Do You Need Some Cord Control?

 Hey there Thrifty Folks!

I hope you are enjoying this spring weather because you know the hot summer days will be here before you know it. Spring is a time of celebration. Everything is blooming and showing off all there colors. Plus the rain is making it all grow really fast. But onto today's topic...Cord Control.

How many times do the cords get in the way when you are trying to store the appliance they are connected to? How many cords are too long and stay waded up on the counter? Well, somebody had a marvelous idea to handle cords that are out of control. 3M Command has solved the cord issue. These are the same people who invented the hooks you can stick anywhere and then remove when you don't need them any more. 

I saw these little jewels on an Instagram video. I was so impressed with the possibility of having all the cords on the kitchen counter contained I asked Thrifty Honey to order them a.s.a.p. We don't have a lot of counter space so every little bit matters. He ordered them from Amazon and they came in a package of 6 for $9.99. I know it's not my most thrifty purchase but given the relief from the cord mess it was a real bargain. 

Well, I hope you all enjoy this beautiful day and your weekend. Stay "Thrifty" and have some fun too. 

A Room of Your Own

 Hello fellow Thrifties!

While I was sitting in my little room this morning I was thinking about how important it is for girls (regardless of our age) to have a room of their own. It doesn't matter if you don't sew, cross-stitch, quilt or do other crafty stuff. We need a place to call our own. I know we have the house and we have designed, decorated and made it wonderful. 

But there's just something about having a little a space that's yours. We know the men have the garage or the bonus room. But what about us? Do we have place to go, light a good candle, grab a book and read? It can simply be a favorite chair in the corner of the bedroom with a basket full of our favorite books or magazines. It could be a space in the spare bedroom where our special stuff is all together. Or it could be a whole room, painted your favorite color with all your pictures and quotes on a bulletin board. 

The whole point is as women we give, go and do for everybody up and down the road but what about us? Are we taking care of ourself? Are we able to go to a special place and have a cup of afternoon coffee and unwind? 

While I am blessed with an entire room right now for three years we had people living with us and I had to move all my "room" stuff into the corner of our bedroom and into the closet. Oh my word! Talk about cramped! But nevertheless less it all worked out and I was still able to have a coffee, read a magazine or sew to my hearts' content. So don't let space be the excuse for not having your little nest. You would be surprised how may women have turned a closet into a space for themselves. Room is room when we decide that's where we are going to nestled down. 

This can be a thrifty thing or you can go all out and break the bank for your room. It doesn't matter just do it. Do it for your mental, physical and emotional health. You will be so glad you did! 

Have a wonderful rest of the week. Remember to keep your "Thrifty" on!!

Quick, Easy Brunch, Lunch or Supper

 

Happy Sunday to you!

How many times have we exhausted all our thinking power to figure out something quick and easy to eat? Sometimes it's real simple but we forget about the things we have available. Most of us have a carton of eggs, some shredded cheese, biscuits and a packet of gravy. 

When I'm in a hurry or too tired to make a great big meal this is my go to. I scramble some eggs, add some shredded cheese as they are cooking, throw some ready made biscuits in the oven, make some gravy from a packet and we are ready to enjoy a really good hot meal with little effort. 

Most of the time I have all these things right there in the pantry, freezer or fridge. So even if I need to go the the grocery I can still pull off a decent meal. Since the gravy I make from scratch could be used as concrete I stick with the Pioneer Country gravy mix. It's super quick and always turns out good. I also like Mary B's frozen biscuits. You can cut up some fruit and make this little quick meal a feast. 

I hope this menu will help you when you are in a jam for a easy meal. Y'all have a great week and enjoy this beautiful day!