Second Frugal Friday of December 2024
Welcome to Frugal Friday!
My Frugal Week
Last Friday I measured the last of the clothes Bailey will have for her shops this year. It’s always good for her taxes to have all the inventory listed by the end of the year.
We sold a sifting litter box to our garbage man for $10 on Saturday. It had been sitting on the back porch for a couple of weeks, and he expressed interest, so we sold it to him.
Tuesday was my appointment with the retina specialist where I had injections in both eyes again. I've been going every four weeks, but he said I was doing so well he wants to try six weeks, so we shall see if it works this time.
Afterwards, Bailey had a mystery shop to see the movie, Wicked, so we went it in the 3D version, which was neat. It's the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba and Glinda forge an unlikely friendship before their lives take different paths after an encounter with the The Wizard of Oz. Part One of a series ultimately sees them fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda The Good Witch.
I sold a weighted blanket for Bailey on Facebook Marketplace this week for $30.
I woke up on Thursday morning and the temperature had gotten really low through the night and my bedroom was 54 degrees, so I turned on some heat to get warm. It felt so good.
As far as Christmas goes, I'm as ready as I can be, although I am waiting on a couple of gifts in the mail. I'll wrap those as soon as they come. Everything else is wrapped and under the tree.
As far as food goes, I just need to pick up some chocolate chips for cookies, which we are making to bring to a Christmas gathering. Everything else I already have on hand including a small ham for Christmas dinner. As usual, with just the two of us, we are keeping it very simple. I am not even planning a dessert as we have no desire for one.
Freebies this Week
The Safe Haven Animal Rescue Program, aka Sharp, group helps people where I live with pet food. Pictured here is a sixteen pound free bag of Hills Science Diet cat food they gave me this week. This bag sells for $32.99 at PetSmart.
Another Freebie this week was this sample of shampoo and conditioner.
That is all the news to report from here this week. How was your week? Find any good deals? Ready for Christmas? Only about a dozen days left before it’s here. I hope you had a wonderful 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.
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I shutter every time you mention injections in your eyes. Oh my goodness, you are a brave lady. Glad they are wanting to go longer in between.
ReplyDeleteI dread getting them, but am thankful they are saving my eyesight in the process. Thanks, Cheryl.
DeleteGirl, I can’t believe Christmas is here. It came so quickly and I’m definitely not feeling it. I’ve had some health problems and it seems that’s all I can think about these days. I hope you can successfully go 6 weeks between injections. I cannot even imagine what that must be like for you. I hope your Christmas is very Merry!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Penny. I'll be praying for you and your health problems. It's hard not to think about it, I understand. I hope you Christmas is very Merry too!
DeleteMy friend gets those shots as well. She is now down to once every 8 weeks.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
That is great, Jackie.
DeleteOh I hope that your eyes will continue to improve so that you don't have to have the injections as often.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to be able to see Wicked in the theater; I have heard that the movie is really good and what a fun twist on the Wizard of Oz story.
You had some great sales and freebies too. Glad that you are ready for Christmas, and you can relax and enjoy the season.
We went to the Smokies with my brother and his family, and it was nice being together. This is the 19th year that we have gotten a cabin, and we look forward to it all year.
Thank you, Kathy. Wicked was really good and there should be a part two someday. The Smokies sounds like so much fun, I would look forward to that all year long too.
DeleteIsn't it amazing that they can save eye site now? We are so blessed.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, Kim. 💕
DeleteI love that you are so prepared. I need to get the ham this week, I'm glad you reminded me. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vickie. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.
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