We're Here

 

Well 1,341+ miles and we are here!  This trip was one of the circles of hell but it's done and we are still alive....for now.

I'm so tired.  My hands are cramped up like I am still gripping a steering wheel.

More later,

Sluggy

It's Almost Done....

 One last post before my computer is put away and we finish and hit the road.

It's drizzling and we have to figure out how to get the mattress in the POD without it getting wet.

Hmmm.

The POD is full after the mattresses and we have more to throw into storage now.

I  won't be posting from the road but if you want to leave comments I can read and approve them from my phone.  I'd like to hear about your experiences moving house.

Til Later,

Sluggy

Frugal Friday....the September 9th Edition

* I've had this decal of Queen Elizabeth on my car for a few years now.

Just last week a Rite-Aid customer saw her and wanted to know how I got a photo of his grandmother on my car! lolz  

So sorry to hear of Elizabeth II's passing away yesterday.  With her being a very distant cousin it saddens me greatly to loose another leaf on my extended family tree.  She seems to have been the heart and soul of the UK and her constant graceful and dignified presence will be missed by the whole world. Godspeed to you mum and long live King Charles III.

Here's what went on this past week at Chez Sluggy........

*  Another 3 loads went to Salvation Army this week.

*  I used all my Bonus Cash up.  I even bought one of the employees some stuff to use the BC up since I didn't want to bring 1 more thing home to pack and move. Plus he's a good kid(21 so not a kid!)and hard to gift anything to so potato chips it was. lol

*  Another HUGE load went to the food bank this morning(as well as one the previous week).

*  I gave away another bunch of stuff to my friends at Rite-Aid this week.

*  Been packing up what we are taking with us in this move.  Dear Lord, so much packing!!

*  Went to my last dermatology appointment in Hershey.  The closest dr. who treats HS will be 3 hours away in Dallas once we move.  Ugh!

*  I found money this past week!                  

 I found two pennies at Rite-Aid on one of my trips in to say goodbye to everyone.  One penny by the feminine products aisle and the other in the foyer on my way out.

My kids had a massive tub of Legos they left here when they grew up/moved out.  I had to sift through it all to remove crap mixed in with the Legos before I could donate it all to Salvation Army.  Bits of crayon, pencil, pens, paper clips, little plastic army men, candy wrappers, dog hair, etc. were weeded out before I got tired of that chore and just threw out 1/3 of the Legos.  I did find these two pennies in my sifting-one US and one Canadian(which they don't make anymore).

Then I found a nickel in my car on Wednesday when I was cleaning it out getting ready to pack it.  No clue who left it there.

Total Found in last Week.... .09¢
Total Found This Year.....$15.19

*  The large dumpster got carted off yesterday late morning.  It was totally full!

Goodbye old friend.  Now we await the massive packing POD this afternoon and the boys arrive on Saturday to move everything into it.

It had better be massive as we still have tons of shit to move(and still some packing needs doing).

*  We've been eating up leftovers and random stuff in the pantry which has made for some strange meals.  Wednesday we stopped at Bob Evans for an early dinner on the way back from my last dr. appointment at Hershey.  Last night, tiring of leftovers, we got Chinese takeout.  Tonight will be leftover Chinese and Saturday will be Domino's pizza and salad for the crew, using gift cards.  Sunday night will probably Subway using a gift card.  I haven't been to the grocery store since last week when I spent a whole $1.99.

That's about all I've got for this past week.  

Any frugal wins in your neck of the woods?  Let's hear all about them!

This is my last post for the foreseeable future.  I'll be MIA until whenever I get down to Louisiana and set up(and rested).  Wish us luck on the actual move journey!

Sluggy  

You Know You Are A Southerner........

I found a newspaper clipping when going through my mom's recipe box that she had saved.

I'm sharing it here as it's sort of funny.

You Know You Are A Southerner.....

* Your wife's hairdo has ever been ruined by a ceiling fan.

* You think potted meat on a saltine is an hors d'oeuvre.

* The diploma in your den includes the words "Trucking Institute".

* Your mother keeps a spit cup on the ironing board.

* You've ever been too drunk to fish.

* You have a rag for a gas cap.

* You had a toothpick in your mouth when your wedding pictures were taken.

* A grit is something edible, not something you're made of.

* You know that spoon bread isn't eaten with a spoon.

* The sound of cicadas means that Summer has truly begun.

* You can't visit friends or family without taking something to them(preserves, tomatoes/zucchini from your garden, etc.)and you're not allowed to leave without being given something to take home.

* You have at least one houseplant that is a descendant of one given to you by a great-grandmother.  Extra points if it's a Christmas cactus.

* Soup is not soup without okra.

* Christmas isn't Christmas without someone saying, "Christmas gift!" and hearing the only appropriate response: "Han Itcheer."

* It must be Christmas morning if there's oyster stew on the breakfast table.

* You know that difference between a "chopped" or "pulled" barbecue sandwich.

* You get dressed up to go visit friends and neighbors at the grocery store.

* The family dog is named for a deceased loved one.

Have you got any pearls of Southern wisdom to add?

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

The "OMG!  Panic Time" Edition....

My brain is in overload mode.  So much to pack still.  Can I just wake up tomorrow and be gone?  If only....

This will be my last Dining Table post for the foreseeable future. 8-(

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Pork Teriyaki stir-fry, Rice

2. Monday--Salmon, Collards

3. Tuesday--Mac and Cheese and Veggie TBD

4. Wednesday--BBQ sandwiches, Cole Slaw

5. Thursday--Hot Dogs and whatever else I find in the freezer

6.  Friday--Beef Stroganoff, some leftover Veggie

7. Saturday--Pecan Chicken and whatever else I can scrounge together

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Pork Teriyaki stir-fry, Rice

2. Monday--Salmon, Collards

3. Tuesday--Greek Salad

4. Wednesday--BBQ sandwiches, Cole Slaw

5. Thursday--Leftovers(Rigatoni and Meatballs)

6.  Friday--Scallops, Broccoli, Fries

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  Nothing

What got taken out of the freezer and used...

*  1 Pork Loin

*  1 bag Stir-fry Veggies

*  2 bags of Collards

*  2 packs of Salmon

*  2 bags of BBQ pork

*  a bag of Meatballs

*  a bag of Scallops

*  a bag of Broccoli

*  1/2 a bag of French Fries

                                                   

I spent $1.99 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week at the Shursave Market on a bag of slaw mix.

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $1.99 for September so far. 

There are 25 shopping days left in September.

I've earned $0 on Ibotta in September(mostly at R-A).

I've earned $0 on Checkout51 in September.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in September.

I've earned 105 points from shopping on Fetch in September.

I earned 0 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in September.

I've earned $0 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in September.

That's $0 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $1.99 in grocery spending so in reality it's $1.99 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week(Sept.) was 0%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for September comes in at 0% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week....what don't we have leftover is the real question! lol  rigatoni and sauce, pork stir-fry, salmon, a few scallops, collards.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Beef Stroganoff, Rice, Veggie

2. Monday--Whatever is left in the freezer

3. Tuesday--Leftovers

4. Wednesday--Lunch out in Hershey

5. Thursday--Leftovers

6.  Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--Take-out Pizza

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  As far as I know nothing as I am not cooking really past Sunday, just eating leftovers or whatever out of a can and then eating out/take-out.  Packing and moving is stressful enough without having to plan and prepare meals!

What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

Was last week's plan successful, did you go off plan or did you not even plan what was going to be eaten last week?

Any deals on food at your stores this week?  I have barely been IN a grocery store in weeks and I haven't even looked at an ad in that long either. 8-)

Sluggy