Freaky Frugalite

Turkey Thawing and Other Musings…

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

How long does it take a frozen turkey to thaw?? The packages always say “3 to 4 days” in the refrigerator. But after 4 days, I can still crack a hammer on that baby. It takes me about 7 to 8 days for a turkey to thaw. And that ain’t easy– you have any idea [...]

Meet Me on Monday, My Boring New Year’s Edition

Monday, January 3, 2011

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The first Monday of the new year, the first Monday after vacation!!! Wow! What do you think of that, huh? Yeah, I think it stinks, too. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to stay up late any night you wanted, sleep in, eat cookies and candy canes whenever you wanted, no homework, no work…. [...]

My Ugly Mug(s)

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

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Hey, you know how country fairs have contests– things like who can saw the log the fastest? Or who can carry the egg on the spoon the quickest? How about who can hold the most coffee mugs? I think I might be a contender! That’s TEN mugs right there! Woooo! I was in a hurry, [...]

Toasty Warm

Sunday, December 5, 2010

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Winter is here! We finally got measurable snow, straight from Lake Ontario. The snowplows come rumbling by every hour or so (and all we got was about 3 to 4 inches). It’s so cozy in the house. I love winter. The snow is like a great big blanket on the community; it muffles all sounds [...]

Possum in the Basement

Friday, November 12, 2010

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Nothing like a possum skulking around in the basement to keep you on your toes, full of vim and vigor while you exercise heartily and obtain your target heart rate for aerobic exercise! Yes indeedy! We knew something was afoot a few weeks ago, when the cats’ food in the basement started mysteriously disappearing. And [...]

I Need a Clone

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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see more Lolcats and funny pictures Ever have one of those days weeks months where you just can’t seem to catch up? I’m starting to become very envious of Chuck, who always has time to squeeze in a nap or two. Or three. ;) But *sigh* no naps for me. It’s just been GET-OUT CRAZY [...]

Starved 4 Attenshuns

Monday, September 27, 2010

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It’s not only you, my dear blog readers, who have been woefully neglected while I have been consumed with my home renovation. Look at that pitiful face! My daughter got some pet Yorkie mix dogs. So Livvy is a tad peeved. And I have been so busy. I’ve neglected her chin scritches. I am such [...]

A Good Tile Store

Friday, September 24, 2010

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Renovating a home is contagious. Once one person starts doing it, a bunch of other folks start considering it. :D Sorry, guys! Well, here’s a little tip for you– save bundles of cash by buying things online. I have purchased a lot of stuff online: moulding, paint, countertops, appliances, linens, tools, and etc. I only [...]

Where Were You in 1855?

Thursday, September 16, 2010

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Well, that IS a silly question. It’s a take-off on that old phrase from American Graffiti (what a stupid movie, by the way), “Where were you in ’62?” 1855 was the year my house was built. :D I have done extensive research on the property as well as the architectural style, because I am terribly [...]