Thrifty and Frugal
Trying to stay thrifty and frugal this week. I do have a feeling as time passes there could be a bit of a problem with the frugal part. Thrifty will continue as usual.
So what thrifty and frugal practices have been happening here on the old homestead.
1. Most of this month I have been using those small appliances to cook our meals (mind you I do miss my oven now). Hopefully this will show up as a savings on our electrical bill.
2. I think I have managed to get Harvey to turn off his lights in the basement mancave. I am of course continuing this upstairs.
3. Combined errands in order to save fuel and vehicle wear and tear.
4. Turned a collar on one of Harvey's dressier shirts.
5. Darned a pair of my socks.
6. Used lots of substitutions while cooking this week.
7. Cut a whole pork loin into a roast and 5 meals of pork chops.
8. I had some wrinkled potatoes and so weighed them and found I had the 2 pounds necessary for potato soup. That was made today and will be put in the freezer after labelling.
9. Using up leftovers in other meals.
10. Walking (even if it is in the house) for free and frugal exercise.
11. Taking advantage of sales, and free entertainment.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Definitely reading more labels to try to find made in Canada as much as possible. Just did our grocery order online and some things we use will have to be changed and, in order to shop Canada, we are having to pay more for certain things. It's hard to balance the need to be frugal alongside the shop Canadian aspect.
ReplyDeleteDoing really well in your frugal endeavours as always.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good week for you, Jackie. I have some potatoes too and potato soup sounds wonderful! I need to add it to my menu for the week.
ReplyDeleteUsing up what is in the freezer, opening up space and saving $. Hope you are well & happy. Faith@ FarmhouseWorthy
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of thrifting for me will come down to reduce, re-use and recycle and I'll have to do more of it in order to meet other rising costs. One thing I know my daughter and I need to do is inventory the freezer and start using FIFO (first in, first out).
ReplyDeleteYou always give me an idea or two on how to be frugal and your tips are much appreciated.
It sounds as though things are getting really tough for you too now, Jackie, especially as you can't be sure how you will be affected with the new tariffs. We lived in Toronto for a while many years ago and my heart goes out to you all,
ReplyDeleteAngie x