Moving Fast

Can't believe this month is already half over. I know I should be posting more. But I haven't been doing anything. I have even had to force myself to work on my yarn projects. I know it terrible. With the cold weather and the need for something toasy to do.... Just haven't had it in me to do a thing.

I have been so tired lately. I mean like I feel sick I'm so tired. I have been looking into a few things.... You know cause going to the doctor would make to much sence.... LOL! I have narrowed my symptoms down to hyerthyroidism and adreanal fatigue. I know look at me being all fancy over here!

I have changed my diet to include a lot more raw veg and more fruit. I have started using salt again. (Real Salt) and I made it to yoga for the first time in ages. I am also making some changes to my life to help to reduce the stress. Not sure if these things will help but I will continue with this plan for at least 3 months. If I haven't seen a significant change for the better then I will go to the doctor. 

I have had time to be on Pinterest! Have I ever told you I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest? If not, well, I do. I love to look and plan.... oh and pin all of these wonderful things. Then I feel guilty because I took the time to find all these things that seem to be such a waste of time. Simply because I don't have the time to do any of them.

So what I have been trying to do is find simple pins to accomplish.

This weekend I made a fruit dip.

cool whip

vanilla pudding powder

vanilla yogurt

Mix together and serve with fruit!

Of course I can't seem to follow directions. I didn't have vanilla pudding so I used lemon. I only had vanilla greek yogurt so I used that. It turned out very good. So all in all it was a success.

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Where did the Weekend Go?

I guess that's a great question that needs some history! Doesn't it always though....

Monday after bowling practice I was told in an off handed way that there was to be a bowling fundraiser on Sunday. Ok, I didn't think anything more of it as I figured I would be told more details over the week. What I didn't count on was what the week was to hold.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Grim and I had deposition prep, we did that for almost 8 hours. Then Thursday Grim was to give his deposition but it was tossed on me to give mine as well. Once we get home, the monsters are already at the bowling alley practicing. We get there and I am almost immediately hit with this fundraiser by one of the other mom's......

Do you want to do this, that and another thing.... The mom was like I have been asking questions but I get no answers.... So I make the split second decision to go talk to the coach and ask if he wants a bowling booster? He of course says yes as he has been trying to do all this on his own.... Because all he gets is questions and little to no help. So I tell him not to worry I will take care of everything.

In the morning I talk to the athletic director and get the details to the booster.... It had been set up but no one had wanted to run it?!? At least until I came along. So then, we had a competition on Friday night. I bought 50/50 tickets.... Just as they are about to draw the number I say out loud that if I win I will buy material to make the frayed fleece scarves in the school colors. Yep, guess who won! After the competition I ended up at Joann Fabrics to get the material. I bought 6 yards of two colors and ended up getting 11 scarves... ( I think next time I will measure differently to get more out of the material.)

These aren't our colors but I found the picture and the directions for them here at Make & Takes

Saturday, Picky monster and I get up early, dress nicely and hit the streets looking for donations so that we can host a raffle. The business's that we went to were all so very generous. I was astounded by it. Unfortunately, I only had about 2 hours to do this.... But I was able to get over $200 worth of donations.

For the bake sale I made Easy Lemon Bars here at Just Being Me

We had a ton of baked goods brought in by the moms and donations for the raffles also!

With the bowling, raffles, bake sale, scarves and 50/50 we are off to a really good start to being able to pay for everything we need this year!

In 3 days I pulled a fundraiser out of thin air. I am so proud of myself.... the old me would never have attempted anything like this. I guess 2013 is my year after all!

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Oh doesn't that look Yummy?

Nikki over at Chef in Training has posted this recipe! I think I need to run out and get some chicken breasts for dinner tonight!

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10 minutes of free time

I need to share some of the really cool things I have found... There is no rhyme or reason.... Just thought they deserved to be shared!

Frugal by Choice made these great Vick's Vapor Shower Disks. The recipe can be found here. I need to make a bunch of these for Mouthy who always ends up with a dry annoying cough that lasts most of the winter.

Next we have the bow drill to make fire! I think that me and the monsters are going to learn how to do this. This fall will be the best time as we can have bon fires in the backyard.

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The last recipe site I shared for dish soap, well lets just say we didn't like it so I found a new on at Frugally Sustainable. You can find the recipe here.

Next we have homemade fabric softener. I haven't made it yet but it looks like it might be nice to have on hand. You can find the recipe here at Fabulously Frugal.

This Mexican Black Bean Lasagna can be found at Woman's Day.com 

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