I ordered and picked up some groceries today (Tuesday). I mostly wanted to buy some chicken breasts (buy 1 get 1 free) to make the stew for Wednesday and to have on hand.
I bought:
Item Coupons/Sales = -$28.44
I ordered and picked up some groceries today (Tuesday). I mostly wanted to buy some chicken breasts (buy 1 get 1 free) to make the stew for Wednesday and to have on hand.
I bought:
On Monday, daughter worked from home. I got up with her and made her a cup of coffee and made myself a cup of tea. Then, while she worked, I sat outside in the sunshine (it was warmer outside than inside the house) and read my morning prayers. Later, I watered the back garden.
For brunch, we had leftover waffles with bacon and syrup.
In the afternoon, I read a few blogs and relaxed. Then, it was time for tea and news. Later, I took the trash cans to the curb for pick up in the morning.
For dinner, I cooked a pot of rice, sauteed green beans, and peeled and sliced boiled beets to have with leftover chicken curry and tomato chutney. There were the last of the Asian pears and strawberries for dessert. I also had some yogurt with coconut treacle (daughter doesn't like yogurt).
I haven't made a formal meal plan for this week, but, there are leftovers (rice, salmon, chicken curry, a bit of sauteed green beans and sliced beets), and I am planning to make a chicken stew for Wednesday's dinner as daughter is expecting one of her friends to come to dinner. I have some bacon-wrapped hot dogs that I am planning to serve for dinner, one night (have to buy some hot dog buns) and there are frozen meatballs that can be had for dinner, another night.
Brunches will include scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon (Tuesday), cereal and milk, egg salad sandwiches, French toast.
On Monday, I was grateful for:
- Time spent with my daughter
- A sunny day
- Water for the garden
- Emails from friends
- Working appliances
Monday's joyful activities included spending time with my daughter and reading blogs.
Plans for Tuesday include watching election results!
How was your Monday? What are your plans for Tuesday?
New Houseplant |
I made blueberry compote (using homegrown blueberries that I had frozen) and waffles for brunch; I had most of my waffle with chicken curry and the rest with the compote.
In the afternoon, I drove us to the library and we dropped off our ballots at the ballot drop off box and came home.
Daughter had her usual Sunday evening game night with her friend who lives in Hawaii while I replied to blog comments and read a few blogs.
We had leftover rice and salmon for dinner, with a side salad.
Afterwards, I did the dishes, cleaned the litter box, chatted with friend R, and texted with one of my cousins.
It was a nice, relaxed day and I am grateful for:
- The sunny day
- Being able to vote
- A safe drive to the library and back
- keeping in touch with family and friends
- Having my daughter home
Sunday's joyful activity was spending time with my daughter.
Plans for Monday include watering the garden and taking the trash cans out, etc.
How was your Sunday? What are your plans for Monday?
Flowers on the Tomato Plant |
Close Up of the Tomato Flowers |
My decluttering goal for October was 10 items a day for a total of 310 items. Unfortunately, I fell behind almost right away, because I couldn't just pull out things, such as books, without wanting - no, needing - to at least look through them if not actually read them, again! Then, I ran out of steam about halfway through and sadly couldn't meet my goal! However, I made some progress and I am happy with that.
Past October decluttering posts:
Part 1 (Days 1-5)
Part 2 (Days 6 - 11)
Part 3 (Days 12 - 15)
Day 16: 1 book, 5 CDs, 2 items of clothing, 1 cookie tin, 1 spray on sunblock that a guest left behind after a pre-Covid weekend stay!
Day 16: 1 book, 5 CDs, 2 clothing items, 1 cookie tin, 1 sunblock |
Day 17: 9 tea cups and 1 broken bowl |
Day 18: 1 stand fan |
1 old overhead garage door opener mechanism and sensors, etc.
1 old car security device
1 old mop head
Several leftover roofing "shingles" (not wooden shingles)
1 foil covered cardboard box that Mama Cat used to sleep in
3 bowls
Several leftover pieces of floor board trim
Multiple bags of paperwork, some shredded, the rest recycled
Several pieces of brown paper, bubble wrap, etc. that I had been keeping
Day 30: 1 dead persimmon tree (the patio umbrella couldn't save it - it got too scorched and dried up)
The Persimmon Tree Earlier this Summer |
On the last day of October, I ordered and picked up groceries. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture, but, here's what I bought.
1 Cucumber, $0.49 with $0.40 off coupon = $0.49
Green beans, 0.82 lbs. @ $2.48/lb. = $2.04
Frozen green peas, 12 oz. bag = $1.25
Salmon fillet, 1.17 lbs. @ $8.70/lb. with sale and coupon = $10.19
3 cans tuna, store brand, $1.12 @ with $0.50 off coupon with the purchase of 3 cans = $3.37
6 Bananas, 2.11 lbs. @ $0.69/lb. = $1.49
3 Plums, 0.66 lbs. @ $2.98/lb. = $1.97
Strawberries, 1 lb. = $3.99
1 Caesar salad dressing, 16 fl. oz. = $2.50
1/2 gal. Half & Half = $5.49
1/2 gal. milk = $2.79
Yogurt, 32 oz. container, with $0.60 off coupon = $4.19
1 Saltine crackers, 16 oz., store brand = $2.19
Plain bagels, store brand, 6 count/18 oz. bag = $2.79
Multigrain bread, 24 oz. loaf = $2.29
Cranberry cocktail juice, 52 fl. oz; free with coupon = $0
Plus deposit = $0.10
The original item total = $66.05
Coupons/Sales = -$18.95
My October grocery budget = $100
Spent to date = $43.49 (October grocery shopping Part 1) + $47.10 (October grocery shopping Part 2) = $90.59
Balance remaining = $100 - $90.59 = $9.41
Since we are at the end of the month, I will carry that $9.41 into November, along with the $71.84 carried over from September.
My November grocery budget will be $100 as usual. However, with Thanksgiving and my daughter's planned visits, the carried over money will be useful.
How did you do with your October grocery spending? Were you able to stay within budget?
Shade for the Persimmon Tree |
Too Hot and Dry |
"I'm helping Mummy smooth out the sheet" |
Checking if the comforter is snuggly enough |