Things right now aren't too frugal around here. Even though I prepared ahead of time for my surgery, I was prepared for 2 weeks of recovery time not the nearly 6 months that we are now expecting due to the complications.
When I got home from the hospital, my father in law offered to pay a housekeeper to come in and keep the house maintained while I recover, a good thing with a tornado living here (dd 5)
I contacted my pastor for someone from the church whom I could trust (even though I have been there almost a year, I still don't know a lot of people there He gave me a family in need, the husband had been laid off and she will be coming the first time on Thursday. DD will also enjoy this because as of next week she will be bringing her daughter and mine will love the playtime.
Last night, after a funeral at church, my pastor also dropped off TWO huge grocery bags full of already cooked food for us, granted it was leftover from a funeral, but it will make my life lots easier.
I have always had a horrendous time accepting help even when I needed it, but this has been a learning experience as I truly can't do as much as I was expecting and I am going to learn to accept help from people who offer it.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Valentines Day
Tomorrow is a very romantic Holiday.
How do you do it affordably? Now, I do not know if my husband plans on taking me out tomorrow because of my inability to stand and cook us a nice dinner (which is what we would typically do)
Last year though, we had Chicken Cordon Bleu, made by wrapping Chicken Tenders with strips of Swiss Cheese and ham, I buy the chicken tenders for $2 per pound or less, then I baked til done, about 45 minutes at 350.
We served with a side salad and rolls. For dessert, DH's favorite, imitation French Silk Pie.
I use cookie or graham cracker crust and mix Chocolate Pudding (instant made according to directions with 1 3/4 cups milk for a 4 serving package) I also mixed 1 package dream whip (generic, kroger brand) and combined the pudding and dream whip, comes out almost the perfect texture for French silk Pie.
Grand total expense, about $7 for both of us.
Now because I had complications from my surgery 2 weeks ago, I dont think I will be cooking this, but at the same time, its there if we need it. I will be recovering for about 2 months...so my posts will be kinda sporadic, Our expenses will be increased but not out of control.
How do you do it affordably? Now, I do not know if my husband plans on taking me out tomorrow because of my inability to stand and cook us a nice dinner (which is what we would typically do)
Last year though, we had Chicken Cordon Bleu, made by wrapping Chicken Tenders with strips of Swiss Cheese and ham, I buy the chicken tenders for $2 per pound or less, then I baked til done, about 45 minutes at 350.
We served with a side salad and rolls. For dessert, DH's favorite, imitation French Silk Pie.
I use cookie or graham cracker crust and mix Chocolate Pudding (instant made according to directions with 1 3/4 cups milk for a 4 serving package) I also mixed 1 package dream whip (generic, kroger brand) and combined the pudding and dream whip, comes out almost the perfect texture for French silk Pie.
Grand total expense, about $7 for both of us.
Now because I had complications from my surgery 2 weeks ago, I dont think I will be cooking this, but at the same time, its there if we need it. I will be recovering for about 2 months...so my posts will be kinda sporadic, Our expenses will be increased but not out of control.
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