October 29, 2011

Feels like a winter's day not a fall one. Snow has been falling since 9 this morning. This is crazy!

Tonights dinner:
Take out or something from freezer

To Do's
Work on next week's menu
Work on next week's grocery list

October 27, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Lasagna Roll Ups
Tossed Salad
Garlic toast

To Do's:

Work on changing out clothes

Put flannel sheets on all beds

Master bedroom:

Clean windows/wipe sills

Clean blinds

Polish furniture

Clean under bed

Finish cleaning in closet

Finish straightening dresser drawers

Kids Rooms:

Sweep down ceiling/wipe baseboards

Disinfect knobs/switches

Spot clean walls

Clean light fixture

 

October 25, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Crock pot potato soup
Tossed Salad
Bread sticks

To Do's:

Send out coupon trains

Work on changing out clothes

Master bedroom:

Clean windows/wipe sills

Clean blinds

Wipe down pictures on wall

Polish furniture

Clean under bed

Clean in closet

Straighten dresser drawers

 

 

October 21, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Meaty pasta tomato soup
Tossed Salad
Homemade bread

To Do's:

Exercise

Send out 2 coupon trains

Clean off desk

Pay any bills due

Update check book

Renew library stuff online

Run clean up on computers

Reformat desk top computer (either today or tomorrow)

Bag up recycle and put on front porch

Clean out purse

Office:

Straighten drawers

Clean off flat surfaces

 

 

October 20, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Take out as Keith is going out

To Do's:

Exercise

Send out 2 coupon trains

Empty wastebaskets

Clean in master bedroom 10 minutes

Use my kohl's cash before it expires

Clean other half bathroom top to bottom

Main bathroom:

Clean under sink

Clean/straighten drawers

Clean/straighten linen closet

Clean toothbrush holders

Office:

Sweep ceiling/wipe baseboards

Disinfect knobs/switches

Clean light fixtures

Spot clean walls 

 

October 18, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Chicken Caesar Salad for Keith
Homemade pizza for the kids & I

To Do's:
Exercise
Clean tub
Wipe down shower walls
Clean half bathroom top to bottom(one of the two)
Work on coupon trains
Drop DVD at blockbuster
Take Andrew to costume store after school
Clean in office for 10 minutes
Regular morning, afternoon, evening routines

October 17, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Creamy Rigatoni
Tossed Salad
Italian bread

To Do's:
Exercise
Grocery shopping
Main bathroom chores of the day
Clean leftovers out of fridge
Mail a check for Keith
Clean in office 10 minutes

My weekend

Was a pretty quiet weekend! Keith spent most of it working on the house. Scrapping one side down on Saturday and painting it on Sunday. Also did yard work. I just worked on menu, grocery lists, blog stuff and working out! Watched football as well and once again my Cowboys blew it, blech!!! So not looking like its gonna be a good season at all. Also watched Horrible bosses  with Lisa and it was just ok. Thought it would be funnier but didn't do it for me!!

October 14, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Parmesan baked chicken
Oven Roasted potatoes
Cauliflower







To Do's:
Exercise
Clean off desk

Pay any bills due

Update check book

Renew library stuff online

Run clean up on computers

Take recycle out to can & take to curb
Kitchen:Polish all wood work
Clean out/straighten drawers
Clean off snack shelf on landing
Clean out/organize all 3 freezers
Clean out/organize pantry

 

October 13, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Hot Dogs
Chicken Sausages
Crock pot Macaroni & Cheese









To Do's:

Exercise

Go to target

Empty wastebaskets

Kitchen:

Clean out fridge/wipe shelves

Clean stove top

Clean oven

Polish all wood work

Clean out/straighten drawers

Wipe down canisters & knick knacks

Clean off snack shelf on landing

Clean out/organize all 3 freezers

Clean out/organize pantry

October 12, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:

Stuffed Cabbbages
Mashed potatoes










To Do's:

Exercise

Empty wastebaskets

Dust & vacuum main level

Go to store for 4 day sale items

Clean in office 10 minutes

Kitchen:

Clean out fridge/wipe shelves

Clean stove top

Clean oven

Clean garbage can

Polish all wood work

Clean under sink

Clean out/straighten drawers

Wipe down canisters & knick knacks

Clean off snack shelf on landing

Clean out/organize all 3 freezers

Clean out/organize pantry

October 10, 2011

Got my daily kitchen chores done, scrubbed the kitchen floor, cleaned the shower and tub in main bathroom as well as watched the shower curtain. Did my food shopping and only spent $56, which is really low for me. I will go again tomorrow for the 4 day sale items and pick up a few other things I have to clip coupons for. The boys got all 4 AC's taken out of the windows as I think we will finally hit cooler weather for good this weekend. Got lots of free firewood last week so will start building fires this weekend, yay! Here is the big mound of fire wood on my front porch, no other spot for it to keep it dry.

Perfect Sunday

Had a wonderful Sunday. Started with hubby surprising me with a bouquet of roses, cancer awareness bouquet, than we took a long walk together and watched Fast Five after that. It was just a perfect Sunday!! Here are my flowers!!

October 10, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Chicken Francese
Orzo
Broccoli






To Do's:
Exercise
Go grocery shopping & put stuff away
Wash Shower Curtain
Wipe down shower walls
Clean bath tub
Kitchen:
Wipe down ceiling
Wipe baseboards
Disinfect knobs/switches
Spot clean wall
Clean windows/wipe sills

Sweep & mop kitchen floors

October 9, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Hot dogs
Bacon cheddar burgers
Steak fries
Baked beans
Tossed Salad
Cookies and pb brownie bites




To Do's:

Finish this week's menu

Finish this week's grocery list

Cut and organize coupons

Take a long walk to the park with hubby

October 8, 2011

Spent most of the day baking for my son and his friends. It was one of his best friends birthday (just like a son to me), and they were meeting here to go to the Devil's game. I made homemade chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter brownie bites, both were a big hit. After the boys headed out I went for a walk with hubby than out to have pizza with Keith, Lisa & Andrew. Relaxed with a cup of tea and watched a movie with Keith before heading up to bed. Such a great day and the weather was perfect!

October 7, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Roast Beef
Mashed potatoes w/gravy
Corn
Biscuits
Leftover pumpkin crumb cake

To Do's:
Exercise
Clean in office 10 minutes
Put out some Fall/Halloween Decorations
Clean off desk
Pay bills if due
Update check book
Renew library stuff online
Run clean up on computers
Bag up recycle & put on porch
Work on next week's menu

Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Crumb Cake




"A boxed yellow cake mix is used to create a short crust and crumble topping for this cake with a pumpkin custard filling."

Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup white sugar


Pumpkin Crumb Cake (continued) 2 of 2

Ingredients: (continued)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
2. Reserve 1 cup cake mix. In a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over crust.
4. In a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. Crumble over pumpkin filling. Sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Daily Routine

Morning Routine:
Get up and put on robe
Wake up Andrew
Put water bottles in fridge/freezer
Tidy up the living room
Make Coffee
E-mail
Get dressed
Make bed
Make Andrew breakfast
Made Andrew's lunch
Take Andrew to school
S/S main bathroom toilet
Wipe down sink, counter & mirror in main bathroom
Gather laundry *if doing any* & put in washer
Unload/reload DW
Make the kids beds
Tidy up basement
S/S half bathroom toilet
Take out garbage, if needed
Eat breakfast
Log breakfast in at spark people
Update Blog



Afternoon:
Lunch
Put plate in the DW
Laundry check
Get mail & take care of it
Pick Andrew up from school
Fill ice cube trays, if needed
Start or finish up dinner
Set the table

Evening:
Eat dinner
Put dishes in DW
Wash pots/pans (if used)
Wipe down table
Wipe down stovetop if used
Shower
Relax

October 6, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Chicken Francese
Orzo
Broccoli
Pumpkin Cake


To Do's for today:
Morning, afternoon & evening routine
Exercise
Clean in office 10 minutes
Put out some Fall/Halloween Decorations
Make a pumpkin cake,will post recipe later
Clean laundry room
Cut some coupons & organize them
Look online for some recipes for next week's menu

October 5, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:
Crock pot Chicken noodle soup
Tossed Salad
Buttered Crackers


To Do's:
Exercise
Mail out coupon trains
Clean in office 10 minutes
Put out some Fall/Halloween Decorations
Dining room:
Sweep down ceiling/wipe baseboards
Disinfect knobs/switches
Spot clean walls
Clean chandelier
Clean windows/wipe sills
Wipe down pictures on walls
Polish furniture
Clean off dining room table & put fall tablecloth on it

October 4, 2011

Tonight's Dinner:

Shrimp Scampi

Tossed Salad

Garlic Toast

Peanut butter cupcakes w/chocolate frosting

To Do':

Work on coupon trains

Put out some Fall decorations

Go to target to get clothes for Andrew

Entranceway chores:

Spot clean walls

Sweep down ceiling/wipe baseboards

Clean out closet

Clean light fixture

Make cupcakes

October 3, 2011

Tonights dinner:
Grilled teriyaki chicken
Grilled bbq drumsticks
Rice pilaf
Cheesy broccoli

To Do's:
Routines
Exercise
Grocery shopping
Put out fall decorations
Porch/Entry way:
Sweep off porch
Shake out mats
Wipe down door
Disinfect knobs/switches


Work on coupon trains

October 2, 2011

Had a great time with hubby at the street fair in town. Spent about 3 hours and ate lots of yummy food. Watched football and baseball once home, both a disappointment but you win some you lose some, lol. Great day over all.

October 1, 2011

First day of blogging! Spent the day working on my menu and grocery lists for the week. Got out for a 40 minute walk with Lisa and caught up on shows on the DVR! Watched part of the Yankee game and checked first thing this morning and saw they won the first game, yay!! Go yankees!!