Thrifty and Frugal
Well this has been our first whole week back home, and I am trying very hard to cut back on spending for the remainder of the month. Seems to be getting harder and harder to tighten the frugal belt, what with food prices rising, and bills rising. We will be doing our best though.
Along with the usual frugal habits we have managed a few extra.
1. Hubby tried planting carrots in a container this year. It made them much easier to thin and look after for sure, and we were completely surprised at how many and the size they actually grew. Planting more in containers next year as well.
2. Took the vehicle in for an oil change. This was part of a purchase four oil changes at the dealership get one free. They no longer do this so it was our last free oil change.
3. I found an old write on wipe off calendar that I turned around and will be using the back for my fridge freezer inventory. Used some of my magnets to stick it on the side of the fridge. Just have to purchase some dry erase markers.
4. For the inventory on the two freezers downstairs I am going to do an old trick I learned in Guides. I will take some thinner cardboard and cover it with clear mac tac. Then use some of the magnets on my fridge to attach them to the two freezers. I already have some clear mac tac and I am sure I can pick up or use some box cardboard. I will let you know how that works out.
5. Picking and processing garden harvest between rain showers or storms. The more we get into the freezers or dry storage the better we will control our costs this winter.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
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