Welcome to Frugal Friday!
Quote of the WeekToday is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want. ~ Ken Poirot
My Frugal Week
Bailey and I have both lost some weight over the last six months and I was cleaning out our hallway storage tree when I noticed a coat in there that looked like it would fit me now. I tried it on and it fit perfectly, so a new to me coat.
On Tuesday we decided to venture out to McKay Used Books and trade some of our used books for new to us books. I found Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live cookbook for 75¢. (Amazon affiliate link)
I was also able to pick up Collagen Myths & Misconceptions, Rich Food Poor Food, Taste of Home Guilt Free Cooking, Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, and Cooking Light Pressure Cooking Made Simple. These are nice big cookbooks for 75¢ each. (Amazon affiliate links)
We also went swimming at the YMCA since I have a free membership through Silver Sneakers thanks to my health insurance.
Freebies
This was a great week for freebies...
I helped my Dad sign up for a program to help him with his propane gas this winter.
The office gave me a free reusable bag of items including two weather kits, two window insulation shrink kits, hot water temperature gauge card, window film, foam self stick weatherseal, ear buds, a nightlight, fingertip rope caulk, two lightbulbs, insulating outlet draft stoppers, and a free travel set including toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, comb and soap.
I also picked up a free Sunday Chattanooga Times paper and two free calendars from our electric company, which included one for my Dad.
Free Owl Sounds from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Joy of the Week
Having my needs addressed through physical therapy has been a joy for me this week. Rather than feeling hopeless over a medical issue I have, I have began to feel like this is something I can work through with the help of a physical therapist specialist.
Photo of the Week
Isn't this the cutest Little Free Library you've eve seen? We found it recently no our way to Chattanooga.
Avoiding Spending
Other than filling up my car with gas, this was a no spend week for me. We didn't eat out even though we were out of the house several days this week and we didn't need to do any shopping.
Saving Money on Entertainment
Extreme Cheapskates, a television series created by TLC, is now playing for free on Facebook. I watched them years ago when they first came out, but it's fun to rewatch them again.
What I've been Reading This Week
Walmart & Aldi Shoppers Can Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner
7 Healthy Frugal Beverages to Enjoy on a Budget
25 Simple Tools for Cutting Down on Food Waste
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.
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Nice work helping your dad, and for the used book finds. Also great that you have a path forward with a physical therapist!
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DeleteWhat a great frugal week you had. Not eating out is a great money saver. Love that Free Little Library.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Jackie.
DeleteWhat a great week. I have watched a few of the Extreme Cheapskates on cable - oh some of those people!!!!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI hope your dad gets great benefit from your help.
Thank you, Cheryl. Some of those people are definitely extreme.
DeleteI love that your Dad is close so you can help him out. This time you got some great things by doing that. I love that free library-you can really see where it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vickie. We try and help each other out whenever we can. 💕
DeleteCongratulations on the weight loss and new coat. Glad you were able to help your Dad and those were some great freebies. How fun to find some new books, and that little library is so cute. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy. I hope you have a great weekend too.
DeleteIt's so lovely when things fit again, isn't it. Really well done. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joy.
DeleteLosing weight is great. Good for you and Bailey! And, you got a new coat out of it. Those are great cookbooks and a good price.
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