Even though it was sleety/snowy yesterday, I forced myself out in the nasty weather to go shopping for a mattress. I went to MattressFIRM, because they were advertising big sales. I ended up getting a mattress that was not on sale (the sale items were still too expensive for me). But I did get a $185 discount. It is a Simmons Beautyrest Springhill mattress (and box spring) with a 20-year warranty. I also got a premium mattress pad. The total was $996, which was just within my budget.
Since I was out, I got a few errands done -- a watch battery replaced at the jewelry store ($10), a package mailed ($3), and some late Christmas gifts for co-workers (free, because I used a gift card). Then, because I was at the mall, I checked the movies and saw that "Wild" was just starting, so I ducked in to see that. ($6). I'm so glad I did! It was a very inspiring, yet down-to-earth movie, with a wonderful performance by Reese Witherspoon.
Because I was out of the house so long, I had to stop and get some lunch, but it was only $1 at McDonalds.
The mattress will be delivered today, so this morning I washed the dust ruffle and tried to get the worst of the dust bunnies under the bed. I'm sure more will be revealed when they remove the old box spring!
I would like to get a haircut today, since I know my favorite stylist at Supercuts works on Sundays. I hope the mattress arrives soon enough for me to do that!
I made the turkey-potato casserole yesterday. It's only so-so as far as taste goes, and I don't think I can freeze it, because of the potatoes, so I'll have to eat it in order not to waste it! I had it for supper and then again for breakfast. I packaged a big serving to take to work tomorrow. There is still some left. I can't face it for lunch, but I'll have it for supper again.
I also have a lot of broth and turkey meat to deal with, but I can freeze that. And I still have all that baby spinach, so I'll have a salad today and then cook the rest. That's the nice thing about buying spinach as opposed to other greens -- at least you can cook it!
Tomorrow I go back to work, and I am dreading it. Not just because it's work, but also they are predicting below-zero temperatures tomorrow. I don't want to walk to the train station and stand on the icy platform. I think I may drive!
I got the mattress!
January 4th, 2015 at 05:42 pm
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January 4th, 2015 at 08:42 pm 1420404135
I've had my share of failed casseroles. Sometimes adding grated cheese or topping of crushed Ritz biscuits helps. Durkee onion enhance flavour as does reheating with a helping of frozen peas or carrot. Adding bullion granules or making a bit of gravy via a roux. If it can't be saved another alternative is to add casserole to a can of tomato soup for a hearty, almost stew with a roll for example.
January 4th, 2015 at 10:04 pm 1420409091
I like your idea of turning a casserole into a stew!
January 4th, 2015 at 10:37 pm 1420411021
Any way to salvage the casserole? Adding something to put some zing into it?
January 5th, 2015 at 02:05 am 1420423539
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