuJZqCimhNCkC9W5fpDFFLo_NrqPd1zmEAiAaJ56vazHEBqs97oRQ6Srldx54OyN5lnCURkFylhfSQIs-pN8Jrg_sABpt/w225-h400/20240131_145302.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I put it all back together, vacuumed the room, and put a flicker bulb into the crystal lamp. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">It looks so bare.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FhveQy2-l-rT2X5dkdGcNV8dBxvO3uPnPkMIjU7NL8dwv5zRtU2N4CWDLce3T_9Zcr7aN9tirThNd7M4LUQh-CUKezOMAMMvkZIyGXQpxLvdXDjCVNC45uzR_pjKydgm0GWDrCwyUg0-FHOcdkPDvKVuZ2hWsE_ipwduoWsaAinXg8lfyw0eMutYNn3X/s4032/20240209_111159.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FhveQy2-l-rT2X5dkdGcNV8dBxvO3uPnPkMIjU7NL8dwv5zRtU2N4CWDLce3T_9Zcr7aN9tirThNd7M4LUQh-CUKezOMAMMvkZIyGXQpxLvdXDjCVNC45uzR_pjKydgm0GWDrCwyUg0-FHOcdkPDvKVuZ2hWsE_ipwduoWsaAinXg8lfyw0eMutYNn3X/w225-h400/20240209_111159.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I added the burlap scrap, long with a ceramic dove. But omigosh, the wall space. I briefly considered buying a larger wall clock (too pricey), or some art for the wall (again, pricey), then thought, let's see what I already have.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZB_pewzMMPfCXF-Zmj9xxLGxE0-TZUImjYfHzZvkjSybXXRTE68zWjJ8oU0LoVhvrR3Y_lhn9LIhzIJCtfPpq0xD8882XUQH2CWbjLbesa79brYmNRYeGHByJYNunZZlk9JChOBKUuIzNl7rsc3tj87YDyEo6dpgGfop-o_YzfwMhBqanAnhazwGKHVc/s2266/20240209_112915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2266" data-original-width="2265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZB_pewzMMPfCXF-Zmj9xxLGxE0-TZUImjYfHzZvkjSybXXRTE68zWjJ8oU0LoVhvrR3Y_lhn9LIhzIJCtfPpq0xD8882XUQH2CWbjLbesa79brYmNRYeGHByJYNunZZlk9JChOBKUuIzNl7rsc3tj87YDyEo6dpgGfop-o_YzfwMhBqanAnhazwGKHVc/s320/20240209_112915.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I tried a couple of things here before I thought about using this wreath. I liked it for about 10 minutes, but where would I put the clock? Turns out I use it all the time. (pun intended)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ut5_vVbqPsr9OXHIH9kk9a6ZWwtaBlitCk5MD1JiTZPns4a1_NZwRmupXKpq-bk0IL7bdjNnPTcEWywKfM-5IxcE4I9HQIYLko_qfKt9S3JhLDSt5xm26dcHXnCsdVXJUJA8vrs_sf22WzlvBanUQpF7Vx3A3_PV17ZdcmsdFW8f_1IUv1BFgoYEUS51/s2268/20240209_113653.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ut5_vVbqPsr9OXHIH9kk9a6ZWwtaBlitCk5MD1JiTZPns4a1_NZwRmupXKpq-bk0IL7bdjNnPTcEWywKfM-5IxcE4I9HQIYLko_qfKt9S3JhLDSt5xm26dcHXnCsdVXJUJA8vrs_sf22WzlvBanUQpF7Vx3A3_PV17ZdcmsdFW8f_1IUv1BFgoYEUS51/s320/20240209_113653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What if I hung the clock inside of it? No, too bulky. And the wreath by itself was like a bush sticking out from the wall. What I need is a flat ceiling medallion I can paint to match, or even a flat basket. I love a touch of natural materials...what else could I use? </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">What about a flat placemat?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNTlnctZv_iIJgEo07O16XOHP5mp3Qs3xGdmF9WCstDsgh5K9nwTT2Om1HMEik6wU3nnRdDiPVsJK70Fgo70GbT4cjcNHq01y3BhIqdCwopy9hXXxHnadO1ieuvHM7cu0gqcfyKaFqwVBZZixRE6csHgLbpVsZ3qCSnPXAy25bMDjk58O0Qp_Kz5wpE-Q/s2068/20240209_154153.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2068" data-original-width="1550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNTlnctZv_iIJgEo07O16XOHP5mp3Qs3xGdmF9WCstDsgh5K9nwTT2Om1HMEik6wU3nnRdDiPVsJK70Fgo70GbT4cjcNHq01y3BhIqdCwopy9hXXxHnadO1ieuvHM7cu0gqcfyKaFqwVBZZixRE6csHgLbpVsZ3qCSnPXAy25bMDjk58O0Qp_Kz5wpE-Q/s320/20240209_154153.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I layered it under the clock, then stepped back and almost fell over laughing. Its literally a PLACEMAT. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Its fine, it makes the clock look larger on the wall, I'm done.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb9wyHEWahysLGAx5QODVm6w8tBvriza1kSVZrohGPERKglOSq7i_HHcSxkuxxG_nvK3Ia2yPmRZ6fqMM6xwfA6MpF24jiEZIeQypIYD9bR6oh2ciseZ7-RbqBU5SoSg9xq-43aZSZ_VkIKhOb__yjAL503KoZhe3P9vUP3-uV3bgxt9Xy08qtvnkmhFM/s3022/20240209_153947.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3022" data-original-width="2265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb9wyHEWahysLGAx5QODVm6w8tBvriza1kSVZrohGPERKglOSq7i_HHcSxkuxxG_nvK3Ia2yPmRZ6fqMM6xwfA6MpF24jiEZIeQypIYD9bR6oh2ciseZ7-RbqBU5SoSg9xq-43aZSZ_VkIKhOb__yjAL503KoZhe3P9vUP3-uV3bgxt9Xy08qtvnkmhFM/s320/20240209_153947.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also changed out that doily. {I have about a dozen of these, most made by my mother so they STAY.} And with that, I am on to other projects!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-38291256431216578712024-02-12T03:00:00.017-06:002024-02-14T06:09:14.099-06:00Monday menus #57<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For Spring, I am looking forward to freshening up my bedroom. After cleaning <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2024/02/monday-menus-56.html">Mark's dresser</a> out, I decided to change up the look of my room. I haven't had a set of pretty pink sheets in years. For about 5 years after I married, I worked at Laura Ashley Shop. One year I won a sales contest and received a full set of sheets as a prize. I loved them for many years, but I don't think Mark was a fan, because they were pink striped and the pillowcases had a beautiful cabbage rose print. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEKj0G-n_DdTubQpXbPwhnORoyr9wkvdjuEbOlrXlTsY3Ybd6ervpXzKwJGk4baK1OYwfFOMrNFBKp7soXc9vIC-lcfXEwpiU10lM7QMs9ABSQlVxYTLSLJsVTaTuw7I_9RrCsT_y97yfk1InLugRQlFEBYExbE8l60D4InqFr0vbIifL2dxf3aPIybDf/s4032/20240209_161206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEKj0G-n_DdTubQpXbPwhnORoyr9wkvdjuEbOlrXlTsY3Ybd6ervpXzKwJGk4baK1OYwfFOMrNFBKp7soXc9vIC-lcfXEwpiU10lM7QMs9ABSQlVxYTLSLJsVTaTuw7I_9RrCsT_y97yfk1InLugRQlFEBYExbE8l60D4InqFr0vbIifL2dxf3aPIybDf/w400-h225/20240209_161206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I purged a couple of extra sheet sets in my linen closet that I don't find particularly feminine or pretty. (they are ugly) Used to be you had to order directly from Laura Ashley or purchase in the shops, but nowadays you can get these on the Home Depot website. Who'd have thought?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;">Monday</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> - kitchen closed, but I have freezer items the boys can eat</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2017/05/cowboy-chicken.html">Cowboy Chicken</a> over rice, zucchini</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Sloppy Joes on Hawaiian buns, chips/pickles/onions, kale salad {and maybe a Valentine treat for all of us!}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Beef Tips with onion and mushroom gravy, rice? potatoes?, kale salad {respirator fit testing at work}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Teriyaki Tilapia with stir fry veggies {trim the shrubs}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed, but we will have leftovers</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-77467819829753107852024-02-09T03:00:00.006-06:002024-02-14T06:14:16.759-06:005 thing Friday - beer, Ebay, wrapping supplies, dinner, thrifting<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One day last week, I stopped into <a href="https://burnetgoto.com/">The Burnet Go-To</a> for old time's sake. Why not reclaim this place for myself? The 512 Pecan Porter was delightful. I might need to go back there today. So much for resolutions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfL88DdwBOvlrfJP5bp-e6TDiWKWsUunFfHoc5BQ2SxGlAmhX6rTMDe0CtwD0VzfT4h0DP-BhK2avERSK3CWSnyeqICzbaOw0kGh4Msuh8UNLGDz1qKPcuYsSd8mYhzaihm6GVL2sEkqtwmumPXv_wNLrN8TViIQIL6btjdi-JbbskkrIU8ATSbWSMJMRw/s4032/20240125_113942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfL88DdwBOvlrfJP5bp-e6TDiWKWsUunFfHoc5BQ2SxGlAmhX6rTMDe0CtwD0VzfT4h0DP-BhK2avERSK3CWSnyeqICzbaOw0kGh4Msuh8UNLGDz1qKPcuYsSd8mYhzaihm6GVL2sEkqtwmumPXv_wNLrN8TViIQIL6btjdi-JbbskkrIU8ATSbWSMJMRw/w225-h400/20240125_113942.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Previously it was known as the Growler Room. Mark and I spent many an afternoon there, drinking a pint and playing cards. The owner sold it, then applied for a job there. Ha!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDAY4fuQEnlQ7d-CsjsI5VaHcNOVOEE-OvpBoepNghcV-8JrB9LuT3GCO2RQ5hIzwJHEPQaPaGNe27HqdoBzgo2dT7RTbrX225d7vRL6o7A1bGBD0KiI7Y7J0KpJsYxk-pNzBLFYQqnax7Pm56ZDN9bXw74lehBKMvllbZHs7a_FYM-fpsfVKeI-tfnUw/s4032/20240125_114211.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDAY4fuQEnlQ7d-CsjsI5VaHcNOVOEE-OvpBoepNghcV-8JrB9LuT3GCO2RQ5hIzwJHEPQaPaGNe27HqdoBzgo2dT7RTbrX225d7vRL6o7A1bGBD0KiI7Y7J0KpJsYxk-pNzBLFYQqnax7Pm56ZDN9bXw74lehBKMvllbZHs7a_FYM-fpsfVKeI-tfnUw/w400-h225/20240125_114211.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Its much lighter and brighter than this photo shows. The barkeep was very friendly and the place was an oasis of calm during the day. I shall be back.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcN0lK59CQ1koNQ-CarfVblX8wqnohQj9eJDtNNZILV8nTd99GXjqsulVfuKA-V8hvzx_aMphDKxmb6TJFMV5TcUN3-7rm2oFzAqa8lrq3LoTGkep7wwQ1UGmJP1LhLRGXS6O8SEqYmMHkFZzRMQo0EwH6gJfxG3QwVxHjD2oHOa3aMJqlqPS3wjWOWdu/s4032/20240207_120025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcN0lK59CQ1koNQ-CarfVblX8wqnohQj9eJDtNNZILV8nTd99GXjqsulVfuKA-V8hvzx_aMphDKxmb6TJFMV5TcUN3-7rm2oFzAqa8lrq3LoTGkep7wwQ1UGmJP1LhLRGXS6O8SEqYmMHkFZzRMQo0EwH6gJfxG3QwVxHjD2oHOa3aMJqlqPS3wjWOWdu/w360-h640/20240207_120025.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I listed 14 things to sell after cleaning out my jewelry chest. My tastes have changed and I want life to be a bit simpler. Here are the listed items, waiting for their new home, packing supplies at the ready. James Avery is a popular pick on Ebay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitE6a99WeCbC108UNuwsig-Wj8jQbq0x4yhzp_Fl69wDX8DCkKsuqggttMSEi0KEA2XwmwLZAFYciWJTqzlHrYOCpS2EM8OUYbDrvUmpCw7RYVjwbhsNrlc9kPESzF8gN5CGMDzZTg7cub3ZyBdY6QEz0mjurLRI26yUtAacGreCQHr1V_60VHHCF1xH31" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="320" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitE6a99WeCbC108UNuwsig-Wj8jQbq0x4yhzp_Fl69wDX8DCkKsuqggttMSEi0KEA2XwmwLZAFYciWJTqzlHrYOCpS2EM8OUYbDrvUmpCw7RYVjwbhsNrlc9kPESzF8gN5CGMDzZTg7cub3ZyBdY6QEz0mjurLRI26yUtAacGreCQHr1V_60VHHCF1xH31=w320-h314" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I felt a little sad with each item listed. Not because I wanted to hold on to them, as objects. But because its one more step in a different direction, one more change, another reminder that life is different. And I know that more jewelry does not make you happy, even if you love shiny things.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYIz4HX5YPH8ptso3tvOxF1NEfUWdUPldBSlyfN28ju_-hf8VMz9eqFvPRoj0bI0HzVFUEyF8TDkTJ55deTil4lABfxd2hFQSrPoRdY0aKeBR8pl4c6VPiln7V4ZXfV7MtVHW1FhK5U5HavVKySj9kttwav9yvWcu23oxTquxBAe3upIYDKD31UBMuHwTE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYIz4HX5YPH8ptso3tvOxF1NEfUWdUPldBSlyfN28ju_-hf8VMz9eqFvPRoj0bI0HzVFUEyF8TDkTJ55deTil4lABfxd2hFQSrPoRdY0aKeBR8pl4c6VPiln7V4ZXfV7MtVHW1FhK5U5HavVKySj9kttwav9yvWcu23oxTquxBAe3upIYDKD31UBMuHwTE=w288-h400" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While I was digging around for padded envelopes I went through some Christmas bows and bags to cull through. Will anything in this house escape my purging and organizing? No.</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLihRZUkklWr1exAHy8OQ1rvWII5y3T1aNzjwy5J0_VvV1CF5LZ4Hfig1JWfyj87Jj5Q3T8ohssOGUMz-xDEr8Y2n4-Rmyyc8Z8jdsqlmjEmryu5dju_T3SP-W9WZtgLECXzsr-apH-pYbmrGi0YaOoDot2JA1cLinC5OlHifIel_UMLv1_05eURvAMtC1/s3436/20240207_181813.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3436" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLihRZUkklWr1exAHy8OQ1rvWII5y3T1aNzjwy5J0_VvV1CF5LZ4Hfig1JWfyj87Jj5Q3T8ohssOGUMz-xDEr8Y2n4-Rmyyc8Z8jdsqlmjEmryu5dju_T3SP-W9WZtgLECXzsr-apH-pYbmrGi0YaOoDot2JA1cLinC5OlHifIel_UMLv1_05eURvAMtC1/w400-h264/20240207_181813.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is not a healthy dinner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But I'm not about to throw food away that I have already purchased, so its going to get cooked and enjoyed! This was a hamburger "steak" with onions and poblanos, seasoned pintos on the side. Pass the ketchup.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3XLDqtgwkEHGrE-KJp7K5R7gSrc2zWjcx_SsrkQVG6uzJPfkjwYHIszkpeSEjFMeiKgk63uaNn7OOzyx86-jbw-KGhCuccs0H7HXrtHys7ueQinQh3pvTmyK0Cu2NtMtMaGVVBWLH4VvVQVJISF8cCeHDEx6LS3vmcBxuGKPAXDlplYud52XOKwbrU1E/s3305/20240208_150533.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3305" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3XLDqtgwkEHGrE-KJp7K5R7gSrc2zWjcx_SsrkQVG6uzJPfkjwYHIszkpeSEjFMeiKgk63uaNn7OOzyx86-jbw-KGhCuccs0H7HXrtHys7ueQinQh3pvTmyK0Cu2NtMtMaGVVBWLH4VvVQVJISF8cCeHDEx6LS3vmcBxuGKPAXDlplYud52XOKwbrU1E/w275-h400/20240208_150533.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A little treasure, this switch cover found at Goodwill as I was looking for books.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjweQlqPjxcgNGyEdh79QBjo1wXQJNi0iESK9MB3ra9XGqOD1erYn6B5iHetDmvBZg7HQuh5ulPw5aaH8elS3-5NT8DOs7E3-bwXb8tQADoVILcR-fUNtMaVAb04j-BB6szO25IBcHQN-BUSa2ehn6xLvAJdgyRbiqFrq6UvO6uzNV5vurgBFJlvxQElYXQ/s3223/20240208_150542.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3223" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjweQlqPjxcgNGyEdh79QBjo1wXQJNi0iESK9MB3ra9XGqOD1erYn6B5iHetDmvBZg7HQuh5ulPw5aaH8elS3-5NT8DOs7E3-bwXb8tQADoVILcR-fUNtMaVAb04j-BB6szO25IBcHQN-BUSa2ehn6xLvAJdgyRbiqFrq6UvO6uzNV5vurgBFJlvxQElYXQ/w400-h281/20240208_150542.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found said books, along with the cover and a new Tervis with lid - total of $14.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These no-sweat tumblers are perfect - I use them mostly at work and on my nightstand. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFsrWXA3O9RTLvigivPOt5NVOkmiyhj4P7r4H2P2MpdHzCnDw3KuYmDol8tDkG6Gqua1HlXyt1kS_tK7Zn6XI7wsNV2yG-N6z_-yj8JpAzYAcF9GlyHuKUqdx1i85_rGzQzIUXHnYv29L_qWewRKh9hIqAVjRfMkDboXY7w23AvF8giafUuSPnQeupSTk/s2570/20240208_151342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2570" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFsrWXA3O9RTLvigivPOt5NVOkmiyhj4P7r4H2P2MpdHzCnDw3KuYmDol8tDkG6Gqua1HlXyt1kS_tK7Zn6XI7wsNV2yG-N6z_-yj8JpAzYAcF9GlyHuKUqdx1i85_rGzQzIUXHnYv29L_qWewRKh9hIqAVjRfMkDboXY7w23AvF8giafUuSPnQeupSTk/w382-h640/20240208_151342.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Its like a little mini painting in the bookcase! Me like.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-24783067994372731732024-02-07T03:00:00.003-06:002024-02-21T09:42:25.652-06:00Crafting: handkerchief sachets<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was doing some minor cleaning and purging and came across some pretty hankies that seemed a shame to just store away. Some were made by my mother and feature embroidery and crochet. I thought they would make pretty sachets, no sewing involved!<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6EfRBsf9jgSzfSOyAqya9lEWcFB6np427KQGtb-Os9zrSDKcxWuZV_DF-2OoXI_M1XLbCHocCt6SzvHLKXS7PdXxQlfgBGHCxADtBjLZaSakgPGnN6_SwHkDfm4hPmlZWnBm23VrT-aJhVaj5vxKm6TMsDOPGOdeVugwclly6bFMO5Hx_nBCdE8ISDsu/s2995/20240201_143215.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2995" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6EfRBsf9jgSzfSOyAqya9lEWcFB6np427KQGtb-Os9zrSDKcxWuZV_DF-2OoXI_M1XLbCHocCt6SzvHLKXS7PdXxQlfgBGHCxADtBjLZaSakgPGnN6_SwHkDfm4hPmlZWnBm23VrT-aJhVaj5vxKm6TMsDOPGOdeVugwclly6bFMO5Hx_nBCdE8ISDsu/w400-h303/20240201_143215.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This one was one of my favorites. Believe it or not, we used to carry these in our purses, my sisters and I. Such a feminine thing - my mother would tuck them into our stocking or Easter basket. There's a blue one with matching crochet flowers pressed in my wedding album that I may have to repurpose - it was my "something blue" once upon a time.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jKVSyxkvsvl4KBIrBQLfjZgOnPE5eTRdjau2A-NBcS14PkFUnTtu3Iqb6-L2STQL9TCLGTp_hdfOuI5RxhD_AGzOCuG5e-HJ2k2VlWesjj1-J3nkN-bmActqPdRGiesNCZyKfbEw6ZwLBKUM2Raq7hND-pG2KXCobiG7B9JrpwPSp-YCUpSQR3nMmQN5/s3332/20240201_134711.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3332" data-original-width="1874" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jKVSyxkvsvl4KBIrBQLfjZgOnPE5eTRdjau2A-NBcS14PkFUnTtu3Iqb6-L2STQL9TCLGTp_hdfOuI5RxhD_AGzOCuG5e-HJ2k2VlWesjj1-J3nkN-bmActqPdRGiesNCZyKfbEw6ZwLBKUM2Raq7hND-pG2KXCobiG7B9JrpwPSp-YCUpSQR3nMmQN5/w360-h640/20240201_134711.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I almost ordered lavender buds, then ran across an idea using epsom salt. Its less expensive, smells great, and you can always use it until the scent weakens, and then just refill with fresh.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8VTmKmbICvgKI0JE1yip6VD-umc5MfLlzTSV4kBDHDm6pIPT4Xonv5HW8yeaN4EseyxnXhu9S2UZml9P1X9OrVs6vKY8dGnAw78dagurNVXJwZMck6C929QOc099Va_NIFDIDakyuuXX9rnuizbKMJEYOKS1PedOVUNIlUYzXMN79jItOxcABvBma2W7/s3396/20240201_140453.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1911" data-original-width="3396" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8VTmKmbICvgKI0JE1yip6VD-umc5MfLlzTSV4kBDHDm6pIPT4Xonv5HW8yeaN4EseyxnXhu9S2UZml9P1X9OrVs6vKY8dGnAw78dagurNVXJwZMck6C929QOc099Va_NIFDIDakyuuXX9rnuizbKMJEYOKS1PedOVUNIlUYzXMN79jItOxcABvBma2W7/w400-h225/20240201_140453.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They were all clean, so I just pressed them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0t6rVY6azW0YcwSQRWmc2g5GkhTAHLlcU1DIyYejUdLo9VhAsH1Sj6awB7hiH9cUnt4H3GkJDQ_Pg-KlJaVZ5EOZQsrOkOvHvpK7Sf-UppjqrBOUElN96Ltc66eupmuZU6uPVLZWqAJg5BJvPPBCX0v1MDPdXVezgSSRw2DBQ7TPIzSyagvh_P77ff_wu/s4032/20240201_140546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0t6rVY6azW0YcwSQRWmc2g5GkhTAHLlcU1DIyYejUdLo9VhAsH1Sj6awB7hiH9cUnt4H3GkJDQ_Pg-KlJaVZ5EOZQsrOkOvHvpK7Sf-UppjqrBOUElN96Ltc66eupmuZU6uPVLZWqAJg5BJvPPBCX0v1MDPdXVezgSSRw2DBQ7TPIzSyagvh_P77ff_wu/w400-h225/20240201_140546.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then I scooped about a third of a cup in the center of each hanky and tied them up with some velvet ribbon I had in my stash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUjfo8XZO-VA0dYqVUDY3wnu8h79FNnZ83YxT4bRrv-uQq1kdSr402t4XJB_9WDBbVlXwbdLgarrI3WfFPW22v7vrADh-s8D_4OyGafN87kj8ZqX7uVjcwWF1yVo8x0Hwbe9zfhGxL-wOrYBfD2FW8RcRZAnVfcwwoD_wL8VdDt8B8DM5gq3bek2mVkpS/s4032/20240201_141734.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUjfo8XZO-VA0dYqVUDY3wnu8h79FNnZ83YxT4bRrv-uQq1kdSr402t4XJB_9WDBbVlXwbdLgarrI3WfFPW22v7vrADh-s8D_4OyGafN87kj8ZqX7uVjcwWF1yVo8x0Hwbe9zfhGxL-wOrYBfD2FW8RcRZAnVfcwwoD_wL8VdDt8B8DM5gq3bek2mVkpS/w400-h225/20240201_141734.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I spent about 20 minutes making several of these and tucked them away in my dresser drawers. And I guess I could've used a simple square of fabric. But these have an extra pretty touch with their pretty lacey or decorative edges!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-53081640890234575082024-02-05T03:00:00.042-06:002024-02-05T03:00:00.163-06:00Monday menus #56<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I cancelled Netflix and cleared the TV off of Mark's dresser in my bedroom. For one, I don't watch all that much TV, if any. For another, it was a good place to set this lamp that used to belong to his mother. She had it set up in her guest bedroom, aka Mark's old bedroom. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD10XsuT38on7ILWu-S9LYsJ0ULTzDYUUjgSYqeH_fS0LT0EMvU7Plw3FqiriBwnAzum1bA4hl5d0O1fXE5KCFgaXOrqVQhWLkRriD-BdJIsoQZb_XJFRLQu4y89DDM8E4CiJdzYVPIgjvfjGCIkOc7YZWSra6BVPvm7ODQUtNj-3hZNiRJVF9ppJLU2wi/s4032/20240201_162042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD10XsuT38on7ILWu-S9LYsJ0ULTzDYUUjgSYqeH_fS0LT0EMvU7Plw3FqiriBwnAzum1bA4hl5d0O1fXE5KCFgaXOrqVQhWLkRriD-BdJIsoQZb_XJFRLQu4y89DDM8E4CiJdzYVPIgjvfjGCIkOc7YZWSra6BVPvm7ODQUtNj-3hZNiRJVF9ppJLU2wi/w225-h400/20240201_162042.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I bought a <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Flame-Bulb-1-Watt-EQ-B11-Warm-Candle-Light-Medium-Base-e-26-LED-Candle-Bulb/5014229381?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_143_Light-Bulbs-And-Commercial-Lighting-_-5014229381-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5fetBhC9ARIsAP1UMgEHvRe1mnSURLgBl0zCsjrQLXuSGfX5Y7jw1t0VOuCoAFefzgFIBX8aAvXBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">flickering flame bulb</a> that's supposed to mimic a candle. I wish it were less orangey-pink, but I love it in the late afternoons or early mornings. I have always loved this crystal nightlamp as it, but a flicker bulb and burlap ribbon made her a little dressier. I might put it on a timer!</span></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - (Crockpot) BBQ Seasoned Chicken Legs, skillet potatoes, zucchini {pick up Home Depot order}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Beef Patties with onions and poblano pepper, pinto beans, side salad</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Cheesy Mac and Cheese with ham, brussels sprouts {dental work today!}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Mini Turkey Pot pies, side salad {yardwork, weather permitting}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-74629985015339319232024-02-02T03:00:00.007-06:002024-02-03T08:18:32.659-06:005 thing Friday - gardening, bricks, Topper, Mark's birthday, cuttings<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I have quite a few projects for my landscaping that I want to work on. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Exhibit A:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIDLWa6sCxu3-AqO-4yWxfd5f44i6x2TzEe5NBrqr_14i8xFlvSyCX-6NgPOcRlyUJShY0v0QqKdZ7FZYJ_C1MZafb61o2dOI3NcZ_mzEw_r5xPJe4OO8clFMSxjFTuS6g8JIqz07fogVP6aZ7593PtNm3Rj7kryl92aNRu5EJ1ZKY-Q7f66rNVVJfSSA/s4032/20240126_082921.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIDLWa6sCxu3-AqO-4yWxfd5f44i6x2TzEe5NBrqr_14i8xFlvSyCX-6NgPOcRlyUJShY0v0QqKdZ7FZYJ_C1MZafb61o2dOI3NcZ_mzEw_r5xPJe4OO8clFMSxjFTuS6g8JIqz07fogVP6aZ7593PtNm3Rj7kryl92aNRu5EJ1ZKY-Q7f66rNVVJfSSA/w225-h400/20240126_082921.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every winter the lantana "dies" and I cut it back, then it returns full force in the spring. But for some reason the last couple of years its been super wimpy and is trying to completely die off. So I'm going to start over with this area by emptying the bed, reconditioning the soil, adding mature lantana plants. Here is the goal:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM_hFbbY7BG2CfqFKAKTEyjBPrbUe2NZ4XBmnb6orVLOTOUoayX6dC_Yyh3GAeWfkobUzw05LTWaU4a4RYH9q8NJlWW8ZoiH3uZyEkFnTBo1S1m1zh6LhLI3W3LWn3T4y69PHHC9EY3l-o2P49zkIq8ytBkKtldrD2beWmWFU8Wtof_Rzs_wLqcoiI3Mxz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1294" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM_hFbbY7BG2CfqFKAKTEyjBPrbUe2NZ4XBmnb6orVLOTOUoayX6dC_Yyh3GAeWfkobUzw05LTWaU4a4RYH9q8NJlWW8ZoiH3uZyEkFnTBo1S1m1zh6LhLI3W3LWn3T4y69PHHC9EY3l-o2P49zkIq8ytBkKtldrD2beWmWFU8Wtof_Rzs_wLqcoiI3Mxz=w323-h400" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So beautiful!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lantana loves the heat and doesn't need to be watered daily, so I am assuming that something else caused the issue. Speaking of issues:</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHyzgDWuGjI8x-OWSZelKODm9T11sWna-Zg8X7wHM_29GTQ1LDYhgAtlEDKpSzdspgwzm8O-vVNVaN99YTuTxeN4DE0dkfZrsQpUmJgL3Hrr5acuJnnA31PnuQiXTq6ThWReMYoDl7GJ7Fq4WQ8Gc7HNYvIQFVN7JFc2H-eg8AgvYZMPiMoiSzH7euAGs/s4032/20240128_073035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHyzgDWuGjI8x-OWSZelKODm9T11sWna-Zg8X7wHM_29GTQ1LDYhgAtlEDKpSzdspgwzm8O-vVNVaN99YTuTxeN4DE0dkfZrsQpUmJgL3Hrr5acuJnnA31PnuQiXTq6ThWReMYoDl7GJ7Fq4WQ8Gc7HNYvIQFVN7JFc2H-eg8AgvYZMPiMoiSzH7euAGs/w400-h225/20240128_073035.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This fuzzy mold roars into life every time the weather gets cool. You can sweep it off and it practically grows before your eyes. (no its not efflorescence) I have scrubbed the bricks with bleach, with a vinegar solution, with masonry cleaner...it always comes back. But pretty much only when its cold out. I ordered a spray fungicide and disinfectant from Home Depot and we will see if that helps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0o7tiP1wqohvvoLi_lOQAy59mqmopSCa4b5DKnJ0L9Q0c_y6TKk3CmXhZNELBzxiTA2iRvUQFpb3Q4uehqr4XLoON03WMvRurtAmQ5Y1hX0sO__IRNIuMfPM1eGBl7_5Hd1NM0CC-gbESJWmamVEdf8zhN-1cG1syww_g_EMAPgcbZcQUTFOSKxdy8-Gt/s1939/20240129_125645.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1939" data-original-width="1717" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0o7tiP1wqohvvoLi_lOQAy59mqmopSCa4b5DKnJ0L9Q0c_y6TKk3CmXhZNELBzxiTA2iRvUQFpb3Q4uehqr4XLoON03WMvRurtAmQ5Y1hX0sO__IRNIuMfPM1eGBl7_5Hd1NM0CC-gbESJWmamVEdf8zhN-1cG1syww_g_EMAPgcbZcQUTFOSKxdy8-Gt/s320/20240129_125645.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The therapy doggo, <a href="https://www.thedogalliance.org/">Boomer</a>, came by to see us on Monday. He is huge and very calm and left behind a whole lotta hair. We might have petted him for 30 minutes - he got a LOT of attention. Every workplace should have some sort of therapy animal program. Its nice to pause an pet an animal that you know you aren't responsible for, ha ha.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qbT764rzXlQf9DF9WJNHIAo1X6ALVGkH-ICNv6N6qztV5dvciMBPF_nwp0QjHFS-BB2VkrKzLm6RJLCO_eQ91J2IktIOSsMcQTEfU_knWWmEt5JCdFuxepvkrTHtCUcbKf6PjToZ5731GYM0ODiditJ6i0wtX1F7C9xJHTVlpnxKo7VmEcxNe5nssF6t/s4032/20240131_165539.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qbT764rzXlQf9DF9WJNHIAo1X6ALVGkH-ICNv6N6qztV5dvciMBPF_nwp0QjHFS-BB2VkrKzLm6RJLCO_eQ91J2IktIOSsMcQTEfU_knWWmEt5JCdFuxepvkrTHtCUcbKf6PjToZ5731GYM0ODiditJ6i0wtX1F7C9xJHTVlpnxKo7VmEcxNe5nssF6t/w360-h640/20240131_165539.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy 63rd birthday in heaven, Mark. I drank a pint in your honor and enjoyed it with chips and guacamole. However, I could not get even one of your kids to come with me. So I sat outside and had a lengthy text convo with my sister over the state of mom's house. Note to self: do not mix a fun thing with an un-fun thing and expect the fun thing not to lose its fun.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rvMQbzNJ8EPaDJZ9eVXahmQ2Dj2Lgj7-vil5KabJUKYNml9OSD7Vvw0-3xfQ_WJKwPu3JQLufs1oPmO5LuIUrlnfXj9ObEVyy1UusLj67p58kAj8Nqw5W0mCT6xkyBdiI26CaCCsUx8CA4bBIGrhUFfZKBSlZpGgdzWbc19dSNMCflK15kFsncKxbCF5/s4032/20240201_134717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rvMQbzNJ8EPaDJZ9eVXahmQ2Dj2Lgj7-vil5KabJUKYNml9OSD7Vvw0-3xfQ_WJKwPu3JQLufs1oPmO5LuIUrlnfXj9ObEVyy1UusLj67p58kAj8Nqw5W0mCT6xkyBdiI26CaCCsUx8CA4bBIGrhUFfZKBSlZpGgdzWbc19dSNMCflK15kFsncKxbCF5/w360-h640/20240201_134717.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I re-potted Bubbie's sansevieria, harvesting a small amount of it. Somewhere recently I read that dirt is not crucial to growing houseplants and I will test that theory using two spaghetti jars and these cuttings. Wouldn't a whole row of houseplants in various jars look pretty in my office window?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-55287540848294950682024-01-31T03:00:00.010-06:002024-01-31T07:11:25.872-06:00Not Exactly No Spend January<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I'm averaging right at $60 a week for groceries for January which is on track for what I want to spend. Reining in my grocery spending will give me leeway in other places in my budget. But "no spend" January did not go exactly as planned. Life goes on, and so does spending apparently...</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaSfvYytbWX4dEZDKt6syD1fPSajefkqwnZpIQajuZ4BnM05zohhOck-R1nceD91uIJ8etzl34o3a2wJS8BUiuxU_d1_vLkhfJVMpDJ1DoJUYtYMkgqPWG1CLrgmq9WtqN2PwJrXVNcFPCSvbBttHtYvwWt-PxUsiphLbROndxBnRGdBSijGAY9J96Zqe/s2791/20240115_094245.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2266" data-original-width="2791" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaSfvYytbWX4dEZDKt6syD1fPSajefkqwnZpIQajuZ4BnM05zohhOck-R1nceD91uIJ8etzl34o3a2wJS8BUiuxU_d1_vLkhfJVMpDJ1DoJUYtYMkgqPWG1CLrgmq9WtqN2PwJrXVNcFPCSvbBttHtYvwWt-PxUsiphLbROndxBnRGdBSijGAY9J96Zqe/w400-h325/20240115_094245.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's what I bought, other than food and utilities:</span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">$$ to Firstborn along with some thermals and beef jerky</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 scrub tops</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 printer cartridges</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">hair elastics</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">hearing aid supplies (but these were reimbursed by my HSA)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">facial hair removal tool</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 Ring batteries</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">some supplies for painting, incl. paint </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 saw blades and a scraper tool</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 new shower heads and a toilet valve</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">floor mop covers</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 spools of thread</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">new kitchen faucet</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">a T wrench (water meter valve key)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plumbing/fence/car repairs, fridge diagnostics, and a haircut</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">thrifted books and two tops </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">spray fungicide for the front door bricks</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwF5XSlshGbq2DC-8LryoRqgh9fWC3RzsvwmJUkYyqBHLJX5YE_wT1tXYWHNoUGC4uaOLKwaUWVx6uOGH9KziZmZLvNuwv7ZsB5u-lkR45iGw99SQZdR-61LQFdXsC0JYE-Odxt3kX87NUYMNnjrvRD08HenCobc5fWlusrftPjz8enUB-QDK7fWSeQZV/s4032/20240125_131621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwF5XSlshGbq2DC-8LryoRqgh9fWC3RzsvwmJUkYyqBHLJX5YE_wT1tXYWHNoUGC4uaOLKwaUWVx6uOGH9KziZmZLvNuwv7ZsB5u-lkR45iGw99SQZdR-61LQFdXsC0JYE-Odxt3kX87NUYMNnjrvRD08HenCobc5fWlusrftPjz8enUB-QDK7fWSeQZV/w400-h225/20240125_131621.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">I also took myself to a get a beer one day, and had a meal out once a week, as per the plan. I'm headed in the right direction, getting things done and making mindful purchases so I give myself a pat on the back for January, overall.</div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-28058428764163068782024-01-29T03:00:00.003-06:002024-01-29T03:00:00.125-06:00Monday menus #55<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I think I'm going to raise my self-imposed grocery budget to $60, just to give me more space in there. If I were someone on a very limited income, I know that might be impossible. I compared prices for what I buy at Wal-Mart and they were really no better. So HEB it is.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEhC2DbLQOJRtrI3GHzMfXa6RmYiHpmshhH7mS8Q8fcXNaHWu9SFSgPDchZDK7U73Q4frdvJARneQJU3rK5G5kGyi5-kqa-spjzqxuq1_GPOEkbYRP2zth0Qdu82N68AjU9ZyY59KFwb6kh1cuzQxPHDIeE8rwERwIHMj9urO7kXP3N6f0E-2W0bXqnvw/s4032/20240125_180801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEhC2DbLQOJRtrI3GHzMfXa6RmYiHpmshhH7mS8Q8fcXNaHWu9SFSgPDchZDK7U73Q4frdvJARneQJU3rK5G5kGyi5-kqa-spjzqxuq1_GPOEkbYRP2zth0Qdu82N68AjU9ZyY59KFwb6kh1cuzQxPHDIeE8rwERwIHMj9urO7kXP3N6f0E-2W0bXqnvw/w400-h225/20240125_180801.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know some people shop at Dollar Tree or Dollar General for food. I don't see how people feed their families with healthy affordable food nowadays - prices are frankly outrageous and the quality is poorer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know I sound like an old lady who uses curbside, but still... </span></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday</b> - kitchen closed [we are eating freezer ham dinners from Christmas}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Salmon Patty with stir fry veggies {9 a.m. bank meeting, set out trash and recycling}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Chicken thighs, collards, sweet potato {Mark's birthday, finish up the trim in the boys bathroom}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Tilapia, yellow squash, mini potatoes {review ham radios with Bubbie*, pay the house note}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - (freezer) Navy beans with ham, corn muffins {thrifting and lunch out in Burnet**}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*I'm getting the boys to help me liquidate some things - Bubbie has volunteered to research ham radios, Scout will handle photographic equipment and both of them can help me with other miscellany.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**It will be nice for me to hang out in Burnet for a couple of hours with no obligation to do anything at Highlands.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I think that setting myself a limit and sticking to it forces me to really think about what I eat and how I spend my hard earned dollars. Plus, it helps me flex my creativity!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-26097074391799688202024-01-26T03:00:00.005-06:002024-01-26T03:00:00.132-06:005 thing Friday - Subie, plumbing, smoke detector, decluttering, V-Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I wish that I did not have to take Subie into the shop every January. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyS2H5iJ_gU__houeej4ZzrVY64jh3WElbxAcjqdcTrbboyc-Mo9jsWqtxBhIiGwjnIrwp0-DNwxjL3kjlZmDw7_8d2hm50E0rmihacsgJRjWbhBdEJayQBWJFHq_UrU-LWZSP_43zK-81HgVBwIKd46ti9XZ3Nos_zSsQd9_g4kZlvoLboe7vcxNdQze/s4032/20240123_075905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyS2H5iJ_gU__houeej4ZzrVY64jh3WElbxAcjqdcTrbboyc-Mo9jsWqtxBhIiGwjnIrwp0-DNwxjL3kjlZmDw7_8d2hm50E0rmihacsgJRjWbhBdEJayQBWJFHq_UrU-LWZSP_43zK-81HgVBwIKd46ti9XZ3Nos_zSsQd9_g4kZlvoLboe7vcxNdQze/w400-h225/20240123_075905.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her little spa day is actually a 3 day trip that will set me back $$$. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">So now, I feel like I am being forced to make a decision about all three vehicles once and for all. I've been dragging my heels for many reasons. I just need to get 'er done. I have never bought a car by myself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCo7Ra-y42ruSBCur4qQKSRQeLDhPoM1qoRnJWsX3g5NONWiZUZ8lem9Dx8lax5cknuSXg4Y7VvQlwn5T3D70Ef5fWqYxTf28BXaKFS4FZHXqCFwP9ODtpfnG-VYyh71azAQ5Ir00IXGcyPCmxmNsApaWFREh6Vczjh5d__26_GiB4HA-hBSbt3zibZO7B/s3118/20240123_163317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3118" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCo7Ra-y42ruSBCur4qQKSRQeLDhPoM1qoRnJWsX3g5NONWiZUZ8lem9Dx8lax5cknuSXg4Y7VvQlwn5T3D70Ef5fWqYxTf28BXaKFS4FZHXqCFwP9ODtpfnG-VYyh71azAQ5Ir00IXGcyPCmxmNsApaWFREh6Vczjh5d__26_GiB4HA-hBSbt3zibZO7B/w291-h400/20240123_163317.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Same with the plumbing sagas. Turns out that the low pressure in the kitchen faucet was just an indication that it needed replacing due to hard water build-up in a part of the tubing that could not be repaired. I'm not sorry I got the property shut off valve, pressure reducing valve, and irrigation valve replaced, though. A lot of work. Showers are amazing now. The washer and toilet tank fill up faster, too. And I feel good about both plumbers that came to my house.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8rkeYCyJhHQZpwwJhJs7Z1pqPd5XP2ipcBnj5aPCz6nPD0r7R2SaJ0pc_mtgKdsWPBgyWCk6ijVbnAsb13RqmfqYJ8JApwzddEkh87vmpZ39U2-NH4_xrh3YtiqpTaaTYhUSKaWP7ulugEOP52PoW0LMybRcT34K9INW878Mn2CuuxkdHoDfgKUMNEz4e/s3178/20240123_170229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3178" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8rkeYCyJhHQZpwwJhJs7Z1pqPd5XP2ipcBnj5aPCz6nPD0r7R2SaJ0pc_mtgKdsWPBgyWCk6ijVbnAsb13RqmfqYJ8JApwzddEkh87vmpZ39U2-NH4_xrh3YtiqpTaaTYhUSKaWP7ulugEOP52PoW0LMybRcT34K9INW878Mn2CuuxkdHoDfgKUMNEz4e/w400-h285/20240123_170229.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Which is no small thing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQfnlmZnfMoBNHnmF9P_Lc3czl3JlvqthMXmCoeBIsHL7Wcj6_saJGDKq6y_WUedeOj-WQabp7heqJUHciMzOTYoLQyQLLt7Oh3T-rSRWuBT3LKywNtdNBmeKsdD9iwtD4Igb0PXR6R5UehcwI_39f6szfvKOdybF77K02m92lNjpNL5iddX4eE3B11fL/s3237/20240123_170707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3237" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQfnlmZnfMoBNHnmF9P_Lc3czl3JlvqthMXmCoeBIsHL7Wcj6_saJGDKq6y_WUedeOj-WQabp7heqJUHciMzOTYoLQyQLLt7Oh3T-rSRWuBT3LKywNtdNBmeKsdD9iwtD4Igb0PXR6R5UehcwI_39f6szfvKOdybF77K02m92lNjpNL5iddX4eE3B11fL/w280-h400/20240123_170707.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And how this house passed inspection (twice) without a P trap under the kitchen sink? No idea. It was built 30 years ago - why had Mark not noticed this either? <b>Now</b> its up to code the plumber told me. Ha!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEzBllO7Q8vY2ezwHQ-qZyFCJf5_g2aOKdPeHhHTWRp361g3n49jv5Uj3qvrZtUoNowJkVYHpDWYm70ang4XbFX4py_malGc0kqV1oGN1HxZv7vhQWhDXKzMzIlRo9Ytgwnm6cZQnstzQf39RxtUtdcK5oyZIpDkelVbM2tc87ebO_XTWJLdqQmqF0YmX/s2437/20240123_171237.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2437" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEzBllO7Q8vY2ezwHQ-qZyFCJf5_g2aOKdPeHhHTWRp361g3n49jv5Uj3qvrZtUoNowJkVYHpDWYm70ang4XbFX4py_malGc0kqV1oGN1HxZv7vhQWhDXKzMzIlRo9Ytgwnm6cZQnstzQf39RxtUtdcK5oyZIpDkelVbM2tc87ebO_XTWJLdqQmqF0YmX/w400-h373/20240123_171237.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The intermittent chirping from the smoke alarm was making me batty. So gathering up my courage, I hauled the ladder out of the garage. climbed as high as I could and removed the battery, intending to change it. Then I realized that I could just take the battery OUT and leave it at that.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So I did.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Because the alarm company had installed a wired smoke detector. Praise! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The detector is on a 12 ft. ceiling, and I am so afraid of heights. Yet I gathered all of my courage and I stood on that ladder. Proud of myself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DcjnAOLNdzYShDV4uhrmObdefgsHjmxfytZ61QHjvBsIWGSf8sE1c_hE7VAnyzGVhTJbWRuTWikF2UDwVTrcEnCNN8pEfodUBdRYPsWuZDDS1IzaacItSOZ4_hS7GTmfT61dd09vWUBOL7I3PKRrHLDf1HaoNoFgZgqldM_srAZxeZvmWI-VZFgVdsZ_/s3459/20240124_121800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3459" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DcjnAOLNdzYShDV4uhrmObdefgsHjmxfytZ61QHjvBsIWGSf8sE1c_hE7VAnyzGVhTJbWRuTWikF2UDwVTrcEnCNN8pEfodUBdRYPsWuZDDS1IzaacItSOZ4_hS7GTmfT61dd09vWUBOL7I3PKRrHLDf1HaoNoFgZgqldM_srAZxeZvmWI-VZFgVdsZ_/w400-h263/20240124_121800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the most recent pile of stuff that needs to go to Goodwill. Its like an I Spy game - a plastic bull head, old chargers and cords, paperbacks, a bootjack, fake flowers, Christmas garland that is shedding, BBQ tools, a fridge filter I cannot use {because, oh yeah, the ice maker and water dispenser are kaput}, keychains, fondue pot, color-changing coffee mug, and a promotional lunch bag, among other odds and ends. That got loaded up yesterday and I will drop it off today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ted's pool is going, too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3zI6wBC3Dx4DaV1WPOxvtcmVFFq1AFXkZS6nEaBynxf1mWj5tUtKn_Ah6VCGNoHr23hhDuQx4Zto10qV2CoaO3yYBKV4je6Kwe_kwoikVVKNRgNWzbI4stw-hUxCUXOXy6ZArm_KHRwo0ty5AQpcijKayPcygiwQ3dZ_SGaoA7uBoMgp7GAh4eMdRgFw/s4032/20240124_121852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3zI6wBC3Dx4DaV1WPOxvtcmVFFq1AFXkZS6nEaBynxf1mWj5tUtKn_Ah6VCGNoHr23hhDuQx4Zto10qV2CoaO3yYBKV4je6Kwe_kwoikVVKNRgNWzbI4stw-hUxCUXOXy6ZArm_KHRwo0ty5AQpcijKayPcygiwQ3dZ_SGaoA7uBoMgp7GAh4eMdRgFw/w360-h640/20240124_121852.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Was Christmas only a month ago? This is ALL of my Christmas storage in one neat spot! The more I purge what I don't want, the more room I have.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I like that.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzDwokN33z3Istqp3MltjACgPK-GomIjlVV-FS_CDkNfM-0ai__ZW6PxbG4rEB_mln17e-Kk90zRWV20WH_p-OK4yedO2BcqsktBO3o0NQ8oZOfEA5CICZMGsKz7EUHbDloLdheRI2x2SUE86449dM_IYuiiif8XmKGP_lkHL55zHc6CfYVqOhOcqg5-4/s3110/20240124_121635.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3110" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzDwokN33z3Istqp3MltjACgPK-GomIjlVV-FS_CDkNfM-0ai__ZW6PxbG4rEB_mln17e-Kk90zRWV20WH_p-OK4yedO2BcqsktBO3o0NQ8oZOfEA5CICZMGsKz7EUHbDloLdheRI2x2SUE86449dM_IYuiiif8XmKGP_lkHL55zHc6CfYVqOhOcqg5-4/w400-h291/20240124_121635.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Still haven't switched anything up in here, but I did hang a Valentine-y garland. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Both boys will be home with me this year - maybe I will make us some treats. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The 3 of us make a lonely hearts club of our own...</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-8955354704026294942024-01-24T03:00:00.013-06:002024-01-24T03:00:00.136-06:00Reflux woes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lately I have struggled with what I believe is silent reflux. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have an irritated throat which I clear often, as well as hoarseness, a feeling of fullness in my throat, and an acid aftertaste. One night I woke up with that terrible taste in the back of my mouth and a burning. YUCK. I notice it in times of stress, but also after a big meal, citrus, tomato, and morning coffee. And I feel like its adding stress, which pushes my BP up...time to make changes: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsWO3MqeRUGuEqFKVhPUbFetxU5ynR4VcKXAKRG21NE2z0OceB8atVSzZk0qmobcGd2pFdJ6pNMWMLbZA2sCIMH-JwL5zhLkfe_NCtEctITIouX3baIVw5rPFfLg3FMSsL56vbYVFFFZs8M_nBtscxLwWbwSLR0NHJDdPTfdGYsW4yPSTFlK4vPCmpJyO/s3557/20240119_111211.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="3557" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsWO3MqeRUGuEqFKVhPUbFetxU5ynR4VcKXAKRG21NE2z0OceB8atVSzZk0qmobcGd2pFdJ6pNMWMLbZA2sCIMH-JwL5zhLkfe_NCtEctITIouX3baIVw5rPFfLg3FMSsL56vbYVFFFZs8M_nBtscxLwWbwSLR0NHJDdPTfdGYsW4yPSTFlK4vPCmpJyO/w400-h225/20240119_111211.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">this might be my last Hot and Sour soup for awhile...</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*Omeprazole for 14 days</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*chew (fruity) gum after meals</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*honey cough drops to relieve throat pain</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*no alcohol, chocolate, mints</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*continue walking</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*wear comfortable loose pants</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*sit up after eating and eat dinner no sooner than two hours before bedtime</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*add more veggies, fiber, and eat less processed food</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*eat smaller meals</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All of this in addition to trying to follow better eating for my blood pressure, so now I am coming up with a plan that will work for me. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wish me luck!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-57237458016443745762024-01-22T03:00:00.026-06:002024-01-22T08:11:21.837-06:00Monday menus #54<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm literally responsible only for my own laundry, so how does this appear every Tuesday? </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">To be fair, its only towels and such.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN90EXqnQ5AMB7n7TzQy3RhPCeFsccDWKf1jE8iTj36gdxCf7JM4nMd-7ZnKEB-j80bgGDTVIJhHG28bl2YRkp9zuBmFpLcxEPaLVc1SdFGhYipjZrr6Voyc5GbBB-nV8s18-i2lG-vmDIU0NuOZ4fL43p9vQWIsVl5_rRpeGXZUF3TOOM-1A8fXFw4MCO/s2609/20240109_111113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2609" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN90EXqnQ5AMB7n7TzQy3RhPCeFsccDWKf1jE8iTj36gdxCf7JM4nMd-7ZnKEB-j80bgGDTVIJhHG28bl2YRkp9zuBmFpLcxEPaLVc1SdFGhYipjZrr6Voyc5GbBB-nV8s18-i2lG-vmDIU0NuOZ4fL43p9vQWIsVl5_rRpeGXZUF3TOOM-1A8fXFw4MCO/w400-h348/20240109_111113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It seems odd to say that I was more on top of my laundry, dishes, and cleaning when the house was full of 6 humans of varying ages, but its true. Being physically and mentally busy is supposed to keep you at the top of your game - at least that was the case for me. I don't know the science behind that, but 100% it applies to housework as well. Last weekend, the sink and counter and dishwasher were overflowing. (though the boys did take care of it all while I was at work) So what does this say about my current state?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday</b> - I am off today, but I don't promise I will cook!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Scalloped potatoes with ham, peas and carrots {take Subie in for diagnostics, visit the CPA}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Homemade Cava bowl with romaine, garbanzos, bell peppers, roasted carrots {dentist appointment, Better Health virtual Zoom class}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Crispy Oven Chicken Thighs with mini potatoes and carrots</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Tilapia with seasoned rice, green veggie to be determined {payday, lunch out}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-82209595372352498752024-01-19T03:00:00.006-06:002024-01-22T09:30:19.058-06:005 thing Friday - water works, sewing cabinet, warm cookies, home thoughts, travel<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Plumbing issues: low water pressure all around and especially so at the kitchen sink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJh1U7sB8vDR7NGLdzBfoaMsC_IJW3u8Ue7zPWwvR0LP2FGpKsqyD4ijKI9dn-NClbQNrbkLQ5nMdOln1XB3dvxaotd-KcOv_kVi4Rb5GwVcerlbu_eMmS1SEdlPNmYjzrL4VJBDS3dTj68tDn7yv5uLQLM6SH6g2JyK6X6hMalWAxsdwhtj2Y7tu7b9-/s2937/20240115_092500%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2937" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJh1U7sB8vDR7NGLdzBfoaMsC_IJW3u8Ue7zPWwvR0LP2FGpKsqyD4ijKI9dn-NClbQNrbkLQ5nMdOln1XB3dvxaotd-KcOv_kVi4Rb5GwVcerlbu_eMmS1SEdlPNmYjzrL4VJBDS3dTj68tDn7yv5uLQLM6SH6g2JyK6X6hMalWAxsdwhtj2Y7tu7b9-/w400-h309/20240115_092500%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So I got a plumber to replace the property and irrigation shut off valves, and replace the pressure reducing valve, all out at the curb. (now to see if City of Austin will cover any of that)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8kqIxuKt2d4ChbEO6hQPmautQa9CavW4sFx5MyHoEyz94vwMbQPS5AH4G8KcA-IH840OM9SW29HFA4_ZYZ4huV5hyHHMje7wQGDgcdfWfDEDSWhqjswdInRESDJwzQqQpfL5wyMP65SGMHzpZHYlgFZhYkamdF7N2eDqftjBjb0Vc3YfN3wYaE2RrwGN/s2268/20240115_092506%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2175" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8kqIxuKt2d4ChbEO6hQPmautQa9CavW4sFx5MyHoEyz94vwMbQPS5AH4G8KcA-IH840OM9SW29HFA4_ZYZ4huV5hyHHMje7wQGDgcdfWfDEDSWhqjswdInRESDJwzQqQpfL5wyMP65SGMHzpZHYlgFZhYkamdF7N2eDqftjBjb0Vc3YfN3wYaE2RrwGN/s320/20240115_092506%20(1).jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Increased water pressure is a very good thing, and now I'm going to have the plumber check the water heater and replace the entire kitchen faucet. Meanwhile, Moen is sending me an aerator installation kit with a new aerator - for free.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74qNNrGlxYYZzmnZ3bZnlSVOfb6afOOLFfU1KTvnVDQNHUQaIdKv321q_HzuY6caPn2z9u8QMp-Q3Few53_ejW36XqR2Ao1dmLBAP490xb_DGMfQTKKBrydbmaLohk32dypMUcvAKrEgsofriKIxY3ZlaSSMaOcaKrSXXguENVe0nB7cyjrMsDlY1KkWS/s4032/20240115_154122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74qNNrGlxYYZzmnZ3bZnlSVOfb6afOOLFfU1KTvnVDQNHUQaIdKv321q_HzuY6caPn2z9u8QMp-Q3Few53_ejW36XqR2Ao1dmLBAP490xb_DGMfQTKKBrydbmaLohk32dypMUcvAKrEgsofriKIxY3ZlaSSMaOcaKrSXXguENVe0nB7cyjrMsDlY1KkWS/w360-h640/20240115_154122.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I moved that big worktable out of the <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2023/10/little-project-painting-my-office.html">craft room/office</a> and moved the small sewing cabinet back in. Since I could trim down the backs of the screws with my new handy <a href="https://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2024/01/5-thing-friday-draft-dodgers-shower.html">metal saw</a>, I also swapped out the hardware. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioixLyUTmdDqUBcJt8omRVJiNmkH3AqlzLdNeLtrX89nwXTru6Iw5vMzItT99u7c6f4aLm8zMuUMXJ-OUGv0GZtAOUduhAyr4himXcO98zmvEmCvn00fp606xiayRgaIp8VxSdJultQA4jGYMdVkv35HGL0my3wtcWdLsaM01IbG7ruwhpsE66XCEWvGHB/s4032/20240117_104637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioixLyUTmdDqUBcJt8omRVJiNmkH3AqlzLdNeLtrX89nwXTru6Iw5vMzItT99u7c6f4aLm8zMuUMXJ-OUGv0GZtAOUduhAyr4himXcO98zmvEmCvn00fp606xiayRgaIp8VxSdJultQA4jGYMdVkv35HGL0my3wtcWdLsaM01IbG7ruwhpsE66XCEWvGHB/w181-h320/20240117_104637.jpg" width="181" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYf5zf3_TCgshJRqzD722C6NO7N4PkfsEqNTnE4pf_k54Gz3lMFVCHLVAK7iBq58fgKLaIZVKQyBgW9WmUyUGvum12GjM82N50ximenArFYE82yhQF6nxpa8aO1O_K6CHsfxg98ZgnB5cXI5fxVqs8reO6-2pKcN5dPMlvBYEGgGo2dvK7kVysfUgYSAz/s4032/20240117_104643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYf5zf3_TCgshJRqzD722C6NO7N4PkfsEqNTnE4pf_k54Gz3lMFVCHLVAK7iBq58fgKLaIZVKQyBgW9WmUyUGvum12GjM82N50ximenArFYE82yhQF6nxpa8aO1O_K6CHsfxg98ZgnB5cXI5fxVqs8reO6-2pKcN5dPMlvBYEGgGo2dvK7kVysfUgYSAz/w181-h320/20240117_104643.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are from a bag of pulls The Girl bought at Hob Lob.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now I think I want to paint allll of the furniture in here.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchUUym-Pi1xdV7y_J8M9xe-19IK9SmIqcU6s8ti4h8QHbLSGsO_bYt-aCxZOG092Jh3rt0WsRi9cdXTKhxEbnAA40QdXrBKwa87hPVsp_Fu0tZvALNyNjNPJ7X2WUN2YG-W-SlFzgWNffpv0CslaGPvnZ_i0JvwwiIlDSUdQ2WjSHdMj241GFVqiISnvg/s3050/20240115_154218.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3050" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchUUym-Pi1xdV7y_J8M9xe-19IK9SmIqcU6s8ti4h8QHbLSGsO_bYt-aCxZOG092Jh3rt0WsRi9cdXTKhxEbnAA40QdXrBKwa87hPVsp_Fu0tZvALNyNjNPJ7X2WUN2YG-W-SlFzgWNffpv0CslaGPvnZ_i0JvwwiIlDSUdQ2WjSHdMj241GFVqiISnvg/w400-h297/20240115_154218.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is there anything better than warm from the oven cookies and a cup of tea while you read? These are from a <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/betty-crocker-co-branded-desserts/betty-crocker-cinnamon-toast-crunch-made-with-cinnadust-cookie-mix">Betty Crocker</a> mix with extra added cinnamon, sugar, and ground walnuts - 10/10. I added another couple bags to my grocery order.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQtNFf0YLhrgxWcZsgA1ghjIhEzoUOnsdUHZrqR__LJXjZaAS7lpzIb5hFfIbo9SpoUyUIkI-R6Sr0F9KuQJDGZ-TNWV_fEMB9HFXQ3JNOmVKz63aqnJvydRi311hWojoeGKFZcLhSXoBN36EtVzmRoTd_zrl9AhK5zrxnkfoDoi4-fB6VJ3Be0xLhCqS/s2273/20240116_095740.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2273" data-original-width="1644" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQtNFf0YLhrgxWcZsgA1ghjIhEzoUOnsdUHZrqR__LJXjZaAS7lpzIb5hFfIbo9SpoUyUIkI-R6Sr0F9KuQJDGZ-TNWV_fEMB9HFXQ3JNOmVKz63aqnJvydRi311hWojoeGKFZcLhSXoBN36EtVzmRoTd_zrl9AhK5zrxnkfoDoi4-fB6VJ3Be0xLhCqS/w289-h400/20240116_095740.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am mostly OK with paring down some of my decor and distractions around the house, but I don't want it to look sterile. I am gradually thinking more and more about what I want to keep/use/display. Less about minimalism, more about aesthetic. Case in point is this bookcase, and by extension the mantel next to it. Right off the bat I think the black speaker can go, more books can be added, the DVDs can go away, and some family portraits added. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAOw2aGQ4Jx0Cs3ZqbNbF0kv7BEhpjU7MpRvTt7-SGSxfKS_ptCyn5OVQHbS3vvIhRg7LB_KTyeIyOMCXp4EsPVUOrTYHz1HBNpL5kktCOjCjRH_x-oP_oTXGOVR8mnI_3rRLamdoxTLx1Nj7M8PoCpGFU4janp3B3l5g3U7UQro-uF1f3nMwim1Bugpat" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="278" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAOw2aGQ4Jx0Cs3ZqbNbF0kv7BEhpjU7MpRvTt7-SGSxfKS_ptCyn5OVQHbS3vvIhRg7LB_KTyeIyOMCXp4EsPVUOrTYHz1HBNpL5kktCOjCjRH_x-oP_oTXGOVR8mnI_3rRLamdoxTLx1Nj7M8PoCpGFU4janp3B3l5g3U7UQro-uF1f3nMwim1Bugpat=w278-h400" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maybe including this lady, among others - <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153629824/muriel-ellen-clark">Muriel Ellen</a>, my paternal grandmother.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We seem to have a lot Cannary history represented around this house. But I have a family history of my own that I would like to acknowledge.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Whatcha think?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCt9CpJhnwhUen_Dbol6kJAy_Y_ssqgWLBSTr8FBJJJ2jf5TFBynj49pwNWKlAq6i_7T-iE_ZHSokzBqRCJlE4wwqqdVnXHhs-YntXqu_d-1JdbUEC4usPxls63yHHXnCH6I3m9D6twuTIlllf0WdLr8NwigQA7vZ2tosr7b-_BBxiHf9irDOYwr5vAUqc/s1971/Screenshot_20240110_074643_Gmail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1971" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCt9CpJhnwhUen_Dbol6kJAy_Y_ssqgWLBSTr8FBJJJ2jf5TFBynj49pwNWKlAq6i_7T-iE_ZHSokzBqRCJlE4wwqqdVnXHhs-YntXqu_d-1JdbUEC4usPxls63yHHXnCH6I3m9D6twuTIlllf0WdLr8NwigQA7vZ2tosr7b-_BBxiHf9irDOYwr5vAUqc/w350-h640/Screenshot_20240110_074643_Gmail.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Google reminded me of my path last year. It was mainly central Texas. Taking care of repairs and sale of Highlands, visiting Mom in Brenham/Bryan/Caldwell/Georgetown/Pflugerville, then more travel to Brenham to take care of Mom's home and finances, packing and moving Bubbie back home from San Marcos, and finally to Leona and Madisonville for funeral arrangements, etc. I put an extra 10K of mileage on Subie. I would love for this timeline to represent something different in 2024. Maybe some travel to places for relaxation, fun, learning, adventure. Far less of that other stuff.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-73619476051695363652024-01-15T03:00:00.028-06:002024-01-15T07:14:25.642-06:00Monday menus #53<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> We're supposed to get super cold weather here that will strain the grid and ERCOT issued a weather watch. Below was the scene from last Tuesday's foray onto the grocery store at 9 a.m., a full week in advance! I guess I'm glad I went early in the week, because Scout reports it was a zoo this weekend at HEB.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TIBcklW7WX25TmMBWE5ilrpzsjC5Gvs9tUS62G0s4hyzzQF-t2snn1qPbe23TFdt4xwZ6jQ_V-IxnJh7EpfP5YJtxOj7cY4Tv1VpoLXVOm4SGBzv_E_qCwJPTSPCHd9eKBg5iRRY8smVPr-tfQkqW9pA5yUlL-VQjZ3eh8DvJT1kouHAdcI_0_usk9rI/s2962/20240109_093715.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TIBcklW7WX25TmMBWE5ilrpzsjC5Gvs9tUS62G0s4hyzzQF-t2snn1qPbe23TFdt4xwZ6jQ_V-IxnJh7EpfP5YJtxOj7cY4Tv1VpoLXVOm4SGBzv_E_qCwJPTSPCHd9eKBg5iRRY8smVPr-tfQkqW9pA5yUlL-VQjZ3eh8DvJT1kouHAdcI_0_usk9rI/w306-h400/20240109_093715.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I wish people in Central Texas wouldn't panic every time it gets cold. People in other parts of the country don't seem to. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">But yes, I made necessary precautions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Monday </b>- either leftovers, or thawing out the chili from last week {I work until 8:30 p.m., weather permitting}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday</b> - Jalapeno Sausage links with South Texas Rice, Caesar Salad {pay the fence guy}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Wednesday</b> - Beef Stroganoff Noodles, steamed carrots, cinnamon cookies {morning hearing appointment with audiologist}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Thursday</b> - Pork Tenderloin, green beans with new potatoes, rolls {Happy 34th Birthday, Firstborn!, virtual meeting for hospital Town Hall}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP14YEIds37UeJDRS21Wn3VlTTWhIMlFqUaYXWfGmOrWTfQp6NcSFMBIt_yx0iGfgYeoGCKHcn5Wd7R3W-1aaE0LmLtY06AquJx4vQ3J2ERNN9sUr-OYMdGQLyVdlQh3dR6NSbc4RxlPWtyc73JirOwb2JbbmV7fLQ-pTgBLNEyylsWOz-XK0k5DKIjZ_m" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="234" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP14YEIds37UeJDRS21Wn3VlTTWhIMlFqUaYXWfGmOrWTfQp6NcSFMBIt_yx0iGfgYeoGCKHcn5Wd7R3W-1aaE0LmLtY06AquJx4vQ3J2ERNN9sUr-OYMdGQLyVdlQh3dR6NSbc4RxlPWtyc73JirOwb2JbbmV7fLQ-pTgBLNEyylsWOz-XK0k5DKIjZ_m=w233-h400" width="233" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>He doesn't like it when I point the camera at him, but I think he's a handsome guy!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Friday</b> - Cheese Tortellini with pork sausage crumbles, broccoli {tire rotation for my car, boy bathroom touch up paint, tub and toilet gaskets, and doorstops}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Saturday</b> and <b>Sunday</b> - kitchen closed (probably eating leftovers!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-89307483980480450402024-01-12T03:00:00.009-06:002024-01-27T09:55:09.684-06:005 thing Friday - draft dodgers, shower refresh, headlamp bulbs, chili, recycled metal<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I wanted to make some "draft dodgers" for a couple of places around my house which feel as though they might have an air leak. Draft dodgers are nothing more than a tube of fabric with a filler like beans, rice, or cat litter. I made my first one with cat litter because its economical. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiZEQwIwik7wow_fZdMkgjilBV-pVNqIYVVmCGt-9ExRnA7kK3QQ3CeIDxh5FHPACNaspKHkU5yStke8_faWdI0ZRz-i5uDH1b3DxkY94RczCU2uyexLCtOrCTNFE8dTQpEEqhXkOXakIW_a6Pp2C3wQTNudWCul2_80g0LT_hgzYHJ4GquTGEEa1gy4m/s2695/20240103_151517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2695" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiZEQwIwik7wow_fZdMkgjilBV-pVNqIYVVmCGt-9ExRnA7kK3QQ3CeIDxh5FHPACNaspKHkU5yStke8_faWdI0ZRz-i5uDH1b3DxkY94RczCU2uyexLCtOrCTNFE8dTQpEEqhXkOXakIW_a6Pp2C3wQTNudWCul2_80g0LT_hgzYHJ4GquTGEEa1gy4m/w400-h336/20240103_151517.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As luck would have it, the bit I trimmed off my bedroom curtains was perfect to use for my bedroom window as it was already a tube of fabric. I think it blends in beautifully!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1Ial-AIM7M4YaGNsKHiNZ3V-e2gUEV8gtiGoxjgTmTwSHh0RUfKBlHF7yYpj9L9QVowjE9Dwsi80inCcUzn5veyVKnmxfkaqXUzafrOwrsOgGca8qjyScYQ2yrik1fFL9xa8vT1moj0qFJYR7_F97Mw0lIvAUYVcPN5DzE3Y_-JBMdDmFx6i5vbRZ4_Z/s4032/20240103_160303%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1Ial-AIM7M4YaGNsKHiNZ3V-e2gUEV8gtiGoxjgTmTwSHh0RUfKBlHF7yYpj9L9QVowjE9Dwsi80inCcUzn5veyVKnmxfkaqXUzafrOwrsOgGca8qjyScYQ2yrik1fFL9xa8vT1moj0qFJYR7_F97Mw0lIvAUYVcPN5DzE3Y_-JBMdDmFx6i5vbRZ4_Z/w400-h225/20240103_160303%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I reinforced the seam, used a funnel to load the tube up with cat litter, then placed it in the window sill. Time will tell if its effective, but I already have another one planned for the front door out of an old blanket and I will make it much bigger.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3bphzUvcBjAAKHOUQHAbIXSI7qmp7DF7AuV4cu27J5dk5QQ3eYGvLavHPe4DUEIaG97KT1OPTy6k2Ha-3yPEJkDb9dqw5MTXsYDbMLF-Kenh5mKuGpyrbey4AJDaLlQOjm83Sku7SB5XV8RH-m8Xu13i7TC6YbtxYHcOL-3u-Bng-BD3G4agYJAvCZMg/s4032/20240105_135120.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3bphzUvcBjAAKHOUQHAbIXSI7qmp7DF7AuV4cu27J5dk5QQ3eYGvLavHPe4DUEIaG97KT1OPTy6k2Ha-3yPEJkDb9dqw5MTXsYDbMLF-Kenh5mKuGpyrbey4AJDaLlQOjm83Sku7SB5XV8RH-m8Xu13i7TC6YbtxYHcOL-3u-Bng-BD3G4agYJAvCZMg/w360-h640/20240105_135120.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Small project - doing a deep clean spruce up on my shower.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGF9wS-3MkBXebm9EJ7CXSya1wt_86BKhrD68JoKsQz182d32DJlcbwOhy6WfsFS0s0Od1vFZWK_YJ2UD1hS7bug9p3pX6OCKTUhMGQWhVo9C1q6wwczjkWjaDAFHfZ1QD-HhmsDbBO_Bo1WC9ojY8yOZbQmqdTZ8e29ON5e7HGziRFV64UQ62doCQmzM_/s4032/20240105_135136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGF9wS-3MkBXebm9EJ7CXSya1wt_86BKhrD68JoKsQz182d32DJlcbwOhy6WfsFS0s0Od1vFZWK_YJ2UD1hS7bug9p3pX6OCKTUhMGQWhVo9C1q6wwczjkWjaDAFHfZ1QD-HhmsDbBO_Bo1WC9ojY8yOZbQmqdTZ8e29ON5e7HGziRFV64UQ62doCQmzM_/w360-h640/20240105_135136.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Will you just look at that caulking job! (: I let it dry for a full 24 hours.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LBcLcY9QgvxCkoPfhNf2FHrrz4sVUQa-Lt0Xjvr1ae9dTxBcTSk6T_SGd5LF00fYgGGaNiRagc4ZH5-46hYIMFuOYbvtMPDkNuBKf4TpiNDcyJi4KvxSqnGvPqZVluxapkeB7NFlW6qBP44pBp89utDIn125fQPFIJWiV6o6nCsBXIkwh0UKR77HP7Lb/s4032/20240105_135141.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LBcLcY9QgvxCkoPfhNf2FHrrz4sVUQa-Lt0Xjvr1ae9dTxBcTSk6T_SGd5LF00fYgGGaNiRagc4ZH5-46hYIMFuOYbvtMPDkNuBKf4TpiNDcyJi4KvxSqnGvPqZVluxapkeB7NFlW6qBP44pBp89utDIn125fQPFIJWiV6o6nCsBXIkwh0UKR77HP7Lb/w360-h640/20240105_135141.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I pulled down those Command bins and cleaned them really well. Put a new bar of soap in here - I'm on a mission to use up all of the soap before I buy any more bodywash. Scrubbed the bottom with Comet cleanser. Bought myself a new body sponge. Replaced the big command hook and added a ring to hang the squeegee. Replaced a splash guard on the door. Cleaned the glass walls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd9ZTI-Z-y0cBINwUR_F-WyzhgOE2qPMQSYtmNWrB6KxOcgPPHqn_qZDFLN72ZLZuZkI66YhfGuBux0ojc70OurOjqSxGtH4lpEV23EXhabwvBpa-wr_ip13uWgMCiFVOhVOc7rbQvbxLbz1DyJj5RalL1uWbOPLbQk9m2lbR_WTZCMJZbhj9OU87Ne4k9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="193" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd9ZTI-Z-y0cBINwUR_F-WyzhgOE2qPMQSYtmNWrB6KxOcgPPHqn_qZDFLN72ZLZuZkI66YhfGuBux0ojc70OurOjqSxGtH4lpEV23EXhabwvBpa-wr_ip13uWgMCiFVOhVOc7rbQvbxLbz1DyJj5RalL1uWbOPLbQk9m2lbR_WTZCMJZbhj9OU87Ne4k9=w387-h640" width="387" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lastly, installed a new shower head. I know these small projects don't look like much, but I am using them as reminders that I am capable and can get things done for my home on my own - its such a good feeling.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWanyY9KrdHYszJTTcEZnoNDmdn1zoUuBfxSyLFV2nDMP41NRc_npP9j9sm12AShkmBOjnKnxr1oKuG7rtQ2qEeN2sAG_cf1iy-eZiALm3niOa_54WkiqKHSp3OFGrzXfuSBGAyY-5j3LHnjr5FM6rnYYWHIcGjRoacLACVyoQdsGxAEocd2-Tswv0Jj-/s4032/20240107_114321.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWanyY9KrdHYszJTTcEZnoNDmdn1zoUuBfxSyLFV2nDMP41NRc_npP9j9sm12AShkmBOjnKnxr1oKuG7rtQ2qEeN2sAG_cf1iy-eZiALm3niOa_54WkiqKHSp3OFGrzXfuSBGAyY-5j3LHnjr5FM6rnYYWHIcGjRoacLACVyoQdsGxAEocd2-Tswv0Jj-/w400-h225/20240107_114321.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And for my car! On Sunday I changed the headlamp bulbs on my car. The plugs were a little stuck, so I did call Firstborn to get a pointer about removing them easier. But once I figured that out, it was a very quick job. Its a wonder I hadn't gotten a ticket because I had noticed I wasn't seeing enough of the road at night for at least a month. Oops. I bought a brighter version of the ones I had - I have gotten to where night driving is more challenging.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTlxyal3QQnvagT7GceFLXSK17u4oPeP7uNCOpj51cwR4UDu9MUBfYBHDfHSnRHKCffprP-gfiXZAaQikOiM2PsmsGaKce8P9nryHJEPDRn-2BM4ib3lncwqXoL9Cexu1hAN5_75siWdWmheCq_LkoeU4v83rViroCSdi6FxKj7Cbm1V5MCNPpzKRLkF6/s3069/20240110_081546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3069" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTlxyal3QQnvagT7GceFLXSK17u4oPeP7uNCOpj51cwR4UDu9MUBfYBHDfHSnRHKCffprP-gfiXZAaQikOiM2PsmsGaKce8P9nryHJEPDRn-2BM4ib3lncwqXoL9Cexu1hAN5_75siWdWmheCq_LkoeU4v83rViroCSdi6FxKj7Cbm1V5MCNPpzKRLkF6/w400-h295/20240110_081546.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My crockpot chili this week was good and I think we will have the leftovers for dinner on Monday when we will be down in the teens at night. Leftover chili always tastes better! I usually include a can of green chilies in my chili and this time I also added a chopped bell pepper and all of that onion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijNdmtAgvj4ggzUwRuWvsFhxBKq92Q9NtSZd6-v4migr7_K28MwTPkONfAEt9t-tV2uTSfXycCoTxwlLjkFMFFQdizvHTAmqfNeKU0ODE1xwzHe7UYKdrqUSOcudxJbmWj9dUfTXWvEiPW7ILCDijIaE8up-aODuys9a-YxZ55QTxCn_kCFxb4HIQ641sq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijNdmtAgvj4ggzUwRuWvsFhxBKq92Q9NtSZd6-v4migr7_K28MwTPkONfAEt9t-tV2uTSfXycCoTxwlLjkFMFFQdizvHTAmqfNeKU0ODE1xwzHe7UYKdrqUSOcudxJbmWj9dUfTXWvEiPW7ILCDijIaE8up-aODuys9a-YxZ55QTxCn_kCFxb4HIQ641sq=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is an old photo, but see the ridiculously long car pipe innards snaking their way around the wooden table on the bottom left?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyd_gD2C-j_Z1bqgem0jKAa6gej5j0wcSc9vwU1vFHwenpwxwjkvPhyz0h5T2Ps4E294oSwoakTSPxUWHQiBacVJau53Jpy_6ZRJwrU8udo7W-AGSqOhHnSo-gkUC3lYouja7dRLA96aX2G_9_w6bMYfoO8zfEqzGS_3wTniO2HfVCRha0GvACZgIBwmu7/s3663/20231019_110652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3663" data-original-width="2060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyd_gD2C-j_Z1bqgem0jKAa6gej5j0wcSc9vwU1vFHwenpwxwjkvPhyz0h5T2Ps4E294oSwoakTSPxUWHQiBacVJau53Jpy_6ZRJwrU8udo7W-AGSqOhHnSo-gkUC3lYouja7dRLA96aX2G_9_w6bMYfoO8zfEqzGS_3wTniO2HfVCRha0GvACZgIBwmu7/w225-h400/20231019_110652.jpg" width="225" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">very heavy</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was heavy, too long for the truck bed, and I have tripped over it several times. I asked Firstborn to deal with it, but he not only did <b>not</b>, but also did not come up with a plan, other than "you could sell it for scrap". I have wanted it out of my garage for years, but did not need another task, thanks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And how was I going to get it to the recycling place?</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVokBp9NdVVWPZFdLo_rxa7qSRCd88BOsG4EL8P4w0Y33V4y_Ey1gHJgofrnbzj7dxWJ3k5OC5_M-Uot2eaB0bEn_8aOiBX3tlAkuPXkHAK3h_vUjqAP0hQvCs7JnZX50ngk7TvwogC79q9tLUm2ALipbTk8mgsPGi_G3jFQEmQqwiI2IMbLGJHk9r0wIc/s3431/20240111_145011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3431" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVokBp9NdVVWPZFdLo_rxa7qSRCd88BOsG4EL8P4w0Y33V4y_Ey1gHJgofrnbzj7dxWJ3k5OC5_M-Uot2eaB0bEn_8aOiBX3tlAkuPXkHAK3h_vUjqAP0hQvCs7JnZX50ngk7TvwogC79q9tLUm2ALipbTk8mgsPGi_G3jFQEmQqwiI2IMbLGJHk9r0wIc/w400-h265/20240111_145011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bubbie suggested I purchase a saw blade designed for metal for one of the old saws in the garage, so I stopped by Lowes and got two manual replacement blades for $4. (the boys are pretty good at making suggestions...) Fifteen minutes of steady work and I had separated the one long piece of pipe into two pieces. I loaded all of the pipe pieces along with a couple other very heavy auto parts, and after a fun trip* to the recycling place was $13 richer. So, $8 profit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But now its out of my garage!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*it was unfun, but was only slightly terrible, so yay?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630342299873844149.post-86033185066391632972024-01-10T03:00:00.025-06:002024-03-09T09:16:42.334-06:00Things to declutter now<div style="text-align: center;">We're going to have our work cut out for us when we are finally allowed back to Mom's house to empty it. She wasn't one to organize or purge, and she took a lot of pleasure in having her things around her to look at and admire and recall how she came to have them. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXkMpgCyjNr6Y5dm3cgBxR92Gw6uLPStATbnsrOt61EukrQHJ7uNm9YD9ZCUNgrDYEyoWa4P_4eK2TSq7boIgBQXyaDaIEr1CGiQ4ss__heZ6oSeQllh8uUv9qpnlNqbyrLPWJjrL-dWzFbUQ2HBv0ZT8h2V8I1PKyHUe_07MibIIwWc4dEhG3FTJWSn2/s2184/20231101_104834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="2184" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXkMpgCyjNr6Y5dm3cgBxR92Gw6uLPStATbnsrOt61EukrQHJ7uNm9YD9ZCUNgrDYEyoWa4P_4eK2TSq7boIgBQXyaDaIEr1CGiQ4ss__heZ6oSeQllh8uUv9qpnlNqbyrLPWJjrL-dWzFbUQ2HBv0ZT8h2V8I1PKyHUe_07MibIIwWc4dEhG3FTJWSn2/w400-h225/20231101_104834.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Minimalism was not her thing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And not that its mine, but I have done some reading lately and made a list of things to declutter in my own home. This has been an on-going process and will evolve as I come across things with new eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I'm starting with:</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">*too short pencils, dry pens, dry Sharpies, incomplete sets of command hooks</div><div style="text-align: left;">*table linens I don't use</div><div style="text-align: left;">*books I won't read or re-read</div><div style="text-align: left;">*holiday decor of any type that I don't like, and home decor that has no meaning for me</div><div style="text-align: left;">*stretched out hair ties, clips that pull my hair, uncomfortable head bands</div><div style="text-align: left;">*essential oils I don't like</div><div style="text-align: left;">*kitchen gadgets I don't use</div><div style="text-align: left;">*emails and newsletters I don't care about or read - clean up my gmail in-box</div><div style="text-align: left;">*A complete set of china</div><div style="text-align: left;">*Expired or un-used spices, foods, and condiments</div><div style="text-align: left;">*chargers and cords that go to electronics I don't use anymore, and cell phones I don't use</div><div style="text-align: left;">*any storage containers that are stained, without lids, or smell faintly like food or the dishwasher</div><div style="text-align: left;">*multiples of mugs, glasses, barware, and all empty vases</div><div style="text-align: left;">*specialty craft scissors, and items for any particular craft project I'm not going to do</div><div style="text-align: left;">*the Empi stim unit </div><div style="text-align: left;">*clothes that I find uncomfortable - same with shoes, purses, socks, coats, scarves</div><div style="text-align: left;">*jewelry I don't like or won't wear</div><div style="text-align: left;">*tax records that are over 7 years old, and go through the filing cabinet in the garage</div><div style="text-align: left;">*manuals for things I don't own anymore</div><div style="text-align: left;">*cards and letters from people who are no longer in my life (exception: people who have passed on as the letters may contain personal or family history)</div><div style="text-align: left;">*clean out both vehicles and shred old insurance cards</div><div style="text-align: left;">*keys that don't fit anything in my possession, and extra key chains</div><div style="text-align: left;">*random leftover hardware to furniture assembly or curtain rods or other things I might not even own anymore, extra hardware or tools that are rusted or have unknown use </div><div style="text-align: left;">*camping items that are multiples, dry-rotting, or taking up space in my garage</div><div style="text-align: left;">*anything left in the attic</div><div style="text-align: left;">*clean out the kitchen junk drawer and be ruthless</div><div style="text-align: left;">*VHS/DVD/CD items that I won't listen to or watch</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For all of this I am going to use the mindset of "If I were packing to move across country would I take this with me?" I love January and the feeling of a clean slate and organized home!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gina</i></b></span></div>Rustown Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com2