I haven’t updated since June so I thought I better get an update posted today. It’s been a frustrating few months. I have made some progress in some areas and put some debt on in other areas. Here’s the breakdown: Honda loan balance in June was $1600 – Now down to $900. I made aContinue reading “Not Impressed with Our Debt September 2020 Update”
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Lactose Intolerant
It’s official (at least in my mind) I am lactose intolerant. Especially after last night’s late night stomach problems after eating macaroni and cheese for dinner. Most of my adult life I have suffered from what I would call random stomach problems and stomach problems suck right? The most frustrating part is that people loveContinue reading “Lactose Intolerant”
Dinner Ideas
I have been so frustrated with cooking lately because I feel like I get no help doing it. I don’t bother asking what anyone wants anymore because I get the same answers, either “I don’t know” or hot dogs. In fact I was so frustrated the other day that I took a notepad and wroteContinue reading “Dinner Ideas”
Damaged Canning Lid Update
Last post I told you about the canning supply shortage and the shipment of lids I mistakenly purchased from a company in China. I have received a $6.96 credit towards my over $45+ purchase for the damaged lids. I wasn’t very happy with this and I would never buy from this company ever again butContinue reading “Damaged Canning Lid Update”
SAL Fraktur Hex #15
I feel very accomplished this last three weeks! Here is where I left off last update: And here is where I am now: I am all the way to the center now and I got a little more done on the last corner. Please visit the other stitchers in our SAL. They are doing wonderfulContinue reading “SAL Fraktur Hex #15”
Canning Supply Shortages
If you are a canner or preserver of food than you must have noticed that supplies are scarce this year. Every store I have called locally is out of canning supplies and no dates in site for re-stocking. Along with TP and sanitizer, yeast and flour the newest shortage, at least in my world isContinue reading “Canning Supply Shortages”
SAL Fraktur Hex #14
Even though I had the busiest week of my life last week I still made time to stitch. Here is where I left off last update on Fraktur Hex: And here is where I am today: You can start to see some of the middle design! I hope to get the last corner done byContinue reading “SAL Fraktur Hex #14”
SAL-Fraktur Hex #13
This has been such a busy month that I have had no time to stitch so I woke up th his morning and stitched a bit before posting today just to say I got something accomplished lol! Here is where I left off last time: And here is what I did this morning. Lots moreContinue reading “SAL-Fraktur Hex #13”
Victory Garden Update
I can’t believe I have forgotten to post about my garden this year. I am fully embracing the victory garden life this year. Mentally changing my gardening experience to embrace the idea of victory gardening has changed my perspective. Growing food as a hobby is one thing. Growing food to survive and as a necessityContinue reading “Victory Garden Update”
Not Impressed With Our Debt – Update
The last time I did an update on our debt was in my March 27th post. In that post I updated that I had gotten my medical bill paid in full and paid our Town/County taxes. The goal for April was to pay off the Bank of America credit card but I was a littleContinue reading “Not Impressed With Our Debt – Update”
The Professional Domestic 