tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post57752670447524889..comments2024-03-28T08:30:59.644-04:00Comments on Frugal Workshop: Second Frugal Friday of July 2022Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-61745337533557155352022-07-13T21:24:33.721-04:002022-07-13T21:24:33.721-04:00The kitten is super cute. We have a Publix ( actua...The kitten is super cute. We have a Publix ( actually 4 of them) Aldi and Winn Dixie for grocery stores. Target is closer, and their grocery section has better prices thanPublix and Winn Dixie. Aldi has better prices but it is a drive. So, saving money on groceries is a juggling act all the time. <br /><br />We have limited out eating out to about twice a month. Its definitely an improvement in our habits. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681111721765764568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-79103796120543345372022-07-12T12:18:37.815-04:002022-07-12T12:18:37.815-04:00Yes, it’s such a game to try and figure out all th...Yes, it’s such a game to try and figure out all the different prices. I wish it weren’t that way. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-3013297652626315992022-07-10T07:48:51.052-04:002022-07-10T07:48:51.052-04:00I love Mr. Bo Gatsby. He is just the cutest. That ...I love Mr. Bo Gatsby. He is just the cutest. That little face is to die for. Congratulations on your new baby. You can change his name. When I adopted my puppy in May her name was Maura. I thought that was so pretty I kept it. After a week with my cat being named Lara, there was to much confusion. Plus, Maura didn't like her name. We changed it to Tali and she loved it. My DH is a huge Mass Effect fan. She's his favorite character. Tali really fits our puppy.<br /><br />I do crunch my numbers every three months to see how much we need to live. Right now it's around $2,000 a month for DH & I. That includes bills, & furbaby expenses. <br /><br />I can make that lower. I know personally for me it would be much lower. With the trucking shortages we have a few more expenses so DH can have some comforts during this stressful time. <br /><br />Freebie of the week. Amazon Prime as part of their Prime specials is giving away a year of a GrubHub subscription. I took advantage of that. It's our treat every week to get GrubHub since we are not going out. Working 60-70 hours a week the thought of the kitchen can be overwhelming, even a frozen dinner. It is a good mental break for us. I don't mind tipping because we don't go out to eat anymore. DH & I always loved to leave big tips to the college kids. We can do this now with the drivers. <br /><br />If you don't want to have it delivered they give you $10 a month to pickup your order. Some of the restaurants have discounts like $5 off of $20. Fifteen dollar off of $40. <br /><br />I took advantage of the early Prime deals & bought my DH a professional rock tumbler. He has been having so much fun with it. We both collect a lot of rocks in our home. He just brought one home that I know it has a diamond in it. We are close to Arkansas so diamonds occur naturally here. I don't know if this is going to be frugal but it's fun, lol. <br /><br />My Dollar Tree went to the Plus store. It has self checkouts now. Two aisles of products in the $3-$5 range. Most people were ignoring it, some were definitely grumbling. I did find things like really nice bath rugs for $5. I got some much needed washcloths that are really nice for $5. <br /><br />Everything else was pretty normal for a frugal week. SafyneAnaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037905819241141808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-49525074288459663712022-07-09T19:11:08.597-04:002022-07-09T19:11:08.597-04:00Your Kitty is so pretty! So fun! Isn't amazi...Your Kitty is so pretty! So fun! Isn't amazing the different prices of food everywhere and not so amazing that we have to go to different stores.Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-8959801680996658092022-07-09T17:46:11.620-04:002022-07-09T17:46:11.620-04:00How much do all your cats cost with food and vets?...How much do all your cats cost with food and vets? I always want a pet but I’m worried about the total costs. Any experience is welcome. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-41972354023649350902022-07-09T08:15:46.840-04:002022-07-09T08:15:46.840-04:00Thank you, Penny. Yes, Blogger can be so frustrati...Thank you, Penny. Yes, Blogger can be so frustrating about leaving comments lately. I feel your pain. 😊 Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-12012124157889035632022-07-09T06:40:23.760-04:002022-07-09T06:40:23.760-04:00I forgot to say how cute I think your kitty is. I’...I forgot to say how cute I think your kitty is. I’m having trouble leaving comments on blogger. Some won’t let me sign in at all and I’m having to sign in completely to leave you a comment. 🤷🏼♀️Little Penpenhttps://littlepenpen.blogspot.com/?m=0noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-88291470980994332222022-07-09T02:39:19.440-04:002022-07-09T02:39:19.440-04:00We really like the ground beef baked with the bake...We really like the ground beef baked with the baked beans , it tastes so good. That is great that you can live off $500 a month. That would make finances so much less stressful. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-71854712775860038322022-07-09T02:32:44.238-04:002022-07-09T02:32:44.238-04:00Thank you, Jackie. If you click on the egg roll li...Thank you, Jackie. If you click on the egg roll link it will take you to my recipe. They are so easy to make. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-3169274611646784512022-07-09T02:30:36.611-04:002022-07-09T02:30:36.611-04:00Thank you, Kathy. I hope you like the Swiss steak ...Thank you, Kathy. I hope you like the Swiss steak recipe. It’s something different for a change. I hope you have a good weekend too. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-82705969077004320902022-07-09T02:28:10.327-04:002022-07-09T02:28:10.327-04:00Awww…I’m sorry you lost your cat last year. Cats a...Awww…I’m sorry you lost your cat last year. Cats are just the best pets to have. I like that they are independent. I should reread Amy and Dolly too. I was reading a real book last night as our Internet was out. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-3398858260261026522022-07-09T02:22:31.471-04:002022-07-09T02:22:31.471-04:00It can be shocking, right, Kim?! I think It’s bett...It can be shocking, right, Kim?! I think It’s better to know than to not know. That way we can make better decisions. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-73815469640672678502022-07-09T02:18:44.337-04:002022-07-09T02:18:44.337-04:00Right, Anne? LOL the title itself is intriguing. I...Right, Anne? LOL the title itself is intriguing. I’d say your boys loved anything called cowboy casserole. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-20993427182674166652022-07-09T00:47:18.523-04:002022-07-09T00:47:18.523-04:00It is not too late to change the cat's name. T...It is not too late to change the cat's name. They do start with Bo. After I paid for my house, I could live off $500/month. We eat frugally around here. I am going to check out the recipe. Tommy was saying three days ago that he was disgusted some people put ground beef in baked beans. I had a recipe for pork and beans and ground meat that my children loved. I should have made it more. Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-32730916259991911712022-07-08T20:53:13.202-04:002022-07-08T20:53:13.202-04:00What a cute little kitty. I love his name.
Makin...What a cute little kitty. I love his name. <br /><br />Making egg rolls is intriguing to me. Must look up a recipe.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-71334942180499917952022-07-08T20:18:59.988-04:002022-07-08T20:18:59.988-04:00What a cute little kitten!! Kittens are so playfu...What a cute little kitten!! Kittens are so playful and fun to watch. I'm so glad you have him. <br />Thanks for the tips; I'll check out the books and blogs. Your recipe sounds so good too. I think I still have a package of round steak in the freezer so I'll try making some swiss steak. <br />Hope you have a good weekend.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-65514226763471881752022-07-08T19:23:45.286-04:002022-07-08T19:23:45.286-04:00Right?! I thought the same thing but read her home...Right?! I thought the same thing but read her home was paid for, so no money spent there. It’s great to know your numbers. Yes, I think I will be changing his name to a cute one. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-21946453588832914462022-07-08T19:20:38.900-04:002022-07-08T19:20:38.900-04:00That all sounds so good. I just love pico de Gallo...That all sounds so good. I just love pico de Gallo and would top everything with it if I could. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-11332585986161120792022-07-08T19:17:42.220-04:002022-07-08T19:17:42.220-04:00That is a great way to use up sweet potatoes, I li...That is a great way to use up sweet potatoes, I like that tip. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-18078287202399848812022-07-08T18:33:18.175-04:002022-07-08T18:33:18.175-04:00I just finished The shoestring girl. Going to rea...I just finished The shoestring girl. Going to read Amy and Dolly and anything else I have. I've been thinking about making eggs rolls too. And I love your new kitten. Looks like the one I lost last year. She was 18 and the best cat every. Kittens are so much fun.D Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153530452096703173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-56525186463993489122022-07-08T13:45:22.637-04:002022-07-08T13:45:22.637-04:00I would love to get a new kitten but with the shop...I would love to get a new kitten but with the shop I don't dare. Plus, Roscoe is so jealous I don't know if he would stand for it. I worked out what we would need if I paid the absolute minimum and what we need to survive. I was shocked. It made my decision to add to the emergency fund and to get the truck and house paid off. If we do that we could probably, live for under $1000 a month with our food storage.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-28282220166357642192022-07-08T12:09:55.761-04:002022-07-08T12:09:55.761-04:00When my sons were small I used to make something s...When my sons were small I used to make something similar to your beef and beans, but I called it cowboy dinner. They thought it was a special meal instead of being a cheap way to stretch ground beef. <br />I am about to check out the links to the books you provided. How can I resist a book called Possum LivingAnne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-19624864080257861332022-07-08T09:56:53.202-04:002022-07-08T09:56:53.202-04:00I cannot imagine how a family has just $500/month ...I cannot imagine how a family has just $500/month total expense. Yes, I know what it takes for us each month/each year as I've tracked every penny for 22 years.<br /><br />Your kitten is adorable! Change the name-cats don't come to a name like dogs so why not? ;-)Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918153566288679035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-52473058802327018482022-07-08T09:32:25.212-04:002022-07-08T09:32:25.212-04:00Adorable new kitty!
Let's see, I've been...Adorable new kitty! <br /><br />Let's see, I've been reading Biased, for a book club at work, trying to spend some time on my executive leadership course I'm taking, & using up lots of garden goodies! Drying mint, making pico de gallo & tomato sauce, juicing lemons, lots of caprese salads, etc. Maybe I'll pickle some jalapenos this weekend. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-59630435464437642002022-07-08T08:18:38.981-04:002022-07-08T08:18:38.981-04:00I enjoy reading your Friday reports of your frugal...I enjoy reading your Friday reports of your frugal week. I love egg rolls and have made them in the past. I’ve been buying a frozen box from Dollar General that are really good. The brand has slipped my mind. I have a huge box of sweet potatoes I need to do something with. I may check out recipes today. I have a friend who bakes hers up, makes sweet potato pie filling, and freezes it in separate containers for quick pies. I just might go that route. Have a great weekend!Little Penpenhttps://littlepenpen.blogspot.com/?m=0noreply@blogger.com