Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Use What You Have Month

August 29, 2019

I wrote this last week, but I’m still on a “use what you have” mindset where possible.

I decided to declare a “use what you have” period of time this month and it has been very successful!

In the beauty department I’ve been using all my samples up and trying to decide on a foundation. Also, since I bought my new skincare last month I’ve been using that. I did spring for a couple of Fresh mini moisturizers though because my other moisturizer is almost empty. I’ll post a beauty update at some point so you can see how that is going. (Note: I found an IT Cosmetics Confidence in A Compact foundation for 1/2 price at TJ Maxx so that should last awhile. Yay!)

Because, we were so stocked up on food and I’d been going to the store too many times instead of using what we had on hand, I decided to use it all up before I went to the store again. That worked out really well! I only went to the store on Wednesday to replenish milk, but otherwise we have been eating what’s already here. Today however is going to be pizza night – whether from the store or take out. The pantry, freezer, and fridge are all pretty low so we’ve earned it. Tomorrow I hope to run to the store in the morning and get restocked. (Note: I was able to get to the store and replenish supplies.)

So, I declare Use What We Have Month a success! Next month I want to start getting out of my cooking rut and use the Dinner A Love Story Playbook – it’s time to branch out. I think I was going to do that last year but chickened out – THIS year is the year to try it!

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Wrong Way – Do Not Enter

August 19, 2019

Let’s file this one in the “what was I thinking” department. Oh, well, yeah, I kind of did know what I was thinking, but when I actually thought about what I did I was like, “wtf were you thinking!”. Let me explain.

So, I went to the store this morning – ALONE! It’s been a rare thing since summer started and kids like to go out when mom goes out and I decided to really take advantage of that time. I had fun rummaging around the aisles as well as being able to take time to really look and decide. I was feeling pretty good by the time I got to checkout.

At the checkout I wanted some candy, but I thought no, let’s go to Starbucks and get a frapp instead. It’ll be better for you and you want it more. Yeah – brain is not in gear. I get to Starbucks and not only order a frapp but also a slice of lemon pound cake! So, instead of the 180 calorie Reese’s peanut butter cup I was going to get, I ingested a 500 calorie frappucino AND a 470 calorie slice of lemon pound cake. Uh, yeah – did I save anything there? Nope. UGH!

I think it may be time to start writing down what I really eat in a day and the decisions I make about what I eat because clearly I am deluding myself currently. :-P

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End of July Report

August 1, 2019

This month actually felt like summer – finally! We had so much rain and storms from May through half of June that summer seemed late in getting started. Luckily things have been calmer…except for that storm a week ago which blew through with 80mph winds and the flood watch we are in for the weekend. Le sigh.

I have been very sad and weepy of late. I’m not sure whether it’s just my ongoing stressed out life, or my changing life situation, or menopause, but it’s time to address it before it gets worse. I mentioned in my last post about books I am going to read, but I am also considering some minor therapy to help me figure some things out. It’s always good to talk to someone who is removed enough from the situation so you can regain perspective. I know the basics of what I need to do but it’s hard when you feel like it’s never going to make a difference.

My husband went on his annual camping trip and my oldest son went along for the ride. It was quiet around here both in the house and in my head. I caught up on things I needed to do as well as did some things I enjoy and never seem to do. I even allowed myself a day or two of not much – I needed that too.

My oldest son has been visiting as mentioned above and so the house has been filling up with siblings eager to visit with him. There was a super secret late birthday party which I managed to pull off without older son knowing as well. Lots of games, food, and laughter. He left today and I miss him already.

My kids and I made a road trip to a neighboring town which we haven’t done since March and it was a lot of fun! I made a Target haul and got a couple of things in Sephora as well. I felt really, really good after a day out.

Oh yeah, the Stitch Fix thing. My posts are late in going up on my fashion issues, but I will say I decided to halt my Stitch Fix boxes. They were more stressful than fun and out of 42 items I’ve only kept 9 which is not a good return. I still need pants desperately so I should address that first, but on my own. Ugh. This is why I was hoping Stitch Fix would work.

And that was my month. August is going to be busy with school starting soon. That means a clothing shopping trip as well as school supplies. What we really need is a weekend shopping trip so we can go to all the places we want to without trying to cram it all in one day. We go out of town because there are far more stores to choose from than where I live. Yes, I’m all about keeping tax dollars here, but when what you have is severely limited you sometimes need to go elsewhere to get what you need.

So, goodbye July and hello August – enjoy what’s left of summer!

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Use What You Have Month

August 29, 2019

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End of July Report

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