Thrifty and Frugal
Since I have not been feeling that well, things are really being used up around here. My fridge freezer is slowly dropping, and the crisper was getting pretty darn empty here.
I did go shopping today, and rested a great deal once home. I wanted to get out and get that done as we are being told we were going to be getting freezing rain later today. That after snow.... I made it home before any real snow started.
1. Meals have been made this past week with what we have on hand in the fridge, freezers, pantry, and cold room (that's where we have our potatoes).
2. Harvey made more wine for the summer.
3. A picture frame was made from his bit of lumber downstairs.
4. My electric bill has dropped by $5.00 as I am using appliances to cook more, and making sure lights are off in rooms not in use.
5. Mended a pair of boxers, darned a pair of socks, and fixed a hem on a pair of pants.
6. Working on making more from scratch and getting meals into the freezer by making larger batches.
7. Trying to find reusable K-cups that will fit my machine. I also looked a machines that use both the cups and a pot.
8. Put $75.00 into my savings envelope.
9. Added $5.35 to the coin jars.
10. Doing the regular frugal and thrifty things like hanging clothing on the lines downstairs, using up craft supplies, and making sure the doors are using the draft dodgers.
Still tired, and I even had a bit of a sleep after shopping. I then spent the rest of the day working on projects, doing a tiny bit of decluttering, and walking when I needed to.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Hope you start to feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry you're still tired but it sounds like lots of good stuff is being cooked down. Have you seen the freezer LEGO meals? YouTube has them and some are pretty fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot accomplished in spite of feeling poorly this week. Take care.
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie, you are such an inspiration, dear friend! Keeping you in my prayers that your health will improve. I think it's great you have been using up what you have in stock, and that you got to get some items that you were low on...before the snow!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you are making larger batches of meals! This will save on electricity, time and you will have some backup in the event of bad weather or anything else that could prevent you from going out.
You are amazing!
For someone who hasn't been feeling well, you have certainly managed to keep on doing things. I hope the weather and your health improve quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt’s warmed up enough here that I removed the draft dodgers this week, but they sure do help us save money when it’s cold outside.
ReplyDeleteBelinda
Sorry you’re still feeling poorly. Sounds like you’re on the upswing though so that’s super.
ReplyDeleteStill get some rest - you don't want to rebound.
ReplyDeleteI'm sadly behind in commenting again and finally realized that, rather than feeling guilty, I should just hop back in right where you are. Firstly, I'm sorry you have been feeling poorly and hope that you are getting better day by day.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your 'Thrifty' posts and then try to think of what I might have done that would qualify. I suppose the fact that the latest landscape I'm working on has come entirely from my stash should count. You'd think, with all the using-up-of-fabric doing landscapes would mean a lessening of my stash but no....I swear it multiplies during the night.
Your recovery seems a little slow, sending more get well wishes to you. Have you been checked by the doctor?
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie, I have a cold now as well. I haven't had a cold in many years 🤧
ReplyDeleteI understand what you are going through, dear friend.
Yesterday it was -14 Celsius, today it is plus 1 in Montreal. Crazy.
Great work with all your frugal measures. Especially when you've not been well.
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