Hello 2021 $50 Giveaway #giveaway

January 1, 2021 / 386 Comments

Happy New Year little Peanuts! Giveaway Time!

Wooooohooooo GOODBYE 2020!!

I am racking my brain trying to have any kind of an update for my giveaway post. Man 2020 really screwed things up, right?!? I didn’t travel, I didn’t do anything exciting.

I use WAZE as my map app. THIS is how boring my entire year was!!

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I went 411 miles ALL YEAR!?!? No wonder my I’m having such a hard time coming up with something to write! We didn’t even get our first snow until New Years Eve! I was starting to believe Mother Nature left Sandpoint Idaho off the snow list! 2020…. just a screwy year all the way around.

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I can’t wait to see if Emmet’s (Thank you Tamra for naming him) carrot nose lasts all night. I am hoping my hat doesn’t disappear either.

Good luck Emmet!

My metal snowman was buried in 10” of snow at around noon. It hasn’t stopped snowing either.  You suppose we are getting our entire 86” in one storm!?!?  That is a lot of snow!

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Now for the real reason you are here!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

I truly am thankful you stop by! Most of you everyday. I– am blown away by your support!!

My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! I really do appreciate the fact that you are here. THANK YOU!!!

This months giveaway has the same exact spiel as last month and the month before and the month before that! The year before and well, you get the idea. For as long as this giveaway is popular, I’ll continue to do it. I am truly thankful and feeling blessed that you stop by. This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal option only. (I’m not sure the other GC would work worldwide) This is a Giveaway that is hosted only by me. So, by coming back often and staying around for a while, looking at more than one page, really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements is always appreciated!!
GOOD LUCK Little Peanuts!!

Win $50 Giveaway Ends 1/31

This Giveaway Is Closed. However, the newest $50 Your Way Giveaway is alive and well. Every. Single. Month. Check the sidebar. GOOD LUCK!!

Good Luck Little Peanuts!! And from the bottom of my heart, I wish you an amazing 2021!!

386 Comments

  • Annmarie Weeks

    January 31, 2021 at 7:45 am Reply

    Well it’s only 9:45 or so on a Sunday, but I’ve already been to Starbucks to get iced chai (before the snow is expected. It doesn’t snow much here at the beach in MD, but they expect icy roads & I refuse to deal with that if I don’t have to). No real plans for the day, laundry is all caught up, and I’m checking email & catching up with friends online. So a good day so far.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 31, 2021 at 4:37 am Reply

    The first snowdrops are out in the garden and the birds are singing their heads off – if it wasn’t for the incessant rain it’d be lovely!

  • Shelly Peterson

    January 30, 2021 at 9:26 pm Reply

    Today was a good day. I ran some errands with my daughter and grandson and then we had a little family Birthday celebration for my other grandson.

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 30, 2021 at 6:40 pm Reply

    Well, with January nearly over, Spring feels closer. It’ll be nice to see the sun again, lol and possibly get outside for walking if I get my knee surgery by then.

  • heather

    January 30, 2021 at 3:25 pm Reply

    My day is going pretty well just getting ready for a nice quiet weekend. I am going to binge watch some of my favorite television shows.

  • Veronica Reed

    January 30, 2021 at 12:31 pm Reply

    Aside from being ill, my day is going ok. This illness really needs to go away though. My temp is currently 100.8 and I’m tempted to stick my head in the freezer just to cool down. Miserable and buh..

  • Rosie

    January 30, 2021 at 12:14 pm Reply

    Day is going good, sunny but brrrry cold, so staying in. Haven’t been scrubbing today, but still trying to get a few things done. I ordered a magnet that can be used to find studs in the wall (it will find the nails), instead of getting a studfinder. Let’s see if it works.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 30, 2021 at 5:29 am Reply

    I’m still collecting litres of water everyday from the damp room but it does feel warmer in there. Other than that & a little bit of painting there’s not a lot happening.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 30, 2021 at 4:41 am Reply

    The funeral was yesterday .. so incredibly sad…today I have to get back to some sort of work normalcy…tomorrow I will bake something to bring to my neighbour….spent everyday with the mum since last Sunday so today I will stay home and give her some privacy….

  • heather

    January 29, 2021 at 6:17 pm Reply

    My day went pretty well did a little shopping today with two masks on. I just got a few items from the grocery store and then came home.

  • Rosie

    January 29, 2021 at 1:07 pm Reply

    Wow, so many comments!! A big cold wave came in last night, and so I’m hunkered down. Doing more cleaning, rearranging, and even managing to throw a few things out not worth donating, etc. It feels good to take a break and see what the peanuts are up to.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 29, 2021 at 4:44 am Reply

    My hip’s bad again today & kept me awake last night. So much for the steroid injection. This has been going on almost 3 years now – how long do tendons take to mend? I don’t want to take painkillers because I know I’ll go bonkers on the house/garden!

  • Sarah L

    January 28, 2021 at 4:15 pm Reply

    Good swim today. There were 2 other ladies at the pool who also have had their Covid vaccines. Then a trip to the grocery store to get my groceries put in my trunk.

  • Nancy

    January 28, 2021 at 1:13 pm Reply

    It has been a good day so far. In the wee morning hours it started to snow. There is still snow in the shade, but it has melted in the sunny spots.

  • Rosie

    January 28, 2021 at 11:54 am Reply

    You didn’t drive hardly at all, sounds like you’ve been careful about Covid. I just recently checked this app as I’ve heard of it, I didn’t realize it has this feature – nice!

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 27, 2021 at 7:45 pm Reply

    It’s snowing out there. They seem a little iffy about how much we’ll get…so, it could be nasty or nothing. I hate when they do that, lol.

  • Rosie

    January 27, 2021 at 2:29 pm Reply

    Day is going along at a rapid clip! Slow down, time! I’ve been making calls and finding out info for helping my relatives 75+ to sign up and get squared for the Covid vaccination, that is the minimum age group right now, except for people with certain medical conditions.

  • Veronica Reed

    January 27, 2021 at 11:52 am Reply

    Hi, my day is going as well as can be expected. I’m still sick. Throat very sore today. I’ll just be happy when I clear this virus.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 27, 2021 at 6:47 am Reply

    Another chimney cleaned & another sack of sodden twigs – no flipping wonder the wall’s damp. He’s fitted cages on top so hopefully the wall will dry out and I can just do a cosmetic job rather than have to strip it right back & have to pay to get it re-plastered etc.

  • Kelly Kimmell

    January 27, 2021 at 6:29 am Reply

    Today is starting out much better than the last few. I was finally able to get some sleep again last night. We have some snow heading in later today too.

  • Shelly Peterson

    January 26, 2021 at 9:48 pm Reply

    I was up late getting my daughter from the airport last night and she stayed the night. She was up early for work there for I was. I’m hoping to get to bed early tonight.

  • Sarah L

    January 26, 2021 at 5:25 pm Reply

    Just got my first Covid-19 vaccine shot and an appointment for the 2nd one Feb 23rd. It was a cold and snowy morning but the roads were good for the trip across town. Treated myself to a sausage mcmuffin with egg for breakfast afterwards.

  • Dana Rodriguez

    January 26, 2021 at 4:31 pm Reply

    It was in the 70s here today :O Bak to reality tomorrow though. My guy was not feeling good so he came home early from work so that kind of messed my daily routine up.

  • Rosie

    January 26, 2021 at 1:32 pm Reply

    It is snowing and the air has that tranquility that only snowflakes bring. I’m working on scrubbing in the kitchen, I’m wondering if all the efforts from this elbow grease will make a difference, since I cant afford to renovate. Floors, counters, etc., are over 70 years old.

  • Veronica Reed

    January 26, 2021 at 11:51 am Reply

    So far today is not going too bad but with this illness symptoms fluctuate throughout so we shall see. Hope you are having a great day!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 26, 2021 at 4:56 am Reply

    The chimney sweeps coming again today to sort the other chimney out. Just in time; those jackdaws are beginning to pair up already. It’s raining so I hope he can get on the roof to put the guards on the chimney pots. Other than that, lots of calls on radio, tv, social media etc. for a Zero-Covid approach, i.e. closing borders & complete lockdown for a couple of weeks/months and 24/7 vaccination centres, rather than ‘living with’ crisis after crisis. The health care system is at bursting point. We’ll see, but I don’t have any faith in our Government (a 3-way coalition) to make any definitive decisions.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 26, 2021 at 4:19 am Reply

    Off to the vet this morning for the kittens shots…have to try and compose myself and stop crying for my dear neighbor….

  • heather

    January 25, 2021 at 5:21 pm Reply

    My day is going better today, I was able to make it to the grocery store and was able to stock up and make it back home before we get a BIG snow storm so WooHoo!

  • Sarah L

    January 25, 2021 at 4:29 pm Reply

    Got through to Kaiser and I have my Covid vaccine scheduled for tomorrow morning. My usual Kaiser facility is just a couple of miles from me, but they didn’t have any appointments. So I get to drive 30 minute across town to another facility to get my shot. I’m just happy to get it and that I have my car to drive there. Then I did a few errands and got 5 books from the library.

  • Rosie

    January 25, 2021 at 2:36 pm Reply

    Snowstorm coming in tomorrow. I timed it right this time and got the things needed to tide me over a few days, I hope, anyway.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 25, 2021 at 6:39 am Reply

    I have the best of both worlds: if I go out the back of the house it’s sunny & dry, go out the front and there’s snow everywhere!

  • Michele Soyer

    January 25, 2021 at 4:09 am Reply

    A very dear friend in the village here passed away yesterday…what a shock.. a lovely young man who had so much potential….sometimes life just makes us so very sad….

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 24, 2021 at 4:30 pm Reply

    It started raining last night and it hasn’t stopped yet. Just a cold, rainy day. Good for staying in and doing nada–so I did, lol.

  • l p

    January 24, 2021 at 3:26 pm Reply

    it’s going well despite the cold and high wind factor. grateful to have a place to stay, warm clothes, and food to eat. thanks

  • Rosie

    January 24, 2021 at 3:18 pm Reply

    Wow, this day went by fast! I’m finishing up doing dishes from making a soup in the slow cooker. It came out good, another beef and barley with beans. I’ve been looking up youtube videos for how to do some small fixes, like water stains on my parquet floor, and trying things out.

  • heather

    January 24, 2021 at 2:01 pm Reply

    It is snowing here a little right now and we are supposed to get a ton of snow over the next few days. We sure need it but I needed a few things from the store and wasn’t able to get there so I will have to make do.

  • Veronica Reed

    January 24, 2021 at 11:43 am Reply

    My day is going very meh. It is not ok to wake up and not be able to smell the coffee. I have now lost my sense of smell and am very unhappy about it. I can still taste the coffee though so that’s good.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 24, 2021 at 5:35 am Reply

    Snow!!! It started 10-ish last night & we got about an inch. It’s gone from wherever the sun has hit but it’s still lovely. And that wonderful silence! And yes, I did go out in it last night & whirled around sticking my tongue out to catch the flakes!

  • Rosie

    January 23, 2021 at 4:18 pm Reply

    This day was nice and sunny, so I did some “spring” cleaning, with a toothbrush, and things like the top of the refrigerator, etc. It seems to be starting to stay lighter a little longer, so loving that!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 23, 2021 at 7:50 am Reply

    My sis has lent me her big, super-duper dehumidifier for the room with the damp chimneybreast. I’m amazed how much water (2 litres so far today) it’s collecting and it’s heating the room as well.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 23, 2021 at 4:49 am Reply

    Looking at the weather gloomy and rainy but I have to do laundry and some tree work…First I plan on baking some cookies and relaxing.. waiting to see if the sun comes out!

  • Sarah L

    January 22, 2021 at 4:43 pm Reply

    Quiet day today. Cloudy but not cold. I like ginger ale so I decided to try ginger beer (non alcoholic). It has a bit of a bite from the real ginger used.

    • Kate Sarsfield

      January 23, 2021 at 7:53 am Reply

      We used to always have a bottle of (non-alcoholic) Stone’s Ginger Wine in the house. Gorgeous stuff! Dad & I made vegetable marrow & ginger wine one year that’d blow your socks off!

  • heather

    January 22, 2021 at 2:48 pm Reply

    My day is going pretty good just doing a lot of baking today and getting the house warmed up we may finally see some much needed snow here.

  • Rosie

    January 22, 2021 at 2:24 pm Reply

    I walked to town today, brrrry cold out, but I had my new fleece lined leggings luv luv how warm they are. I’m trying to find a way for an elderly relative to get her Covid vaccination, they are vaccinating people 75 and over in our area. I don’t have a car to be able to help, very frustrating.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 22, 2021 at 11:04 am Reply

    Idris the wonder cat got lost yesterday. I had visions of him being stuck in the chimney sweep’s van but no, the daft cat had got locked into the garage. I finally heard him in the wee hours of a very icy night. What I can’t understand is how he got in there in the first place. Turns out my sister had been up to put stuff in the recycling bins that I keep there. Phew!

  • Michele Soyer

    January 22, 2021 at 4:21 am Reply

    Called the vet and made appointments for the kitty’s shots…. the Ministry of Health announced that the variant from the UK and South Africa is here…our borders are closed BUT the country re-patriated numerous citizens and they came in on many flights from the UK, Ca, and the US… many of these citizens have been stranded abroad since March….you cannot keep them out indefinitely….one must be fair and now one must be seriously health aware…

  • Sarah L

    January 21, 2021 at 8:08 pm Reply

    Good swim today. I’m wearing the new, soft bamboo PJs that I won from Cariloha. The blanket is on my bed. I love winning useful things.

  • Veronica Reed

    January 21, 2021 at 2:17 pm Reply

    My day could be going a lot better. We were told today that we have covid so not too happy about that. So far it’s manageable at least, but certainly no fun

  • Rosie

    January 21, 2021 at 12:39 pm Reply

    Day is going along! I’m cleaning the mini-blinds, this time without taking them down. Wow, I’m amazed at how time consuming it is, partly because I’m being fussy. Washing curtains, too, dust is kicking up my allergies, but I’m starting “spring cleaning” early this year, dust can’t stop me!

    • Kate Sarsfield

      January 22, 2021 at 9:12 am Reply

      Wear a mask, Rosie! Works wonders. Or pop some Vaseline/similar around your nostrils – it’ll catch the dust. Just blow your nose afterwards.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 21, 2021 at 9:20 am Reply

    I’ve just had a chimney sweep in to ’empty’ the chimneys. 20 years of jackdaw nests, feathers, bones etc. No wonder the chimney breast is damp. He’s coming back next week to do another one so hopefully that’s the problem sorted.

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 20, 2021 at 4:39 pm Reply

    I’m just sitting here online, listening to classic rock, having watched the inauguration. So, not much going on here, but hopefully things will get better soon and we can all come out of our houses.

  • Rosie

    January 20, 2021 at 1:19 pm Reply

    Day is flying by. I just ladeled a chicken soup out of the slow cooker. Chicken with lots of good veggies and homemade egg noodles. I sampled it, then had two big bowls. I guess that was lunch and dinner. Watching the news flipping between Biden inauguration and the excavation of dirt where the state police think a woman who was murdered was buried. Not getting much done today, I guess.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 20, 2021 at 6:10 am Reply

    It’s still pouring down out there. Three days now with no let-up but I just switch on the Christmas lights and then feel a lot better!

  • Michele Soyer

    January 20, 2021 at 4:23 am Reply

    All went very well at the dentist and now only a visit in March for a cleaning…Today I plan on staying inside, baking then watching the inauguration….finally I can proud to be an American after the last 4 years of…………

  • Sarah L

    January 19, 2021 at 5:34 pm Reply

    Infusion day for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. When I started this 15 years ago it took 3 hours to infuse. Last year the doctor dropped it down to one hour. Today it was 30 minutes. Stopped and picked up a pizza for dinner.

  • megan allen

    January 19, 2021 at 4:53 pm Reply

    Today I learned that if my six year old thinks when school work is finished he can go to his Geddies house ..he gets done ALOT faster. So this means he could have gotten done a lot faster all along!!

  • Rosie

    January 19, 2021 at 1:04 pm Reply

    Day is going good- hard to believe it is late afternoon already!! Taking a break from chores to see what the peanuts are up to!

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 19, 2021 at 12:02 pm Reply

    My day is not going too great. I feel miserable. We did Covid testing yesterday and are waiting for the results. I didn’t sleep well last night.. feverish nightmares are no fun. And today my chest is tight and I just feel blah..

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 19, 2021 at 7:45 am Reply

    I’m a bit sore from yesterday’s injection and as it’s teeming down outside I’m just going to stay warm and have an easy day!

  • Michele Soyer

    January 19, 2021 at 3:45 am Reply

    Well today is dentist day…yeah…well after going around to the shoppes then home….hopefully I will get back early enough to do some transplants….

  • Sarah L

    January 18, 2021 at 5:10 pm Reply

    Picked up my grocery order. They didn’t have the dill pickles I wanted. I am trying some Jones ginger beer. Getting frisky in my orders…..

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 18, 2021 at 5:05 pm Reply

    Well, it’s been a cold, stay inside kind of day. I made soup, –beef broth, chopped potatoes, onion, green & red peppers, diced ham–so, that warmed me up. And I put in liberal amounts of black pepper, which I love, so that heated it up, too!

  • Cathy French

    January 18, 2021 at 1:45 pm Reply

    So far today has been productive. Have gotten some chores done that I had been putting off. Now, the refrigerator is cleaned out and I can see the shelves!

  • Rosie

    January 18, 2021 at 1:40 pm Reply

    Not very often does it happen, thankfully, but I feel like crap today. I think it is my allergies kicking up from doing things around the condo that got a lot of old dust up my sinuses. I’m reeling and sneezing, about all I could do of things I need to get done is some shredding, hours, have been doing that for a couple of hours, it doesn’t require thinking or moving.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 18, 2021 at 10:19 am Reply

    I’m just back from Dublin & my steroid injection (using ultrasound). The 2-way journey usually takes 5+ hours but with the travel restrictions it only took 3. Stopped for a click & collect of more paint on the way home. I’ll be self-isolating (just in case) for 2 weeks so I’ll need something to do.

  • Rosie

    January 17, 2021 at 12:50 pm Reply

    Day is going good, getting some organizing done. My faux hydrangeas blue and white I got online came, and I put them in the vase, and just ordered a few more stems to help it fill out. Makes me think of spring!

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 17, 2021 at 12:20 pm Reply

    Ugh. I so looked forward to this weekend and I’m sick. There’s just something inherently wrong about being sick on the weekend. I want to rest because it’s the weekend, not because my body won’t give me any other choice. So yeah, that sums up how my day is going.

  • Kelly Kimmell

    January 17, 2021 at 8:00 am Reply

    Cold and snowy start to the day. Going to hopefully stay in where it is warm all day and relax. Hope you are having a nice Sunday.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 17, 2021 at 5:58 am Reply

    I got 7 hours sleep last night!!! 7 hours in one night; that hasn’t happened in months. It’s not even lunchtime and I’ve started to yawn again so might go for a nap. Off to Dublin early tomorrow for my injection.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 17, 2021 at 4:29 am Reply

    Sunday.. plan on baking today then doing my usual relaxing routine… reading, music and checking on my ill neighbour who was released from hospital….

  • Megan Allen

    January 16, 2021 at 9:24 pm Reply

    I actually got cleaning done today, a grocery trip and played with the kiddos!! Whoop whoop! I hope everyone had a great day!

  • Sarah L

    January 16, 2021 at 5:22 pm Reply

    My big excitement today was driving downtown to get a bone scan. I dressed for the occasion in comfy sweats with no metal and no bra so I didn’t have to undress for it. I treated myself to some Good Times green chili cheese fries.

  • Rosie

    January 16, 2021 at 1:48 pm Reply

    Day is going good, a quiet sort of Saturday, so far. It just stopped raining a little bit ago, so I’m going outside for a little while before it gets dark.

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 16, 2021 at 11:58 am Reply

    Well, we got a little snow last night, just an inch or so. Roads are clear though, so that’s good. So far, my niece is just having mild COVID symptoms, fingers crossed it stays that way. And fingers crossed that the others don’t get it. (Her Mom had it a few months ago, so is probably still immune (they say up to five months immunity after having it, last I heard.) I’m most concerned about one of her brothers because he has asthma, and any lung issues seem to make it worse.

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 16, 2021 at 11:28 am Reply

    I am glad it is Saturday. But I feel crummy. Woke up feeling like I was being stabbed in the throat by needles and my nose is stopped up. This is no fun. I’m hoping it’s just allergies. It was extremely windy here yesterday.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 16, 2021 at 7:38 am Reply

    It’s a really sad day. A lady died last week from complications of Crohn’s Disease. Much loved by everyone who knew her. You know, one of those cheery women who’s always kind and friendly. Obviously couldn’t attend in person but watched the Mass on FB.

    • Tamra Phelps

      January 16, 2021 at 11:50 am Reply

      One of the saddest parts of this lockdown has been not getting to pay last respects go people. Of course, the saddest thing was thinking of all those who’ve died alone because their families couldn’t be with them. Heartbreaking.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 16, 2021 at 4:54 am Reply

    When an ambulance comes thru this little village at night everyone goes either goes to their open window or into the road….I am the open window type…today I shall try to reach the family to see what happened and if there is anything I can do to help…food is always a good choice at a time like this….

    • Tamra Phelps

      January 16, 2021 at 11:52 am Reply

      Same here in this little area with apartments and small homes. Everyone knows even if the ambulance doesn’t use the siren because you can see the flashing blue lights even through the curtains.

  • Rosie

    January 15, 2021 at 11:36 am Reply

    Day is going good. I broke down and bought a small handbag on Poshmark. One that you’d probably use when you don’t need to haul everything including the kitchen sink, more for when you are going to have fun, thinking ahead to post-Covid days! I’m getting chores done, and a new batch of chocolate bark, this one has some peanut butter and chopped peanuts, is cooling in the refrigerator.

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 15, 2021 at 9:37 am Reply

    Today is dreary, cold, and windy. The perfect day to hide under the covers and sleep all day. But, alas, I can’t, so today is going meh.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 15, 2021 at 9:16 am Reply

    I’ve got another appointment for my steroid injection. I had to cancel last week’s because of the car. It’s on Monday morning and I’ve decided to go. With the Covid numbers it’s a risk but when you’re in pain & can’t sleep or do anything I have to do something. I’ll self-isolate for 2 weeks after that (mind you that’s easy!).

  • Michele Soyer

    January 15, 2021 at 4:17 am Reply

    Today is chlorine day.. my bucket of said product, hard broom and off I go to clean all the walkways and small bridges on the land.. this will be a long day so better get started early….

  • Megan Allen

    January 14, 2021 at 8:29 pm Reply

    I can definitely tell its a Thursday! Very rough day but I’m hoping for some relaxation this weekend!! Happy almost Friday everyone!

  • heather

    January 14, 2021 at 5:42 pm Reply

    My day is going ok, just got home from going to several stores stocking up for the next week not sure what is going to happen and want to be ready here at home with plenty of food and water.

  • Sarah L

    January 14, 2021 at 5:08 pm Reply

    Good news today. I won a $200 GC to Cariloha bamboo. Already got the GC and went to the site and ordered. Got these:
    Bamboo Sleep Pants – Birds of Paradise
    Sherpa Bamboo Knit Throw – Stone
    Women’s Bamboo Long Sleeve Tee – Black

  • Rosie

    January 14, 2021 at 3:19 pm Reply

    I got up early today, 4:45 am, and have been busy all day, nothing special, but so many little things to do. I used to get up that time every day, I should get back to it!

  • Kelly Kimmell

    January 14, 2021 at 8:12 am Reply

    The sun is out for a change here, so that is always nice. Have a bit of a headache this morning, hoping it will go away soon.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 14, 2021 at 7:47 am Reply

    Yesterday I had a bit of a brainwave. Mum & Dad had a large wooden bed head attached to the wall that’s been sitting in the bath since I painted their room. Well yesterday I was changing my bedding & turning the mattress when I realised that it would fit my bed frame. Put it in place, popped the mattress back and had a great night’s sleep. My hip didn’t twinge once.

  • Shelly Peterson

    January 13, 2021 at 9:21 pm Reply

    Today was just a typical dialysis day. We had a bad windstorm come through last night and I couldn’t sleep. I was up at 3 am

  • Sarah L

    January 13, 2021 at 7:27 pm Reply

    Quiet day at home. I was scheduled for a mammogram on Friday, but the lady called and her machine broke. Next appointment is in March, but that’s really fine since June is when I should be getting it. I only made the appointment because I had a video call with my doctor last week and just went ahead.

    • Kate Sarsfield

      January 14, 2021 at 7:49 am Reply

      I think you’re better off staying at home unless it’s absolutely vital, Sarah. These new mutations popping up everywhere are really scary.

  • Cathy French

    January 13, 2021 at 2:33 pm Reply

    Had a telehealth appointment today. First time I’ve ever done a face to face call and was really nervous but I figured it out and all was successful.

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 13, 2021 at 2:22 pm Reply

    Well, my brother came around today, brought my mail in but kept his mask on and only stayed a minute. I’m part of their ‘bubble’, as people say, but we still try to keep 6 feet distance–but usually he does take the mask off. Not today, though. Why? We found out Friday that my niece, who’s 17, has tested positive. Her best friend, who works at the same place my niece does, has tested positive, too. So…two weeks of quarantine all around. Again. But, thank God, she’s just having mild symptoms so far. Hope it gets better for her soon. (I haven’t been in direct contact with her since just before Christmas, but of course, I’ve seen my brother. So far the rest have all tested negative.)

  • Rosie

    January 13, 2021 at 11:35 am Reply

    Day is going good. I walked to town this morning, and did a few chores and now I’m back, listening to a recording of a town meeting last night.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 13, 2021 at 9:25 am Reply

    I got my car back yesterday & headed into the nearest supermarket for a masked dash to stock up. Couldn’t get over all the empty shelves due to Brexit delays in the UK. It will ease up but doesn’t help the Covid situation.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 13, 2021 at 4:21 am Reply

    I got so distracted with the lovely day yesterday that I never cleaned the drains.. oh no…end of the world?? lol.. so today is drain cleaning day….

  • megan allen

    January 12, 2021 at 9:51 pm Reply

    Today I actually finished with the kids school work around 4 and was able to clean one of the bathrooms! Yay for me! Lol!

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 12, 2021 at 5:01 pm Reply

    Lately, I’ve been sitting up late and it’s starting to effect me. I feel soooooo tired all day. I think I need an early night, but by the time bedtime rolls around I’ll just be thinking ‘I’m not sleepy’ lol.

  • Sarah L

    January 12, 2021 at 4:55 pm Reply

    Good swim and then a scary trip to the other grocery store that carries my Calcium carbonate. Got their garlic bread. Haven’t had it in 9 months.

  • Rosie

    January 12, 2021 at 1:29 pm Reply

    Day is going good. I had the lock company come and install a new doorknob, and all new keys, so one key works for the deadbolt, too. I can check this off the “to do” list – whoopee!!!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 12, 2021 at 6:54 am Reply

    It looks like mice have got at the wiring in my car and it’s going to cost a couple of hundred Euro to fix – not the start to the New Year I was hoping for 🙁

  • Michele Soyer

    January 12, 2021 at 4:07 am Reply

    Today is drain cleaning day…. If I start early I can get them all done with enough time to put my blue Lake beans in.. New Moon after all….set your intentions for the next month!

  • Laura DeLaRosa

    January 12, 2021 at 12:44 am Reply

    Today is my brother’s birthday. He would have been 46 years old. In March it will be 5 years since he passed away. I miss him so much.

  • megan allen

    January 11, 2021 at 7:48 pm Reply

    I tried to clean the bathroom three different times today..and failed. I finally got it clean a few minutes ago but still have to sweep and mop. The life of a mom with four is very busy!!!

  • Cathy French

    January 11, 2021 at 12:38 pm Reply

    The start of a new year means a lot of new dr and test appointments need made. Made 2 today then next week I’ll start on the rest.

  • Rosie

    January 11, 2021 at 12:03 pm Reply

    Day is going good, getting some chores done. Cold and dreary outside today, so I’m happy to not have to go out! Thinking about what I’d like to do for some crafts, Connie’s diamond paintings sound good!!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 11, 2021 at 7:41 am Reply

    Took the car into the mechanics this morning and am now feeling very isolated! Living in the sticks is all very well but when there’s no transport … Sad news as well as there were 3 (not Covid) deaths locally over the weekend. Only 10 mourners allowed at funerals. How on earth do you choose?

  • Michele Soyer

    January 11, 2021 at 4:20 am Reply

    Have my to-do list in hand and as soon as I finish breakfast out I go….Weeding and cleaning up debris from all the rain.. amazing the Met Office has declared that dry season has begun.. I guess they have not looked out their window lately…..

  • Sarah L

    January 10, 2021 at 4:50 pm Reply

    Busy day. Got up early (well, early for me), went swimming, had a lovely 2 hour Zoom with Sage Singers. Now back online catching up. We had an inch of snow yesterday and sunny skies, but cold, today.

  • Laura DeLaRosa

    January 10, 2021 at 3:27 pm Reply

    My day is ok. It’s been a cold, rainy week. Watching the Bears/Saints game. I’m not rooting for anyone in particular since my team, the Broncos, aren’t in the playoffs. Time to figure out something for supper. I don’t feel like cooking, so I may order something.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 10, 2021 at 9:50 am Reply

    I don’t know what’s come over me but I went berserk with cleaning the house. Must be the longer stretch in the evenings.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 10, 2021 at 4:07 am Reply

    Hurray. a complete day off today….planning on doing nothing.. yes nothing.. the cats and Delilah looked up at me with sad faces and I told them no that does not include you…Delilah did a happy dance and the cats said we knew that….got to love them..

  • Shelly Peterson

    January 9, 2021 at 11:11 pm Reply

    Today I slept in. My daughter brought me over coffee and cinnabon. Then later we went to the casino and dinner. It was nice to get out.

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 9, 2021 at 7:39 pm Reply

    It’s so dang cold here. I used to love Winter, but now, not so much. I think maybe I only liked Winter because snow days meant no school, lol.

  • Sarah L

    January 9, 2021 at 4:31 pm Reply

    I missed being here yesterday because I had to get a friend from the hospital and take her home and then my internet was out for 6 hours. I have to tell myself the the world will not end if I miss a day. Today very light snow.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 9, 2021 at 2:33 pm Reply

    Took down all the Christmas curtains and drapes and washed them and put them up until next year..5 loads.. then all the door mats… cleaned my room from stem to stern and changed the curtains/drapes in my room, the guest room, the dining room and my daughters room.. the kitchen and drawing room and the gallery will have to wait until next week…..I deserve a single malt and my book!!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 9, 2021 at 12:10 pm Reply

    Well, the car started and I took it for a long drive but the windows wouldn’t open. Today it started fine & the windows opened but now they won’t close – AGH!!! Probably just a fuse but now I’ll have to wait till Monday when I can get it to a mechanic. Covered the windows with cardboard & rugs for now. At least the weather’s dry.

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 9, 2021 at 11:35 am Reply

    My day is going alright, it seems to be one mishap after another though, it’s one of those days you just wanna lie in bed

  • megan allen

    January 8, 2021 at 7:28 pm Reply

    Well the past 4 days I have been doing school work until 5-6 with kiddos. Yesterday one of my babies turned six and we had to have a mini party to hold him off until Sunday. This week has been crazy and im glad it’s over! I hope everyone is well!

  • Kathleen A Richardson

    January 8, 2021 at 5:34 pm Reply

    I’m doing alright today. I wasn’t feeling very well and took a nap and now I’m feeling a little better.

  • Nancy

    January 8, 2021 at 1:11 pm Reply

    My day is going fine so far. The temperature is a little above freezing. We were supposed to get a fair amount of snow today. So far we have just had a few snowflakes.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 8, 2021 at 8:22 am Reply

    Oh Lordy! Woke to discover that now, not only won’t the car start but now the battery charger won’t work!!! So I tried some negative psychology: start now or your going to the dump! The car started so a mad dash to get out of my pjs and into the car for a looong drive. Phew!

  • Michele Soyer

    January 7, 2021 at 2:51 pm Reply

    Today we took down both Christmas trees and all the inside decorations.. even boxed up the ceramic tree.. the Christmas village and all the other breakables I will do tomorrow…I am pooped!!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 7, 2021 at 9:23 am Reply

    Bit of a mixed day today. Woke up early to get ready to head to Dublin for my injection to find out it’d snowed (a bit) so fed the birds & stuck my tongue out to catch snow. Dashed about, got in the car – bugger wouldn’t start. Completely flat battery. Rang the hospital & put the car on charge. All dressed up and nowhere to go! Hey ho!

  • Cathy French

    January 6, 2021 at 1:45 pm Reply

    I woke up late this morning after ignoring the alarm clock so I have felt a bit rushed today. It has been a rather good day otherwise

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 6, 2021 at 1:43 am Reply

    I woke at 4am feeling cold so got up to put the heating on for a bit & I’m still pottering around 4 hours later. I’m having another injection in my hip tomorrow so hoping the roads will be ok. At least with lockdown the traffic won’t be bad.

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 5, 2021 at 6:56 pm Reply

    It’s been a pretty good day. I’ve started a healthy diet because I want to be as healthy as possible when I have my knee surgery (no date yet or anything, but I have a little over a month before the next appointment and I want to use that time well.) So far, the diet is going well.

  • Karen R

    January 5, 2021 at 6:54 pm Reply

    My Internet service was down this morning. Not good. Husband found a missing $50. Target gift card, good. Internet service working this evening. So, a mixed bag sort of day.

  • Sarah L

    January 5, 2021 at 5:43 pm Reply

    Had a video call with my PCP to go over medications and tests needed. Made appointments for bone density scan and a mammogram. Whee!

  • heather

    January 5, 2021 at 4:33 pm Reply

    My day went fast, just got home from the store and a few other stops and it just wears me out trying to avoid close contact with the idiots out there that don’t seem to care about the pandemic!

  • megan allen

    January 5, 2021 at 4:25 pm Reply

    I didn’t get finished with kids schoolwork until about 30 minutes ago! So let’s just say it has been a long day! But I am still counting my blessings!

  • Cathy French

    January 5, 2021 at 2:04 pm Reply

    Well I had a little bit of a scare this morning, the furnace wouldn’t kick on. Oh no! We just hada new one put in a couple years ago. Then I played with the thermastat and I think its just a new thermastat. Thanks goodness

  • Nancy

    January 5, 2021 at 10:49 am Reply

    Happy Tuesday, all! I am still working on a big project. The sky looks like it might snow, but the temperature is not low enough.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 5, 2021 at 8:52 am Reply

    Hailstones, sleet and a wee bit of slushy snow. It’s bitterly cold though so no getting out into the fresh air.

    • Tamra Phelps

      January 5, 2021 at 6:58 pm Reply

      I always open the front door and stick my head out when I get up, just to ‘feel’ what kind of day it’s going to be. This morning it was sooooo cold!! I just said, ‘oh, hell, no’ and shut the door and turned on a space heater pointed directly at me, lol

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 4, 2021 at 12:12 pm Reply

    The temps aren’t going over freezing at all this week so I’ve made a big pot of chilli which should last a few days. Other than that not doing anything at all today!

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 4, 2021 at 11:22 am Reply

    For a Monday, my day is not going too bad. Tired as can be though! My asthma is acting up a little. I’ll be happy when it warms up some

  • Natalie

    January 4, 2021 at 8:12 am Reply

    I have a full day of work planned and it is hard to get back into the swing of things after taking some PTO in December.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 4, 2021 at 4:22 am Reply

    Have to get to work today…veggie transplants to do and a few loads of laundry.. the the day is breezy, sunny but slightly cool so it will dry.. lovely…. then back up to make sure all my lists for tomorrow are ready…not really thrilled about shopping but oh well….

  • Sarah L

    January 3, 2021 at 8:54 pm Reply

    A good swim with my friend. Broncos managed a touchdown but lost by 1 point. Arby’s tomorrow.
    This was their last game of the season so I’m sad about no more Arby’s Bronco special.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 3, 2021 at 10:29 am Reply

    I’ve been listening to Handle’s Messiah and lots of other music today. Singing along, harking back to those days when Mum was musical director in musicals all over the country back in the early/mid ’70s. She always reckoned that I sang harmony in her womb and never stopped! I could hit the highest notes but she always said “NO! Sopranos are ten a penny, Kate, I need you down there to give balance and volume to the others”. So down there I stayed and am quite happy. I know my place!

  • Veronica Vasquez

    January 3, 2021 at 10:25 am Reply

    My day is going ok. Not looking forward to Monday getting here. Three day weekends are great because you get more time but hard cuz you don’t want them to ever end

  • Michele Soyer

    January 3, 2021 at 4:31 am Reply

    Sunday.. well I saved Christmas Mass to watch today…long high mass and today I have the time…after that still have leftovers from New Years day so no cooking.. once again.. and this does get redundant. reading, relaxing and playing with the fur babies….

  • StuffSmart

    January 2, 2021 at 11:13 pm Reply

    My day has been uneventful. I’ve had a lazy Saturday which involved sleeping in. The highlight was dinner. I made a huge batch of macaroni and tomatoes. Yum!

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 2, 2021 at 8:47 pm Reply

    Here’s my comment on a post: I’m glad you named him Emmett, lo Every time I see him I think of Emmett Otter from that kids’ band; was he a muppet??? Or did he just sort of look like one??

  • Tamra Phelps

    January 2, 2021 at 8:45 pm Reply

    Well, 2020 will not be missed and I’m going to expect great things from 2021 just to make up for this last year, lol.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 2, 2021 at 5:36 am Reply

    Let me think … so far today, I’ve got up, washed, fed the cat & birds. Time to go for the paper & get air in my tyres – I mean how exciting is my life? Then brekkie and going through last year’s calendar & starting this year’s.

  • Michele Soyer

    January 2, 2021 at 5:02 am Reply

    Still taking some me time…Cleaning up 2020 paperwork, filing etc..Have to make a list for going out on Tuesday to the bulk shop and other village stores…in until dentist day at the end of the month…

  • Patrice P.

    January 1, 2021 at 11:42 am Reply

    I had plans to do some needed shopping, but I cancelled them due to the constant cold rain falling, so this hasn’t been a good start to the year.

  • Kelly Kimmell

    January 1, 2021 at 11:24 am Reply

    Got soaked in a downpour this morning getting out to pick up groceries. But, I’m dry and warm now, so all is well. Happy New Year!!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    January 1, 2021 at 8:22 am Reply

    Ireland is back in the highest level of lockdown after a brief respite over Christmas. Schools won’t be going back till the 11th. and only essential shops, banks etc. are open. Work from home is the rule, only 6 guests at a wedding, 10 at a funeral, public transport for essential workers only. Trying to stay positive.

  • mami2jcn

    January 1, 2021 at 6:00 am Reply

    My day isn’t going great so far. I had a lot of trouble sleeping because neighbors had fireworks going past midnight and our dog was terrified. I’ve come to hate fireworks.

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