"Fall" into September Savings

[thriftygranny]

Good Morning!
Things seem to be calming down a bit here but still a bit hectic.
I finished year end for my husbands company, feels great to have that of my back, and off to work at the golf course for a couple of hours. Made chocolate macaroons and banana swirl muffins for lunches last night. Doing a quick grocery shop for the week, don't need much at all, have my meals planned out and feeling good about being organized for the week,have a lot on the go... four 7 am physio appoints for my son, a physical for me in the morning, and a dentist appointment on Thursday as well as parent teacher interviews...not sure what the heck they have to talk about when we are only in the third week of school in grade 11 but will be a good mom and go through the motions!! Oh and I am doing the Terry fox run with my Granddaughters school on Tuesday and then off to work. Yup crazy week for sure.
Meal plan is pork loin roast with roasted potatoes and carrots,apple crisp for dessert will use the leftovers for sandwiches for lunches for tomorrow and Tuesday,
Monday-frozen cordon blue chicken (sale at coop this week) with jasmine rice and spinach salad
Tuesday-quesadillas with salad
Wednesday-bone in Greek chicken with Greek salad and Jasmine rice(leftover from Monday)
Thursday I am going to make a Parmesan egg drop soup with spinach (use the leftover spinach form Monday's salad)( recipe in the new All you Need is Cheese mag) with grilled cheese on sour dough.
Friday is barbecue something..probably burgers.

Tired just thinking about it!!!Well off I go will sleep well tonight.

[lizzie bargain]

Wow there are some organized ladies amongst us! Here I thought I was doing well to have 1 load of laundry on and have planned dinner for today-Like FBM I plan to cash in some airmiles and PC points for groceries this week-gotta love free!

[jasperandchar]

Ashley so thinking of you and all the un-needed stress that your mom's financial situation is putting a strain on you BUT remember it is her debt and responsibility, however, I am sure you are so torn between bailing her out and knowing that paying you back may be a challenge. I read somewhere that when you lend $ to family it's best to realize you may never get it back and consider it a gift, good luck with what you decide.

[coupon girl]

-hey all so darn tired -I guess cause I am not 20 anymore -lol got home at 1.00 last night from stag and doe
-got a load on the line -towels in the wash
talked hubby into going for a walk cause he put on a bit of weight -i have too-hey its a gorgeous day
-nothing planned for supper case we had alot of food yesterday -so sandwich or cereal ,toast ,or an egg whatever we feel like at that moment

[Andit]

Should not have gone to play instead of filing. Sigh.

Note to self, when one is looking at pretty crystals, all of which are a pretty shade of yellow, make sure the lids on the containers are on tight and always put them on a tray.

Second note to self, if one is stupid enough to not use a tray or secure lids, one should not be looking at pretty things on a grey carpet that hides everything (great for when you are trying to ignore dog/cat/human hair, not so great when searching for itsy bitsy teeny beads).

Foolish human will go back to sorting papers now.

[thriftygranny]

Andit you crack me up!!!

[jasperandchar]

Good Morning! Things seem to be calming down a bit here but still a bit hectic. I finished year end for my husbands company, feels great to have that of my back, and off to work at the golf course for a couple of hours. Made chocolate macaroons and banana swirl muffins for lunches last night. Doing a quick grocery shop for the week, don't need much at all, have my meals planned out and feeling good about being organized for the week,have a lot on the go... four 7 am physio appoints for my son, a physical for me in the morning, and a dentist appointment on Thursday as well as parent teacher interviews...not sure what the heck they have to talk about when we are only in the third week of school in grade 11 but will be a good mom and go through the motions!! Oh and I am doing the Terry fox run with my Granddaughters school on Tuesday and then off to work. Yup crazy week for sure. Meal plan is pork loin roast with roasted potatoes and carrots,apple crisp for dessert will use the leftovers for sandwiches for lunches for tomorrow and Tuesday, Monday-frozen cordon blue chicken (sale at coop this week) with jasmine rice and spinach salad Tuesday-quesadillas with salad Wednesday-bone in Greek chicken with Greek salad and Jasmine rice(leftover from Monday) Thursday I am going to make a Parmesan egg drop soup with spinach (use the leftover spinach form Monday's salad)( recipe in the new All you Need is Cheese mag) with grilled cheese on sour dough. Friday is barbecue something..probably burgers. Tired just thinking about it!!!Well off I go will sleep well tonight.

Busy week ahead for sure.

meal planning is so helpful and your menu sounds delish!

Enjoy your time watching the Terry Fox run at your grand-daughters school

And hope Jayden is doing well.

PS hope your hubby is doing fantastic!

PPSSS Don't forget to relax

[jasperandchar]

-hey all so darn tired -I guess cause I am not 20 anymore -lol got home at 1.00 last night from stag and doe
-got a load on the line -towels in the wash
talked hubby into going for a walk cause he put on a bit of weight -i have too-hey its a gorgeous day
-nothing planned for supper case we had alot of food yesterday -so sandwich or cereal ,toast ,or an egg whatever we feel like at that moment

Have a lovely walk with your honey

I'm not 20 anymore either and too be honest I wouldn't want to be either (lol) - been there done that

[saundyl]

Good Morning all, Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Today we are digging our potatoes. At 5 I'm babysitting for the second evening in a row for a friend. I need to go through our "filing cabinet" which is actually a nightstand draw and dispose of older receipts again I did it about two years ago Last and the newer things ahve been going in the filing box in the closet. I make sure not to keep the envelopes andphamplets that come with them so its less stored over time.

The boys are back with their mom this week and BF has three days off during the week - nice for me because i don't have to decide what to make for supper!

I transferred 300 frommy credit union savings to the tangerine savings to take advantage of their back to school 3% on any new deposits between sept 1 and 15 until november. I figure the extra interest will be nice and I can always move the funds back later on.

[jasperandchar]

Should not have gone to play instead of filing. Sigh.

Note to self, when one is looking at pretty crystals, all of which are a pretty shade of yellow, make sure the lids on the containers are on tight and always put them on a tray.

Second note to self, if one is stupid enough to not use a tray or secure lids, one should not be looking at pretty things on a grey carpet that hides everything (great for when you are trying to ignore dog/cat/human hair, not so great when searching for itsy bitsy teeny beads).

Foolish human will go back to sorting papers now.

Are you looking at Amber stones?

Stay strong and file on...

[jasperandchar]

Good Morning all, Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Today we are digging our potatoes. At 5 I'm babysitting for the second evening in a row for a friend. I need to go through our "filing cabinet" which is actually a nightstand draw and dispose of older receipts again I did it about two years ago Last and the newer things ahve been going in the filing box in the closet. I make sure not to keep the envelopes andphamplets that come with them so its less stored over time.

The boys are back with their mom this week and BF has three days off during the week - nice for me because i don't have to decide what to make for supper!

I transferred 300 frommy credit union savings to the tangerine savings to take advantage of their back to school 3% on any new deposits between sept 1 and 15 until november. I figure the extra interest will be nice and I can always move the funds back later on.

Good luck with the filing saundyl!

Enjoy your week alone with your bf and have some fun

Might as well take advantage of the 3% - smart lady

[jasperandchar]

Happy Sunday to all,

So I will be turning 40 this month and it just so happens that it is the same day that the new season of Survivor "tv show" starts so I told the boys I am throwing myself a "survivor birthday party", it will be the 2 boys and my mom (lol). Dh will be away hunting which is fine. At first the boys thought I was joking but nope I am planning the decorations (idols, food, snacks, games) so excited - making everything myself (frugal). And besides 40 is the new 20 (haha) or atleast 20 multiplied by 2 = 40 (haha).

Made homemade pizza last night new recipe and it took 5 minutes to make the dough and no rising and it was delish, thin crust pizza yummers. was supposed to make it Friday but ended up going to Jaden's 1st scrimmage game (football) - I was so nervous I chewed all my fingers nails and I didn't know what they were doing or what everything meant but I guess I will learn in time .

The filing cabinet and filing itself is almost complete, shocker to me.....I guess OCD does come in handy at times .

Need to plan my meals for the week and will post later today, thriftygranny's menu sounds amazing.

Dinner tonight is I have no idea, no that's not the name of the recipe it's really I have no idea, well better go figure that out before long dinner will be amongst us and everyone will be squaking for food.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

[lizzie bargain]

Well DD slept over at a friends so DH and I had time to review the finances which we do from time to time-luckily all seems to be on track with our budget- we have not had any surprise repair costs that I know have been an issue for some. DH now has a small job for fun but I think his earnings will cover groceries and we no longer have private school fees-yeah. Mind you DD seems to frequently come home with a letter from the public high school needing $ for gym, band etc. Looking forward to nicer weather this week!

[coupon girl]

-gee jasper my birthday is this month too -mind you I am not hitting a milestone like you-lol
-but In 8 days I will be married 35 years ad age 55-yep sill me got married on my birthday -case e moved our weddng up from april ti sept and hubby had started a new job a few months prior and that was the only weekend off
-jasper you are a baby compared to me(enjoy your party sounds like fun) hubby gave me a surprize party in our home when I was 40-so it was fun-then when i hit 50 my health went downhill -but I kept going cause I had my mom to take care of

-well the walk was good 30 min and that's about it-my injured knee(the one I injured at work wen i turned 50 see)-I start to feel it pull a little in the back-well some form of walking is better than nothing

-my car has to go in for emssion test this week-better pass-then sticker
-just realized hubby and I need to build our wardrobes -last night was a prime example-I had no cute top to wear with my jeans (didn't want long sleeve cause of my hot flasHes) so wore cute black camisole with a thrift store purple funk top -with my 15.00blazer
-just wanted to ask you ladies -do you all have extensive wardrobes-I guess i will slowly add pieces now and then(thrift shop and sales at stores -walmart doesn't appal to me or target'sclothig -sears is so darn much along with the bay-I do like reitmans and marksworkwarehouse-whch stores do you ladies shop at??? just curious

[MrsSunshine]

LUV that idea Jas... i can hear the music in my head as i type.. waooo. LOL
up and conquering all my projects so pleased with it.
my pick up time has changed. fine with me.. extra time to get some work done. as well waiting on a call.
crossing my fingers its good 'bad' news.
would love to get some banana muffins/loaves done too. will see.