The week thus far

Tamale production for the week has been completed. Large families generally make tamales while gathered around a kitchen table since everyone is together for the holidays. Since a good portion of Carl's co-workers' families will be taking over the tamale reigns, I get a little break! It's a bittersweet sabbatical since it is tough work, however, it did bring in some extra mool-ah, and who doesn't love a little moo-lah? Ooooh, Oooooh, ME, choose ME! LOL.

Thus, the commencement of jewelry making and the search for some part time job.

Most recent design: Amelia.





Metalic Beige Glass Pearls join this Sterling Silver 5 Circle Drop Pendant to create a love affair between 18th Century Royalty and 20th Century Beauty!

(Pendant is made of Polished Sterling Silver, Clear Round Cut Cubic-Zirconias, Post-and-Clutch Backing Features Graduated Design. Silver Toggle Clasp Closure.)

And: Twilight.





Polished Blood Red Glass Briolettes and Freshwater Pearls…the perfect necklace that quotes, ”So the lion fell in love with the lamb.”

I did apply for the Store Manager position at GUESS outlet in Conroe. It would be breathtakingly perfect for me since my wardrobe consists of Guess attire to the rim; I don't even work there yet! Imagine the discounts too! That might get me into trouble... so we'll just pray on it and see what course I am prompted to take. I battle with myself on the "progression problem" I have and worry that I would get so far wrapped up in the fashion mayhem that my domestic goddess-ness would shrivel into submission... Ho hum, the things to consider.

I have been busily working on my Grocery Price Book Spreadsheet. I heard about this form the Coupon Contessa on Great Day Houston. It's a fabulous way to track your most frequent purchases and look for repetition and sales and regular priced items at your grocer. Seeing how toggle on the super store fencepost, I am already seeing some errors of my ways! Here is a link to get you to a free downloadable spreadsheet if you're interested. I've seen a steady 20 cents increase on some o Carl's beloved single pack potato chips in the past 3 months and 16 cent difference on my Spring Roll Wrappers for my Egg Rolls! Going back 6 months of receipts was a tough one but if I keep on adding after I purchase, I believe this will be a significant frugal tool!

http://www.uncommonwaytowealth.com/excel-finance-spreadsheets/grocery-savings-spreadsheet-price-book/grocery-price-book-spreadsheet-thanks-for-downloading/