Thrifty and Frugal
With prices and costs rising almost weekly in some cases becoming thrifty, frugal and a little bit more self sufficient is necessary. I will be looking for more little ways to tweak my savings and ways to help our children navigate what could be a different climate than they are used to.
So what frugal and thrifty things have I and Harvey been busy with this past bit of time.
1. I did up our spending for last month and was quite happy to see we were underbudget again. Every little bit we can save takes us a bit further into the year and puts a bit more in our savings.
2. Downloaded a couple of free books and bought a couple that were on deep discount. Been looking at a few more and in preparation for the winter, and these being on very deep discount I might purchase a couple more.
3. Mended a small tear in a bottom sheet, I can probably get another year or two use out of it.
4. Harvey added some homemade compost to the veggie garden and worked it in.
5. Been using up leftovers in the fridge for other meals.
6. The optometrist said my eye sight has not changed which means I don't need new glasses which is a big savings here in my city.
7. Put $95.00 in my savings envelope. I need to build that up once again.
8. Found a free pattern for double oven mitts on line and pulled the fabric from my stash to make them (this includes the special heat resistant batting).
9. Found the flannel fabric to make Harvey's pajama bottoms in my stash as well.
10. Combining errands so as to save on gas and wear/tear on the vehicle.
Those are the ones I can remember. I also hung clothing on the lines outside, washed in cold where I could and always rinsed in cold. Walking for free and frugal exercise. Using up the garden produce that is left has been ongoing for a bit.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Hi dear Jackie, you have done an amazing job at economizing. I am really proud of you.
ReplyDelete#6 is always a bonus! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLots of good savings there Jackie. I am always amazed that if you google it, you can generally always find a free pattern on the internet, for almost anything you want to sew nowadays. xx
ReplyDeleteThat’s great that you don’t need new glasses. They can be very expensive. And terrific that you came under budget for September. You’re correct, every little bit we can save takes us further into the year.
ReplyDeleteLove that you were under budget again. As for books, yes, those freebies are great and then yesterday a book we ordered for four bucks, used, arrive. Really love that.
ReplyDeleteUsing the leftovers is wonderful and compost. Love that you write about these things.
I like to go out and get a bunch of stores done in one swoop. I didn't think about it in terms of savings but you're right. It really does. Plus, I'm done and dusted.
Great savings to you.
PS: Did get some deals at Grocery Outlet and TJ Maxx this week. I do love the bargain bins.
What a great list, Jackie. I have a great lot of compost now that I spread around the garden in fall. I can't get over how much that cuts down on garbage to take out too. It is amazing times we live in to find so many free patterns online at the click of a button. So glad you are holding your own with your eyesight too. Take Care, J
ReplyDeleteGreat ways to save!
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