Menu Plan Monday 3/12-3/18

Monday: Black Bean, Corn, and Chicken Chili and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday: Avocado Pasta
Wednesday: Barbecued Chicken Legs, Macaroni and Cheese, and Green Beans
Thursday: Grilled Pork Chops and Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Friday: Pizza Casserole
Saturday: Corned Beef Hash, Cabbage, and Fried Apples
Sunday: Leftovers

Provided On His Time

Y'all know by now that I worry about money. I joked with someone yesterday that I'm not a worrier, but I do worry about food and money haha. Not even two weeks ago, I realized that we had about $200 in our savings account. This is not the account we use to pay bills, although it has been supplementing since Matthew's job change. But because he is making just enough, we haven't been able to save at all. Instead we've been taking money out of the savings to pay the bills. It's close to registration time at school, which means a big tuition bill will need to be paid soon. And birthday season has started in our family. All of this requires money that we didn't have.

I know that there are things we can sacrifice like cable, telephone, the quality of food we buy, eating out, and obviously gifts. But I just can't bring myself to cut back on these things, even though I think about it quite often. I'm sure it's my pride that is stopping me. I need to work on that. My mom's birthday is today in fact, and I wanted to get her a gift. If I didn't get a gift, she would be upset even though she knows money is short. That's just how it is in my family. I just decided we would cut back on our grocery bill for the month to afford a gift and going out to dinner (at the Angus Barn I might add). But I was worried even about that, worried if we would be able to make it a whole month on a grocery budget cut in half.

After worrying for a few days, I was so caught up in my school work and my job that I didn't have time to worry. It didn't even cross my mind for a couple of days. While on break from class one morning, I had an email from work (as I often do) saying they needed me for a 2 afternoon a week set schedule from now until further notice. After class was out for the day, Matthew called to let me know his unemployment money finally came in! God always provides and on His time! We have been so blessed, again! I worried in vain. Imagine if I had stopped worrying months ago where we would be now! haha

Menu Plan Monday 2/27-3/4

Monday: Spaghetti with Caesar Salad and Garlic Toast
Tuesday: Class
Wednesday: Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots and Deviled Eggs
Thursday: Corn Dog Muffins with Broccoli and Cheese and Baked Beans
Friday: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Brown Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Saturday: Angus Barn for mom's birthday!
Sunday: Leftovers!

February 18 Shopping Trip!

Harris Teeter
(1) Glad Trash Bags $5.97
(4) Hamburger Helper $1.00 each
          (1) $.80/4 coupon doubled = $2.40, or $.60 each
(2) Betty Crocker Pouch Potatoes $.87 each
          (2) $.40/1 coupons doubled = $.07 each
(4) General Mills Cereals $2.00 each
          (2) $1/2 coupons doubled = $4.00, or $1.00 each
(2) Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes $1.25 each
          (1) $.50/2 coupon doubled = $1.50, or $.75 each
(4) Betty Crocker Cake Mixes $1.00 each
(2) Cottonelle 12 Double Rolls $6.97 each
(1) Welch's White Grape Juice $3.00
          (1) $1/1 coupon doubled = $2.00
(1) Wisk Detergent 32 Loads $4.97
          (1) $1/1 coupon doubled = $2.97
(2) Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks $4.99 each
          (1) $1.50/2 coupon = $8.48, or $4.24 each
(2) McCain Purely Potatoes $1.77 each
          (2) $1/1 coupons doubled = 2 free!
(4) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $2.00 each
          (2) $1/2 coupons doubled = $4.00, or $1.00 each
(4) Pillsbury Cookie Dough $2.00 each
          (2) $1/2 coupons doubled = $4.00, or $1.00 each
(2) Harris Teeter Shredded Cheese $1.47 each
(8) Yoplait Yogurts $.60 each
          (1) $1/8 coupon doubled = $2.80, or $.35 each
(5) Pepsi 2 Liters $1.99 each
          minus B2G3 sale = $3.98, or $.79 each
Total: $65.32
Savings: $78.48


Just Save
(1) Gallon Skim Milk $3.49
(3) Kellogg's Cereals $2.99 each
          Buy 3, Get $3 off instantly
          (1) $1/3 coupon = $4.97, or $1.66 each
(1) Lowe's Foods Flour $1.88
(1) Better Value Sugar $2.19
(2) Jello Lemon Pudding $.99 each
(1.58 lbs.) Bananas $.88
(3 lbs.) Yellow Onions $1.77
(5 lbs.) Red Potatoes $2.97
Total: $20.56
Savings: $9.59

Blackouts and Bleach

I am pretty sure that my hands are going to smell like bleach for the rest of this week. I'm not sure who thought Clorox wipes were a good idea, but I disagree. And even more so, who thought they would be a good idea to use in a hospital to wipe down equipment? Cavi wipes are much better because they don't smell and they don't make me smell. I have gagged several times today because of the smell of  bleach. Blah!

And if you know me, you know that I have a fainting problem on occasion. It has been quite a while since I've actually fainted, maybe 3 or 4 years since the last time. I'm sure my preceptor thought I was passing out because of the blood spouting, but that definitely wasn't it. I think maybe I just needed something to eat and/or drink. Maybe my blood sugar was low, although that's never been determined to be the issue. Anyway, I was standing there in the ICU holding the art line and next thing I know I am uncontrollably hot and I notice my vision blurring. I just said, "I've gotta take these gloves out. Okay, I'm gonna step out here for a second. It's really hot in here." I made it to a chair at the nursing station right outside the room. I almost slipped off the chair as soon as I sat down haha. I pulled the trashcan out and put my head down. I was sweating ridiculous amounts, I was so sweaty I almost looked like I had taken a shower! I don't remember the next few moments other than a ringing that just got louder and louder and the pressure in my head got greater and greater. I'm fairly sure I blacked out, but I did not fall out of the chair. I was trying so hard to hold onto the counter to avoid falling on the floor. How embarrassing would that be?! I pray that does not happen again. From now on, I will be eating breakfast on clinical days! Lesson learned!