Something I really appreciate is having computer chairs with casters on them. My computer chair at home and at work both have casters which makes it so much more convenient when I need to get something close by and don’t want to get up. I can just roll over and get what I need.
Once we had a chair and one of the casters broke. It was nice that we (actually, my husband) could replace it so that we could still use the chair which was in great condition. I’m all for fixing something, if possible!
It’s hard coming home from teaching and having the energy to clean house or even cook supper, especially since I stay later most days. I don’t need anything like durham maid service, though, because my husband is good to do most of the house cleaning, do most of the laundry (I wash my own clothes), and do most of the cooking. That really helps because I’m so tired most days when I get home! Now, during the summer, I do most of the cooking because I enjoy it. It’s all relative to my energy level.
This month is one of those overwhelming months with so much to do as a teacher! But I just remember the verse that says to take one day at a time, and so that’s what I’m doing. Between now and the end of the month, I have four teacher’s testing modules to study and four tests to take, one over each module. (I’m not taking a college course. This is professional development.) Plus I have a fifth module on technology and have to do an online project to turn in and then read 30 pages of a book and be able to discuss at a faculty meeting. Whew!
I talked with our daughter, Christi @ Frugal Novice, and she has a crazy week too. How many of you remember the old commercials “Calgon, take me away?” 🙂
Needless to say, this week will be bringing in chicken and my husband doing the cooking:
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Monday: Rotisserie Chicken, broccoli, salad (We ended up not getting a Rotisserie Chicken last week, so it’s on this week’s menu.)
Tuesday: Leftover Rotisserie Chicken, baby lima beans, carrots
Wednesday: Homemade chicken vegetable soup
Thursday: Italian Chicken Pasta (Barilla Plus Pasta) and salad
Friday: Not sure yet. Our son and his girlfriend will probably be eating supper with us, so I’m waiting to see what sounds good to them.
I have had the same watch for many years. It still looks stylish, runs great, and I’m thankful to have it. Actually, I do have another watch but never wear it because it’s not really my style. It’s a gold watch, and I wear mostly silver or sometimes a mix of silver and a little gold. The watch I wear all the time is a mix of mostly silver with a little gold. Like I mentioned, it’s still stylish!
When people have to move to a new location in another city or another state, a lot of them look at a listing of homes for rent instead of buying a home first thing. That way, they have time to study the market, see which area of town they like best, which area suits their needs as far as shopping, school, and medical facilities, etc. Then when they’ve researched and found where they would like to live, they can begin looking for a house to buy.
Here’s a recipe for those of you who like sweet cornbread but not the sugar!
INGREDIENTS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil 9-inch pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil and place pan in oven to preheat. After the pan is hot, take it out of the oven and add the mixture. Bake until golden brown on top.
Sometimes I hear about something or see things advertised and wonder what they are. For example, I had never heard of a “blackout” watch before until I read about Luminox blackout watches recently. After reading just a little bit about them, I learned that they are for the military or for outdoor sporting activities. Do you know anything about these types of watches or do you know anyone who has one? Just curious!
I can’t get over how fast the weeks are going by. That’s what happens when we’re super busy, I guess. Many of you know exactly what I’m talking about. Christmas things are already out in stores and shopping is the last thing on my mind right now. Some people have their lists already made with things like polaris sportsman parts for hubby, video games for the kids, a Christmas outfit for the baby, etc.
Right now, my list consists of a mostly blank sheet of paper with one gift idea for someone on it (I won’t say who). The list should be complete in another month, though! And then my shopping will consist of shopping on Black Friday and then shopping online.
When you’re thinking about Christmas gifts this year, think out-of-the-box. What about giving someone you love a gift that will help them with their struggle to learn. If you have a child in your family who is really struggling, do your research and check out Learning Link Technologies. Read their testimonials and see if you think they could help someone you love. Free tests for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia are on their site.
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Some people are so creative and are always making some neat looking craft. I’m not one of those people, although I have made some crafts in the past. You won’t find any blue moon beads, paint, unfinished wooden craft pieces, etc., on my shopping list. My list just contains the basics. I know, that’s not very exciting. However, I do get some craft item for an art project at school every now and then.
Have you ever known someone who is pregnant and is also a bridesmaid in a wedding? We’ve been to at least three or four weddings where the bridesmaid and her husband were expecting a baby. There might be some other special occasions, too, that require a maternity dress that is formal. It’s nice to know that there are formal maternity dresses available, and nowadays an expectant mother can still dress in style for any occasion.
Whenever we need a specialized battery, it’s great to be able to find exactly what we need. It’s nice to find a place that carries everything from motorola batteries to other brands. There’s something very frustrating about needing a certain battery and not being able to find exactly what is needed. I know, because that happened to us years ago. It was a relief when we finally found the right battery!