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Cleaning out the hall closet.

December 20th, 2006 at 07:51 pm

Today I spent time cleaning out the hall closet upstairs. I have enough soap and shampoo and other odds and ends to last about four months. I organized the towels and sheets a bit. Other things included shower gels, razors, heating pad, blood pressure cuff, cotton balls and small paper cups. I also threw out some meds that were very expired. This is a good place to load up with things from the Dollar Store. I also get samples galore from the Wal Mart web site. Those were handy to take to the hospital.


While I was out I saw some pretty Christmas dishes. I walked by only looking for a second. I do not entertain what so ever at Christmas. That would be a major waste purchase. I had a set but donated them to the school for an auction. I was glad to donate them but I do sometimes wish I had some holiday dishes--I am not sure why! I also saw some cordless phones. I would like one for the family room as opposed to one with a long cord. Again....walked by and got out of the store as quickly as I could! No spend...No Spend....No Spend!!

My food budget will be drastically cut. My lunch is a small yougurt....dinner a cup of food,it is very nice! I will be saving some money on the food budget. I will be grocery shopping on Thursday. Hopefully it will not cost me a fortune bringing my three girls along! I did buy some candy and candy canes. I hope to make a nice display and let the kids enjoy it.

Last day of school today. I am glad as we all need a break! It is nice to be home and with my kids. I am so blessed to not have to be working. I hope we can all just sleep in, nap, play games, bake and just enjoy the time. Next Christmas my son will be in college. He leaves with his dad to visit some on Thursday.
I was looking at his baby pictures in tears. He is my firstborn. Going thru the divorce and seeing his dad in some photos made it very hard for me. Divorce heals over time but it still hurts here and there. Yes my son is growing up.

Quick question....have you received less Christmas cards in the mail this year? I used to get a ton....I hardly got any. I also only got one Christmas letter. Partly I think because I am divorced. So many of our friends were couple friends....I was just wondering. I do not send out cards anymore.

Have a good Weds. everyone!

6 Responses to “Cleaning out the hall closet.”

  1. Ima saver Says:
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  2. Bookie Says:
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    My experience with Christmas cards mirrors yours. Over the past half dozen years, I've noticed that fewer people mail out cards, and I also notice that most of the cards I receive are from older friends and relatives.

    Hallmark is in trouble. Smile
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  3. Sunshine Suz Says:
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    Hello,

    First of all....glad the surgery went well and you are recovering so quickly!

    I have only gotten one Christmas card this year and it was from an old friend. None of my family has sent any out. I did not send any out. I don't know if it is the time or money that has people cutting back.

    Enjoy your time off with your girls and Merry Christmas to you!!!

  4. LuxLiving Says:
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    Cards are way down - we've gotten maybe four or five - BUT, I do not send them anymore much - only a few this year to family far away sending the kids pictures. Otherwise I wouldn't have even bothered.

    Good for you for passing on the goodies at the store!

  5. Frayed Buckeye Card Says:
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    As an active member of Parish Nurse Ministry it is important to remind all of you to keep up on expiration dated. Do you know that even you deodorant expires? And that goes for sun screen,though it can be used for hand cream. While it's a pain to survey the territory it should be done.

  6. frontporchmom Says:
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    Yes you need to check the expirations. I am never shy in thowing away meds or food or what ever.......I would hate to get more sick over something that was expired.

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