After the Storm

Well, we weathered the storm.

And had a lot of fun too.

We had the day off from school and work 

so we spent the day preparing.

Blizzard Nemo

We are expecting a blizzard here in southern New Hampshire.  They are saying this could be the biggest storm in 10 years.  It is also the 35th anniversary of the Blizzard of 78.   I was 15 years old that year.  My family was very poor and we lived near the ocean in Gloucester, Massachusetts.  This is where the movie "The Perfect Storm" takes place.  I can remember how unprepared we were back then.  We didn't have much food, and we had even less money.  I am so thankful for what my family has now.  The wood is piled high in the mudroom.  The fridge is full.  We don't have a generator, but we can always put the food in coolers outside and cook on the grill.  I feel safe and snug.  Of course, I don't know if I'll feel the same when the toilets won't flush anymore!  

See that little purple oval below.  That's us.  Right smack dab in the middle of it!  That yellow arrow is pointing almost directly at my house!
 


I love living in New England.  I love the weather.  The snow, the cold, the humid summers and gorgeous falls.  I can't imagine living anywhere else.  So bring it on.  We're ready for you Nemo!

Menu Plan Monday

Another week, another shopping trip.

My goal is to budget $150 a week for groceries for 3-4 people.

This week, I spent $150.

Except for the $35 that my daughter spent yesterday,

picking up some of her expensive healthy foods.

 

 

Boxwood Around the House

It is the middle of January and the house is feeling a little dreary.
The place needs a little zing, and my budget is zilch.

Boxwood Winter Wreath

 



I miss the greenery that filled my home during the weeks of

December.

I wanted to use some fresh greens around the house,

but without the Christmas feel.

Menu Plan Monday

I went grocery shopping today.

I am trying to put myself on a strict budget.

I shop for my husband, daughter, and myself.

My husband and I like everything.

Our daughter wants only healthy foods.

We compromise.   Sort of.

  

My budget today was $120 (in cash).

I spent $138.51.
(I should leave my debit card at home).

Good-bye Christmas 2012

Hello again blog.

Somehow, I took an unplanned break.

  

No, nothing really broke,

I just got busy...

doing nothing.