Second Frugal Friday of February 2025

Welcome to Frugal Friday! 
My Frugal Week
The Occupational Therapist that came last Wednesday asked about Bailey's office area. Turns out she had two bags of clothes in her car that she was going to donate, but she gave them to Bailey instead. Inside was a North Face jacket, which was so generous of her to give to Bailey. 

Sesame Street “In your Neighborhood”

Saturday turned out to be a see the neighbors kind of day. Our neighbor next to us messaged me this week about Dad's property. I mentioned there was a tree on the property line about to fall, so he and his wife came over with their twins to look at it and visit. Later that day when I went to check the mail, our neighbor on the other side was waiting for a tow truck. I stopped to ask him if I could help and we also had a nice visit. 
Knee Update (Skip if uninterested ~ no worries) 
Last Friday I saw the orthopedic surgeon. He is very happy with my right knee, so we will proceed with the left knee. His scheduler will call me and set it up soon. 
This is his report on my left knee:

Four views of the left knee show severe tricompartmental varus DJD with hypertrophic osteophytes and cystic changes diffusely.  Osteopenia appreciated.  

And his report on my right knee:

Four views of the right knee shows well-positioned implants with no evidence of loosening malalignment or fracture.

Avoiding Spending
We definitely avoided any spending this week. I was only out of the house one day to run errands and avoided any spending. We've also been able to keep both the heat and the ac off this week. 
Saving Money YouTube Videos
10 Frugal Dutch Habits to Save Money and Live Simply ~ Vera talks about how the Dutch save money and shares ten frugal Dutch habits to save money and live simply. She cites the high cost of food and houses in The Netherlands as some of the reasons why people choose to be thrifty. 
27 Ways to Spend Less and Save More Everyday ~ A video by Jennifer Cook with some real good saving money tips. 
25+ Clever Tips to Save Money on Food ~ Another video by Jennifer Cook
11 Ways to Break Free from the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle ~ And lastly a third video by Jennifer Cook. I like her style and she is easy to listen to unlike some other videos. 
Saving Money on Entertainment
I've been watching Unsolved Mysteries on Amazon Prime this week. It's an oldie, but  goodie. 
What I've been Reading This Week
How Far $1 Million in Retirement Savings + Social Security Goes in Every State
Tennessee ranks number thirty-three on the list with an average monthly expenditure cost of  $1,713, and annual total cost of living for one person after SS benefits of $20,466. The report also states that $1M in retirement savings will last 48.86 years. 
Do you want to check out the results for your state or a state where you would like to move? Click on the link above to read about that. Bailey speaks abut moving to another country someday and how the cost of living can be less expensive in some places. I doubt we would ever do that, but we do know of others who have and are succeeding. 
Remember to live beneath your means, cut your food budget, stop buying stuff ad teach yourself new skills as you go about your business this week. 

Thank you for dropping by my frugal blog, you are always welcome here. 
We would love to hear all about your week in the comment section.

BelindaHomemaker at HeartMortgage & Debt Free~ Living within our Means ~My Linktree
~ She looketh well to the ways of her household ~Proverbs 31:27