Second Frugal Friday of November 2026

 

Welcome to Frugal Friday

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
I racked leaves on multiple days this week just to keep them out of our walking paths. They can get slippery when wet and I don’t want to risk anyone falling on wet, slick leaves, so I keep them racked. And I brush them off the steps every time I go up or down the steps. 
We had a lightbulb break inside our dining room light fixture. So, I turned the power off to the house and using my stepladder and needle nose pliers got the old lightbulb out. I put in a new bulb, vacuumed up all the shards of glass and turned the power back on. Nice to get that crossed off my list.
I pulled the China cabinet away from the wall and found dozens of missing cat toys. Then I vacuumed the area and mopped very well before sliding it back into place. 
We had a consignment sale over the weekend so we gathered up a few things for that and loaded them into Bailey’s car for her to unload once she got there. 
Christmas
This week I started to organize the Christmas presents I’ve bought so far into one bin. It’s never too soon to get started on this task
Also, I went to the thrift store for a little bit of Christmas shopping to see what I could find. I did find a couple of gift that were brand new still in the original packaging, although I can't tell you what they are right now because someone I love might be  reading this. 
But be sure to check the second hand market to save money on any Christmas gifts you may be buying this year. 
My Health Journey
This week I had two days of physical therapy this week for the arthritis in my back. And I’ve walked every day over 10,000 steps. 
I have a question. Are there any songs you listen to that motivate you when working out? I’ve made a playlist on my Spotify account that I listen to when I’m walking or working out and they are very motivating to me. 
These are the ones I have so far. Do you have any songs that motivate you when you’re working out? If so, please share them with me in the comment section. 
Overcomer by MandisaStronger by Kelly ClarksonI Won’t Back Down by Tom PettyRise Up by Andra DayBeauty in the Struggle by Bryan Martin Born to Fly by Sarah Evan’sFlight Song by Rachel Platten
Freebies

These lamps were part of the items we picked up from the free yard sale last week. I put them downstairs in the shop as I needed light in that area. 

This desk was a yard sale buy too as I picked it up a few weeks ago for $3.00. 
Saving on Things We Buy
Have you priced batteries lately? They have gotten very expensive. 
An eight pack of double AA Energizer batteries is $7.94 while the eight pack of Rayovac is $6.97 at Walmart right now. 
I normally buy name brand batteries due to their long life, and I've been needing some for the clocks I have downstairs, so I broke down and brought the Great Value brand because I didn't want to pay the high price of the name brand. 
The Great Value double AA batteries in the eight pack sell for $3.77. 
I'll let you know how long they last. 
Photo of the Week

Pictured above is the new to me clock I picked up at Goodwill for $4 this week. Several of the clocks downstairs had quit working over the years, so I've been slowly replacing them when I find affordable ones that work.
How was your 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.

Belinda 🫶 💕 Homemaker at Heart 💕 ~ Living within our Means ~My Linktree
~ She looketh well to the ways of her household ~Proverbs 31:27