If you do stuff, stuff gets done.......

If you do stuff, stuff gets done.......

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Quarantine update #8

Well, today was even less exciting than yesterday but I’m going to blog about it anyway.  
I did not accomplish much at all.  
Lowe’s delivered the pavers we ordered to put in our garden around the raised beds.  We were so glad the Lowe’s driver had a nifty fork lift and put the pallets in our backyard.  There is an empty field behind our house and he drove the forklift through it right into our back gate.  





Our son came over for a distanced visit and brought us some plants.  He bought the coleus at a school sale and he started the spider plants from baby ones on a big plant at his office.  I sent him home with some of those big cookies I made Sunday.  



Supper was simple -
Fried steak, Ore Ida fries cooked in an air fryer and California vegetables.  
And ketchup 


Our daughter and 3 grands came over for a short, distanced visit.  I sent them home with the rest of those cookies.  And masks, just in case they need them but they are staying home.  Our son in law teaches at a university and is teaching online.  The school has already announced all summer sessions will also be online.  



My big job today was starting to deep clean, declutter and rearrange my kitchen.  I didn’t take a before photo but I will show finished photos- whenever that is 🤷🏻‍♀️

Somedays lots gets done,  somedays it doesn’t.  

Hope you’re all fine
Now I’m going to have some hot tea and play a few rounds of Candy Crush Soda.  

❤️ Rhonda 

Monday, April 13, 2020

Quarantine update #7 a productive Monday

I usually make a weekly to do list on Monday.  My husband helped and we got so much done today 




I finished sewing all the masks I had started  - some people prefer the elastic loops around the ears and some prefer the ties 


I recently replaced my husband’s white t shirts and I cut up the old ones for shop rags.  
 


Ducky is feeling a bit frisky because he went to the doggie spa and got a shampoo and manicure.  
Sometimes I bathe him at home but he smells fresher and smells fresher longer when the dog kennel groomers clean him than when I do.  
Can you tell he looks especially fluffy?  


Today had no excitement but I’m glad so much is out of the way. 
Hope you all feel as happy as Ducky 
❤️ Rhonda 

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Quarantine update #6

Hello everyone 

I baked some cookies from a recipe from Anna at 
Cookie Madness Doubletree Cookies recipe
They turned out really good - so good that after we ate a few, we put the rest in the freezer so we didn’t keep eating them.  

Late in the afternoon,  I picked up a Walmart grocery order.  I’m a huge fan of Walmart pickup.  
Just place your order and wait for the time slot you choose. 
Then drive to the store 


Walmart workers bring out your order and load it in your vehicle.  








Then go home and put your groceries away. 


You can order non grocery things too- I got paper clips, sewing scissors and deodorant today.
And yes, I do like to buy things in pairs or multiples 😀

Pickup is so nice during this quarantine and I really was thankful for it too when my hamstring was torn.  



My parents have been secured in their retirement home for quite awhile, no visitors allowed.  
When they need things,  we sometimes send up small loads in a bucket that my Dad pulls up to their balcony.




There is a nice stretch of lawn there and sometimes their great grands visit and do all kinds of kid tricks in the grass.  



We’re expecting 3 days of cold weather and we already have tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and potatoes in the garden.  
We covered up the tomatoes and peppers and are hoping they are protected enough.  
We think the other crops will be ok.  
Guess we shouldn’t of jumped the gun on gardening - we will see! 

Hope you all have had a special Easter. 
❤️Rhonda 



Saturday, April 11, 2020

Quarantine Update #5 - getting ready for Easter

Hello everyone 
Not much news here except a few food happenings 
I followed these instructions and made 
Fruit Turnovers. No glaze on ours though,  I don’t think it’s needed 



Since it will just be 2 of us for Easter lunch,  I made a tiny batch of “double eggs”. I usually make 2 dozen eggs for family gatherings 
The plain eggs will be for lunches next week 


Friday night we had homemade pizza.  I baked it on a pan I got from Amazon awhile back and it was really crispy.  
And the bottom crust baked in a polka dot pattern 😀

     

I finished more masks 😷. And cut out 10 more.  When I finish them,  I plan to sew something different than masks though.  

And took my parents, who are safe and secure in their retirement home, a small care package- leftovers, newspapers, masks, and trash bags that are not available right now on our Walmart grocery pickup.  



Kim at Out My Window  asked for the recipe for the sirloin tips I cooked this week.  Sorry Kim, it’s not an actual recipe,  I just winged it but they were very good. 
I browned some sliced mushrooms from the freezer and some diced onions, then removed them from the pan.
In that same pan,  I browned the sirloin cubes just until done in 2 batches, and removed them from the pan. 
Again in that same pan, I made a packet of brown gravy mix (2 cups worth) 
When the gravy was bubbly,  I added back the meat, onions and mushrooms and simmered it  a bit.  
We ate it on top of mashed potatoes and it would be good with rice or egg noodles too.  



What are you all thinking about this quarantine-shelter at home situation?  
When do y’all think it will be over? 











Thursday, April 9, 2020

Quarantine update #4 - malaise days

Hello everyone 
I didn’t accomplish much today.  I’ve had several days during this shelter in place where I just haven’t felt like doing a thing.  From what I’ve seen on social media,  it’s a very common feeling right now.  Are y’all going about as normal everyday  or are you having days like me sometimes? 

My husband worked in the yard a lot today. 
He also drove out to a plant sale at the small country school 2 of our grandchildren attend.  The school has an agriculture department and a greenhouse.  They grow and sell plants as a learning tool and as a fundraiser.  
We had to buy our plants sight unseen because of social distancing.  We filled out a form and texted it back to the school.  Then my husband drove to the school, texted them he was there and they put our plants in the back of his truck - very simple.  

Below are some of the plants I picked out
They are called Donkey Ear,  Mother of Million and Mother of Thousand.  I didn’t know what they were,  I ordered them because I liked their names. 


This photo does not do this hanging basket justice,  it is just beautiful and lush in real life.  


I sewed on masks today,  and just have these left from yesterday’s 20 to finish.  




For supper,  I made sirloin tips with mashed potatoes and green beans.  
My plate 


Husband’s plate - he worked much harder than I did today - and he likes black pepper more than I do too.  

Dessert was a lemon cake from a mix with homemade lemon glaze.  
The glaze is just 1 1/3 C sifted powdered sugar mixed with just enough lemon juice to make a spreadable glaze.  I used about 2 T juice.  
It makes a tart glaze on top of sweet cake and is just delicious 



And that’s about all that happened here today 

Hope you all are fine 
❤️Rhonda