Each Friday here at Frugal Workshop, I love sharing the frugal wins, quiet savings, and simple strategies that helped us stretch our budget over the past seven days. It’s a gentle look back at the small things that make a big difference.
My Frugal Week
This week I didn't have any doctor appointments, which I loved. I was able to stay home, had multiple no spend days and conserved my gasoline.
Last Friday I had to be in town for an appointment, and afterwards I went to one yard sale. I picked up two Ball canning books for 25 cents each, which was a bargain. She also had groceries there, which she was offering for free, so I picked up a bottle of P.F. Chang's Teriyaki sauce.
Adding to the list of things that can break down during Miserly March, now our washing machine is acting up, sigh. Bailey thinks she can fix it though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. and the tool to fix it has been ordered. In the meantime, I've been using Dad's washer/dryer combo downstairs.
We also ordered our new air conditioner for the house, which was delivered on Thursday. Now we just have to have it installed. This time we bought the Friedrich Smart AC brand, which came highly recommended by the Reddit board, Buy it For Life.
Saving Money on Gas
Last Friday I pumped $36.64 worth of gas in my car at a cost of $3.59 per gallon, which was a discounted price.
Due to the price of gas, we decided to stay home from yard sales last Saturday and have no plans to go this weekend either.
The state of Georgia has decided to suspend the state tax on gasoline through May 20 due to the issues with Iran and the strait of Hormuz. We are only a few miles from Georgia and frequently shop there, so we will be filling up there for the time being.
One of the members of the Living Simply Facebook group, who is visiting Australia, mentioned that gas has reached $12 per gallon there. Let’s hope that gas prices do not reach that high here and hope for relief for those currently in Australia.
Blog News
Somehow I accidently deleted my list of blogs I read on the side bar, and I lost several of them in the process. I've been trying to get them all back but I know I may have missed some of them. If it looks a little odd for a while, as I work to fix this issue, you'll know why.
Freebies
- P. F. Chang's Teriyaki Sauce
Saving Money YouTube Videos
Here is a video from Sarah of the Frozen Pennies YouTube channel. This is a good video on how people saved money back in the 1970s. She has some great tips on how they saved money on gasoline back then that are relevant to us today, so I wanted to share this.
The gas saving segment begins at the 6:47 minute mark.
Here is a segment from this video:
"Gas prices skyrocketed during the 1973 oil crisis and driving became more of a luxury than a convenience. As a result, many families coordinated rides, consolidated errands, and planned every trip carefully. Every gallon saved was money in the bank. Car pooling cut commuting costs in half or more, and fewer trips meant less gas, less wear on the car, and fewer impulse buys. With fuel prices remaining volatile, this habit can significantly reduce monthly transportation expenses. "
My Reading Nook ~ What I've been Reading This Week
Rising energy costs are making grocery shopping more expensive ~ From the Consumer Affairs website, rising energy costs are pushing up prices across the food supply chain. As consumers we have a big stake here, If gas remains elevated, food inflation could persist, adding pressure to already strained household budgets.
How was your week?
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