Road trip!

Yesterday (Tuesday) I drove 4 hours to Wheeler Texas. Mr. C. had to go back to work early and I told him I was coming to stay a few days with him.  Of course I can't go to work with him, but I plan on taking some photos of the town and exploring a bit. I also will take time to get a few letters wrote as well. I can always find ways to entertain myself.  Mr. C. gets worried that I will be bored. By now that man should know I will find something to waste time on.  (He thinks my pen pals and couponing is waste of time). He has no ideal how much I enjoy writing my friends! ).
      We are staying at Baymont Inn & Suites here at Wheeler Texas.  They are nice rooms. This one hasn't been here too long, so it feels modern and up to date.  Love the huge towels they have in bathroom! I also can't wait to try out the hot tub!
        I need to go down and see what they are having for breakfast this morning.  I would like a cold cup of orange juice.
        Everyone have a great day! I know I will!

Being Ms. Suzie Homemaker

Last night I decided to make more homemade laundry soap since I was at the bottom of my container.  I love making my soap and it doesn't take very long. 

I used one bar of Zote  used cheese grater on it.
Then I put in 3 cups of Borax
Then 3 cup of Arm and Hammer washing soap
I also added one cup of Oxi clean to it.

Mixed it all together and BAM great detergent for the laundry!!

 

Using Coupons

I haven't clipped coupons on a regular basis in many years.  So I have been trying to use coupons lately.  At first I looked at it like a job, spent hours looking at ads and cutting out the coupons.  With that being said I only did it a couple of times in May and thought uugh I really don't enjoy doing this very much!

Saturday I had gone over to Lawton and had a few coupons with me and went into Walgreens.  I decided to treat couponing as a game to win money.  You know I was thinking can I save money and enjoy clipping coupons at the same time? The answer is yes!! 

Most of ya know I am NOT up to date on technology.. I actually figured out how to upload online coupons to my Walgreen card.  AMAZING!!  Had no ideal it was so super easy to do.  Although next time I will make sure to write down the coupon I uploaded to the card...lol 
That would have helped me a lot if I had done that simple task.  Once in the store I had no ideal what coupons I had available.

I ended up buying $47.42 worth of stuff for only $30.74.  My goal is to get better each time I shop with coupons.  I actually had a savings of 37%..not to bad at all!!

Happy 4th of July!!

Can you believe it's already July?  Today is the 4th of July!  Love celebrating our independence day. I had asked Mr. C.  if we could cookout today and of course he was all for it.  I went and bought enough stuff for a small army.  We had hot links, smoked sausage, hamburgers, steak and pork chops. I made baked beans, homemade potato salad and pea salad.  It was super delish!

Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!!

4 things Sunday

                                   4 Things

It is that time again! Haven't thought much about this week's goals.  I do know I want to shake things up a little.  So here we go...

1.   Start a personal journal.

2.    Cut 2 inches off of my hair and have it highlighted.

3.   Plan a small bbq for 4th of July

4.   Read a hardback book. (The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey)   I have been reading my books                 

       on my tablet.  

See I told you I had some new goals this Sunday!  Today I am going to have a lazy day.  I so need to get several pen pal letters wrote and a few envelopes of friendship books sent out!

Aunt Ginger 2014

This was taken driving thru Dallas Texas.. Aunt Kathy and I went to see Aunt Ginger and Uncle David.  We had a nice relaxing time. 

When we came home on Sunday we ran into a nice rain storm.  Was totally glad Aunt Kathy was doing the driving!! Going down to Houston Tx and coming home I was so surprised that we didn't have crazy traffic.  That made the trip so much better for us.  You know how small town drivers can be? Right?!?  I tend to think I  OWN all the road which I know isn't the truth.  Poor Luther gets in the car with me and holds on for dear life, he says I get behind the wheel of a car and turn into John Force racing team!! He is such a comedian sometimes.  I can't help that I tend to have a lead foot with a destination in mind when  I get in the car! LOL 

We were at Aunt Ginger's from June 19th thru June 22nd.  Again I have to say it was a great visit with her.  I always feel blessed to spend time with her.

Microwave Chocolate Brownie Mug Recipe

        Microwave Chocolate Brownie in a mug

             

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbs vegetable oil
• 2 Tbs water
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• dash salt
• 4 Tbs granulated sugar
• 2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 Tbs all purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a 12 oz coffee mug, add water, oil and vanilla. Whisk well.
2. Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
3. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds. Center should be slightly molten. Careful not to overcook.
4. Enjoy with a spoon. Careful brownie will be hot.

 

 

Here's a recipe I got from Chow.com  http://www.chow.com/recipes/14253-microwave-chocolate-mug-brownie 

 

It looks easy to make and you know that is how I like to roll!!   I am thinking this would be a great surprise to make for a loved one.