I did it! I got my coupon binder put together, my coupons are in it and I am "coupon organized". It feels good to have accomplished something today! I'm anxiously looking forward to the Sunday paper so I can get more coupons and peruse the sales for various stores!
My grandson, Andrew, is here for the weekend. He was asleep when Greg brought him in, so I haven't been able to get my hugs, kisses or play with him yet. He must have had a busy day.
Our 1/2 inch of snow is gone! It's cold here, though. I guess Andrew will have to play inside this weekend. He is not going to like that.
We don't have any plans for the weekend other than staying warm and playing with Andrew. I think Jon and Brenda will be over here at some point (yay) so we'll probably have a meal together. Maybe they'll come for breakfast if they know I'm going to have tomato gravy!!!
Happy Friday the 13th. I'm not in to superstitions, but if you are, do what you do on Friday the 13th!
Till next time...
Be safe~!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Pineapple Cakes/Cupcakes
I saw this recipe on a blog I follow. I have not tried it yet, but will be doing so within the next few days! It sounds divine.
Pineapple Cupcakes with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake: According to cake mix box directions.
Cool: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cupcakes/Cake
18.25 oz box yellow cake mix
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
2 tablespoons Jell-o Cheesecake Pudding Mix
Preheat oven according to cake mix directions.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined.
Fill lined cupcake tin, 2/3 full and bake according to cake mix directions, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
In large bowl, beat ingredients until well combined.
Spread on cooled cupcakes and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Pineapple Cupcakes with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake: According to cake mix box directions.
Cool: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cupcakes/Cake
18.25 oz box yellow cake mix
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
2 tablespoons Jell-o Cheesecake Pudding Mix
Preheat oven according to cake mix directions.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined.
Fill lined cupcake tin, 2/3 full and bake according to cake mix directions, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
Frosting
7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
Spread on cooled cupcakes and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Money - Or The Lack Thereof...
I'm excited! My daughter-in-law, Brenda, has gotten me on the couponing train. She went with me today to Walgreens and CVS to purchase three specific items that I had coupons for. (She had already made a trip for herself.) Since I haven't quite comprehended the knack for getting the most of our using coupons, she had to teach Nana! Thank you, sweet Brenda! I purchased $75 worth of products for $25. The $50 I saved paid for my visit to the doctor's office this morning! WOOT WOOT
In years past, I was blessed to not have to worry too much about buying food and necessities. Due to bad luck and other problems, I've had about 4 years of worrying non-stop. I worry from hubby's paycheck to paycheck. After our income dropped drastically, I think twice about what I buy. I've never been one to keep up with the Whoevers and I really couldn't care less what people think of my financial status. As long as we have a roof over our heads and food to eat along with electricity, water, phone, internet, TV and gas money, I'm ok. I've had to learn to deal with not having health insurance, life insurance or other things that I used to think were necessities. I know, necessities don't include internet and TV, but those are two things we've managed to keep so far. The day may come when we can't afford that. However, hubby has to have the internet for work, so I guess it IS a necessity. (Thank goodness!)
Back to coupons - I was talking to my sister on the phone after my couponing excursion and she said she had started clipping them too because it's like just throwing money away not to. I agree! So, get ready, people in the check-out lines! You're not gonna like me, probably. I really don't care, because I will be saving money. If I can reduce our grocery bill by 2/3 or more, I will be absolutely thrilled. Shoot, I would be happy to reduce that bill by any amount at this point, but I may as well aim for the moon!
Now I have to stop blogging and get my coupon binder put together so I can organize my coupons! My daughter-in-law did not volunteer to do that for me!!! HA HA HA Don't blame her.
Be safe~!
In years past, I was blessed to not have to worry too much about buying food and necessities. Due to bad luck and other problems, I've had about 4 years of worrying non-stop. I worry from hubby's paycheck to paycheck. After our income dropped drastically, I think twice about what I buy. I've never been one to keep up with the Whoevers and I really couldn't care less what people think of my financial status. As long as we have a roof over our heads and food to eat along with electricity, water, phone, internet, TV and gas money, I'm ok. I've had to learn to deal with not having health insurance, life insurance or other things that I used to think were necessities. I know, necessities don't include internet and TV, but those are two things we've managed to keep so far. The day may come when we can't afford that. However, hubby has to have the internet for work, so I guess it IS a necessity. (Thank goodness!)
Back to coupons - I was talking to my sister on the phone after my couponing excursion and she said she had started clipping them too because it's like just throwing money away not to. I agree! So, get ready, people in the check-out lines! You're not gonna like me, probably. I really don't care, because I will be saving money. If I can reduce our grocery bill by 2/3 or more, I will be absolutely thrilled. Shoot, I would be happy to reduce that bill by any amount at this point, but I may as well aim for the moon!
Now I have to stop blogging and get my coupon binder put together so I can organize my coupons! My daughter-in-law did not volunteer to do that for me!!! HA HA HA Don't blame her.
Be safe~!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Welcome!
Hello, Blog-land. This morning while cleaning house, I decided to start blogging publicly. If you know me, please don't take offense to anything I may post here!
In the past 54 years...
I grew up on a farm in Mississippi. My father worked for a gas pipeline company 40 hours per week and also farmed his land to help provide for his family. He and my mother have been married 59 years which is amazing. They were blessed with me, my sister and two brothers!
At 18, I eloped with my childhood sweetheart who happened to be our neighbor. We divorced two years later (because we were young and stupid to have gotten married in the first place) and then later I married Dale. Dale and I had two boys, Jon and Greg. Later, Dale and I divorced for reasons I won't explain here and I later married another guy who cheated on me, so I divorced him. Dale came to his senses and we remarried 6 years ago which put my family back together again! I know-it's exhausting just reading about it. :-) Jon married Brenda this past November. Brenda has 4 children from a previous marriage and is trying to add the 5th with Jon! Greg has yet to marry, but has an almost 3 year old son who named me Nana. I've found that I just love being called Nana, so that's how this blog got it's name.
I held a full-time job for 30+ years and only worked at two companies. I was loyal to those two companies. The first, I worked at for nearly 25 years. I left the second firm to re-marry Dale and so far, I have not had to work outside the home in the past 6 years. I probably would have if I was physically and mentally able to. I suffer from fibromyalgia, severe depression and other things I won't discuss.
Life has definitely been a trip - especially these past 6 years. I may share some of our reality with you in later posts. This one is just to give you a little background about me.
So, welcome to my world of ramblings. I look forward to hearing from you too!
Please note - any posts containing foul language or content will be deleted. Help me keep this blog family friendly!
Till next time - Take care of yourself and be safe.
In the past 54 years...
I grew up on a farm in Mississippi. My father worked for a gas pipeline company 40 hours per week and also farmed his land to help provide for his family. He and my mother have been married 59 years which is amazing. They were blessed with me, my sister and two brothers!
At 18, I eloped with my childhood sweetheart who happened to be our neighbor. We divorced two years later (because we were young and stupid to have gotten married in the first place) and then later I married Dale. Dale and I had two boys, Jon and Greg. Later, Dale and I divorced for reasons I won't explain here and I later married another guy who cheated on me, so I divorced him. Dale came to his senses and we remarried 6 years ago which put my family back together again! I know-it's exhausting just reading about it. :-) Jon married Brenda this past November. Brenda has 4 children from a previous marriage and is trying to add the 5th with Jon! Greg has yet to marry, but has an almost 3 year old son who named me Nana. I've found that I just love being called Nana, so that's how this blog got it's name.
I held a full-time job for 30+ years and only worked at two companies. I was loyal to those two companies. The first, I worked at for nearly 25 years. I left the second firm to re-marry Dale and so far, I have not had to work outside the home in the past 6 years. I probably would have if I was physically and mentally able to. I suffer from fibromyalgia, severe depression and other things I won't discuss.
Life has definitely been a trip - especially these past 6 years. I may share some of our reality with you in later posts. This one is just to give you a little background about me.
So, welcome to my world of ramblings. I look forward to hearing from you too!
Please note - any posts containing foul language or content will be deleted. Help me keep this blog family friendly!
Till next time - Take care of yourself and be safe.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)