Update on a couple things

[minxybaby]

I won't be around much today. There are too many things going on. I have some guy coming over to clean the furnace this afternoon. There are some chores to do around the house. And tonight is Vicki's last week of puppy training. She'll be getting tested, so I want to practice with her some more today.

So far so good on the food inventory. I sent hubby to work with a lunch. We had to go buy bread first, but it's cheaper than eating out. We both had a craving for a dessert last night, so while we were at the grocery store we bought some cream cheese. I was going to make a chocolate cheesecake (the biggest rule for our 3 month challenge is that if it can be made at home, we aren't allowed to buy it at the store), but we didn't get home till late. This challenge shouldn't mean that I will post less recipes. I will still be making nice meals... just a lot of them will be hamburger helper and Kraft Dinner. lol

After grocery shopping we picked up some paint and a couple cute lamps for the family room. Hubby doesn't love them only because they are low, but we decided that if we find something nice later on, we can transfer these guys to our bedroom because we need more lighting in there too. They were only $20 each and I think they are quite decorative.

So we made the first step and picked up the paint for the dining room and living room. I can't believe how much it cost! I think it'll be worth it in the end though. Now I have a project to work on this week. Maybe I'll get started tomorrow. I'm going to paint the dining room first, but I'll need some help moving the China cabinet out of the way.

I gotta get going here. I have to shower and change still. And I want to eat lunch before the guy comes for the furnace. I think I'll also start a cheesecake so we can have dessert after dinner tonight.

Have a good day everyone!

Comments

[kasey9kahne.livejournal.com]

Hehhee...I wonder where you got the idea to paint, LOL :D

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

lol It's totally your fault! If you hadn't mentioned it, then I wouldn't have wanted to paint so bad. hehe

[giruff.livejournal.com]

good luck with Vickis test!

Are you going to continue training or stop now shes finished her puppy school?

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

Thanks!! I'm a little nervous, but I'm like that for any evaluation.

I really don't know. We put her in puppy school to learn how to train her better, and to improve her behaviour. We might put her in more training later to better improve on her behaviour. We will have to think about it 'cause it is expensive for the classes.

[jbredrebel.livejournal.com]

oh man hamburger helper and KD! we always ate that when i was a kid.. cos it was cheap :-?
good luck to vicki tonight!

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

lol I buy them when they go on sale. And we eat them 'cause they are quick, and generally the one who has to cook doesn't complain too loudly about long it takes. lol

Thanks, hun!!

[nightshade-7976.livejournal.com]

The managers said we could paint the apartment, as long as it wasn't dark colors, so I've been wanting to do that forever...You must post pics when you're done...before and after shots. ;)

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

I will post pics! I have some before pics under my house tour tag. Now that I think of it, there were still a couple rooms I have to take pics of to finish my tour. lol

[cindy-reddeer.livejournal.com]

When it comes to paint, you get what you pay for. Best not to scrimp, just eat more Sidekicks this week. ;-D

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

lol We got one pack of Sidekicks down last night. Only 23,493,233 to go!

[biggerstaff.livejournal.com]

Oh cheeeeesecake! I think we may have been the same person in a past life, lol.

I will reply to your email when I get a few spare minutes, I really appreciate you sending it to me!!

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

lol The cheesecake came out wicked. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I made my own. I will be posting my unique recipe later. :)

hehe Take your time! I wrote quite a bit in that email.

[ysatice.livejournal.com]

Speaking of paint, I bought some today an Antique Blue color for a wall in the living room!

And I can't wait to see your painted dining room and living room, with the lamps!

And yes oh my gosh it is expensive!!

I hope Vickie's training Test will go fine; looking forwad to ear about it.

Nice evening to you! :-)

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

Oh Jude <3 I love your icon!!!!!!

*fans self*

I'm ok. lol

We got a light blue for our living room too. I can't remember the colour, but when it's all painted I will post pics. :)

I can't believe how much it cost. When you add the paint rollers, primer, masking tape, and everything else, it gets expensive!

Vicki passed her test. I will post some pictures later!

Have a great night, sweetie!

[ysatice.livejournal.com]

I just Knew you would love this icon! handsome, isn't he...??? ;-)

(and I know you love "The Doors", too).

I am very glad Vickie has passed the test! thanks for telling me;

I will be looking forward to see the pictures;

a lovely Wednesday to you dear, :-)

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

Good luck to you and Vicki, you'll do great!!

You're a brave woman to tackle all that painting, I can't wait to see what it looks like. :-)

[cha0sc0ntained.livejournal.com]

I make cheesecake (plain ones) with a sour cream topping. It's the only dessert I make that is "safe" because I won't eat it.

Sounds like you have had a full night/day.

[mysticchyna.livejournal.com]

Ha, I'm going to post photos of my pantry and cubard that is stuffed with stuff i have not used...wonder how much money i can save.
hamburger helper, and the like is not too bad, and i'm sure someone with your skillzzz can really doctor it up!

[minxy-baby.livejournal.com]

Cool, I will check your journal to see your pics. Are you going to try the challenge too? Keep me posted! :)