Making Cents Of It All

My kids are coming home tonight. I cannot wait. I have missed them so much. They are going to be super tired and want to sleep but I am going to kiss them lots anyway. They have had an amazing adventure. I am so grateful to my sister for taking them to Italy. They got to see old friends and make new ones. I cannot wait to see all of the pictures. The ones they have sent are amazing.  Free Money! I found this $20 bill under a bush in a parking lot. Hubby says I can spot free money a mile away. I feel bad for whoever lost it but I am happy that I am the one who found it. Into the driveway fund you go.  Foraging. There is a plot of land a block from my house. It has raspberry bushes on it. I went after work today to see if they are ready and they are. I picked 1/2 a pound. They are very small this year. Maybe because of the high temps. I'm not really sure. They are delicious. I will be going the next few days to see if more are ready. I'm hoping to get more. Fr...

The kids have made it to our friends in Venice. They are being spoiled! They were able to celebrate the Festa Del Redentore last night. Our friends took them out on a boat to watch all of the fireworks and eat dinner. They may never want to come home. At home, Hubby and I have been busy. I worked 4 days this week and stayed longer on one day. My paycheck will be a good one. I have been doing all of the household chores myself. The kids usually do chores but since they are away, it's all me. I have been doing some short cuts on cooking. I have been eating lots of salad thanks to all of the lettuce from the garden. I have pulled out several single serve serving of soups from the freezer. Hubby had some chili that was in the freezer too. I fried a bunch of chicken cutlets that became multiple dinners. We have been eating leftover frozen pancakes and waffles as well as bagels that were frozen from my son's job. PB&J as well as hard  boiled eggs have been eaten fo...

The kids are off in Italy having an amazing time with my sister. We are talking everyday because that's how I roll. I like my kids and I like to talk to them. They are sending me lots of amazing photos and videos. I am so happy that they are able to do this with their aunt. I hope they get to travel the world throughout their lives. There are some amazing places and sights that are beyond our imagination. They are currently in Sorrento. They did a cruise to Capri and went to Pompei. They are trying new foods and learning so much.  Back here in the USA, we are up to our usual stuff.  I have been trying to cook less but it is not easy. I  process  our groceries when I buy them so that it is easier for me when it is time to cook. Most packages are made with 4 people in mind with enough for some leftovers. It has been nice because I am not cooking everyday. Good thing Hubby and I don't mind leftovers. Before the kids left I had BBQ a chicken. I used th...