Third & Final Frugal Friday of December 2024
Welcome to Frugal Friday!
My Frugal Week
There will not be a Frugal Friday post next Friday on December 27th as I prepare for my knee surgery. There will not be any Meal Plan Monday posts either, so this will be my last post of 2024, but I'll be posting again in January.
I wanted to send a thank you to Arlene for the sweet gift she sent me this week. That was so thoughtful and kind of her, and I hope she as well as all of you have the merriest of Christmases.
Dinner tonight will be Salmon Patties, Green Beans with Onions, and Sweet Potatoes.
Saving Money YouTube Videos
Poverty Meals: Budget Meals for those on a Low Income by Strawberry Moon Homestead.
Frugal Christmas Homemaking Extreme Budget Ideas for Christmas by Strawberry Moon Homestead
What I've been Reading This Week
Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton who also runs a podcast called Primal Potential.
I hope and pray all of you who celebrate have a very Merry Christmas. With my surgery coming up, my mind is on other things right now as I prepare. I hope you all stay safe and warm and I'll be back before you know it.
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
Praying for a successful operation and continued good health. I hope you and Bailey have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Barb
Thank you so much, Barb. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year too.
DeleteWishing you well on your impending surgery. I can't say I'd rush to do again, but little by little I'm seeing improvements.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful, Sam. Thank you.
DeletePrayers that the operation goes smoothly and takes care of all your problems. Prayers for all hands in involved and for you. Take good care and do what they tell you do. Look forward to updates.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both.
Thank you very much, Cheryl. I’ll definitely keep you updated.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and Bailey. I, too, add my prayers for good outcome with your surgery. I have now had both knees replaced; the right in May 2023 and the left in May of this year. I say this fully realizing that each person's experience is different---The first three weeks were the worst for me each time. After that, it was pretty smooth sailing. I worked hard in PT and walked as much as they would allow. I was mobile with a walker at three weeks and with a cane at four. Let go of the cane pretty quickly. As Cheryl said---do everything they tell you and don't try anything new or different without your PT's permission. Keep us all posted on your progress. You've got this!!!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your surgery and any PT you can do beforehand will make your recovery quicker!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sluggy!
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ReplyDeleteI will keep you in my prayers Belinda that you have a successful surgery, and your healing will be quick and pain free! I wish you and Bailey a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025! Janel
Thank you so much, Janel. I hope you also have a wonderful Christmas and all the best in 2025!
DeletePraying your surgery goes well and Merry Christmas to you and Bailey!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Penny. Merry Christmas to you too!
DeleteHope your recovery is quick. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vickie. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and Bailey. I hope all goes well with your knee surgery and wishing you a smooth recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. Merry Christmas to you too.
DeleteI hope your surgery goes well, and that your recovery will be easy. I'm sure you will be glad to have it over, and I hope that you will be able to get around much easier.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Bailey a very Merry Christmas, and I hope the New Year will be full of blessings.
Thank you so much. Kathy. I hope and pray the best for you in the New Year and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas too.
DeleteThinking of you...sending lots of get well wishes.
DeleteThank you! This is Belinda. My surgery went well and I’ve already walked to the nurses station and back! Woo Hoo! The doctor told Bailey mine was the worst knee h had seen in a long time.
DeleteOh I'm so glad the surgery went well!!
DeleteHope that you aren't in too much pain, and I hope the ice and therapy will have you feeling better quickly. Sending lots of good well wishes.
Thank you, Kathy. I'm not in very much pain at all, thank the Lord. The ice really helps to stop the pain and I have an ice machine, which is a great help. Bailey can already tell that I walk so much better with the new knee. It's exciting. :)
DeletePraying that your surgery goes well for you Belinda. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It went very well and I’m headed home now. I’m so excited about my new knee!
DeleteSo good to hear Belinda! I wish you well. Happy New Year!
DeleteThank you, Vickie. Happy New Year to you too!
DeleteDont know why I showed up as anonymous Belinda !. So delighted your surgery went well for you God is good
DeleteThank you so much, Effieq. I don’t always understand the anonymous comments posts either. Sometimes Blogger does that to me too. It’s so odd.
DeleteI am happy to read that your surgery went well. Please make sure you do not overdo.
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Thank you, Jackie.
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