http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/ Frugal Living Forums, a frugal living community with emphasis on debt reduction, responsible spending, consuming less, recycling and helping each other bridge the gaps for a sustainable future. en Fri, 24 May 2013 10:40:50 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/ http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5427-emergency-fund-other-going-ons.html Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:22:35 GMT Well, I was able to put $57 into my baby emergency fund today so I am now at $708.66, I am so close to getting it to the $1000 mark but it just seems to be dragging now. I cannot wait to finally be finished with it!! My mini goal for June is to have it done, I have a couple of more weeks and all I... Well, I was able to put $57 into my baby emergency fund today so I am now at $708.66, I am so close to getting it to the $1000 mark but it just seems to be dragging now. I cannot wait to finally be finished with it!! My mini goal for June is to have it done, I have a couple of more weeks and all I can say is that I am so looking forward to that!

I went to to see growth opportunities yesterday morning. I wasn't sure what they were exactly about but found out a few interesting things. I don't think that I will get any help from them for my business though as I also found out that they are basically a last resort if someone can't get a loan from the banks. For some reason I thought that maybe they were government owned and had funds set aside for people trying to get on their feet with a small business but that wasn't the case. Their loans are 2.5% above prime rates. She also mentioned that were I have such a great credit rating that I may want to go to my bank and get a line of credit.....hmmmmm, think that I will hold off on that and just keep plugging away. It will take me a bit longer to get everything in which I need but I am ok with that....I'll just keep paying cash a little at a time to get things up to where I need them.

I am off from all of my jobs today, I need to clean the house. I would like to also go and have a visit and tea with my mom. She is not very well health wise, I see how much she has failed over the past couple of years and she is only 67 years old. I have been trying to visit with her a few times a week between jobs. ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5427-emergency-fund-other-going-ons.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5424-i-am-getting-closer-simple-living-each-payday.html Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:20:32 GMT I am now at $651.66/$1000 to reaching my bef goal. Next week I will get my pay from the dollar store so that will put me even closer! I also picked up an extra 14.5 hours at the Esso this weekend so that extra in two weeks will go on my bef unless I am able to have it funded by then, if so... I am now at $651.66/$1000 to reaching my bef goal. Next week I will get my pay from the dollar store so that will put me even closer!

I also picked up an extra 14.5 hours at the Esso this weekend so that extra in two weeks will go on my bef unless I am able to have it funded by then, if so that will go on to my Visa.

I am getting so close to finishing up the bef. A lot of hard work that is for sure but just knowing the freedom which is awaiting me makes it so worth it!

Once my Visa is paid off then I can breath a bit more. I can give up the dollar store and focus on my hairdressing career with intensity. I will of course still be working at the Esso which I can use the extra $ from there to fully fund my big emergency fund. ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5424-i-am-getting-closer-simple-living-each-payday.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5420-making-plans-towards-living-simple-life.html Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:26:51 GMT I called a growth Opportunity place today to see if I can get help with a small business. I already have a mobility business to go to peoples homes and do their hair. I need help with some equipment, products, better vehicle, and advertising. My appointment is this upcoming Wednesday. They only... I called a growth Opportunity place today to see if I can get help with a small business. I already have a mobility business to go to peoples homes and do their hair. I need help with some equipment, products, better vehicle, and advertising. My appointment is this upcoming Wednesday. They only help with business ideas that are needed in our community. There are so many hairdressers in my hometown but noone with a mobility license who does this. The lady with whom I spoke with seemed really excited about my idea of expanding to clients outside of the town (in the country etc) I am aiming mostly towards seniors and people who are not well enough to come to town on a regular basis. To make an income out of this however I would need a full days work and that is very doable, about once a month to a couple of different areas.

Tomorrow I am guessing that I can have another $100 added towards my baby emergency fund. I am hoping to have it funded to my goal of $1000 within 2 weeks opposed to the 3 weeks from now. Then on to my Visa. ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5420-making-plans-towards-living-simple-life.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5419-omac.html Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:52:29 GMT Ok, maybe not OMAC for me but at least I am getting a few meals prepared for the busy days in which I am working crazy hours+
. Over the past couple of days when I have a moment I have been cooking and mixing things up for the freezer. I don't have time to do a whole months of cooking in one day so I have been taking an hour or two here and there to get things done. So far I have in the freezer:

(1) 4 packs of all purpose beef mix All Purpose Ground Meat Mix Recipe - Food.com - 31008 ( this is to make spaghetti sauce, sloppy joe's, hamburger helper, tacos, chili, etc...

(2) 1 pack of Hubby-Will-Inhale-Them Meatballs Hubby-Will-Inhale-Them Meatballs Recipe - Food.com - 87537 I am going to make gravy, mashed potato, and veggies to go with these for a dinner.

(3) 2 freezer bags of meatloaf mix, ( Easy Meatloaf )Easy Meatloaf Recipe - Allrecipes.com I put these flat in a couple of freezer bags raw...when I am ready to make up a meatloaf I will thaw it first then shape into a loaf put in a bread pan or muffin tins and bake. I am using a different amount of sauce and will mix the sauce in a bowl quickly to go on top when I am preparing to bake them which is 2/3 cup catsup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard


Considering the amount of time I spend working I am very happy with what I have accomplished so far. Right now I am getting ready to bake and freeze Super Easy Ultimate Banana BreadSuper Easy Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe - Food.com - 291402

I am also hoping to be able to do up some hamburger patties to freeze today I will type the recipe as it is not online but in "Once-A-Month Cooking" by Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth Lagerborg, a cookbook in which I picked up way back.


Playoff Burgers

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped,
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese ( I am using mozzarella)
Salt and pepper to taste
6 whole wheat buns.

Salt and pepper ground beef to taste and mix with chopped onion and A-1 sauce. Make 12 thin patties. Sprinkle cheese over 6 of these, then top with remaining 6 patties and press edges together. Wrap each patty in waxed paper and seal them in a 1-gallon freezer bag. Label the bag and freeze. Freeze the package of whole wheat buns.

To prepare for serving, thaw patties and place on the rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for a total of 12 to 14 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve on thawed whole wheat buns, split and toasted.

these are also great on the grill or for camping trips

Makes 6 servings.

Well I am off to make up the banana breads...Happy Wednesday To All :) ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5419-omac.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5418-simple-living-manifesto-72-ideas-simplify-your-life.html Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:19:28 GMT » Simple Living Manifesto: 72 Ideas to Simplify Your Life :zenhabits

I have been so busy with working 3 plus jobs that it seems I don't have time for much else. I found this Simple Living Manifesto article the other day and I am going to sit down and do the first idea today which is "Make a list of your top 4-5 important things." I have been working towards funding my baby emergency fund and then pay off my visa although it seems like I have been hitting some "bumps"along the way. If I want to live a simple life I need to get those done A.S.A.P! This year is already 1/2 way over and it is all really a blurr. ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/5418-simple-living-manifesto-72-ideas-simplify-your-life.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/3100-dinner.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:25:30 GMT Supper this evening was very good, I made the Crockery Pot Pork Chops Supreme. I did brown my pork chops first and added 1/3 can of water and two tbsp of worcestshire sauce to the cream of mushroom soup. I am taking out chicken tonight and going to try Chicken Curry Hurry... Supper this evening was very good, I made the Crockery Pot Pork Chops Supreme. I did brown my pork chops first and added 1/3 can of water and two tbsp of worcestshire sauce to the cream of mushroom soup.

I am taking out chicken tonight and going to try Chicken Curry Hurry in the crockpot tomorrow. I won't be altering that recipe though.

Well my daughter is home, she took pictures of my summer wreath but she said that it looks like Christmas, I might add some raffia to it but I tried last night and I was all thumbs lol. The colours are green leaves, red roses and white baby's breath all plastic ones with two little yellow birds in it. Trial and Error is what I say.

I started an album on FV today so I should be able to post the picture of my wreath this evening, just waiting for her to download it for me. ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/3100-dinner.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/3089-productive-evening.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:08:37 GMT I made a summer wreath this evening, it was one of my June goals. I guess that I will start up an album and post a picture of it in there tomorrow along with the picture of my curtains which was my first ever sewing project :D. I also took out pork chops from the freezer to prepare a crockpot... I made a summer wreath this evening, it was one of my June goals. I guess that I will start up an album and post a picture of it in there tomorrow along with the picture of my curtains which was my first ever sewing project :D.

I also took out pork chops from the freezer to prepare a crockpot dinner for tomorrow. I will be making Crockery Pot Pork Chops Supreme.

I found the recipe off a great website, it has tonssssssss of crockpot recipes and I love their layout. Here is the website, if you get a chance and are interested in using your crockpot more often and need ideas this is a great place to go.

http://www.50plusfriends.com/cookboo.../index-5b.html

Well, I should head off, it is getting late again and I read every night before I go to sleep.

Have a Wonderful night everyone :). ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/3089-productive-evening.html http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/3068-im-back.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:07:31 GMT I couldn't find my old blog as it has been some time since I have posted so "note" to self, keep up with the blogging world!

I am on a monthly mini goal kick and I am enjoying it so much! I have joined quite a few challenges on frugal village for the month of June which will help me to stay accountable. Everyone there is absolutely wonderful with all of their help and encouragement.

I will be posting more tomorrow as it is late right now so have a wonderful night everyone :). ]]> bee9984 http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/blogs/bee9984/3068-im-back.html