tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054827990287178366.post1348734990863539167..comments2023-09-06T10:46:38.888-06:00Comments on A Quiet Country Life: Frugal Accomplishments and Blessings, Second Week of MarchLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480853709492521200noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054827990287178366.post-86973865607124453042015-03-15T16:14:36.418-06:002015-03-15T16:14:36.418-06:00For someone who was suffering with daylight saving...For someone who was suffering with daylight savings, I think you had a great week, Lana! Thanks for your kind words, and all the ideas and info you share - I'm always inspired by you and I think when we all share our perspectives, we can all learn. <br /><br />Here's to a good week for everyone! :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480853709492521200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054827990287178366.post-77643749852941830332015-03-15T15:01:59.113-06:002015-03-15T15:01:59.113-06:00Roar! Good job on the dinosaurs! You really had...Roar! Good job on the dinosaurs! You really had a great week and I am really impressed that you found a piano lamp for $5. I wonder what makes people water drinkers or not. I love water and prefer it over every other beverage. <br /><br />I feel like I did very little last week because of the time change. It really throws me for a loop. I went to the grocery store on Monday morning and the meat case was empty for the most part and the meat guys were just standing behind the glass looking dazed. It was 11 AM. I wonder when they finally got to work! I felt exactly the same way. That is rough having standardized testing during the week after the time change. <br /><br />We did get down and go through many boxes from the attic. This was an easy batch without too many memories to get over before donating. We took a big load to the thrift store on Saturday and then cleaned a bunch of mostly trash out of the garage and ended up with another box of stuff for donation. Hubby says we are nearing being done with the attic! We have a closet with toys in it that needs to be sorted out and then we can make final decisions on what toys we keep and what goes. <br /><br />We got two estimates for our new roof and I am glad we did because one company came in $900 cheaper and will use 30 year shingles as compared to the other that would have put on 20 year shingles. We will have all of the cash once hubby gets his annual bonus. Meanwhile it can come from savings but I suspect the roofers are running behind since we have had so much rain.<br /><br />We are working on 72 hour buckets and found a roll of nylon string in the garage that can go in there. We also stopped at Harbor Freight and used a coupon for $2.99 tarps and got two free flashlights for the buckets. We are going to work on putting them together next weekend and decide what else we need to buy for them. We are trying to use what we have and no get carried away with this. We would like to get them done before tornado season.<br /><br />I cooked at home for the most part. I tried a new bread stick recipe that was really easy and good. We had Pasta e Fazioli soup and bread sticks and salad on Friday night. Way better than Olive Garden! http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/soft-italian-breadsticks The pancake recipe that I found to use sour milk is a winner as is the new bread recipe. We ate Saturday breakfast at home instead of out which is rare. I made a beans and rice with sausage dish when our gluten free daughter was over last week and it was a real hit. Baby Bella, 9 months, was stuffing it in with both fists. I plan to make that one again, especially when our oldest son and family come since his kids adore rice and beans. http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/brazilian-beans-rice-sausage.html<br /><br />I am thankful for sunshine and warmer weather today! Have a good week everyone!<br /><br /><br />Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.com