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The weather outside is //
As I look outside my window // We recently had quite a scare with Fred the pig. All of a sudden, he became really lethargic and refused to eat. Fred loves food so we immediately thought something must be really wrong. A quick search online showed me all the worst case scenarios and I scared myself silly thinking he must certainly be close to death. You should have seen me babying this 300+ pound animal, coaxing him with treats and water. Praise the Lord, he eventually perked up and is hopefully getting back to normal.
As I look around the house // Our first week of school went really well! I am always nervous because I never how it’s going to go – some first days go wonderfully, others have me questioning all of my life’s decisions. So thankful that this year was a smooth transition with a group of (mostly) enthusiastic students. Looking forward to Week Two.
On this week’s to-do list //
– finally get the new armchair repaired!
– finish up the permanent pig shelter for Ethel
– start hauling over wood chips
– order straw
– clean up the flower beds at the front of the house
– inventory my fall/winter wardrobe and jot down any needs
– order birthday gifts
Low buy month update // Week 4!
- We spent less on groceries, but still spent the saved money on different things that popped up like a birthday gift and the admission fee to a competition. Always something! At this point, I feel like I’m spinning my wheels. To make some significant progress on our financial goals, I think I’m going to need to get even thriftier (how??) or start supplementing our income with more focused side hustles.
- We had two days of zero spending.
- Side hustle update: I didn’t have much time for reselling/decluttering, but did find 6 items to list. By week’s end, I had 3 sales. We also sold some eggs to a friend. Total money earned: $52.69
Currently reading //
- Fiction: The Flicker of Old Dreams by Susan Henderson
- Nonfiction: Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World by Joel Salatin
- Religious: Lay Saints: Models of Family Life by Joan Carroll Cruz
On the menu this week //
Monday: sheet pan mini meatloaves with potatoes and green beans
Tuesday: breakfast for dinner – I’m thinking ham, egg and cheese biscuit sandwiches
Wednesday: baked chicken quarters with veggies
Thursday: Refrigerator Clean-out Night
Friday: shrimp fried rice and egg rolls
I’ll ready ANYTHING by Joel Salatin! lol
I also like the image of what is maybe your homeschool space? I like to gather ideas for creating a room in our home. I like the small shelf with what are probably the books of the week(?) and clipboards. And the big map!!
Yes! That is in our homeschool room. The shelves are just cheap Ikea ones and we keep our schoolbooks there. We used to have a cabinet underneath the shelves, but recently moved an old loveseat there instead. Makes for a cozy reading spot!
I’m glad Fred is ok!