Third Frugal Friday of September 2025
Welcome to Frugal Friday
My Frugal Week
I kept track of all my spending last week and only spent money for gasoline paying $2.66 per gallon and one small grocery order consisting of two items for $10.61. I entered my receipts into Fetch and NCP.
I received a payout from the Robitussin class action lawsuit for $36.00.
On Saturday I walked the half mile to our mailbox and back.
On Monday I received a $25 gift card to Walmart from my insurance company for getting my mammogram done this summer. I used it for groceries to pick up a few items we needed.
Freebies
I picked up this free water test kit from Lowe’s this week. They had multiple free kits right inside the entrance if you’re interested in getting one.
Saving on Electric
Our electric bill was $34.51 lower than last month’s electric bill. So, turning the air on eco at night is helping to save money on our electric bill. I love this time of year when we can expect lower electric bills due to not needing the air conditioner, which is our biggest electric expense, as much.
We had a fan fall onto the chain for the light above our washing machine and pull the light fixture out of the ceiling this week. It’s already been fixed, but just to be safe I did turn the power off to the whole house when we left to get replacement parts.
Photo of the Week
This is the new blessing box at the church near our home. The box used to be a plastic bin with a rock on it so the wind wouldn’t blow it away, which was less than ideal. So this new upgrade is really nice. I put a few things in there yesterday and again today. I enjoy going and seeing what people take from the box.
Savings of the Week ~ Bargain of the Week
My bargain of the week came from United Grocery Outlet. They had these Mesquite BBQ Seasoned Chicken Breasts on sale for $1.99 per pound, and most of them were $12.50 or more. But, I found one that was oddly very low in price marked at $1.64, and it was the only one like that, so I picked it up and brought it home.
When I got home I put it on the scale and turns out the weight on the label was wrong. This chicken breast was over six pounds and not the .81 pounds stamped on the label. Oops! I don't think it was as much as a bargain of the week as it was more of a mistake from their meat department.
Saving Money on Entertainment
This week I watched the film, The Unforgivable, on Netflix. It had a surprise ending and I really enjoyed watching it.
I’ve also been watching Forensic Files for free on Facebook under the video reels section. I throughly enjoy watching these as they prove there is no such thing as the perfect crime. The show went for fourteen seasons and can also be watched on Amazon Prime if you have that subscription.
What I've been Reading This Week
This week I've been watching Facebook reels for Suttons Daze, which led me to her YouTube channel and her website. She is a wealth of information on building a pantry, everyday preparedness, food preservation and more. Her Project Pantry archives are full of ideas, and tips to help you build your pantry for your family with food you eat everyday. It's definitely worth a look see.
How was your week?
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Belinda 🫶 💕 Homemaker at Heart 💕 ~ Living within our Means ~My Linktree
~ She looketh well to the ways of her household ~Proverbs 31:27
Thanks for posting how much gas is, we were wondering on how much we are going to have to pay. Was hoping it would be closer to $2.40 a gallon, but never mind. We have those water testing kits in Home Depot and when you send them in, they pester you to buy things, as you have to put your contact info on the paperwork, just saying!!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Thank you for telling me about the phone calls on the water tests. I don't like to be pestered by companies trying to sell me stuff. I don't think anyone likes that.
DeleteGas was $2.99 two days ago when we were in NJ. It's $3.15 here in PA.
DeleteThank you, Sluggy.
Deleteokay, just ignore my gas comment, hubby reckons we paid closer to $3 a gallon when we were in the States last. No idea where I got $2.40 a gallon........maybe wishful thinking?
ReplyDelete$2.40 a gallon would be great, but $3.00 isn't the worst I've seen it here.
DeleteWhat a great find on the meat!!!!! I like the show Forensic Files - they really think outside the box to solve things.
ReplyDeleteWasn't that a wild find? I was surprised they let me walk out of there with it. LOL
DeleteI really like Forensic Files too, just a great show. :)
That was a great find on the meat, and well done on all of your efforts this week. We are also on the downhill of needing to use any heating or AC in our house, although there was one day this week when it was high 90s (unusual for this time of year here), and I had not slept at all when in San Diego (ironically, hotel room too hot with no ability to change, which is so frustrating). So, I treated myself to using the AC in our bedroom, so I could get a good night of sleep (which happened!) - Hawaii Planner
ReplyDeleteOh, nice to get a good nights sleep thanks to having the ac on, which is totally worth it.
DeleteSounds like a good week! Great deal on the chicken! And love the savings on electricity too. Yay you on walking to the mailbox and back; you have done great with the knee surgeries!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend.
Thank you, Kathy. I love my new knees. I tell anyone I can all about them and how they changed my life. 💕
DeleteI hope your weekend is a terrific one!
I watch Suttons Daze too...she is great resource. She's in MI somewhere.
ReplyDeleteWhat a deal on the turkey breast ...good to look at them all that's for sure!
I need to walk more even if it hurts my legs I guess. No more excuses.
She really is a great resource. I looked thru all of them and that was the only one with the odd, low price. I’ll cheer you on with the walking, you can do it. 💗
DeleteAmazing the saving you can find when you try!
ReplyDeleteYes it’s so great to help with the budget when you find a great deal.
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