Thrifty and Frugal
Yippee, we had a fairly decent day today. Temperatures were pretty much almost normal for this time of year. Just perhaps a tad colder. However tomorrow we will be back in the deep freeze once again. That will hold true for the next 5 or 6 days.
So what frugal and thrifty practices have been taking place on the Phillips homestead.
1. Drapes open on the sunny days to take advantage of the solar heating effects of the sun. Cuts power and electrical costs down a bit.
2. I mended a tote bag that is a few (okay more than a few) years old.
3. Fixed a couple of buttons on one of Harvey's dress shirts that were coming loose.
4. Actually took a bit of a walk today, the fresh air made me feel happy.
5. Using up all leftovers in the fridge. I am happy to report there has been no waste so far this week.
6. Paid bills online to save on gas and errand time.
7. Made some granola to use on my yogurt. This is the first time and it was so easy that I will make it again.
8. Doing with out the oven still and using appliances to do my cooking.
9. Cutting scraps of fabric into 4" and 2" squares to use in quilts or other such items (perhaps even fabric that can be made into clothing).
10. Harvey is repairing his gas ice auger instead of taking it in to a shop to be repaired.
11. I put $100.00 in my savings envelope and $6.15 in the change jars.
12. Froze the sausage buns to use at another time for another meal.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Good week
ReplyDeleteNo sunshine here. A very cold and wet 43 degrees. We even woke up to a itty bit of snow. The husband is now sick in bed, coughing. I was praying we wouldn’t get sick from the ER last week. I feel fine so far…
ReplyDeleteWe make our own granola quite often...so much cheaper than buying it ready-made.
ReplyDeleteA good list of savings with lots of fixing and repairing.
ReplyDeleteVery frugal.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you enjoyed the reprieve from the cold weather. Sorry it won't last.
Do share your granola recipe. I buy Harvest Crunch when it is on sale but that doesn't happen very often. A bowl of granola with yoghurt is one of my favorite breakfasts!
ReplyDeleteHow productive! We had a very icy day, so there was no going out for me. The cold weather you are going to get is going to come our way too. Brrrr. I am sick of it! It's nice that you were able to get out. I have been meaning to make granola, so I also hope you post the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThese cold spells have to lift soon. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some better weather.
ReplyDeleteI'm another who would love the granola recipe, please. xx
I just love all the things you do to be frugal. You inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI make my own breakfast cereal too.
ReplyDeleteWell done on all your frugal measures. You did well to put so much away in savings this week.
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