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sweetpumkinpye

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In one way January flew by and in an other it went really slow. All in all a good month.
Daily:
Moisturise morning,
Water throughout day,
Shower/bath at night,
Cleanse,
Moisturise,
Brush teeth,
Lip balm,
Hand cream,
Read and
Sleep at a reasonable time.

Clean kitchen and DW on before bed.

Weekly:
*make work lunches for Monday ( ) this Monday is a holiday Tuesday (X)
*wash hair (X) ( )
*shave legs ( )
*washing (X)( )
*fold washing (X)
*vacuum floors ( )
*mop floors ( )
*clean bathrooms ( )
*meal plan (X)
*clean fridge ( )
*tidy pantry ( )
*tidy freezer ( )
*shopping list (fortnightly) (X) grocery shopping (fortnightly) (X)

Fun/ Christmas prep:
*start/continue/finish one craft project (X)
*start/continue/finish one book ( )
*books back to library ( )
*update planner ( )
*tidy gift closet ( )
*DrillDance training plan (X)
*DrillDance training (X)
*walk at least 3 times (X) (X) (X)

Extras:
*car in for insurance assessment Wednesday ( ) got this wrong, It is next Wednesday
*dr's appointment Wednesday (X)...might need to move as I am double booked
*birthday dinner for DD, DFSIL and myself Thursday (X)
*dogs to groomer Friday ( )
*birthday high-tea Saturday ( )

Word of the Year:
Appreciate.
 
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jampss

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I know what you mean. It’s hard to believe it’s the end, almost, of the first month of 2020. And yet ... it feels like January has been 60 days long already! LOL

My list: help DS get to the bus stop, therapy, check on bill, do some computer file clean up, take used books to buy back place, and ... crochet.
 
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Yet another CrAzY bUsy unexpected week flew by and I just about kept up with it. Here's to a new week and hoping to get to things sooner rather than later.

Weekly
  • Review calendar for upcoming week. Done
  • Plan Menu for next week. Done
  • Clean Bathrooms. Done
  • Pay bills.Done
  • FlyLady: Living Room, Entrance, Dining Room and Front Porch:
    • Dust. Done
    • Vacuum. Done
    • Declutter. Done
    • Clean Windows. Done
    • Dust Blinds. Done
    • Sweep front porch. Done
    • Clean front door. Done
    • Wipe down wall and door jambs. Done
    • Declutter Dining Room. Done
    • Dust/Polish Chandelier. Done
    • Wipe down dining room chairs.
  • Trimester Goals - 5 days/20 mins sessions:
    • Photo organizing
    • Decluttering: basement
    • Exercise XXXXX
    • Reading XXXXX
    • Research/Writing XXXXX
    • Reunion/Vacation Planning XXX
New this Week:
  • Menu Plan and shop for Super Bowl Party
Still to Do:
  • Make Dry Mixes: Taco Seasoning, Ranch Seasoning, Onion Soup, Pizza Seasoning Done
  • Organize bill paying station Done
  • Pick dates for photo license/real ID Done
 
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This month has felt kind of long, I think January always does.

Appointments:
[X] Pain management (Mon)
[X] Eli Orthodontist (Tue)
[X] Chiropractor (Wed)

Work: (Last week!)
[X] Tue
[X] Wed
[X] Thu
[X] Fri
[X] Sat

School:
[X] Term Starts (Sat)
[ ] Study for Praxis II

Other:
[ ] Call doTerra
[X] Setup phone call with instructor
[ ] Take dress to cleaners
[X] Figure out DS and school
[X] Return library books (Mon)
[X] Pick up Sam's Club order (DH will pickup)
[X] Make list of other items and shop for those before payday

Fun:
[X] Read
 
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Here are the dry mixes as promised:

Taco seasoning mix
6 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
4 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix and store in container. 2 tablespoons equals one seasoning packet.

Ranch seasoning mix
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
2 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon of dry minced onions

Mix and store in container. 2 tablespoons equals one seasoning packet.

Onion Soup seasoning mix
¾ cup dry minced onions
⅓ cup beef flavored instant bouillon
4 teaspoons onion powder
¼ teaspoon crushed celery seed
⅛ white pepper

Mix and store in container. 4 tablespoons of the mix equals one packet. (I make it without the bouillon and add ½ teaspoon of salt)


Pizza Seasoning
1 ½ tbsp oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 ½ tbsp dried onion flakes
¼ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp coarse sea salt
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp garlic powder

Use mortar and pestle to break down spices. Mix and store in container.
 

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Thanks for the mix recipes. Lots of times I have to bypass the ready made mixes due to the added wheat or barley.
 

sweetpumkinpye

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Month in review,
January seems like such a long month doesn't it?
I did well with my goals for January, daily routine is going well.
I had a lot of appointments in January and I do need to space them out more so that I am not super busy one week and nothing the next. Something to think of moving forward.
Christmas prep is off to a good start, I have many notes and reminders in my planner.
January was a great month, we celebrated DD and DFSIL engagement and birthdays for the 3 of us as well.
February the focus will be on continuing with routines, exercise and diet and getting the house into shape once the weather cools down.
 
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Holiday_Mom

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Congratulations on the engagement! That's exciting news! Are they looking at getting married in the next couple of years?

I'm glad to see you posted a January review. I knew I had to sit down and figure out what happened to the month. I felt out of control. January flew by for me unexpectedly. My dd tried out for a play and got a part. I have to provide a costume which my mom will help to make. I'm not gifted with patience in sewing. I also thought I'd be snowbound more and had projects lined up. It never snowed so those projects didn't get done. The other free time that I thought I was going to have was spent on some good conversations with the dc. There's lots for them to figure out with colleges, internships, etc. Talking through things seems to help them.

For February, I'm focusing on necessities. I'm going to keep things super simple. Those projects I started last month are being done in much smaller increments that I can live with and I hope to feel like I'm accomplishing something versus nothing. It will just take me a lot longer to get to it.
 

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Here are the dry mixes as promised:

Taco seasoning mix
6 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
4 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix and store in container. 2 tablespoons equals one seasoning packet.

Ranch seasoning mix
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
2 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon of dry minced onions

Mix and store in container. 2 tablespoons equals one seasoning packet.

Onion Soup seasoning mix
¾ cup dry minced onions
⅓ cup beef flavored instant bouillon
4 teaspoons onion powder
¼ teaspoon crushed celery seed
⅛ white pepper

Mix and store in container. 4 tablespoons of the mix equals one packet. (I make it without the bouillon and add ½ teaspoon of salt)


Pizza Seasoning
1 ½ tbsp oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 ½ tbsp dried onion flakes
¼ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp coarse sea salt
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp garlic powder

Use mortar and pestle to break down spices. Mix and store in container.

Thank you I will need to buy some seasoning. I'd like to try some of these.. @Holiday_Mom
Will they store ok in a zip lock bag?
 

sweetpumkinpye

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Congratulations on the engagement! That's exciting news! Are they looking at getting married in the next couple of years?
Mary,they are thinking either Autumn (March, April and May) or Spring (September, October, November) 2021. So still a ways off.
 
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