Week 20: Cleaning up

I can't believe how long it took me before jumping into cleaning mode.

Anyway, I joined a Freebie community for my city recently and got a chance to offer the large soup takeout containers. Surprise, surprise, there was a taker! That large bag in the photo is around 100 containers + lids. Finding someone who wants these containers has freed up my counter space - I actually see counters!

 I also found a post looking for toddler hangers. I've been thinking about using adult hangers for Swe-cha's clothes but just haven't gotten to it. Seeing someone look for it propelled me into making the move so I can give these old hangers away. I was able to put away 50 hangers.

Needs vs Wants

Swe Cha : Mommy, I need a Mario and Luigi Hotwheels race cart

Me: You don't need toys. You just want them but you don't need them.

Swe Cha: I'm spoiled..

and then he walks away, didn't ask for them anymore.

Masks for kids

I've made several DIY masks for the husband and myself (and for family and friends too!) but haven't gotten around to making one for Swe-cha until last week.

I finally made him one but thankfully, I also did find a good deal for children's masks on Amazon. I got 4 masks with ear loops, the metal nose strip and 8 filters - all for $10. Not bad at all.

Week 18: Menudo

I've been in a cooking funk lately - it has been so hot and despite the AC going on full blast at home 24/7, I didn't really want to cook.

We almost always have rice for our meals but lately, we've just had salads, sandwiches, corn or the pandecoco that I've been ordering weekly from a friend-turned-home-baker. We've also been ordering takeout and pizza often.

Today, I went to the Shoprite to get a few items and ended up with $100+ worth of groceries.

I ended up cooking Menudo this afternoon - my style, I always make sure to say "my style" because mine wouldn't compare to the yummy menudo one can get from the turo-turo - and ended up with 4 servings. So aside from tonight's dinner, we'll be having it for 3 more meals in the next week or 2.

As of today, we should be good for the week, even if laziness strikes (or so I think). We can make (hot) sandwiches, tapa (tapsilog) and grilled kalbi (if I get around to making the marinade).