Thrifty Things Lately ~ September 2, 2023

Thrifty Things Lately

at Harvest Lane Cottage

Hello everyone!

 

 This wasn't the week I'd planned, but it was a good week nevertheless. Many of you know that I'm a substitute teacher. I'd planned to wait until after Labor Day to begin this year. It was a rather busy summer, and I just felt the need for a bit of time to relax and to get the house a bit more ready. As Robert Burns said in 1785, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." ~smile~

 I was asked to work one-on-one in the special education room with a little girl who had some developmental disabilities. I did so for two days; then, I agreed to work in another special ed class for my friend Jen. Three days working doesn't sound like much, but in special ed, it's hard work. I didn't do much but eat and sleep and work this week. ~smile~ My husband blessed my socks off by cleaning up the house Friday while I was at work and making dinner for me. I had the night off, and I appreciated it so much. Thanks Lowell!

 So, now to some of what did get done over the last week or so.

• I hosted a Christmas party Friday night. Christmas Making, that is! There were four of us, and the ladies brought treats to share and Christmas projects to work on. The plan is to do this on the 24th or 25th of each month. We started in July.

• I sorted my mending basket into hand and machine repairs.

• I repaired three dishcloths and a towel. They should all last another year. 

• I am still listening to John Adams by David McCullough. I began it the 29th of May. I don't know if I'll finish it by the end of summer or not. 

• I finished Dear Mrs. Bird and moved on to the second book, Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce.

• Today is day 947 of my streak on the free language app Duolingo. I'm learning Spanish.

• I've been using the personal tinkle wipes that I made last week.

• I received a book to review in the mail today. It's Melody Carlson's new Christmas novella A Royal Christmas.

• I removed the collar from my husband's shirt. I will turn it and sew it back together this week. This will hide the worn edge.

Well, enjoy your weekend and next week as well. Be blessed!

What have you been up to this week?

Laura

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