Thrifty and Frugal
As the week draws to an end it is time once again to mention all things frugal and thrifty that occurred on the old homestead.
1. Even though the weather has been warm for the last three or four days, we have opened windows to catch the breeze and it has stayed relatively cool in the house.
2. I have spent a couple of mornings baking bread so as I won't have to purchase any when Kurt and Kris arrive next week. I would still like to get a few more done so we have enough.
3. When I went out to lunch I ordered the Lite lunch and so saved a bit of money. Believe me there was more than enough to fill me up.
4. All loads except for 2 were hung on the lines.
5. Used my savings envelop to purchase some undergarments, 5 tops, and two pairs of pants. All that for just over $150.00. The undergarments were a bra and 10 pairs of underwear. Eighteen items of clothing. I might pick up some more underwear and get rid of all the older ones next month.
6. Once again using up the leftovers for other meals.
7. Saved the large elastics from my asparagus.
8. Saved the woody ends of asparagus to be eventually dehydrated and ground into a powder.
I found the picture of my knitted tank top/shell so here it is.
This was before blocking. I managed to use up most of the light brown yarn, but have enough of the multicoloured to make either another knitted tank or to weave some placemats with. I really do not need any more tanks for the summer.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
You do so well, Jackie! I love your knitted tank top. Sometimes ordering a children's menu or lite lunch is enough, great you did this!
ReplyDeleteNice tank top! Is it a cotton wool?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! What a creative use of the asparagus ends. I will try to remember that if I am not feeding them to my dog. How nice to have new undies!!!
ReplyDeleteYour tank top shell is attractive. That’s a pretty good haul of clothing for $150.
ReplyDeleteYou always do so well with your thrifty items. This week I'm happy that I'm managing to get a whole 'nother set of projects from the fabric I bought recently. I have to add a bit of stash fabric to stretch the new stuff but I'll get getting six gifts for the Christmas box instead of the four I anticipated.
ReplyDeleteI always hang my clothes to dry on the lines in the backyard too! I have a privacy fence so luckily it doesn't bother my neighbors!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good frugal week, Jackie. I was able to open up the house this week too. I found some inexpensive baby wash clothes this week to use as tinkle wipes.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to treat yourself to some new clothes now and then, especially underwear. Sounds like you got good value for your money.
ReplyDeleteYou did very well with your clothing purchases! Undergarments are something I always pay full price for, and they are expensive.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time with your sons!
That's a lot of clothing for $150 - well done! (Hawaii Planner)
ReplyDeleteOh Jackie, that tank top is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJC