Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: January 15~21, 2023
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kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Paypal got hit with a data breach yesterday. Last night someone tried to use the debit card I had attached to the account. The bank sent me a text and blocked it but I'm going to have to call today and make sure nothing got through. And have a new card issued. One more reason to not use Paypal. Currently, there are no cards attached at all and I'm really debating pulling the bank connection. New boss doesn't use them but I'm still doing the occasional side gig so I can toss them yet. But I laughed so hard when I got their email regarding getting my paycheck and/or tax return direct deposited to them. Nope. Not happening.
Had a duh moment last night. Son hasn't been sleeping well. This is the migraine symptom that I miss most frequently because his sleep patterns are somewhat erratic. But it's been going on for a week. I gave him a dose of Benadryl. He slept some and woke up this morning in a better mood. But still with the migraine. So I'm hitting the migraine full force this weekend. He did wake up in a good mood and came to pounce and get hugs. And let me know exactly where it is hurting. He even guided my hands to where he needed head rubs and let me know that the nerve from ear to chin is acting up.
He's headed to friend's house for a few hours. I asked him first and he is just thrilled with the idea of a few hours in the "quiet" room there. Friend has put insulation over the windows and keeps the house cool. That seems to help son. This was an already planned thing but I was going to pull the plug if son didn't want to go. Instead he is thrilled with the idea of going.
I have a pile of errands to run and my brain is all over the place. Think I'm going to take a few minutes to list them so I don't forget something. That would just annoy the heck out of me right now. A lot of the errands are things to grab to fill gaps. One of these days I'm going to have to figure out how to make son safe pretzel sticks. Even if I just do the recipe a few times to make sure it works, so that I have it as backup when the stores don't have them. And Tractor Supply for feed for the friend who provides me with eggs, and to see if they have fruit trees in yet.
I'm headed to Joann's for more binding tape. I think I may just need to surrender and find a good set of binding tape makers and experiment. Or ask Dad to 3D print a set when he gets back home, since I'm already going to buy the plastic to 3D print some looms.
And to thrifts for yarn. I don't care what type. There's uses for it all. And that will give me practice before I try to do the things for my son. I really had fun creating the harvest bag and I really want a few more bags like that for a variety of things.
Had a duh moment last night. Son hasn't been sleeping well. This is the migraine symptom that I miss most frequently because his sleep patterns are somewhat erratic. But it's been going on for a week. I gave him a dose of Benadryl. He slept some and woke up this morning in a better mood. But still with the migraine. So I'm hitting the migraine full force this weekend. He did wake up in a good mood and came to pounce and get hugs. And let me know exactly where it is hurting. He even guided my hands to where he needed head rubs and let me know that the nerve from ear to chin is acting up.
He's headed to friend's house for a few hours. I asked him first and he is just thrilled with the idea of a few hours in the "quiet" room there. Friend has put insulation over the windows and keeps the house cool. That seems to help son. This was an already planned thing but I was going to pull the plug if son didn't want to go. Instead he is thrilled with the idea of going.
I have a pile of errands to run and my brain is all over the place. Think I'm going to take a few minutes to list them so I don't forget something. That would just annoy the heck out of me right now. A lot of the errands are things to grab to fill gaps. One of these days I'm going to have to figure out how to make son safe pretzel sticks. Even if I just do the recipe a few times to make sure it works, so that I have it as backup when the stores don't have them. And Tractor Supply for feed for the friend who provides me with eggs, and to see if they have fruit trees in yet.
I'm headed to Joann's for more binding tape. I think I may just need to surrender and find a good set of binding tape makers and experiment. Or ask Dad to 3D print a set when he gets back home, since I'm already going to buy the plastic to 3D print some looms.
And to thrifts for yarn. I don't care what type. There's uses for it all. And that will give me practice before I try to do the things for my son. I really had fun creating the harvest bag and I really want a few more bags like that for a variety of things.
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Another day of resting for me. I feel a bit better, but I'm not going to push it. I'm using a steroid script med/salve for my eyes (Tobradex), and they are better. At least I didn't have to peel my eyelids off my eyeballs this morning. Swelling of my eyelids and the pain has gone down, too. Taking Prednisone for everything else. Methotrexate if that doesn't work. HCQ was the wonder drug for me, until I developed macular degeneration. I can no longer take it on a daily basis.
I did manage, with Cary's help, to throw together for him a lemon ice box pie this morning! I also had to do a load of laundry. They are going in the dryer when they're finished washing. I don't like using the dryer, but when it's needed, I'm glad I have one. That's about it for me, today. Supper will be leftovers or whatever Cary can find.
I did manage, with Cary's help, to throw together for him a lemon ice box pie this morning! I also had to do a load of laundry. They are going in the dryer when they're finished washing. I don't like using the dryer, but when it's needed, I'm glad I have one. That's about it for me, today. Supper will be leftovers or whatever Cary can find.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
After resting yesterday and taking the anti inflammatory my knee is better today, thank goodness.
Its in the low 50's today and it looks like the sun is trying to peek out, but supposed to rain later today.
Nothing out of the ordinary going on today, no plans to go anywhere. I have a small list for walmart and I'll go there on Monday after we pick up commodities.
Its in the low 50's today and it looks like the sun is trying to peek out, but supposed to rain later today.
Nothing out of the ordinary going on today, no plans to go anywhere. I have a small list for walmart and I'll go there on Monday after we pick up commodities.
aviax2
Veteran Member
Prayers up for everyone. I hope each of you feels better really soon.
It‘s been a busy week and I’m feeling every bit of it. Still working fairly steady on the pantry overhaul, it’s mostly done and I know that for a fact because youngest grandson went in there to get something and yelled “Good job MoMa” LOL! We’ve also made a decent start on the basement pantry, still have a quite a bit to do down there. Sent some things home with grands that I bought for them but were getting overlooked ‘cos I don’t go down to the basement much. I told DH from now on nothing we buy for them goes down there, it’s out of sight, out of mind with me. There was a box of fruit cups I bought at Sam’s that had went out of date, turned dark and didn’t taste the best so we’ll see if the chickens are interested, if not it will go to the compost. I hate waste. Some things I’m just not going to buy anymore, period. I told DH my motto from here on out is KISS! Keep it simple stupid! I’ve found some recipes I want to try to replace any “cream of soups” not that I’ve lost any but just to keep things simpler. I still have several cans of chicken and mushroom soups on hand and those are what we use but I don’t use them often so there isn’t a rush to try them but I definitely want to give it a go.
We went in with DD1 and split a box of chicken tenderloins so we added 20 lbs to the freezer, that’s all we had room for. DD2 bought a 40 lb box for her family. It was $1.51 lb so worth stocking up on.
It‘s been a busy week and I’m feeling every bit of it. Still working fairly steady on the pantry overhaul, it’s mostly done and I know that for a fact because youngest grandson went in there to get something and yelled “Good job MoMa” LOL! We’ve also made a decent start on the basement pantry, still have a quite a bit to do down there. Sent some things home with grands that I bought for them but were getting overlooked ‘cos I don’t go down to the basement much. I told DH from now on nothing we buy for them goes down there, it’s out of sight, out of mind with me. There was a box of fruit cups I bought at Sam’s that had went out of date, turned dark and didn’t taste the best so we’ll see if the chickens are interested, if not it will go to the compost. I hate waste. Some things I’m just not going to buy anymore, period. I told DH my motto from here on out is KISS! Keep it simple stupid! I’ve found some recipes I want to try to replace any “cream of soups” not that I’ve lost any but just to keep things simpler. I still have several cans of chicken and mushroom soups on hand and those are what we use but I don’t use them often so there isn’t a rush to try them but I definitely want to give it a go.
We went in with DD1 and split a box of chicken tenderloins so we added 20 lbs to the freezer, that’s all we had room for. DD2 bought a 40 lb box for her family. It was $1.51 lb so worth stocking up on.
kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Oh wow. I'm wiped. First day in a long time that I didn't have a time limit. So I hit everything.
The new to me thrift was a gold mine. I grabbed a lot of fabric at 50% off the marked price, which was already good. Enough 4 way stretch knit to try some compression sheets for son. Also found quite a few other things. My stash of elastic has been refilled. And some nice fabrics to work with for clothing for son and I.
Found small rolls of yarn at all of them. That gives me some practice material. And I deliberately got a cotton yarn at Joann's to make a few more loose knit bags.
Found dye free Benadryl but they only had one box. Good thing I didn't wait until the need was more urgent. I'll be adding it to grocery lists until the stock is a bit bigger.
Found a few more emergency lanterns amd a propane torch. That torch has been on my list for a long time. I'm so happy I found it.
I did not stop by Tractor Supply. Decided looking for plants could wait another week or two.
Turns out whoever tried to use the credit card tried 3 different places. All the transactions are blocked and a new card is on its way.
Son was getting wired when I got to friend's house. Had been planning to chill and visit but we had to head out. He settled as soon as we got on the road.
And I'm going to lay down on the couch for a bit. My body wants a nap after all the errands and running. But I really like being able to get caught up on projects and refill some thin spots/holes. At the rate I'm going through sewing machine needles, I'm going to have to bulk buy two sizes again, in both sharps and ball.
The new to me thrift was a gold mine. I grabbed a lot of fabric at 50% off the marked price, which was already good. Enough 4 way stretch knit to try some compression sheets for son. Also found quite a few other things. My stash of elastic has been refilled. And some nice fabrics to work with for clothing for son and I.
Found small rolls of yarn at all of them. That gives me some practice material. And I deliberately got a cotton yarn at Joann's to make a few more loose knit bags.
Found dye free Benadryl but they only had one box. Good thing I didn't wait until the need was more urgent. I'll be adding it to grocery lists until the stock is a bit bigger.
Found a few more emergency lanterns amd a propane torch. That torch has been on my list for a long time. I'm so happy I found it.
I did not stop by Tractor Supply. Decided looking for plants could wait another week or two.
Turns out whoever tried to use the credit card tried 3 different places. All the transactions are blocked and a new card is on its way.
Son was getting wired when I got to friend's house. Had been planning to chill and visit but we had to head out. He settled as soon as we got on the road.
And I'm going to lay down on the couch for a bit. My body wants a nap after all the errands and running. But I really like being able to get caught up on projects and refill some thin spots/holes. At the rate I'm going through sewing machine needles, I'm going to have to bulk buy two sizes again, in both sharps and ball.
sssarawolf
Has No Life - Lives on TB
This week has been fire starters 200 waxed and ready, last week canned turkey broth. Chicken broth will be next week. Then start doing the frozen fruit.
I wish I enjoyed sewing. Maybe I'll try again when I am feeling better. Not a good day today...very tired and no appetite.
Was going to make bread, but my yeast is really old (2017l and didn't proof well. I have some that is fresher...will try again tomorrow. Anyone know what I can do with old yeast besides just pitch it?
Was going to make bread, but my yeast is really old (2017l and didn't proof well. I have some that is fresher...will try again tomorrow. Anyone know what I can do with old yeast besides just pitch it?
Feed it to septic if you have one
I ran into Keystone beef (not ground!) when making a Wamart pickup order, 2 pack of large cans for $13.96! We *never* have it at our Walmart, but it's cheaper per pound than the small Great Value cans & they're shipping it for free so I'll take it to add to my other cheap ones from the past. It's on it's way, due to arrive Monday, so looks like the real deal.
Just checked & they're running $20-30 plus each, but I scrolled down and the 2 pack is *still* $13.96 and they let me put it in my cart to ship! Give it a try & see if you can find it, too. (Click on a single can, it will come up as $34.96, then change it to 2 pack. Crazy!!)
So we built a greenhouse today! Plastic gets here Wed. All materials were locally sourced… meaning from our stash just didn’t have quite enough plastic. It is 10X12 and I am pleased. Ready to get potatoes that are”chitting” and sweet potatoes sprouting out of my laundry room! We finished pruning orchard on Friday. So now I will start seeds.Order to everything right?
Big discussions here concerning comms and refrigeration. Yes we do have generators but there is only so much fuel. Rethinking washday esp during our rainy season. Love to hear your ideas. And yet in the face of all that I bought 4 rose bushes. I feel split. I think psychologists call that “schizoid tendencies!