Peach Pie

I made two peach pies tonight with the wonderful peaches we got from the Colorado truck. They sold out in about two hours. I used a frozen crust and another frozen rolled crust for the top so its kinda ugly, but hopefully it will taste good.
Tomorrow is Hannah's 12th birthday.
This weekend we are going to Clovis NM for a family reunion. They had 8 men break out of prison there. Most have been caught. Hope they don't come to our family reunion. LOL

First day of school

Yesterday was our first official day of school. It went very well. We also had to start on a stone order yesterday. It was a hard start up. It took twice as long as it usually does. I am hoping that today goes better.

Hannah's birthday

Hannah celebrated her birthday this weekend. She had two friends over and they slept in the tent. Her sisters also put together a scavenger hunt for them.

Bread Mixes

Jen over at the provident cottage did a post on making a mix for bread machine bread in a quart jar. I made up four of them today. I ground the wheat yesterday. I am storing them in the freezer since they have whole wheat in them. I did use 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white flour. Here is the link with her recipe and beautiful pictures.
Thanks Jen.
http://theprovidentcottage.blogspot.com/2008/08/bread-mix.html

wags

new coupon-good friday and saturday only
print yours here.
http://www.walgreens.com/hotbuys/default.jsp?ec=hn579_getcoupon

Flour

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine told me that an area store had 25# of flour ON SALE for 6.99. I thought that was kind of high so I didn't get any. Well now I need some and when I checked I about fell over. I ended up buying a 25# sack for 8.99. Other than that the cheapest price was 11.99. I was very surprised. I think the last time I bought flour it was 4.99 or 5.99 for 25#. I guess I'd better keep better watch on prices from now on. I have started a price book a few times but cant seem to get the hang of it. Maybe I can come up with something that works for me.
I always tell the ladies who I teach about using coupons,, is the goal is, to buy enough to last until the next sale.

Dillons

I also shopped at Dillons today, here is what I got.
20-fast fixins chicken @ 10 for $10.00
2-loaves of bread @ 10 for 10.00=2.00
8-toaster pasteries @ 10 for 10.00=8.00
1-cake mix @.94
3-big k pop @ .70 each
3-mabeline mascara @ 2.79 each
1-pkg. cookies 2.69
1-container of ice cream 3.99
1-corn chips 1.19
1-tortilla chips 1.98
1-chips 1.19
total spent was $66.14
savings was 78.32

wags

I did 2 transactions at walgreens today, here is what I got.
4-kotex maxi pads @ 2-11.00
4-12 roll scott TP @ 2-14.00 2-3.00 RR
3-ragu sauce @ 1.67 each
3-skippy PB @ 1.67 each ----1-4.00RR
4- cheerios @ 1.99 each
12-ban deoderant @ bogo or 2 for 3.49
4-preperation H wipes @ 3.99 each
1-pert shampoo plus conditioner @ 3.49 MIR for 3.49
total spent was 71.67 of which I had 16.18 left on my gift card so oop was 55.49
my savings were 101.16
plus I got 14.00 in register rewards to use like cash next time plus the 3.49 will be added to my gift card next month.
Not too bad.

grocery shopping

I just went to the United market in perryton TX and saved a bundle, here's what I got.
1- Burt's bee's lip balm 2.99
2- 10 pack Bic pens .59 each 1.18
24- Muir glen tomato paste 1.19 each 28.56
63- pkg kool aid .20 each 12.60
6- Wheat thins 4.49 each 26.94
4- glade plug in warmers w/ scent 3.99 each 15.96
4- crystal lite 3.49 each 13.96
4- Kraft salad dressing 1.99 each 7.96
3- jolly time pop corn 3 for 5.00
16- air wick air freshener spray 1.09 each 17.44
6- glade air freshener spray .99 each 5.94
2- Oscar Mayer beef franks 2 for 6.00
5- 12 oz. Kraft American cheese slices 2.99 each 14.95
sub total 161.89
less 125.41 coupons
new sub total 34,05
tax 2.43
grand total 36.48

woo hoo I had a coupon for every single item I bought except for the Burt's bee lip balm and the kool aid, but I got a lot of items free for buying the kool aid.
Tomorrow I will do my walgreens shopping. I should do good there too.

mail

I finished up four photographic orders and got them ready to mail. I also got a scooby ready to mail to my friend Amanda in Canada. It is good to have those things done so I don't have to worry about them.
This afternoon the girls and I are going to start making stone corners for an order. This will take 5 days, then we have an order that will take 7 days. We should be done with both of the orders in two weeks. It is not hard, but the corners are a two part process that extends out over three or four hours. Actual working time is about 45 min.
I think we will do the first part of the corners, then go to the library in the next town that has one which is 33 miles away. We should be able to do our stuff there and be back in time to do the second part on the corners.
Mollie is making hamburgers for lunch today. It smells good.
Our school officially starts next week. The girls are busy getting their books and shelves in order. I will be doing things a bit different this year. I have more combined reading, writing and discussion planned to help those with reading comprehension needs. We will also keep a closer eye on the ones who are not mine but need extra help.
The weather has been cool and rainy. Praise the Lord. Thank you Jesus for the rain. We need it so much.

Im tired

I helped my friend Joella at the school cafeteria today. Its a hard, hard job. I am glad its over. I have great appreciation for her and all cafeteria workers.
We are cleaning the sewing room to make room to do home school there this year. I sure have a lot of sewing supplies. I want to be able to more reading together and some writing assignments together with all of them.
Both older girls took the 8th grad reading proficiency test today at the local school. They both tested fine of course. It was necessary to do this test in order for them to get their drivers learning permits.

funny

THE BATHROOM COMMODE
The story is told of a lady who was rather old-fashioned, always quite delicate and elegant, especially in her language. She and her husband were planning a week's vacation in Florida, so she wrote to a particular campground asking for a reservation.
She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped, but didn't quite know how to ask about the toilet facilities. She just couldn't bring herself to write the word "toilet" in her letter. After much deliberation, she finally came up with the old-fashioned term BATHROOM COMMODE. But when she wrote that down, she still thought she was being too forward. So she started all over again and rewrote the entire letter referring to the bathroom commode merely as the BC. "Does the campground have it's own BC?" is what she actually wrote.
Well, the campground owner wasn't old-fashioned at all, and when he got the letter, he just couldn't figure out what the woman was talking about. That BC business really stumped him.
After worrying about it for awhile, he showed the letter to several campers, but they couldn't imagine what the lady meant either. So the campground owner, finally coming to the conclusion that the lady must be asking about he local Baptist Church, sat down and wrote the following reply:
Dear Madam: I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take pleasure in informing you that a BC is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. I admit it is quite a distance away, if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches along and make a day of it. They usually arrive early and stay late. It is such a beautiful facility and the acoustics are marvelous. Even the normal delivery sounds can be heard.
The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole time we were there. It may interest you to know that right now a supper is planned to raise money to buy more seats. They are going to hold it in the basement of the BC.
I would like to say it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly, but it surely is no lack of desire on my part. As we grow old, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather.
If you do decide to come down to our campground, perhaps I could go with you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks.
Remember, this is a friendly community.
Sincerely,Campground Owner- AUTHOR UNKNOWN -

This is what I told my kids a long time ago

DON'T MESS WITH MOM
My son came home from school one day, with a smirk upon his faceHe decided he was smart enough to put me in my place.
"Guess what I learned in Civics Two, that's taught by Mr. Wright?It's all about the laws today, The 'Children's Bill of Rights'."
"It says I need not clean my room, don't have to cut my hairNo one can tell me what to think, or speak, or what to wear."
"I have freedom from religion, and regardless what you sayI don't have to bow my head, and I sure don't have to pray."
"I can wear earrings if I want, and pierce my tongue and noseI can read and watch just what I like, and get tattoos from head to toe."
"And if you ever spank me, I'll charge you with a crimeI'll back up all my charges with the marks on my behind."
"Don't you ever touch me, my body's only for my useNot for your hugs and kisses, that's just more child abuse."
"Don't preach about your morals like your Mama did to youThat's nothing more than mind control, and it's illegal too!"
"Mom, I have these children's rights, so you can't influence meOr I'll call Children's Services Division, better known as C.S.D."
Of course my first instinct was to toss him out the doorBut the chance to teach him a lesson made me think a little more.
I mulled it over carefully, I couldn't let this goA smile crept upon my face, he's messing with a pro.
The next day I took him shopping at the local Goodwill StoreI told him, "Pick out all you want, there's shirts & pants galore."
"I've called and checked with C.S.D. who said they didn't careIf I bought you K-Mart shoes instead of those Nike Airs."
"And I've cancelled that appointment to take your driver's testThe C.S.D. is unconcerned, so I'll decide what's best."
"I said no time to stop and eat, or pick up stuff to munchAnd tomorrow you can start to learn to make your own sack lunch."
"Just save the raging appetite and wait till dinner timeWe're having liver and onions, a favorite dish of mine."
He asked "Can I please rent a movie to watch on my VCR?""Sorry, but I sold your TV for new tires on my car."
"I also rented out your room, you'll take the couch insteadAll the C.S.D. requires is a roof for over your head."
"Your clothing won't be trendy now, and I'll choose what we eatThat allowance that you used to get will buy me something neat."
"I'm selling off your jet ski, dirt-bike and roller bladesCheck out the 'Parents Bill of Rights,' it's in effect today!"
"Hey hot shot, are you crying, and why are you on your knees?Are you asking God to help you out instead of C.S.D..?"- AUTHOR UNKNOWN -

cats in the cradle

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village.
An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
“Not very long,” answered the Mexican.
“But then, why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?” asked the American.
The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
The American asked, “But what do you do with the rest of your time?”
“I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, play the guitar, and sing a few songs…I have a full life.”
The American interrupted,
“I have an MBA from Harvard, and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat.”
“And after that?” asked the Mexican.
“With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City , Los Angeles , or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise.”
“How long would that take?” asked the Mexican.
“Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years,” replied the American.
“And after that?”
“Afterwards? Well my Friend, That’s when it gets really interesting,” answered the American, laughing. “When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!”
“Millions? Really? And after that?” said the Mexican.
“After that you’ll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late play with your children catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings doing what you like and enjoying your friends.”
And the moral is:
Know where you’re going in life…You may already be there.
(author unknown)

McDonalds FREE southern style sandwich HA

We printed our coupons for our free southern style sandwiches from McDonald's in color as stated. We went to the Guymon Oklahoma McDonald's and they would not let us buy a large drink on sale and get the sandwich free. The coupon clearly states ANY med or large drink purchase. What a rip off. I wrote to corporate. I also tried to call the Borger, Tx store but no one answered. The owner is there quite often. The lady said we had to pay full price for the drink to get the sandwich free. How stupid is that? Anyway we went to Taco Tico for lunch where they even take expired coupons.