Well, it's forecast to be in the 50's today but the sleet from last night is still making things slippery.  Fog is starting to develop, though, as the temperatures are warming.  It's very dark and gray but they are forecasting sunny skies this afternoon!

Three primaries were held yesterday.  North Carolina and Arkansas have winners chosen for both parties as well as the Texas Democrats.  But it looks like the Republicans in Texas are going to a run off!  Already the Texas Primary is costing more money than normal so it will probably be a record breaker when all is said and done.

The decorations are about 95% done but I need to purchase a replacement plastic container as one has completely broken.  It wasn't in the best shape but it finally cracked too much to be able to tape back together.

I did take time to do some crafting.  This time with my totally hand made wall hanging.  I had finished the background including hand stitching it down.  So I have begun adding things to it...

This is just the beginning of creating a picture...I am going to add a lot more but I think this is a good start.  My plan for these additions is to have raw edges rather than finished edges.  By the way, did you spend anytime yesterday crafting?

Today, I have an appointment this afternoon after which I plan to stop and shop for a few items.  With the current rise in the price of gas (16 cents a gallon) I want to bundle outings to reduce costs.  And although I love to drive SnowWhite as she is a truck she does take a lot of gas.  

Actually, coordinating your trips so you can accommodate several places in one trip is one way to save on money.  And, if possible, maybe walking rather than driving to stores.  When I lived in NYC, I would walk (or take the subway) everywhere within the city and that includes the grocery store, the library, medical appointments, etc.  Where I live now, that is not possible so combining errands is the best way for me to save money.

I've been eating more meatless meals lately and much of the time the meals revolve around a rice dish...but not plain rice.  I love Mexican rice because has so much more flavor than plain rice and it goes with just about everything like beans and vegetables, even salads.

There are many recipes for Mexican Rice but my favorite one includes a lots of seasonings and a few diced carrot, a few green peas and tomato paste.  The secret is to rinse the rice and then cook it in some oil with the carrots before adding vegetable broth or water.  I love it so much that I'm not sure I will ever have plain rice again!!!  Check out one of the recipes and try it. 

Hope it warms up where you are...

Be safe and have a wonderful, stress free day...

Talk with you tomorrow...