It’s been a few days since I sat down and evaluated how I’ve been doing on my No Spend January.

Honestly, the last 48 hours have not been stellar. I had a credit of $179 on a credit card that is seldom used — that is $179 that they owe me! So…I had to meet a friend at Heavenly Stitches in Kingsport, and I spent the entire $179–everything I purchased was 40% off so I’ve sort of excused myself. Then…this morning Mike went to take the trash off and he went by Hardees and got me a sausage biscuit and then by Pal’s got me a peach tea. So, basically, I’ve went off track. AWOL. Crazy.

I did get some pretty fabric though, and since it was all Christmas fabric it was on sale. I got Christmas fabric that could be used in a non-Christmas quilt I want to make for Mike. I’m collecting fabric that has kind of a “lodge” look to it when put together. Lots of checks, etc.

My friend Wendy was with me. We both liked this black fabric with snowflakes. I bought 12 yards of it as I’ll use for backing on future Christmas quilts. I like black on the back of a busy quilt.

But I’m back on to my No Spend, and the weather is cooperating with as I won’t be going off this snowy hill for a day or two. . It’s snowed this evening and we’re most likely snowed in for the next two days. I love these types of days. I don’t have to feel guilty for not wanting to go anywhere.

This desire to stay home and play with my own things goes way back. When I was a little girl, I’d walk up to Mom with a friend and we’d ask if I could go to their house and spend the night or play. I’d then step back where only Mother could see me and shake my head “no.” Can anyone else relate?

My projects for the past few days have been cleaning house and a continued focus on organizing “areas.” I’m on track with that. I’ve done my sewing machine box, my notions box, my quilt fabric stash, the coat closet and a makeup drawer.

And…of course, as jars empty, they need to be filled. This chicken stew used rotisserie chicken and was delicous. It’s pretty, too. Mike asked me to take my canned chicken off the shelves where people could see the jars. He said it looked like I’d canned baby butts or someone’s brain. LOL. I replaced those jars (now hidden where they won’t offend his sensitive eye) with this chicken stew. I took the rims off after taking this picture. This was when they were right out of the canner.

And I had a few navy beans that needed “used up.” They look pretty too.

Hope you are enjoying these wintery days where nature gives us a serendipitous holiday.

How are you doing with No Spend?