Friday, March 10, 2017

Fun Friday!

Another big storm last night but no trips to the basement and no power loss just a good old cozy stormy night to cuddle up in the covers and read a good book which I did!
Yesterday I shopped all day!  I went grocery shopping at the local grocery store up town and got some real bargains.  I also shopped online and finally ordered a bunch of things I needed and wanted.
Shopping takes time though no matter how you do it....online or in person.
I did make a menu this time to coordinate with the items on sale before I ever stepped foot in the store.  I utilized one of favorite cookbooks.............
  The menu, which I can't quite put my hands on right at the moment...I hope I didn't throw it out....you should never write  your menu on the same piece of paper as your grocery list...
includes breakfast burritos which I will make and freeze some, toad in the hole which I made this morning.......
and cinnamon rolls, sour cream pancakes and marmalade muffins.
For suppers/lunches there's chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy with a vegetable, pork chops, olive cheese bread and oatmeal crispies...of what I can remember.  Last night I had fish sticks with fresh oven roasted asparagus and a baked potato with some leftover bacon and sour cream on it.  I try not to plan anything that requires much cooking on the day I shop as I know I will be tired.
My yarn and kits came in the mail from Alicia Paulson!  So excited!!!!
This is the start of something but I can't say what as these are presents............Sunday on YOP...(my family knows they cannot read that post as it might contain future gifts)...I will share more..........
I was thinking of ordering some new crochet hooks with cushions and Betsy of The Simple Life of a Queen (she's on my sidebar) mentioned she got some polymer clay and made her own cushioned crochet hooks.  I googled how to do it and knew I would need to order the clay and then do it.....while I really needed the 'cushioning' now.  Well, there was a gal on You Tube who took the pencil cushions and used those instead.  But before that she wrapped 1 or 2 rubber bands around her hook so it wouldn't slide off.  Voila!  It works and is very cushiony and you can slide it back and forth if need be.  I already had the pencil cushions from a long time ago and rubber bands too!  This is a small D hook and it is staying put!  A free cushioned crochet hook!
Another color on my blanket.  I love this stitch but be sure not to start with a dark color.  I can tell what I'm doing now but if I had started with that dark green I'm sure I would have goofed up just because I wasn't sure what to look for in the stitches....now I know and could probably do it blindfolded.  This makes a fabric that is similar to a woven fabric and will make a nice warm blanket.  I was thinking it would also make good rugs, place mats, table runners etc.  I'm thinking way ahead but this pattern would make a great Hudson Bay colored blanket.....hmmmm.....I think that's going on my list for next YOP year!
I'm excited to show you some of the things I bought....mostly things to add to my journaling, a new crochet book for doilies, some fabric and of course, books!  There's a few skeins of yarn I need also to finish up some WIP's but I feel good that I will have the supplies to move forward on some projects and who doesn't love things to look forward to coming in the mail?  I hope you are enjoying your Friday night.
Happy Trails!

13 comments:

  1. It's always fun to read about your bargains. I like how your yarn was packed. I smile every time I see this hooked blanket project.

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  2. The meals that you have planned sound so good! I'm trying to do weight watchers and I don't think any of them would be on the weight watcher plan. Ha ha! I'm glad you found a solution to your crochet hook dilemma. I have heard about using those pencil grippy things too, but had forgotten about it. Your blanket is looking wonderful. I love all the colors and I think a Hudson Bay blanket would be perfect. Have a wonderful Saturday.
    Blessings, Betsy

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    1. You are right....PW would not be approved by WW I'm sure but I do enjoy my food! LOL! You have a wonderful day also!

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  3. You are so organized and always accomplish so much and plan for even more. I'm a disorganized procrastinator in all aspects of life. :)

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    1. You would not say that if you saw my house! LOL! I work all day but it seems to get me no where! LOL!

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  4. Even though it's early morning, you've made my stomach rumble with the talk of all those delicious menus! Thank goodness the storm did not leave you powerless. Your crochet looks so pretty and so neat! Glad you're enjoying the Debbie Shore videos. Her tutorials are so calming! I've watched them all now as I was totally addicted. Now I can't wait for her to bring out some more! Take care. Xx

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    1. I've only watched one so I have a ways to go! I haven't tried this yet but Alicia Paulson mentioned a series she was 'binge watching' on You Tube called Rosemary and Thyme. I have no idea how good it is but she seemed to be liking it. I wish there were more sewing podcasts...I'll have to do some searching!
      I really have the sewing bug but yet I have not done any yet! Tomorrow....I just have to!!!

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  5. Hi Sam!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Hudson's Bay blankee idea!!! We had so many of those growing up and now if you look online they cost a FORTUNE. My grandma even had a winter coat with the Hudson's Bay design! The more I read, the more I keep pushing myself to try out the crochet needle....it's so cold here I have zero plans to leave the house unless it's to shove the dogs out to pee, they don't even want to go out lol...I LOVE Toad in the Hole! We add shredded Cheddar and a slice of bacon before the egg, so yummy. I'm glad you got your shopping done! I hope you post your dinners :)

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    1. Oh, bacon and cheddar sounds good too! Do you cook the bacon first? It's snowing here right now! Has been all afternoon but it won't last. The streets are still clear and my sidewalk but I have enjoyed it so much! Nitty the Rottweiller loves it too, she's out laying in it! LOL!
      I will post the dinners for sure!

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  6. Yup, I cook the bacon until it's nearly done. I also toast the bread first, not much, just until it can hold the eggs. I'm going to be making this Tuesday morning for breakfast so I'll post it for you! :)

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  7. Ha, I'm the same way. Either I set up a dinner early in the crock pot, on a shopping day, or have something super easy.

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  8. lol! I too have the Pioneer Woman cookbook,,, and luv the 'eggs in a basket' or toad in a hole....lol! either name,,, still easy to make and yummy on a cold morning....
    >^..^<

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