Thrifty Thursday

 

I thought I would ask what being thrifty means to all of you. To me it means using what you have, finding new and interesting ways to use things, working with the environment rather than against it, knowing the difference between a need and a want, saving for big things, and just plain being satisfied with what you have.

We usually take a trip every fall, but I am not too sure this year. Heading to a cabin is so relaxing for me. Harvey cooks and I just get things prepared. We always go out for a meal for one night, and the rest of our meals are very simple. Covid cases are on the rise, I know more and more people who are coming down with the virus. I even know some anti-vaxxers who have actually admitted they had it (more or less had to as their close contacts needed to be contacted). So far we have not succumbed and I would really like to keep it that way. 

So perhaps our trip this fall will be to visit Kurt for a few days before he needs to go back to school, and a stop in Regina to visit Kris for a couple of days. There are a few sites in both places we would like to visit. Both trips could be combined and thus save us a bit of cash. Could even do a stock up while we are in Regina.....

So what thrifty things have I done this past week. 

Saved a few of the plastic bags that veggies come in. I may pick up some tulle and make some bags as I am not sure how long these will be supplied as another grocery store has stopped using plastic. 

Almost used up a rather large ball of cotton yarn making the purse. I will be using up some of the pink lining I bought many years ago to line it. 

Taped my cell phone together to extend it's working life. I hope to get another month or so out of it. If not well, at least I have tried. 

Put some leftover veggies in a container in the freezer. Harvey was going to throw them out, but I rescued them.

Made two tin foil meals from leftovers to give to Kris when he comes home next.

All leftovers have been used up so far this week. My no waste plan seems to be working and even Harvey is getting onboard lately.

Baked buns twice over the past week. I picked days that weren't overly warm and used the oven very early in the morning. Now I have extra buns in the freezer downstairs. 

Harvesting herbs, cukes, lettuce and green onions from the garden. I can actually say the lettuce was free as some me planted last year must have went to seed and started growing again this year. Hopefully the same thing happens this year.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.