On the other hand, today's high is in the low 40's and in a couple days the high will be in the low 50's!
From one extreme to another all within a few days...not normal weather. And out west, in some places it's so warm that there's no snow at all and it isn't even cold enough to make snow at the ski resorts!
We're all still looking at ways to save money especially with groceries. There's one way to look at meal preparation that can save money and that's to consider meat as a side dish rather than the main course. Also, consider meat as a flavor enhancer in a dish by using less of it in recipes.
Another idea is to have a one or two vegetarian meals a week. For instance, potato lentil soup/stew. There are many recipes out for this but my favorite is the one with least amount of work and fewest ingredients, basically garlic, onion, one carrot, potatoes, lentils and some seasonings all cooked in water. Do you have a favorite 'no meat' recipe? How about mac & cheese?
Yesterday I did start taking down the decorations. Everything in the living room is sorted and packed. The ornaments and lights are off the tree and the tree will be taken down today! That will leave a few items in the dining room which I plan to finish today.
I also managed to finish another page in the slow making journal. This one is for a 'purse dangle' which is popular in Europe. Here's the front of the page...
And inside...
The pockets contain the card with instructions and the envelope with supplies...
And in the envelope the supplies include felt, batting, embroidery floss and beads and clip in the felt pocket plus an example...
I debated if I should include a sample and decided to include it. I may change my mind later but so far, it's in the envelope.
So what other items am I including in the slow making journal? Well, some embroidery, origami and fabric flower are definitely going to be included. I am still considering list-making and weaving.
Today I want to finish getting the decorations down on the main floor and do some cleaning and rearranging. I definitely will be able to get this month's intention about decorations finished even though there are only four days left. How are you doing with this month's intentions? If you left them until the last minute like I did, I hope you are able to finish it up even if you have to take a few days into March!
Have an exciting day...
Talk with you tomorrow...