An American view of life in Scotland...

My journey through life, doing things I never dreamed off! I am a wife, and a mother living life in a foreign country. This is my story on how I am dealing (or not) with a strange old world that is new to me. I hope you enjoy reading about my life, and not comment too harshly if you dont!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

little boy and his owl.


I went to another Craft fair to take photos and try not to spend money,
but this little owl, I could not resist. My son saw it as I was unwrapping it and
claimed it for his own.  I lost out on the owl.  Right after this photo he ran
and put it on his bed.  Cheeky monkey!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

KID FREE Craft Day

Katelyn of MadBrilliantIdeas came by today and we crafted. 
Here are some photos of what Katelyn made, she usually
makes bags, coin purses, monster pillows and other assorted crafts.


Finish Toffo below...



Here is a painting I did with the leftovers:



I also painted and then decorated a canvas, however,
I can not post photos of what I accomplished as
it is a Christmas Gift for Beckie, and well...
she reads this blog. Dagnabit!


Monday, August 8, 2011

Grocery shopping/bringing home messages.

Over here, most people in the UK use some means of public transportation.  In some cases it can be costly if you are travelling to and from by taxi/cab.  So, the use of online delivery for groceries is a way of life for me.  With recent technology, I even have an application for it on my android phone! 

I tend to shop at two grocery stores teh most.  Either Tesco or Sainsburys.  I just found out about http://www.mysupermarket.com/ , which is a website that will tell you about deals you missed, or healthier alternatives, or even if other grocery stores in the area are selling what you want for less money.  A pretty good idea.  I havent figured out if I am still able to accumulate club card or Nectar points, etc through the website.  Great Idea though!

I will say it is nicer sitting down and thinking through meals and menus for the week, rather than going in and buying loads of things I wouldnt do to marketing or... my child trying to sneak something in the cart.  Okay, if I am honest... it is usually my husband doing this! Either way, it helps keep the budget on track and with 'favorites' it can be done in a matter of minutes.  I do miss shopping and being able to pick my own produce, but if I dont like what is brought, the delivery man will take it back and a refund given. 

Just so handy.  I know some of the larger cities in the US do this as well, but on a bigger scale here.