I spent the day baking and freezing things to go into everyones lunches. They are all individually wrapped and labeled. Now all I have to do is go to the freezer and grab some things to put in all three lunch boxes. Have a wonderful day all.
Emmalee
That is so organized. I really, really need to do this for myself. Dh doesn't do lunches just a slimfast shake but I'm always trying to pull mine together-sandwich or leftover, fruit, my slimfast shake for breakfast and utentials. That's one area I need to be better organized about.
Well ladies- it's almost time for me to go home. I will be off the boards till Tuesday. Have a great weekend and holiday, be safe if your out there on the highways and we'll talk again next week.
Anna
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ummm my frugalness for the last few days..........
i dont have any. joe allowed me to buy a palm m130 that id been wanting..for 115. then he got me a mem card for 25, a folding keybord for 20, some software for another 20 and a daytimer for 25. sooo i wasnt very frugal. maybe in the long run it will be good. i can keep all my things in there. and even balance my checkbook with a program. its something id been wanting and he said to just get it if i really wanted it. hes sooo sweet.
i go to the dr on the 3rd for second opion..ill let everyone knwo how it goes.
hope evry one has a nice weekend.
ericka
I've went back to old fashioned using a dish pan to wash dishes (btw, it's been at least 2 months now since I gave up the dishwasher).
Anna,
I have washed dishes in a dishpan for over twenty years. When we moved into our new home, we put in a dishwasher and I have been in heaven ever since. I just LOVE it. I put whatever I can in there! Still wash by hand quite a few things, but what a time/labor saver the dishwasher is! It has a frugal, low energy setting I use when the dishes aren't real dirty which is most of the time.
Lisa,
Wonderful news! I echo nagymom's sentiments "This is terrific for you all and I pray that all continues to go so well for you." !! Hope your job continues to be rewarding and your new home is soon a welcoming haven for you and your family to RELAX and be HAPPY in.
Autumnmum,
Mailed out my batch of coupons this afternoon! You should receive them by the second of September.
I applaud you for all the love you show others by your giving spirit!
Songberries,
That van idea is hilarious! I hope you will be able to post a pic of the actual finished van when it is done...my dh loves this kind of thing. He's a grease-monkey, too.
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Our meter reader (we are in the country) sits in his truck & reads the meters with binoculars. Cushy job.
MKS,
A female meter reader here in Florida made the news when she was recently mauled by several dogs as she tried to read a meter over a four-foot fence. The dogs jumped the fence and tore her ear and part of her scalp off. It was pretty gruesome. (sorry for the graphics - is necessary for making an important point). If I were a meter reader, I would read meters from my car with binoculars. It is standard practice in some areas. Just wanted to show a different viewpoint. A new way to look at what has become a very dangerous job.
Emmalee,
You go girl! That's the way to it! Individually wrapped frozen packages into the lunchbox.
Frugalness for me today:
Shopped loss leaders at three stores near each other. Too pooped to post the particulars. You'll excuse me this time, right?
Ericka - that's neat that you got the keyboard to go with the palm pilot. I've been in a lot of meetings where ladies were using them. How are you doing getting it organized?
HappyPuppy - I will definitely keep ya guys posted about the progress on the van.
Carol
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Paid most of my bills, got money orders for the rest. Got stamps to mail in the rest-(I haven't gotten a bank account yet in this new city, didn't even think about it. Especially with the amount of money I get, it would be a waste of $10 a month-LOL!!!).
Picked up dd's t.v. that was broken. Only cost $25 to fix it. Good deal, shopped around and found the best price.
Picked up dd from school and dropped her off at Boys and Girls Club.
Paid for dd's Zoo cake-$18 and paid for Zoo tickets for dd's birthday on Monday-$14.
Bought a few items for dd's lunch next week-$13: Bananas-.49 cents, bag of cauliflower, carrots, celery sticks, and brocolli, already cut up and ready to go-$2.50. Cucumbers-$2 for $1-(not a great deal but dd likes them). Tortillas-12 in a pack for .99 cents, Bread for .59 cents, little cinnamon donuts for .99 cents off the day old rack-(dated for today). Bulk can of Apple Sauce-$3.99.
Went to Arc-(like Goodwill)-bought 3 muffin tins for $2.99. Got a great laundry basket with two separate compartments for $5.99-brand-new. Got loaf tin for $1.19-(not extemely cheap but Arc is a little more expensive but they have a better selection than Goodwill). Got dd a thermal-theramist? whatever...drink thingy for .99 cents. Got a number 7 candle for .99 cents. It's normally $1.20 and more at the store.
Went to Kmart and got dd 10 packs of undies for $7.99. They sale was for 6 packs for $3.99 but figured it was better to get 10 than 6. Got the Buy one get one half off socks for $5.99 and $2.00-(half off). I got another pair for pictures tomorrow for $1.50. Got myself my face cream I love-(Not AT ALL FRUGAL)-at $8.88, but it's been about 3 months since I had it. Got another unfrugal thing, dd a card that fits her for $2.49, since she thinks she's a preteen at 6-LOL!!! Total was $30.98...a little much, but okay.
Got ear piecer for $5.99. Got a few extras for dd's birthday-new hair brush, hair bows, lip gloss and 42 piece plastic continers for dd's lunches, hair spray/moussee, large bag for dd's gifts and two curly bows for $15.
Had to spend alot but it was absolutely necessary. Everything I bought I needed, only the face cream, card, bag and bows did I not need but I thought it would be a great little extra for her birthday or to treat myself this once.
EAR PIECER-was $5.99 at Sally's Beauty Supply. I asked the lady if it could be used again, she said yes if you're careful. What it is, is that they have two little plastic parts that grip the earring. If you save those two you can use it again. I re-pierced dd's ears in just a second. It's for first time piercing and re-piercing. Well worth the $5.99. It came as sensitive skin with the studs already in it. I really liked it. Plus I saved about $10 by doing it myself.
Tomorrow dd has to have her hair styled for her picture which is only $10 or less. I am saving money by washing her hair myself tomorrow morning. I also found out I only need to put a $10 deposit down tomorrow for the pictures-COOL!! So, I'm putting down $25.
Came home mashed and fried the refried beans I made earlier. Made 3 bean burritoes, 2 beef and bean burritoes for dd's lunch. Frozen the rest of the refried beans to make later tortillas. Froze several bags of Apple Sauce from Bulk Can. Added a small amount of sugar because it was mostly sweetened already and cinnamon. Messed up a about 2 cups of it though, mistakenly poured chili powder in it-LOL!!! Will still use in a quick bread recipe.
Yesterday I bought an Oshkosh onesie-type garment for $2.50 brand new. I saw it on Tuesday, but the store (Gordman's) had big signs that starting Thursday they were having an additional 50% reduction on all clearance merchandise. I saw the little onesie marked down to $5, but figured I'd take a chance and come back. Hooray! So for $2.50 I have a really cute little outfit for a baby gift. I think I already have a suitable gift bag, and seems like I can always scrounge up tissue paper. A 50-cent card from the Dollar Store, and I'm all done.
Today I took my lunch to work. I used to do that all time, but I got burned out on it. I really enjoy lunch much more if I bring it from home. Three reasons: I know I am saving money, I don't have to decide what I'm going to buy, and I know I am eating real food and not junk food.
Wow Leasmom! I got winded just reading your post!
You had one heck of a busy day!
Well with Dh not being home for the weekend, I have been throwing things out that normally he would pitch a fit if I tossed!
He hasn't used this stuff in almost a year, so he won't miss it. This way I have freed up some space as well.
I cleaned out the freezer and made a list of contents, washed in cold water and line dry.
I found an article, can't remember where right now, that used fabric softner sheets will remove soap scum from the shower door. Worked great, and the water beads off better now too!
With winter on the way, I also got the oldest son to fix the bad boards in the backyard fence and cleaned out the gutters too.
Tomorrow, I am going thru my pantry, and will box up things I don't need to donate to the food bank, they really need stuff all the time!
Saved a ton of money giving the dogs their shots today myself too. I have 3 dogs and the vet is very expensive! I go to Drs. Foster and Smith....you can get a catalog online. the shots cost me 2.99 each and the syrings were .17...so $9.48 plus the shipping which was under $10. They ship them on dry ice. It also saves the hassle of loading the dogs and going to the Vet. so that was more than like ly my biggest saving for today.
Tomorrow will be doing the floors, and some gardening before it gets too hot.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!
Janet
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Wow, it sounds like everyone has been busy! I like the pantry idea. I think I'll do that! You ladies have the best ideas!
Today I've got some laundry to do and I need to finish up some mending too. I think I'll make another That Rotten Cake, the kids and dh just loved it, and it doesn't have eggs or fat in it!
Carol
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- Nolan Bushnell
ummm my frugalness for the last few days.......... 
Just wanted to show a different viewpoint. A new way to look at what has become a very dangerous job.
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