Updates on a couple of past posts..........

the stinky towel issue, didn't resolve itself.  They are not as bad, but not 100% cured.

I cleaned out the washer, I leave to door open all the time, and I am not allowed to hang out laundry where we live.

Original post is here.

Remember the Chamomile scented toilet paper?  Original post here.

Now I am not saying I am totally relaxed because of the scent, but will admit it is very pleasant and will continue buying it.  So thumbs up for whomever invented this.

Went to Wal-Mart and picked these three onsies and paid a total of $3.23 for all three you can't turn them down at that price.

Remember my to-do list from the beginning of the month?  Here is my progress on that:

     decorate the powder room - that is totally doable, so I see no problem doing that (will be starting on that on Tuesday)

decorate the master bedroom - that is iffy, that job may go into March - no progress here

menu plan - that was only partly done in January, so need to work on that - did it last week

finish knitted baby blanket for dd, we should know the sex of the baby by this upcoming weekend - we hope - nearly done

finish two baby quilts.  One is cut out the other is not - one finished, other not started need to order some more material.

encourage dh and help him in the basement to get all the framing done and make a good start on the electrics.  There are a lot of bulk heads to make in the basement which equals a lot of work. - done a little more

sort out the basement and see what we don't want and try and sell those unwanted items. - haven't started

knit a pair of socks - this is proving to be a pain in the butt and I think it has something to do with the yarn I have? - need a new plan of action here

cut back on grocery spending and use what is in the cupboards - menu planning will help with this - work in progress

try and save as much money as I can and not buy anything online all month. - so far so good, but I do need to order material; however I have the money put aside for that

sort out my blue air miles card, as I want to be able to cash in for groceries not just goods. - done!

So overall not too bad one week into the month.  How is your to do list progress going so far this month?

February already........where did January go?

Pleased to see February as it means another month of Winter is over with.  We have been so lucky (touching wood) with the weather I have nothing much to complain about weather wise.

Anyway I want to post a to-list for the month in the hopes it will make me accountable and actually do the things I post on the list.

• decorate the powder room - that is totally doable, so I see no problem doing that
• decorate the master bedroom - that is iffy, that job may go into March
• menu plan - that was only partly done in January, so need to work on that
• finish knitted baby blanket for dd, we should know the sex of the baby by this upcoming weekend - we hope
• finish two baby quilts.  One is cut out the other is not
• encourage dh and help him in the basement to get all the framing done and make a good start on the electrics.  There are a lot of bulk heads to make in the basement which equals a lot of work.
• sort out the basement and see what we don't want and try and sell those unwanted items.
• knit a pair of socks - this is proving to be a pain in the butt and I think it has something to do with the yarn I have?
• cut back on grocery spending and use what is in the cupboards - menu planning will help with this
• try and save as much money as I can and not buy anything online all month.
• sort out my blue air miles card, as I want to be able to cash in for groceries not just goods.

We have three birthdays this month.  All cards have been purchased and I only have one that I have to give a present for.   We do have a wedding the beginning of March, but the money is saved up for that and the card has been purchased.

I may add to this list throughout the month and re-post it as we go along

What's on your to do list today?

I have a bit to do today that includes:

• Online Banking
• Sorting out my inbox again!!
• Making three batches of Raspberry Jam
• Big garbage today, so that to haul down to the bottom of the driveway
• Cleaning house
• Making a lasagna for supper
• Picking more blackcurrants, up to 2 lbs 4oz picked and topped and tailed, only another 2lb's to go.

I think that is enough for one day, don't you?  What are you up to?

My to do list from yesterday

I was quite surprised at how much I managed to achieve yesterday.  Infact I did more than I thought I would get done.  As our living room is one of those rooms you all have; "if in doubt stick it in there room."   I got a bit of that sorted out and threw a couple things away.

Clean the bathrooms. 

Do a load of laundry.

Go and vote. Although we did vote, they didn't make it easy for us, as there were no signs indicating it was the voting station other than a very small one on the main door, but as you have to park at the back of this place a fat lot of good that did!!!  Luckily someone pointed us in the right direction!!

Do more work in the attic, still got some primer to put on a couple of places and sand down the baseboards where I filled in the nail holes.  Hopefully get the first coat of paint on the ceiling.

Made a gourmet supper........I am being sarcastic here!!! Got four chicken breasts out of the freezer yesterday, so will cook them and have two for tonight's supper and two for tomorrow nights supper.

Got a couple of phone calls to make.

Try and clean some of the house.

Plant the cotoneasters.........though I already know that won't happen!!

Plus a hundred and one other things that need doing.
So did manage to make a dent in the to do list.  Should have gone outside after supper to do some gardening, but was just too tired to do that.My to do list for Tuesday is pretty simple:

Got to work

Make supper

Anything after that will be a bonus!!  Hope you have a good day on Tuesday........