I also went through all my clothes as Summer arrived and donated everything that no longer fit.....
This batch was about 35 items if I recall correctly.
I didn't get any photos before they left but there were another 30 items in December to the Salvation Army.
91 items off to new homes hopefully to lead more meaningful lives.
* FOOD BANK
In September, after trips and a stockpile sale that Summer, 75 items went to the food bank.....
50 assorted items from food to toiletries in early November......
I didn't get an exact count before Hubs carted this all off, but it had to be another 40 items.
229-ish food/toiletries off to the food bank in 2021.
And I have another food bank donation started already to jump start 2022. 8-)
* GIVEAWAYS
We did 11 Giveaways in 2021.
January
February
March
April
June
August
September or Alaska Prizes
October
November
December
Every month but May as I was off having fun with Kim and Sissie then. 8-)))
* HOME PROJECTS
We got 4 items(two of them big'uns)ticked off the home repair/improvement list in 2021.......
2 Major Bathroom Remodels
Main Bathroom....
1 Kitchen Tiling Project
New Kitchen Backsplash
New Hallway/Foyer Closet Doors *I have to laugh about this one. Ex-CB fell into and broke one of the old bi-fold doors when he was still in college(he's been out since 2017(you do the math!) and I finally nagged got Hubs to buy new doors and install them. So here are the doors after he installed them.....
Mr. "Not So Handy" was all proud of himself for doing this until I pointed out that he installed them upside down(notice how high up the knobs are...I've have to be the Jolly Green Giant to reach them!
So he grumbled a bit and a few choice words may have flown out of his mouth but he reversed the doors eventually. And yes, he got them hung even too. I guess I'll have to paint the trim to match around the doors now. or wait another 5 years to get him to do that.
Now the big project we are down to is 6 new windows in the front of the house and various interior painting/spackling/repair jobs. sigh
* I was able to lose another 20 lbs. in 2021 and keep it off.
Me in June of this past year before going to my cousin's funeral. I last wore this dress to my daughter's wedding in Jan. 2019. I didn't notice in June but with losing more weight around my middle and butt this dress was now 2 inches too long. lol
Me on the right in this photo from Summer of 2013. Not my highest weight but close to it. I am now down 120 lbs. from there.......
* And let's not forget all the fun we managed to have even during this difficult year....
Hijinx with the 3 Musketeers in May.......
Saw my 2 remaining cousins and my only Aunt in June after many years(even if the circumstances were dreadful)....
The world of Sluggy looks pretty good. I wish you an even better 2022.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the weight loss and keeping it off. It looks like your house lost weight, too, with all the things gone.
ReplyDeleteLooks like 2021 was overall good, made the best of it!
ReplyDeleteMay 2022 be a good one for you and you find a lot of money.
ReplyDeleteLooks like 2021 was a good year at Chez Sluggy!
ReplyDeleteYou blessed others and you were blessed. Your remodels look great. And what fun cruises and trips with friends and family. Congratulations on the weight loss too. Hope that 2022 will be filled with even more good things.
Lots of good things! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou had a busy and productive year!
ReplyDeleteWe know I am aghast at the wearing of the white after Labor Day, even though she does look so good in it!
ReplyDeleteYou look great!