Today was beautiful but we had other things we had to get done. With our changing schedule our home had been neglected lately so we decided a deep clean was in order.
That included A LOT of laundry:
How embarrassing is this? The kids sorted theirs and added it to ours in the bathroom. I’m happy to report that it is washed and put away. Well, I have a load of towels that just came out of the dryer that I need to fold.
This basket from Dollar Tree has been so handy. I keep all my deep cleaning products in it and just store it in the garage when I’m not using it. It’s pretty sturdy for being just a buck.
Today was the basic tools. I decided to mop instead of using my crosswave and sweep instead of using the broom vac. I did finally find a new standing dust pan. Actually Donny found it when we were in Home Depot recently, My other one was so old it wasn’t laying flat on the floor anymore. It’s the little things, y’all. With 3 cats and 2 dogs it gets a lot of use.
I am super proud of the kids for getting their rooms done and helping me out with various jobs without complaining. We decided to reward our hard work with a walk around our neighborhood. It finally feels like Spring outside.
The past two days have been gloomy, overcast and rainy. There were however some bright spots. Yesterday my friend Katelyn and I were able to talk on the phone. Her and her husband recently moved just outside Portland, Oregon and have been busy setting up house. When we talk it is always a marathon phone call trying to catch up on everything going on in our lives. Don’t you love having a friend that you can just be yourself with? That is Katelyn. We are like two peas in a pod.
Today is one of Donny’s day off so he went to work with me to help me out. I did not want to wake up this morning, but we did and knocked it out right before the bottom fell out of the sky. This is my treat for breakfast. I can justify it because I actually burn more calories at work than I do when I run. Seriously, and it’s weird.
Yep, fake Froot Loops! Jack, Hannah and I eat them every day. They taste exactly like the real deal and are only about $1.80 at Aldi. Cereal is one of my favorite foods, hands down. Donny is not a big cereal eater or sandwich eater. I find that odd. He also doesn’t really love the beach either. He is a trooper though and will always go with us without complaining (much).
Since it was a lazy day Donny suggested Sonic. We hadn’t been in forever. I like to get the wacky pack kids meal. Just the perfect amount of food. My kids have long passed the kids meal days, but I still like them. Look at my cute little toy I got inside.
I think I’ll put him to live on the side of one of my plant pots. Also, I think Sonic has some of the best Dr. Pepper around. Best ice too!
Now I’m just going to lounge on the couch waiting for Survivor tonight. It’s been a good lazy day!
My Monday started off with a chocolate catastrophe. Not the exact way I like my day to start. When I got home I jumped in the shower to destickify and realized something very sad:
My very favorite shower wash, that I got at Ross (I think) at Christmas time, is almost out. We had used Dr. Teal’s Charcoal watch for a while and then I found this one and I wish I would have bought the other bottles they had at the time.
The fragrance is called Safari Essence. It starts off smelling of spearmint and then you get a soft woodsy smell that is just heavenly. I can walk into our bathroom an hour after Donny has gotten out and still smell it. And now I can’t find it anywhere. It’s made in California, but it must be discontinued, because Ross has sold out and I can’t find it anywhere online. I am so sad. I’m not going to give up. I WILL keep looking for it. Smell is SO important to me and I just love this one. Really, really love!
Another smell I am loving so much right now is this:
Yes, I am a product sniffer. I will not buy something if I don’t love the smell. Right now I have been loving the bright fresh smell of ginger. This shampoo and conditioner doesn’t disappoint. Plus, it makes my hair so soft. Donny even told me that my hair smelled so good. It’s definitely a keeper and I hope this doesn’t get discontinued.
I need to give a shout out to this product. My carpal tunnel was acting up so bad that I couldn’t even type. I started using this at night under my wrist splint and during the day when I would think about it. It has helped so much. Just don’t put it on your face when you have sinus issues. It could make your eyes water and sting really bad. Not that I tried it……
Just a note so I won’t forget. Yorkshire Pudding was a huge hit at dinner. It’s an English dish that is eaten with the Sunday roast dinner. I would have taken a picture, but this is all that was left. The kids scarfed them down pretty quickly. I used the Gordan Ramsay recipe I found on pinterest. It’s very easy to make too.
Today is looking overcast and yucky. Hopefully it will clear up soon so we can get our day officially started.
It’s that time again, springing forward. At least it’s spring break so we have some time to get used to it. Since I get up between 4:30 and 5 every morning for work, this morning was a bit rough. Yesterday flared my carpal tunnel up so I slept poorly. Donny graciously agreed to come with me this morning to help me with some heavy stuff that would have taken me forever. Bless this man I married.
We were planning on going to church so I jumped in the shower, got dressed. Makeup and hair straightening to boot, and no one would wake up. I swear it was like they were all in comas. So this is where I ended up for a few hours.
There is just something about a cool, almost cold, house and a quilt. It was glorious.
Once Donny got up he decided that we needed to eat. Bodacious Barbecue it was and it was so good.
I’m not a huge bbq lover, but today it just hit the spot. The others had ribs and brisket, but the sausage is my favorite. You can’t go wrong with their potato salad and cole slaw either.
Can’t have a lazy day without a movie.
Happy Gilmore for the win. This is the scene with Bob Barker. I haven’t seen this movie in ages. Still funny.
My goal for spring break is to get the kids outside every day. It doesn’t matter if I’m bone tired, I’m just going to suck it up and do it. So to the trails it was. It was a very nice day for the park. I found that once I get out and get moving I have so much more energy anyway.
Donny checking out the hole in the tree. I swear we check it every time. I guess we are waiting for our own Boo Radley.
Doesn’t every park have an oil pumper in it?
Thanks to the rain we’ve had lately, we found a little waterfall.
In just a few weeks these trees will be bursting with green. I can’t wait.
Now for The Walking Dead and then bed. This season has been really good so far. I record it so I can fast forward through commercials because there are a lot of commercials!
P.S. I normally journal in an actual journal. Since my carpal tunnel has reared it’s ugly head I haven’t been able to hand write. So, I have decided to use my blog to journal. Plus, I’ve always wanted to add pics to my journal book. Now I have the chance to.
Today has been such an awesome day. I had lunch with my little man at his school. Hannah has a Mardi Gras dance tonight so I ran by Walmart to see if I could find something for her to wear. Not living in Louisiana anymore has put a damper on finding Mardi Gras attire. Like I can’t find a mardi gras t-shirt anywhere. But I did find my most favorite wax melt scent.
I have a slight problem with my love of wax melts. I try to be a minimalist in most areas of my life, but I struggle with anything that smells good.
I love diffusing oil and burning candles, but lately my new love is wax melts.
I realize that some people have much more than this, but to me, this is A LOT. Not to mention the 5 new packs I added today. I almost get giddy when I see the new summer fragrances. Now to my VERY favorite new summer scent.
Coconut Cabana Linen is just amazing. I can barely smell coconut in it. To me it smells gingery, lemony and just clean. My Walmart has been out of it for weeks and for some reason you can’t order it online. Today I hit the jackpot and it had been restocked. The smell just makes me happy. In fact, I have it going right now. Ahhhhhhhhh!
Here are some more of the new summer scents that I also purchased a few weeks ago.
My friend Jen’s favorite is White Tahitian Woods. I am NOT a floral person, but this one smells really good. It has a slight floral smell, but not overwhelming. It’s the only floral one that I own.
Pure White Woods is more of a clean woodsy scent. It has a more masculine fragrance. I love melting this one. It just smells good.
Clear Blue Oasis smells like the beach, which I love. I would definitely purchase this one again. Anything beachy is good by me.
Caribbean Sea Breeze is good. It’s a little too sweet smelling for me to use all the time. I’ll probably just use it as a one day different scent fill in.
Beach Please is my favorite out of the beachy scents I purchased. It’s like the baby bear of scents. Not too sweet, not too strong, just right. I love it. It’s a very relaxing fragrance. When I melt it my whole house smells like a wonderful beach day. The best kind of day.
Mojave Sunset Sands is my least favorite. For some reason it smells grapey to me. I don’t hate it, I just don’t love it.
I found two scents that were on clearance that I really am happy that I purchased.
Apple Crisp Tea was considered a Fall fragrance and I have no idea why. I’m not going to argue the point because I got them for 50 cents each. It smells like fresh apples with a hint of tea. I will melt these all year long. Seriously, if you like apple scents check out the clearance section and give it a sniff. It’s good.
My two favorites out of the ones I’ve purchased in the past couple of weeks are these. I’ve already mentioned the Coconut Cabana Linen, but I found this random pack of Frankincense & Patchouli just sitting by the candles. Oh my gosh, this is amazing too. I found that I can still order this online so I will be doing that in the next couple of days. It’s a calming happy scent and it lasts.
I know a lot of people really love scentsy. I get that, but I just cannot pay that kind of price for wax melts or warmers. These are all 2 dollars. That’s it. If you can find a scent you like on clearance they range from a buck to 50 cents. I am all about a bargain and that’s what these are. Plus they fill your whole home with smell good.
I have 3 warmers in my home. Two are electric and were less than 7 dollars at Walmart.
This one is in our bedroom.This one is in our family room.
Both of these completely fill my home with fragrance. I also use one I picked up at Dollar Tree. It’s the kind that you use a tea light in and I like it because I can just put it where I want it and don’t have to worry about a plug.
I haven’t noticed a difference in the scent output between the electric ones and the tea light one. I was pretty impressed with the different styles and colors that Dollar Tree carries. Plus just look at how cute this one is. I have a lot of turquoise in my home so this blends in perfectly.
If you find yourself in Walmart at the wax melts you should stop and give them some sniffs. You might find your signature scent that you just absolutely love. If you do, my advice is to pick up some extra. These little beauties sell out fast. I learned that the hard way.
The Funky Frugalista 