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SAL-Project Summer House-#3

Project Summer House is flying by just like Summer always does! Here is where I left off: And here I am now: I hope to finish this one in the next update. The backstitching is what will make it really pop! Now off to see what the other ladies in the group are stitching! LinksContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#3”

2024 Goals Weeks 19-21 of 52

The last three weeks have been busy and I took my son’s words to heart…if you want to do something then do it! Here’s what I have been working on the past couple of weeks: Home repairs professionally done – New kitchen countertops, rip out over-the-oven microwave and replace with new exhaust hood, trim allContinue reading “2024 Goals Weeks 19-21 of 52”

Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning 2024 Week 20 of 52

I have given myself a new challenge in the meal dept. Only spend $45 one week and $90 the next, then $45 then $90. I am going to try to stay within a strict budget for the next few months because I NEED to pay off that credit card. I can’t stand it anymore. SoContinue reading “Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning 2024 Week 20 of 52”

SAL-Project Summer House-#2

It’s been three weeks since introducing my latest project, and I am already more than halfway through! Here is where I left off with Summer House. And here I am now: I hope to finish this one in the next update. The backstitching is what will make it really pop! Now off to see whatContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#2”

Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning 2024 Week 13-19 of 52

I have been all over the place with meals the last few weeks and have been experimenting with a new diet for myself. I hate calling what I eat a diet but hey, that’s what it is, right? I have been eating the Mediterranean diet the last 2 weeks. I wanted to eat healthier, butContinue reading “Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning 2024 Week 13-19 of 52”

2024 Goals Weeks 15-18 of 52

Lots of stuff going on the last four weeks! I feel like I am making good progress on my goals, although the big stuff is going a little slow. Home repairs professionally done – New kitchen countertops, rip out over-the-oven microwave and replace with new exhaust hood, trim all fruit trees and cut down allContinue reading “2024 Goals Weeks 15-18 of 52”

SAL-Project Summer House

I am so excited to start a new project! This chart is from Brooke’s Publishing and is called Summer House. I have already completed her Spring and Autumn houses and now for Summer House. Aren’t they sweet? I had a heck of a time finding DMC 225, but after a 2 hour drive to HorseheadsContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House”

2024 Goals Week 10-14 of 52

I have been busy the last month working on bakery orders and such and haven’t had the time to buckle down and work on projects but let’s see if I got much accomplished in the goal department. Home repairs professionally done – New kitchen countertops, rip out over-the-oven microwave and replace with new exhaust hood,Continue reading “2024 Goals Week 10-14 of 52”

SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #25 – Happy Dance

I am reporting a happy dance on Joyce’s Rose! After 2 years and 4 months I am considering this project finished 🙂 There are a few tweaks I need to make, but I need to move on to the next project. It’s certainly been a journey! I am definitely going to work on something MUCHContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #25 – Happy Dance”

Not Impressed With Our Debt March 2024

March was a struggle too but a whole lot better than February. I am excited to say for the first time in years we got an actual tax refund! All of this refund will be going to our credit card. Amazing! In March I made payments of $1234.00 to this credit card, our total isContinue reading “Not Impressed With Our Debt March 2024”