Wow, it is hard to believe we have almost reached the end of the month. Considering that the 1st of December is on Friday I need to get my menu plan done for December, as well as the extra cleaning tasks and some goals listed. Crunch time is coming fast.
So what frugal things have been happening on the old homestead this week.
1. I have had 6 no spend days this month. Harvey on the other hand has had 3 spend day. I can control me, can't control him.
2. Finished another Christmas gift using some leftover fabric from those I bought from the United Church fabric sale.
3. Furnace still not turned up, and while it can be a bit chilly in the morning wrapping myself in a shawl first thing in the morning wards off that chill.
4. Purchased a great deal of meat that will in fact lasts us a couple of months with what I already have in stock. This should enable me to purchase on sale items as they turn up.
5. Sewing myself some clothing replacements as I cleared out the wardrobe over the past few months. I need some capris, winter dresses, and perhaps a skirt or two. I am actually going to try my hand at making a pair of wrap pants for the summer.
6. Many of the gifts for the boys I am making from scrap fabric or pulling from items (like dishcloths) that I made last year and stored away.
Of course the usual is happening. I am using up leftovers before heading to the freezer, purchasing food that is on sale, stocking up (though Christmas baking could be a problem as we have a sugar shortage happening), and watching what I spend and where I do that spending.
I still have almost $240 on the Visa gift card I won so I need to spend that very soon. I may just use a bit on me and then spend a bit on the boys and Harvey.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
