Thrifty and Frugal
The week has passed by very quickly. I have been busy finishing up the tomatoes and pumpkins. Only three more pumpkins and I have gotten them all processed.
We are not too sure if the ground cherries are going to survive. It is getting pretty cold at night and soon will be well below freezing. Nothing seems to be ripening on the plants. Could be a failure this year.
Now what frugal and thrifty things have been happening here on the old homestead.
I bought 2 on sale beef roasts, as when I looked at the on sale stew meat realized the roasts were actually less expensive. So one roast was cut into cubes for stew. A cost savings of $10.00, which is nothing to sneeze at.
Pretty much all of my groceries and other shopping was either store brand or on sale. Still the cost was eyewatering but I am sure my next shop will be much less as I am pretty well stocked right now.
The usual hanging of clothing on the lines downstairs.
Mended a blanket that was given to me last Christmas by Kris.
Stretching most meals into a second dinner or at least a lunch for one of us.
Still making sure everything that uses electricity, like the oven, dishwasher, and washer are completely full before using them.
I have been using the electric roaster a great deal, as well as my air fryer. Next up is to get the slow cooker into the rotation a bit more.
Planning what things I really need for my crafting and sewing this winter. I need some warp material, some embroidery thread, batting for quilts, some solid quilting fabric, some flannelette to make some pj's for myself for winter wear, and some interfacing (actually lots of interfacing if I want to try and make some tote bags for sale). There is a great sale at both the stores where I purchase these things so hopefully the expense will not be too bad.
Reading some financial blogs and watching some frugal living YouTube channels. Interesting what many people are doing.
Took the cans and bottles in to the recycling center for some cash.
Harvey started some Pinot which will be ready before Christmas.
Almost finished the first aid kits, just have to put in some of my thin rubber gloves to get them done.
Once again combined errands to save on fuel and wear/tear on the vehicle.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I have heard several people say that roast is a lot cheaper than stew meat. I haven't bought either in so long, I didn't realize.
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It always amazes me what other people do to save money; many things I have never thought of.
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie! I always wonder why some years are good and others are not. For the past 2 years, no grapes but this year we had some. Nothing changed on our part. I bought some new York steaks at our grocery store - usually I go to the butcher but their family pack was too good not to buy. Grilled 2 of them last night and they were delicious. Plus so much cheaper than going to a steakhouse for dinner paying close to $100. My family pack was a fraction of the cost!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely will not be a frugal week for us as our car is due for an oil change and a transmission fluid flush AND we need four new winter tires. Just hope they don't discover anything else that needs doing!
ReplyDeleteSome wonderful frugal things this week Jackie. I am in awe that you receive cash back for cans & bottles. Gosh I wish we had this here as it would encourage so many others to save them & not toss them anywhere & litter our lovely countryside. xx
ReplyDeleteI did my final grocery shop here this week, leaving my daughter with full freezers, fridge, and pantry. She should be able to get by for the next few weeks without purchasing more than fresh fruit and veg, bread and dairy.
ReplyDeleteYou're so ambitious with your crafting. I admire anyone who can weave or sew quilts.
Nice work processing the tomatoes & pumpkins. One of the frugal things we've discussed doing is swapping ground beef for ground turkey, but adding in beef broth for extra flavor/to reduce dryness that you typically get in ground turkey. Ground beef is outlandishly expensive here. It's gone up in prices an absolutely eye watering amount. - Hawaii Planner
ReplyDeleteWow, Jackie, you did great on the roasts!!! I love slow cooker meals!
ReplyDeleteSuper thrifty as always Jackie. You Tube is a great resource for getting new ideas about lots of things. I spend a little too much time on it.
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