Welcome to Frugal Friday!
My Frugal Week
This week I worked on wrapping and packaging Christmas presents. I figure if I do a few things here and there every few days it won't feel rushed when the time comes. On Saturday I packaged mini marshmallows into cups and papers and tied with pretty ribbons to include in the hot chocolate/mug packages I'm making.
Saturday also had me washing laundry. I tried on my winter coat from last winter and it is way too big for me now, so I washed it and gave it to Bailey to resell. I also sorted and washed the kitchen laundry afterwards. Not buying paper products for the kitchen saves us a lot of money each year.
I took the turkey breast out of the freezer on Monday to be thawing in order to cook it for Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. I made cornbread for the dressing on Wednesday.
I earned $12.34 from Amazon this week, which is for items my readers buy when using my link.
Hulu is being offered right now for 99 cents per month and it's the one streaming service where I can watch The Conners, so I signed up for that.
Thanksgiving was spent at home with just Bailey and me. We had a simple dinner of turkey breast, dressing, and green beans with onions, which was delicious and filling.
There is no need for us to spend a lot of money on food as we don’t eat that much to begin with and there is no need to spend extra money for special food. If there were more people here, I might consider that, but this works for us. We will be going to spend time with family on Saturday. I’ll be bringing a spoon bread corn casserole and chocolate cake.
In The News
Disclaimer: This is not meant to start a political discussion, but rather to let my readers know about a possible price increase in order that they can take steps to stock up before that happens.
Fox News is reporting that, "Trump says he will issue executive order to charge Canada, Mexico 25% tariff on goods upon taking office".
If you order your pet medications from Canada in order to save money like we do, you may want to buy them before Trump takes office in January.
And on that note, egg prices are going to surge once again as Avian flu has reared its ugly head again. Avian Flu has been found in Tennessee too in Gibson County in western Tennessee.
Freebies
The Gem Theater in Calhoun, Georgia is showing free Christmas movies for the holidays. Here is the schedule: Gem Theater
We'll be going to the Christmas Tree Lighting in Dalton on Friday evening as well as putting our own Christmas tree up at home and decorating the house for the holidays.
Saving Money YouTube Videos
Eleven Christmas Gift Ideas on a Budget and Awesome Packaging Ideas ~ I really liked several of her ideas, especially for packaging. She used a leftover Cheez-It box as the base of one of her Christmas baskets, so she has some really good frugal ideas here.
Saving Money on Entertainment
Women of The Hills ~ 3 Cultures of Appalachia ~ This is available to watch for free on YouTube.
What I've been Reading This Week
Azure Canning Company Holiday Gift in a Jar Recipes ~ Some really good ideas for Christmas gifts can be found here.
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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~ She looketh well to the ways of her household ~Proverbs 31:27
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