106 F in the shade on the back porch!
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It's hot folks...like "no way am I going to wear a bra" hot! It's also smoky out there due to all the wildfires. I tried being outside when it was just 90F and picked some squash and raspberries, but only lasted about 10 minutes before I had to come back inside. I can't use the swamp cooler due to how high the heat is and the smoke, so I took a lukewarm shower, put on a very lightweight and cool loose dress and am sitting here in the living room with the fan on me debating on if I can hold out much longer before turning on the AC unit. The AC unit only cools the living room so I may be sleeping out here tonight. The heat has friend my brain so this frugal weekly wrap up is going to be totally incomplete. It is what it is:
~I've picked squash, raspberries, swiss chard and the first of the beans this week along with a few tomatoes from the garden.
~Most of the raspberries were frozen.
~I blanched and froze the swiss chard.
~More bread was made.
~I cooked up an entire chicken in the crockpot ad turned about 1/3 of it into a soup to serve over rice or on it's own (3 meals right there) and the rest of it will make it's way into a Caesar Salad, chicken salad sandwiches and something else.
~I have the bottoms of some green onions in water so let the roots get longer and then I will plant them in the garden.
~Four large red bell peppers were cut up and frozen.
~I made a big bowl of tuna pasta salad that served us for 2 meals.
~Bath and Body Works sent me a coupon for a free lotion.
~I found a really cute outfit for Tate on clearance at Old Navy for $1.99
~We got to Facetime with Josh.
~I finished up a bag of fish sticks for dinner one night and served it with rice, beans from the garden, carrot sticks and squash. I did make extra rice while I was at it.
~We skipped commodities this month because the freezer is still so packed and I could not fit anything else in there. Not a bad problem to have.
~We took the oldest two grandboys, Bradley and Isaiah, up to our town's pool on Monday. It is only $2 a person!
~I was able to hang the laundry out one day this week when the air was clear enough.
~I made iced coffee for a morning drink instead of hot coffee. YUM!
~I had made my famous Mac and Cheese for Isaiah's birthday party. It all got eaten!
~Isaiah and Bradley picked raspberries and took some home for their mom.
~Jeff has been picking things up from the store on his way home if we need them. I have been staying home for the most part.
~I gave Jeff a much needed haircut.
~I dehydrated some kale.
Our town is having it's town wide yard sale tomorrow and many people set up early (as in tonight). Jeff and I may go out and see if there is anything we want or need this evening or, if I get up in time tomorrow before the heat gets too bad, I may wander out then. I am looking for a smaller dehydrator to replace my one that just broke. Hopefully either I will find one, or Jeremy will run across one at an auction and pick it up for me. Be blessed!
I never wear a bra. We would have to save money another way because I need the ac 24/7 and have since March. It will run through October!
ReplyDeleteIf I could get away with never wearing a bra I would. ;) Unfortunately I am rather um "well endowed" and need the support. I finally did break down and turn on the AC about 4:30 p.m.. It was still 90 F when Jeff and I stepped outside to water the gardens at 8 p.m..
Delete106F inside the house is very hot! It gets that hot indoors, here, too, sometimes; usually later in the summer. Stay cool and take it easy when it is so hot. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and keep hydrated.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to remember to drink more fluids...that seems to be where I fail most days. :)
DeleteHi. I am glad to read that others sometimes go without a bra. I am not endowed and don't wear one anymore than I have to to be decent! Nancy
ReplyDeleteLOL Nancy! You sound so much like my mom. :) She is the same way. I have to admit that at times I am so jealous. ;)
DeleteWow that is hot! Sure hope it cools down some out your way. We are getting a refreshing cool down for a few days.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes do the braless thing as well - at home. It is just more comfortable.
Stay cool!
I'm so glad you have a cool down for a few days Cheryl. We are expecting a few days like that later this week thank God!
DeleteTank tops and loose shorts have been my mainstays recently. My favorite used to be a Cami with shelf bra from costco but I can't find them and more - really soft cotton and just enough support for home wear.
ReplyDeleteThe high temps broke today. The morning was cool with high clouds. i actually got some weeding done - just the weeding with weeds being thrown into a pile. The next cool morning, I'll do the pick up.
Stay hydrated...that's a tough one for me too. I actually made up a bunch of Gatorade this week.
Take good care,
SJ in Vancouver BC
Hi SJ, my "go to" is loose dresses, but I only have a few of them. I really need to pick up more. I do pajamas a lot too during the day if I do not need to go anywhere and then change into something else before I head out to water the gardens in the evenings.
DeleteI'm so glad you got a break from the heat and were able to get some weeding done. I need to get out there and tackle some of that myself. I understand about it being tough to stay hydrated. ((((((HUGS)))))
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I just found your site thru Cheryl. I am enjoying it so much. I rarely put on the underthing, I am not well endowed but I like to be comfortable. Most days I am in a Tshirt and underwear so I do not have to run the AC, other days I may put on shorts if I am expecting a delivery
ReplyDeleteIn winter is nothing but Pj's and sweats to keep the heater off. I live alone so I only have to do things that keep me comfortable. Cheryl has taught me how to have a stocked pantry so I do not need to go to the grocery often. Now I just have the pharmacy and the doctor. I enjoy your blog. It has a lot of great advice!
Thanks!