tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post6081995700563327918..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: Frugal Friday Wrap Up 9/30-10/6 2017Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-40885342925360026552017-10-12T08:32:46.088-07:002017-10-12T08:32:46.088-07:00No worries:) I'm glad you have such a support...No worries:) I'm glad you have such a supportive husband to help you out through all these challenges with your fibro. My husband is the same kind--very sweet and supportive. It sure helps keep life flowing!Beckyathomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105835394158145451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-48021809656214599612017-10-10T10:22:11.093-07:002017-10-10T10:22:11.093-07:00Hi Marilyn, praying for you my friend. I'm su...Hi Marilyn, praying for you my friend. I'm sure you are getting all buttoned up for Winter. I still need to get out and work on getting the garden all taken care of and put to bed. Of course that means that my dear hubby will be doing most of the work, but I can take all the bean vines down from the trellis. I may try to get that done today before the rains come in tonight. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-38026192892396631592017-10-10T10:20:23.145-07:002017-10-10T10:20:23.145-07:00Hi Rue! I have missed you! I am hoping that the ...Hi Rue! I have missed you! I am hoping that the fibro flares will slow down now that Fall is here and that some tough decisions have been made. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-43943673779322413422017-10-10T10:19:05.465-07:002017-10-10T10:19:05.465-07:00Hi Sandy, it is working out pretty well for the mo...Hi Sandy, it is working out pretty well for the most part, but he still steals it sometimes. ;) I pray all is going well for you and your hubby. Love you my friend!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-36909177367532043942017-10-10T10:18:10.056-07:002017-10-10T10:18:10.056-07:00:) I know right? The thing is that I feel guilty...:) I know right? The thing is that I feel guilty if I don't get things done. Yesterday my sweet hubby felt so bad for me after I was in tears again due to my own self induced "guilt trip". He very graciously dropped everything that he had planned for the day and cut up 5 pounds of onions for me, most of which he got going in our huge dehydrator. While he worked on that, I got busy making French Onion soup, Sloppy Joes, corn bread and 2 loaves of French Bread. He also remade the guest bed for me and helped me out with lots of laundry. All that and he still got a nap and then worked all night long. I just love him and would be lost without him.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-79852430403758761542017-10-10T10:13:42.986-07:002017-10-10T10:13:42.986-07:00Becky, turnabout is fair play right? ;) LOL! I s...Becky, turnabout is fair play right? ;) LOL! I suggested separate blankets and I do keep a smaller one by the bed on my side, just in a case, but hubby was not going for it. We only share a bed 2 1/1 nights a week due to his work schedule, so I guess I can live with that. ;)<br /><br />I need to come and read your blog and see what you have been up to. I have fallen behind on that yet again.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-29855662666038221992017-10-10T10:10:34.575-07:002017-10-10T10:10:34.575-07:00Thanks Cheryl. :) I had to laugh because even aft...Thanks Cheryl. :) I had to laugh because even after buying that new king sized comforter, my hubby is still rolling over and stealing the covers. Poor guy has no idea he is doing it though and feels so bad when I either wake him to get some back or tell him about it later. ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-62365171242324670362017-10-10T10:08:56.293-07:002017-10-10T10:08:56.293-07:00Hi Paula, I would love for you to come and visit m...Hi Paula, I would love for you to come and visit me, and yes, I would take you to all the thrift stores. :) As you are missing Fall, I am missing the beach...funny how that works. ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-80222347995425143222017-10-10T10:06:51.552-07:002017-10-10T10:06:51.552-07:00Jane, your trip with your Mum and getting to spend...Jane, your trip with your Mum and getting to spend time with your sisters just made me so happy for you! My mom is a quilter and bought a new quilting machine that she had me try out when I went to visit her...such fun! She also has a huge stash of material (it fills a rather large closet) and is always making quilts for family and for charities. :)<br /><br />I would love to see a picture of how your home looks now that you have replaces the ceiling fans and lights!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-3825086217146043932017-10-10T10:03:20.079-07:002017-10-10T10:03:20.079-07:00Thanks Kim! :)Thanks Kim! :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-15002288504763450472017-10-10T10:03:01.011-07:002017-10-10T10:03:01.011-07:00Hi my friend! I'm glad you had a good shoppin...Hi my friend! I'm glad you had a good shopping trip to Safeway also. I love to crumble up the ramen noodles (dry) and add them to salad...yummy! I hope you were able to get everything done in the garden that you wanted to. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-64688227062503151892017-10-10T09:55:37.555-07:002017-10-10T09:55:37.555-07:00Thanks Chrissy. I do love a good soup. We try an...Thanks Chrissy. I do love a good soup. We try and have soup at least once a week during the cooler weather months.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-62029654023233660172017-10-09T21:39:48.832-07:002017-10-09T21:39:48.832-07:00You manage to get do much done even with your heal...You manage to get do much done even with your health struggles! Your elk roast sounded delish as did your soups too. We are preparing for winter here too. Hope this week is a quieter one for you!Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-79638244503919522082017-10-09T21:15:32.090-07:002017-10-09T21:15:32.090-07:00I'm sorry you had so many fibro episodes? I...I'm sorry you had so many fibro episodes? I'm not sure what to call them, but I sure hope you get relief from it.<br /><br />Great deals, my friend :)<br /><br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-91622879084039316132017-10-09T19:54:12.175-07:002017-10-09T19:54:12.175-07:00How is the new King sized comforter working out fo...How is the new King sized comforter working out for you? We have the same thing going on here!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150087662344396719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-75936732334480601472017-10-09T15:57:11.735-07:002017-10-09T15:57:11.735-07:00You really need to slow down for a while. That fi...You really need to slow down for a while. That fibro will not remis until you do. This is the pot telling the kettle:)Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-82856525483503061852017-10-08T14:34:17.881-07:002017-10-08T14:34:17.881-07:00I finally got my own blanket:) It's just smal...I finally got my own blanket:) It's just small, but I also keep another bigger one on the floor next to the bed. I've done it for years, because when it's time for the "cover wars" I simply cannot compete:) Or so I thought. Until poor Rob told me he kept waking up last night frequently as I was apparently winning that war and stealing all the covers all night long!!! And, all the time, my extra blanket was out in the living room, because I've been lazing around with this cold I've caught!! Thankfully, it's all good-natured and we tease each other when we do it to each other.<br /><br />You are doing great on your October grocery budget! Keep it up:) I will get myself together and go shopping in a few days, but haven't needed anything yet in October.<br /><br />I am hoping you are feeling better each day and that the week ahead will be a good one for you. Beckyathomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105835394158145451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-25483810546110044952017-10-08T06:55:40.129-07:002017-10-08T06:55:40.129-07:00sounds like you got some great deals, and had lots...sounds like you got some great deals, and had lots of yummy food this week. glad you got a visit with the baby.<br />I do the same thing with our bed. It is a queen, but we always use a king spread/comforter - it just covers more!<br />I hope you feel better this coming week. Gentle hugs!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-51041039828835830112017-10-08T04:28:08.914-07:002017-10-08T04:28:08.914-07:00Hi Debbie, I hope your feeling better today. :)
Ar...Hi Debbie, I hope your feeling better today. :)<br />Around here, we're having lots of heat and it seems that October is the new August: people on the beach, sunny skies... I'm missing Fall!<br />I love reading all the things you do and save. Unfortunately, here we don't have a lot of thrift stores. But we try to save as much as we can, because nowadays, every cent counts, right?<br />If we ever get to go to the States again, I'll visit you and you'll take me to those stores!<br />Your Steven is so grow up! And so cute!!! :)<br />Have a relaxed and pain free week, Debbie!Euzinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748058005053887386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-17621114452419029692017-10-07T17:52:45.856-07:002017-10-07T17:52:45.856-07:00Given all your commitments of late, flare up of yo...Given all your commitments of late, flare up of your nasties was on the books. I am sorry that you had this pain to deal with. Little Steven is one cute little man who obviously loves his Grammie. I love how he is looking at you for the photo.<br />I travelled down to my parents place(3 hour drive) and stayed for two nights. My sister and her two youngest were visiting so I got to spend part of a day and night with them. The second day Mum and I caught a train to Brisbane and went to a major Craft and Quilting Fair. Oh my goodness there are some talented people out there. I came home with a new cutting mat and some mermaid and fairy buttons I will use as embellishments on some sewing for the granddaughter. I was very proud of myself for not adding to my already substantial material stash.<br />We had all the ceiling fans and yukky 70's light fitting replaced this week. It makes such a difference to have bright white fans rather than rusty old ones. Woohoo.<br />Have a wonderful week.<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-60222264742880573132017-10-07T08:02:25.545-07:002017-10-07T08:02:25.545-07:00I am so sorry that you were not feeling well, but,...I am so sorry that you were not feeling well, but, oh boy, you accomplished a lot! Both your food and that baby are just delicious looking! Enjoy!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-79302381990299952792017-10-07T07:37:12.181-07:002017-10-07T07:37:12.181-07:00Sorry to hear that you flared this week with the f...Sorry to hear that you flared this week with the fibro and CFS. But I was so glad to hear you could get some rest.<br />Have to say that the pictures with all the food made me quite hungry!! It all looks so good. And, yea for the free meat (way to go Chris and his hunting skills). <br />And what a great shopping trip you did at Safeway. I had a good shopping trip at Safeway as well. Remembered to take in a rain check before it expired for $0.10 packs of ramen. Not really healthy but a nice quick snack or lunch.<br />I shut off the water to the outside spigot and detached the hose. Will put it away this weekend. Also put 2 of my gardens to bed. Mostly, still want to plant a green manure crop but the soil is ready. Still have more to do but am taking today off. Meeting a friend for coffee at 11 today and that will be it for today.<br />Your baby Steven is so cute --lucky grammie!!<br />Cheers,<br />SJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-71387779155513597982017-10-07T06:43:48.556-07:002017-10-07T06:43:48.556-07:00Awesome week. Hate all your flare up's though....Awesome week. Hate all your flare up's though. Your soup looks delish. Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-50423736663205588902017-10-06T22:40:44.200-07:002017-10-06T22:40:44.200-07:00Oh my friend, if we lived closer I would invite yo...Oh my friend, if we lived closer I would invite you over a lot! :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-4116005026722003972017-10-06T22:38:18.834-07:002017-10-06T22:38:18.834-07:00Debbie, so sorry to hear you are in pain from a fl...Debbie, so sorry to hear you are in pain from a flare up again. I'm sending feel better wishes your way. You did very well with your grocery budget! Well done! Your soups look delicious, too, especially that chicken noodle soup! Why aren't you closer to me so I could invite myself over for a bowl of soup? :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.com