1. We made our monthly (approximately) pilgrimage to the recycling center. Not a hugely exciting trip, but we always stop for ice cream on the way home. Yesterday we took Rudy with us. He had so much fun with the trip in the truck AND licking the ice cream cups. Can we count this for date night? :)
2. We've been working on the coffee table. I didn't get around to starting the faux painting technique until yesterday, and since the humidity is rising with spring, I left it to dry overnight. Today we will decide about another step to add what we used to call 'antiquing' back in the day. Really just trying to get close to the other wood tones in the room. I'll show the process and end result in a post soon,
3. I haven't made a grocery order in a month! We have been eating out more than usual, as we've been pretty busy, so it was kind of necessary. Even so, our grocery/meals-out total so far is pretty low. When I do have time to cook, I've been able to pull meal ingredients together from pantry and fridge. Carey has done small grocery shops for just bread, milk, etc.
4. Jared was on vacation this week, and chose to stay-cation and catch up on car maintenance that has been somewhat put off to get through their busy season at work. Carey helps/advises as asked. I'm so impressed with what Jared can do on his own. He never seemed terribly interested in it when he was younger, but has grown really adept.
5. Beau called Carey about dark one evening this week when their electronic gate opener went on the fritz. He is very able to fix things around the house on his own, but being that it was so late, and he would have kids trying to get through the gate as they came home, he needed another pair of hands. I love that the 'boys' feel free to ask Carey for help, and I know he does too.
#4 and #5 aren't really frugal wins for us this week per se, except that it is so nice to have a little tribe of knowledgeable handymen in the family and all close by. They can truly get things done!
On the menu this week:
Saturday: leftovers
Sunday: Sunday family supper at Kasey and Beau's
Monday: out for Chinese food
Tuesday: Tuna Sandwiches
Wednesday: Sausage w/ Rice, onion, bell pepper
Thursday: Pasta Alfredo w/ Chicken
Friday: leftovers?
**designates meatless meal
Love that you took Rudy to the recycling center and for ice cream! Seems you are all very handy what with fixing things, refinishing furniture and coming up with meals from 2hat you hav3.
ReplyDeleteIt has a very active week at our house. :) I've now finished the faux wood grain on the coffee table. Carey is going to add polyurethane, and then it will be done. It should be posted tomorrow.
DeleteYes, that's a date!
ReplyDeleteRudy felt like he was King for the Day! :)
DeleteYour menu sounds delicious and well-planned for the week ahead! Enjoy your Sunday family supper and the rest of your meals! 🍽️
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