OFF TO MANHATTAN TO PICK UP SOME MORE SUPPLIES FOR HOME PROJECTS. Drove to GOODWILL's donation drop. There goes a load. I forgot, but I wanted to go inside and look at some dresses. We had left the donation drop already driving to our next stop when I remembered about the dresses so back I went. Found a cute one that was half off. I've lost count to how many trips to thrift shops we have gone to donate during the last two years. I can now say I am doing my best to become a minimalist as I grow old.
Next we went to eat.
Hubby wanted to eat at THE CHEF so when I drove by the restaurant, we could see a long line standing outside and could see others standing in the restaurant. Too busy. Second choice was IHOP. Same thing happened. Long line standing outside. What's next? Starbucks. I have never seen so many cars waiting in the drive through.
Well, if we go to DILLONS, they have a in house STARBUCKS. We went there instead with no line at all. I got my iced green tea and egg bites. Hubby placed the order as I wheeled through the veggie department finding boxed Spring Greens half off with expiration date stamped on the bottom with time to spare. A box of mixed kale and spinach went into the buggy next. That's all I picked up as I met my Husband carrying the Starbucks. We self-checked and out the door we went. They have the most beautiful mums outside and I was told after payday I could get some. I think I will return and get two of these gorgeous Burgundy colored mums.
Next we went to Aldi's. Did the self check. Actually I liked doing this. Needed coffee creamer, some more salad things and grass-fed meat. I had read that Aldi's meat isn't as good as SAMs, but Manhattan doesn't have a SAMs. On a list of where to get meat, Aldi's is about half way up the chart.
Menards for supplies. I like looking around Menards getting ideas for remodeling and decorating. I seem to check the storage containers a great deal. I want to have a new look in my cabinets and closets. They do sell the white plastic containers I will be using in our main closet. Not sure how many more I will need since going through things preparing to move. I'm recycling the ones I already have.
Menards is displaying CHRISTMAS decor. Not ready for this and it makes my head spin to see. Where did my year go? I've been so busy that time has flown. I carry a calendar in my handbag and the months have been extremely busy. Extremely busy. I got a little flustered in the evening as it is taking months to downsize and pack our things then relocate them to the place we are going to call HOME at the COTTAGE. My energy level is way low and I don't move like I did as a 20 year old. I move, but it's so slow.
Menards did not have Woolite, but I like the paper towels they sell and toilet paper. WATKINS POPCORN SEASONING was a must have. Cheddar Cheese. Hubby got his supplies. We rang up a bill. Doesn't take much to ring up one these days.
We tried the Chef restaurant again for lunch and they were still so busy. Hubby suggested a little restaurant in Wamego. Good call as they were practically empty. I had a salad with chicken eating like I was starved. It's been years since I ate here. Nice that it was quiet and my salad was really good.
A beautiful day for a drive in the country. Once we got HOME, we unloaded our stash and I needed a nap. I'll close my eyes for a few minutes then I have to take another load of stuff to the COTTAGE and do some laundry on this fine afternoon.
ON THE HUNT FOR WOOLITE. I didn't think it would be so difficult to find some. I thought for sure the grocery store would have WOOLITE. Nope. Dollar General? Nope. Hardware store? Yes. I can now launder the thrift dress and may it come out good as new. Thrift prices are on the rise. I was proud of myself as I only bought the dress. No knick knacks which is saying a whole lot for me. I donated stuff instead. Downsizing.
More of the same in the weeks to come. Back to clearing out the rooms in the house. I've got to get some more moving boxes. Wish I had thought of that while I was at Menards. If at first you do not succeed, keep trying.
Handling so much stuff this go round lets me know that I don't want to. I will be donating more things as we go and especially after we get settled. I'll get the opportunity to go through everything again and thin it out some more.
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