What happens when you have trouble sleeping?
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
July 17, 2021 12:19pm CST
I could not sleep for the first part of the evening, last night.
So, I lay there, and figured out what else I could give away or get rid of.
And I figure out what to do with foods I have on hand that need to be used.
That is why I made crescent rolls filled with cooked apples this morning. They were quite good.
In my oven right now is a form of pot pie. I had a crust that was left from one of hubby's projects. There is beef stew my sister gave me. We do not care for it plain. I put the crust in a pie tin, and poured in the stew.
On top of it all I spread instant mashed potatoes.Some people call that Shepherd's Pie, others say it must have lamb to be Shepherd's pie.It will be our lunch as it is cooking in the oven now.
At least my wakeful time did not go to waste.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
That is a highly recommended method of getting back to sleep.
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@LadyDuck (502152)
• Italy
19 Jul 21
@GardenGerty I try to be quiet, I do not want to wake up my husband.
@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Jul 21
When I have trouble falling asleep, I try to think of pleasant memories, like a family vacation or time spent with loved ones. That usually will do the trick. Another thing that works for me is reading.
Your shepherd's pie sounds delicious!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
It was a good way to use up food I had on hand.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jul 21
@GardenGerty Sometimes I think the best meals are the ones where you just throw together all the leftover food/ingredients in your house and somehow create a masterpiece.
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Jul 21
What happens? You end up sleepy and/or grumpy the next day.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
Oh, I am sleepy and grumpy all of the time, so that is not new.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
19 Jul 21
@GardenGerty Just as long as you're not sneezy...
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
17 Jul 21
If I'm tired but can't fall asleep I close my eyes and think about the color black. Next thing I know it's time to get up.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
Well that is a thought. New to me, may have to try it.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
19 Jul 21
@GardenGerty It does work, but sometimes I have trouble holding "black" in my mind's eye.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
If I am making it from scratch I do cook the ground meat or mince before adding it to other ingredients. Some places just make hash with cooked left over roast and potatoes. Often it is corned beef but not always. Hubby likes hash and eggs.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
17 Jul 21
I hate when I can't sleep. I don't get up because the cat would too. Sometimes I will get the Kindle going though so I can read or what not.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
I often think I am not awake as long as I believe I am.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
18 Jul 21
I try to go blank if I cannot sleep. We make Shepherd's pie with minced chicken (lol)
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
I made chicken salad with chunked or minced chicken the other day.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Jul 21
I try to do things that will relax my mind, not get it going again. However, if it works for you, more power to you.
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
17 Jul 21
I will lay for a while thinking of all the mistakes I've ever made and how I could have prevented them.
I usually fall asleep in about 5 minutes.
If I'm still awake a half hour after laying down, I'll get up and find something to snack on.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
Sometimes the problem is that I need a snack and so that helps.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Jul 21
Sounds like shepherds pie to me. And you used up a lot of leftovers
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
Yes, I like to use them so we do not lose them as waste.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
You are not the only one who sometimes needs to get a snack.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jul 21
The only cat that gets cuddly in the warm weather is Tink, and he tries to push me out of my chair.
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