Last Week's Thrifty Moves

 

Anyone else in awe that this week is Christmas?  It just seems like the other day I was heading out to the garage to get the fall décor out of storage, but that was more than three months ago.  It often feels like time is getting away from me.  And once again this week was no exception.

 

Goodies!

Sunday morning the youngest and I headed off to Trader Joes and Winco to pick up a few items.  We didn't need anything so this shopping trip was about wants for the holidays and to finish up my prepper wish list.  We accomplished that task and headed home to get everything put away.  On the way home I told my daughter that my least favorite part about doing a big shopping trip is having to haul everything into the house.  But then, I told her, I have reminded myself how very blessed I am to "have to haul everything" into the house and then it seems rather silly to even feel that way.  So now instead of complaining I am grateful and thankful with every step.  Sometimes we just need a proper perspective.

 

Speaking of perspective, I know how workplace drama can negatively affect us if we allow it.  While no one enjoys an unpleasant situation, especially at work, I am able to balance these particular situations with the knowledge that the drama isn't mine and so far I've been able to deflect it.  We got our Christmas bonuses last week and due to the fact that we've all been working extra hard these past two years due to the pandemic and a lot of us work consistent overtime they doubled our bonuses this year.  When our president announced this via email and told us how much he appreciated our efforts I immediately replied with thank you.  I have been stunned by how many people actually complained about it.  Complained?!  Why on earth would anyone complain about a bonus?  And say it wasn't enough?  It's a bonus.  It's a gift.  No one owes it to you.  Why on earth complain?  I don't understand.  I really, really don't understand.

 

Just about every day since Thanksgiving I've picked an uplifting Christmas movie to watch, sometimes two, and I listen to Christmas music every day too.  And I often sing, so now you've been warned.  And yes!  Diehard is a Christmas movie!  Thank you Roku channel!

 

Thursday evening was the Christmas concert at my daughter's high school.  It was very nice and made for a wonderful evening of beautiful music. Friday was our annual Horse Doover Nite and we went all out with a spread of homemade Chinese food.  The food was amazing and loads of fun for all of us to get in the kitchen and cook together.  I was so happy we were able to pull it off this year.

 

A delicious spread

THINGS WE ATE LAST WEEK:  Leftovers from the week before, chicken & dressing, grilled cheese sandwich & soup, homemade Chinese food.

 

THINGS I CLEANED IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS: 

Laundry Room & Half Bathroom - Scrubbed sink & toilet.  Daily swish & swipe. 

Kitchen & Dining Room - Wiped down appliances, vacuumed & spot mopped floors.  Daily swish & swipe. 

Bedrooms & Main Bathroom - Daily swish & swipe. 

Other - One large load of laundry.  Vacuumed & dusted living room, hallway & both entryways.

 

THINGS I DID TO SAVE A SMALL BUNDLE OF $$:  Patiently waited for a $10 price drop to order our new Roku as ours is old and now considered "unsupported".  I washed out and reused four Ziploc bags and three vacuum seal bags.  I stopped our Netflix subscription.

 

THINGS I DID TO EARN EXTRA $$:  I worked a small amount of overtime.

How was your thrifty week?