My Frugal Week
Last week I found a spice jar of chili powder for 56¢. I found it in the Crash & Burn section, and I suspect it was there because it had no lid. No problem for me as I just put it in my larger bottle and enjoy the savings.
This was the second year I participated in the My Frugal Home Secret Santa gift exchange. Lucky me, Erin at My Frugal Home picked my name and sent me a package of Shower Steamers she makes and sells in her online shop.
On Wednesday we started to take down our Christmas decorations. I took each ornament from our tree and wrapped them lovingly in tissue paper until next year.
This week I made multiple phone calls to help us save money this year on prescription drugs. At least two of my prescriptions I am able to get for free while others I use the Publix program of 3 months for $7.50.
Today the FedEx man delivered one of my free prescriptions for the month, which was great as it saved me the gas money from having to go to town.
My daughter is having a no spend January and has challenged me to not eat out this month. Challenge accepted!
I earned a 20 Swagbucks collector's bill on New Year's Day, which I thought was pretty neat.
Since I had extra time at home this week due to the school holiday, I used some of my time to clean out my pantry and cabinets, which always get messy during the holidays.
I wiped them down with hot soapy water and reorganized them. Now it will be easier to cook and bake in there since everything is organized again.
Doing this also helped me come up with several dinner ideas I hadn't thought about in a while.
Today I've listed several items for sale on eBay and even sold one item this week.
We have spent a lot of time at home this week not venturing out spending money or using up our gas. We've been working around our home and in our free time playing games and working on a Harry Potter puzzle.
Belinda
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You had a great week. I am glad you mentioned the shower steamers. I make them for us and have not done it yet this winter. It is something I need to do in the next few days.
ReplyDeleteI hope we all have a great 2020!
Thank you, Anne. I hope we all have a great 2020 too. Those shower steamers are so nice. We will definitely make some when we run out.
DeleteOk-What is a shower steamer? If it is something that helps with congestion-sign me up. I now have the start of a horrid cold.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are starting a cold, Sam. The shower steamers would be perfect for you. She puts essentials oils in them that will clear your sinuses up. The first time my daughter used one and I went in the bathroom afterwards I could still smell it and could feel it opening up my sinuses.
DeleteHere is a link to her website where she shows you how to make them.
https://www.myfrugalhome.com/how-to-make-shower-diffuser-melts/
Anything you can do to save money is great. I just combined spices yesterday while making a pot of chili.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea, Kim. Thank you. :)
DeleteYay on basically free money!!! Glad you are leisurely enjoying your time off.
ReplyDeleteI cleaned out my pantry today as well. So much food to use. Staying home as much as possible this month.
Have a good balance to your week.
Thank you, Cheryl. We are going to stay home as much as possible this month too. Will be good for the budget. I hope you have a good week too.
DeleteGood job! Those shower steamers sound like something we will need too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vickie. They are really nice.
DeleteSounds like a great week. I’ll bet the shower steamers smell so good!!
ReplyDeleteThey do smell good, Penny. She has lavender ones too. I need to try those too. :)
DeleteGreat deal on the prescription savings!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhat a great find the lidless chili powder was.
ReplyDeleteI like that your daughter challenged you and you accepted :)
It must make you happy that she's a frugal gal like her mom.
I think this week I will clean my pantry shelves too and get things all nice and tidy to start off the new year.
Have a nice weekend.
Debra
It makes me very happy that Bailey is frugal like me, Debra. I know it will help her all thru her life.
DeleteI hope you have a good weekend too. Don't work too hard. :)
Good luck with the no spend January challenge, Belinda!
ReplyDeleteI've never used shower steamers. Thank you for the link. :)
You're welcome, Nil. Thank you too. :)
DeleteGreat as ever, Miss Belinda!!! In Memphis Metro, we are updating home maintenance and spending as planned with saved cash.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anna. That's terrific that your updating home maintenance with saved up cash. That's the best way!
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