May 10th-16th

[sweetpumkinpye]

Finally feel like I am getting back to a routine. It does not take much to veer off the path. Late Autumn here, we have started hibernating.
Daily:
Moisturise morning,
Water throughout day,
Shower/bath at night,
Cleanse,
Moisturise,
Brush teeth,
Lip balm,
Hand cream,
Read and sleep at reasonable time,
Clean kitchen and DW on before bed.

Weekly:
*make work lunches for Monday (X) Tuesday (X) and Wednesday (X)
*wash hair (X) ( )
*shave legs ( ) not happening for now.....Winter growth lol
*washing (X)(X)
*fold washing ( )
*vacuum floors ( )
*mop floors ( )
*clean bathrooms (X)
*meal plan ( )
*clean fridge (X)
*tidy pantry (X)
*tidy freezer (X)
*shopping list (fortnightly) ( ) grocery shopping (fortnightly) ( )

Fun/ Christmas prep:
*start/continue/finish one craft project (X) assemble items
*start/continue/finish one book (X)
*books back to library ( ) libraries are closed for now.
*update planner (X)
*tidy gift closet (X)
*DrillDance training plan ( )
*DrillDance training ( ) All online for now
*walk at least 3 times ( ) ( ) ( )

Extras:
*work extra Wednesday (X)
*5 small maintenance chores (X)
*Help Mum with sorting photos Thursday and Friday (X)
*exchange shoes (X) (wrong size)
Quick trip to farm Saturday (X)
Word of the Year:
Appreciate.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

It's great when the routines kick back into place. Are fall drinks like apple cider and pumpkin flavored coffees popular where you live or is that just an American thing?

• Pay bills.
• Weed one flower bed. Trimmed back 4 bushes instead.
• Make a grocery list. Done
• Buy groceries.Done
• FlyLady: Bathrooms
  • Dust top of fan.Done
  • Clean Windows.Done
  • Wipe down wall and door jambs.Done
  • Dust blinds.Done
• Trimester Goals - 5 days/20 mins sessions:
  • Exercise XXXXX
  • Reading XXXX
  • Research/Writing XXXX

To do this week:

• Look for pictures for the graduation party.Done
• Determine which ones to get printed.Done
• Send in order soon.Done
• Prep the hall woodwork with painters tape.Done
• Paint the woodwork.
• Send out a graduation card.Done
• Send out graduation announcements.

Projects to work on as time permits:

• Organize kitchen cookbook binder.
• Make extracts Done and spice mixes.
• COVID-19 2nd Wave Prep: Done
  • Write out what what worked/didn't work during these two months:
    • Home Life
    • School/Work Environment
    • Grocery
    • Household Needs:Heating/AC Maintenance, Oil, Electric, Phone, Cable, Trash, Water
    • Medical Appointments: Orthodontist, Dentist, Annual Well Visits (Cardio, Family Doctor, Ob/Gyn, Mammogram, Veins)
  • Make a list of long terms items that are typically bought at:
    • Walmart
    • Target
    • Home Depot
    • Grocery Store

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

It's great when the routines kick back into place. Are fall drinks like apple cider and pumpkin flavored coffees popular where you live or is that just an American thing?

I have been to America in the fall and sampled pumpkin spiced lattes and the like. Probably more an American thing. Did you know we don't have Starbucks here? We have several other large coffee chains but don't think they offer seasonal drinks.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Mary, you have quite the list this week, looks like a busier time for you.

 

[MrsSoup]

Mary- what extracts and spice mixes are you making? Love your Covid 2nd wave prep idea! I'm going to work on that as well and it will tie in with hurricane prep since hurricane season starts on June 1st and they are anticipating 4-7 hurricanes in the Pacific this year.
Katrina- I had no idea that Australia doesn't have Starbucks, how interesting!

My weeks seem like they all look the same right now, not much variation.

[X] [X] [X] [X] Homeschool
[-] [X] [-] [X] [X] Work on schoolwork and tasks
[X] [X] [X] [X] [-] [-] [X] Walk everyday
[X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] Gratitude/pandemic journal
[X] [-] [-] [X] [X] [-] [ ] Read

[X] Botox appointment (Mon)
[X] Mentor Call (Tue)
[X] Photos at DD's school (Thu)
[X] Seaglass hunting with a friend (not sure what day)

[X] Make cookies with Eli
[-] Bake homemade rolls
[-] Work on budget
[-] Reorganize linen closet
[-] Reorganize laundry room closet
[-] Figure out packaging for CIJ ornaments

Covid-19 2nd Wave/Hurricane Prep:

• Go through medications and supplies- see what needs restocked, check expiration dates X
• Check batteries, duct tape, candles, lamp oil X
• Keep tabs on current supply and stock up on toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies on shopping trips X

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I am hoping to go through my freezers and pantry very soon and take stock of what I have. The initial panic is over but like most do not want to become complacent especially about food and cleaning supplies. While there is a lull I will try and stock up where I can.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Did you know we don't have Starbucks here?

I had a feeling those drinks were more American. I did think that Starbucks would be one chain to reach Australia.

Mary, you have quite the list this week, looks like a busier time for you.

Yes, it's super busy even with us staying at home. Graduation is at the end of the month. We are still trying to figure out how this will look for us here. We've got some ideas going but we're still testing the waters with it.

Mary- what extracts and spice mixes are you making? Love your Covid 2nd wave prep idea!

My most often made are pizza seasoning, taco seasoning, Ranch Dry Mix, and a version of "Good Seasoning" dry mix. I've wanted to try making extracts for years. I made mint extract and anise extract over the weekend. I think it takes at least two weeks to age. I will try it in a few weeks and see if it should sit longer. I also want to make vanilla extract. The beans are not cheap but I think I can make a large amount for less. Vanilla takes a good few months to age.

4-7 hurricanes? I'm on edge with just one and I'm a few hours inland too. We usually get the hurricanes coming up the East Coast in September. That's when I usually get ready for them. We get hit with rain and winds. It's not as bad as the shore points but it's enough to cause flooding, down trees, and power outages.

We've lost power 5 times now in 2 weeks. One time was due to wind. Another one was due to an accident. We have no idea what caused the other three outages. Two of those outages were at night. It was so unexpected to have no warning, no storm and then power goes out. Now we're leaving candles burning at night until we go to bed. LOL! Anyway, it's making me think about all these things that I should buy sooner versus later.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Mary, mum and I are going to make seasoned bread crumbs. (Not sure if I mentioned that here). We will wait until the end of the year but we are saving our bread scraps, will toast them and then add different seasonings. We will put them in decorative bottles. Can be used to crumb meats or add to au gratin potatoes etc. We are interested to see how they work