Happy Hump Day as some people refer to Wednesday. Not only are we halfway through the work week I am almost a whole month through sticking to my budget and for the most part I am pretty happy with the results. We are over in our clothing budget since Mr Ladybug needed some things for work and we bought college gear to support our favorite pep band member. It will all work out fine.
My little jar of Kombucha is brewing just fine in the cabinet and our second fermentation that we got to bring home from class we will enjoy this weekend. In the class the instructor had a book and after looking through it I had to have it. There is so much you can do with this stuff. I had no idea. I can not wait to get enough komucha going so that I can make some of these vinegars. facial creams and even try scoby jerky. I found it on Amazon for $17.85 but with the $10 I got reimbursed from a few of my apps it only cost me $7.85.
Last night we tried a new small batch brownie recipe. They were gooey and yummy but I still like my own recipe better. I will cut my down and try it later and post the recipe if it works.
it makes 4 brownies.
My college kiddos both have long days today. The boy had to be there at 8 and he will be home at 5 to eat dinner then back at school for pep band until 9:30. The girl has to be there at 9:30am and will be there until 9:30pm where both will come home together. So of course this momma worries they will starve to death. The boy eats breakfast before he goes and only needed a lunch but she needs a whole days worth of meals. Yes, i know that there is food on campus but it would cost $20-25 for the day. Thats almost what it costs to feed one of us for a whole week. No thank you! In the pic below we have yogurt with blueberries and granola, cream cheese pinwheels with pretzels and a cheese spread plus apples and spaghetti for dinner. Lets not forget the homemade mocha ice coffee. Those things are like $2.50 out of a machine. Highway robbery!
She does have access to a microwave and fridge.
I still have not made the grocery menu or shopping list and I plan on going tomorrow at 9am so thats still on the agenda. After keeping the fire in the stove going constantly I need to clean out the ashes. I am still undecided on a fire today but with it looking so dreary, I probably will start one. I need to feed all the outdoor animals earlier and avoid getting soaked in the rain. I also having a friend come to visit thats exciting stuff. Hope you have a great Wednesday too.
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