Hey, Everyone!
I have not forgotten about y'all. I have been concentrating on my YouTube channel. I have promised myself and my audience to upload at least 3 to 5 videos per week. All of the videos are related to my life as MiMi to my grandkids. For now, most of my videos show me in the kitchen cooking. I am having lots of fun doing the videos but it would be great to have you stop by my channel and take a look-see for yourself. ShaRon's YouTube Channel Link
I have not been couponing in nearly four months. For 6 weeks, I was on a cross-country trek to Seattle and then to Alaska. We returned in late August to start the school year with our 8 grandkids. I promised myself that I would try doing meal preparation smarter in order to save my dwindling energy. So, I dedicated my energy to making weekly meal plans for at least 2 weeks in advance. Next, I realized that I could save time, energy, and money by preparing two or more meals at a time and freezing the extra meals and/or serving the same meal the very next day. Not really leftovers but just a second day of a meal that was prepared expressly for the next day. My grandkids still call it a leftover day despite the fact that most days it is the meal I prepared just for that day. No matter, they love it anyway.
I have also rediscovered my love for my crockpot. I started with a 6-quart slow cooker but found it was not large enough for my big family. The largest slow cooker I could find was 8 qts. So, I bought one and love it. Three years ago, that 8 qt slow cooker made enough for my family to eat for two days. But, the kids have grown and so have their appetites. So, I am really thinking about purchasing a 10-quart instapot. I have just begun my research and will let you know when I purchase mine.
On, September 1st, I began a freezer, pantry, fridge challenge. The challenge means that for as long as possible, my freezer, pantry, and refrigerator will serve as my supermarket. The only exception will be when I shop for perishables like eggs, milk, bread, fresh fruit and veggies, seafood (crabs or clams or oysters), and household items like cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. So far, I have not been grocery shopping in the last 5 weeks except for those items I mentioned. We are saving money by shopping in our own freezers, coolers, and pantry aisles. I am on day 39 of our freezer, pantry, fridge challenge. It may take a while because we have three freezers, two refrigerators, and a big pantry. But, that is not the reason it will take so long for us to use up all the stored food. Our community, family, and church family keep on blessing us. We have been blessed beyond what we thought was possible. God is Good!
Finally, I have decided (after many, many requests) to do a Coupon Class. The information is below and I hope as many of you are able to attend as possible. I encourage you to pre-register because the class has been advertised to the surrounding community and my church. Space is limited to the first 50 who reply with their name and phone number sent to this email redbeelips@gmail.com.
Strategic Couponing Class Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:30 AM to 10 AM
At Queen's Chapel United Methodist Church
7410 Old Muirkirk Road – Beltsville, MD 20705
Lomax Fellowship Hall - (Enter at the rear of the church)
SPACE is LIMITED to the first 50 people who respond to the email address below.
For more information or to register, send an email to <redbeelips@gmail.com>.
Include your name and phone number. (Please, do not call the church office)
Donation (any size or brand): 3 bottles of hot sauce & 2 cans of veggies Donations benefit Holiday baskets prepared for families in need in the surrounding community Valuable couponing strategies for the everyday shopper. Learn How to Save with or without Clipping Coupons by Couponing Strategically.
That's it! Happy Couponing!
ShaRon :o)
John 21:18
John 21:18
