Well we had one big snow storm this past weekend (with more in the forcast for tomorrow night) and while these aren’t the best pictures I thought I would share them anyways.
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Well we had one big snow storm this past weekend (with more in the forcast for tomorrow night) and while these aren’t the best pictures I thought I would share them anyways.
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Well I have 2, yes 2 items to share with you today. It’s been quite a dry spell for me and I really had to force myself to finish these but they are done and I’m hoping that this is a turn around point for me.
First up is a an intrique cross. This was very easy to crochet but figuring out the twists and turns was a whole another story.
Next up is an initial cross. You can see the L in the middle. This pattern is from Crochet World April 2008 (or mabye 2009)
Those are it. Like I said, I hope to more for next week and that hopefully this slump is over.
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Well here are some results for this week. I made 2 meals that came to under 7.50 each and weren’t too difficult to figure out the cost. First up was Macaroni and Cheese with little sausages and lima beans.
The cost:
Grand total: $6.17. Oh yeah, plus the limas which might have been $1.30 so actually 7.47. I’m not actually sure of the cost of the limas as they were from Angel Food but that’s probably pretty close.
Next up was turkey breast, mashed potatoes, carrots, and gravy. Now this meal is cheap because the turkey breast was on sale and will be used for 2 meals plus the potatoes were on sale.
Here’s the cost break down:
Grand total 6.54. Really not bad. This meal was definately based on sales and being able to use a WIC check.
I highly encourage you to make meals based on what you have and what’s on sale.
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Well it’s 2 weeks later and while I didn’t do to bad I have realized some items.
First: I know why I dislike trying to figure out how much a meal cost: figuring out bulk items is time consuming and a pain! Who wants to figure out how much 1 cup of flour costs or 1 tsp. of garlic powder? I have decided I don’t. There are other things on my to do list that are little more important. That being said I can share some other things.
Second: Meatless doesn’t fly in this house hold, at least not for supper. Yes I know that is the easiest way to cut down ones grocery budget but when you spouse won’t go for it than you may end up spending more trying to accomadate what they do. This leads me to my third realization.
Third: Meat that is incorporated goes further than meat indivivually served. In case I’m not clear about what I mean let me explain. This past week we had Waffles with Chicken Gravy. Now if I would have made the chicken as a “here’s a piece for you” I would have needed a lot more chicken. Instead I was able to use the meat from maybe 2 or 3 leg quarters and it feed everyone. So in other words, meat will go further in stir fries, casseroles, and soup then say roasts. Now some of you may have already know this but in case you didn’t now you do.
Now I’ve taken all of that into consideration when I made my menu for the next 2 weeks along with looking at the sales cirrulator. Well see how we do over the next 2 weeks. Here’s what’s on the menu:
Maybe, just maybe I’ll have a picture and rough cost break down of at least 2 of these meals.
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Nothing! That’s what I have to share with you this morning, nothing! It’s been a bad week, let me tell. It’s so discouraging when things aren’t turning out right and just not knowing what to make. I’m sorry to disappoint you and hope that there will be at leat 1 thing to share with you next week.
Until then, have a good one!
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Okay so it’s on my mind to do a giveaway but I’m not sure what to offer. However I want to let you know that some members of the SHETeam ( myself included) will be starting a hide-n-seek game next week and it has 2 awesoome prizxez! Stay tuned for more details.
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Well I’ve heard of writer’s block and I’m quite sure I have creative block right now. I see things I like but don’t like. I start things and frog them because they aren’t coming out right. I just don’t know what to do. Course some of the problem comes from a realization I had. Here it: My inventory doesn’t inspire me and if it doesn’t inspire me how can I sell. There’s nothing wrong with my inventory I just am having a hard time trying to promote it and sell. So now when I look at possible items to make I ask myself if I want to promote it and everything. When I ask myself that the answer seems to come back as no so then I’m back to square one as to what to make. I try not crocheting but I have to be doing something and crocheting is normally the answer so I will sit and try to pick something up. I need to find a way to break this block. Any ideas?
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Well not a lot to share this week. Most of my time was spent working on Slingshots M pillow. So only two things to share this week.
First the M pillow. It didn’t turn out too bad but if I had to make it again I might make some slight adjustments.
Second item I got done was for the Estyhookers Creative Challenge number 8. You can read more and see the other entries over here. It’s a framed mirror done in variegated thread.
So that’s it for this week. Oh and I know that this isn’t completely related but if you are looking for Valentine gifts I highly encourage you to check out the SHETeam blog. There have been items listed everyday this week based on different catergories. Stayed tuned and see what I turn out next week.
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