We're all okay at our house! The storm brought high water (though not quite high enough to come into the house), tore down limbs, flattened fences, and left us with a drizzle of water from the tap and no electricity. Three and a half days later, the fence still needs mending and we still don't have power.
Fred's office still is out of power, but my work is up, so I hauled my entire computer up here to get work done (I was on a time crunch before Ike arrived, now I'm in big trouble). Fred's company has actually offered to fly us up to their office in PA early (we have plans to go to a conference he has next week), but I don't see how we can take them up on the offer.
Anyway, I'll post storm pictures when I get the chance.
Take care till I can post again!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ike it or Not...
We're gonna get some rain...and some wind...but hopefully not tornadoes!
Charlotte and I ran out this morning before the grocery store turned into a zoo where we picked up some water, batteries, and snacking food, to get us through the storm. I topped off my gas tank as I made my way to Target, where I grabbed a bag of disposable diapers (and a few other random items we need, though not per say for a hurricane) - if the power goes out, I can't wash diapers! Yuck!
Our final stop was SPEC's. I mean, who wants to go through a hurricane without the requisite party? I picked up a bag of hurricane mix, some dark rum, 3 20 lb bags of ice, and some water. No one else in the city seems to have ice anymore, but Spec's opened right as I walked up, so I got lucky :-). Now that I've made all my last minute purchases, I say, bring on the storm.
Charlotte and I ran out this morning before the grocery store turned into a zoo where we picked up some water, batteries, and snacking food, to get us through the storm. I topped off my gas tank as I made my way to Target, where I grabbed a bag of disposable diapers (and a few other random items we need, though not per say for a hurricane) - if the power goes out, I can't wash diapers! Yuck!
Our final stop was SPEC's. I mean, who wants to go through a hurricane without the requisite party? I picked up a bag of hurricane mix, some dark rum, 3 20 lb bags of ice, and some water. No one else in the city seems to have ice anymore, but Spec's opened right as I walked up, so I got lucky :-). Now that I've made all my last minute purchases, I say, bring on the storm.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Coupons - I May Get Hooked
So recently, I've been pondering how to save more money. Cutting my paycheck in half by only going back to work part time strains the "would like to do" items in the budget. Add that to our increased grocery and gas bill, and Fred and I stared reevaluating our expenses.
I've seen several stories lately about people who save massive amounts of money using coupons. While that sounds great, in theory, who has time to tackle all of that?
Anyway, I read this article after an ABC news broadcast about a single mother of 3 who is only spending $800 for an ENTIRE YEAR's worth of both groceries and eating out. She mentioned that with her couponing habits, they can live the lifestyle of a dual income off of just one salary.
"Hmmm," I thought to myself, "interesting." If single mom with 3 kids and a job has time for coupons, shouldn't I have time with just one kid and only a part time job?
So this floated around the back of my mind today as I made a "quick trip" to HEB, intending to spend no more than $50. I decided to go with some of the in-store coupons, buying a few things that I would have otherwise passed by. I looked in dismay as my total at the register jumped up to $77. But then something amazing happened as the cashier scanned the coupons I'd simply collected in the store - my total kept dropping. I saved $8.14, just over 10%. What an exhilarating feeling to watch that number go DOWN in front of my eyes!
Of course, our meals this week will be a little different than I anticipated. With a little more research and a deep freezer, I might be hooked!
We'll let you know how it goes!
I've seen several stories lately about people who save massive amounts of money using coupons. While that sounds great, in theory, who has time to tackle all of that?
Anyway, I read this article after an ABC news broadcast about a single mother of 3 who is only spending $800 for an ENTIRE YEAR's worth of both groceries and eating out. She mentioned that with her couponing habits, they can live the lifestyle of a dual income off of just one salary.
"Hmmm," I thought to myself, "interesting." If single mom with 3 kids and a job has time for coupons, shouldn't I have time with just one kid and only a part time job?
So this floated around the back of my mind today as I made a "quick trip" to HEB, intending to spend no more than $50. I decided to go with some of the in-store coupons, buying a few things that I would have otherwise passed by. I looked in dismay as my total at the register jumped up to $77. But then something amazing happened as the cashier scanned the coupons I'd simply collected in the store - my total kept dropping. I saved $8.14, just over 10%. What an exhilarating feeling to watch that number go DOWN in front of my eyes!
Of course, our meals this week will be a little different than I anticipated. With a little more research and a deep freezer, I might be hooked!
We'll let you know how it goes!
Bathtime Escapee
I guess she thought Mommy needed help putting stuff away. She tried to walk off with the beer first, but the case proved too heavy.
Friday, September 5, 2008
New Milestone: Unzipping Zippers
So this morning, I saw that Charlotte had my makeup bag, but as it was zipped closed and she was content, I let her be. (Makeup is one of her favorite toys that Mommy won't let her have, but she's generally happy with a makeup brush and the closed bag.)
It wasn't long before I realized that she was being too quiet; I turned around to see THIS:
Fun, huh? Even after TWO dips in the bathtub, I noticed some lipstick on her scalp and in her ear before putting her down for a nap.
It wasn't long before I realized that she was being too quiet; I turned around to see THIS:
Fun, huh? Even after TWO dips in the bathtub, I noticed some lipstick on her scalp and in her ear before putting her down for a nap.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Work!
To do list:
(1) post birthday pictures/posts from Charlotte's 1st Birthday
(2) post pictures from Charlotte's birthday party (don't be offended that you were not invited - we only had family over)
(3) do at home "Charlotte is a year" photo shoot & schedule professional photos
(4) print pictures
(5) write and mail thank you notes (with photos inserted)
(6) turn last 12 months of blog into blurb book of Charlotte's 1st year
Except I cannot do any of these things as I am overwhelmed with work. Not kidding, overwhelmed. This is my 5 minute, 12 am break. Yuck. Hire someone already.
(1) post birthday pictures/posts from Charlotte's 1st Birthday
(2) post pictures from Charlotte's birthday party (don't be offended that you were not invited - we only had family over)
(3) do at home "Charlotte is a year" photo shoot & schedule professional photos
(4) print pictures
(5) write and mail thank you notes (with photos inserted)
(6) turn last 12 months of blog into blurb book of Charlotte's 1st year
Except I cannot do any of these things as I am overwhelmed with work. Not kidding, overwhelmed. This is my 5 minute, 12 am break. Yuck. Hire someone already.
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