tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post7395566339050038754..comments2024-03-28T08:30:59.644-04:00Comments on Frugal Workshop: My Frugal WeekendBelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-74910438510469853902017-11-26T07:54:24.396-05:002017-11-26T07:54:24.396-05:00That's great that you are finished shopping, D...That's great that you are finished shopping, Donna. I'm glad you found someone who is as thrifty as you are, that's great. I'm almost finished, but not yet. I still have one or two things to buy and then I'll be done. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-17294426663676666422017-11-25T18:27:47.471-05:002017-11-25T18:27:47.471-05:00I went to ONE store for Black Friday and bought on...I went to ONE store for Black Friday and bought only a few things:<br /><br />Blanket ($9.99) for our bed, to replace the ancient one* that is disintegrating (I got one for my niece, too, but she is paying me back)<br />Two fleece throws with fun designs ($2.99 each), also for my niece to give to her kids as Christmas gifts (she's paying me back for these as well)<br />Pair of Isotoner slippers ($12) for me - soooo comfortable!<br />Three packages of bacon ($3.99 each, which is a good price up here)<br /><br />I'll be writing a check to my childhood church, since my dad requested that for Christmas vs. getting more things. Other than that, my holiday shopping will be covered by gift cards from rewards programs, some "Free Friday Download" purchases from Kroger (stocking stuffers), a few things I brought back from a conference (fun things for my nephews and niece) and a gift card I won in a raffle at my hairdresser's (for a local burger joint that my BFF loves, so she'll be getting that).<br /><br />I like to give gifts, but need to keep the costs low so I can meet my financial goals. My partner and I aren't giving each other anything unless it has a "stirring tale of thrift" attached -- he's as frugal as I am. :-) <br /><br />It's nice to be finished shopping.<br /><br />*Since it still has SOME wear in it, we folded it and sealed it tightly in a plastic bag. Now it's in the back of the Subaru in case of emergencies, e.g., we come upon someone who's been in an accident and needs to be kept warm until help arrives. (Yep, I overthink things.)DonnaFreedman.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424517756389917729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-1544788455495910232017-11-22T11:45:42.177-05:002017-11-22T11:45:42.177-05:00Oh wow, those sound like great ideas, Mary Lou. Th...Oh wow, those sound like great ideas, Mary Lou. Thank you. My Mom likes ham salad too. I can make her some with this. :)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-73612511690611758472017-11-22T11:02:44.746-05:002017-11-22T11:02:44.746-05:00Good shopping. I have fond memories of that grind...Good shopping. I have fond memories of that grinder. My mom had one, I don't have it unfortunately. But it made the best ham salad. That sticks in my mind, but I also remember her grinding up the end of the roast beef and making hash. Have fun, there are so many good things you can make with it.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bailey!Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526458401988440903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-57913706911356191422017-11-19T17:48:13.839-05:002017-11-19T17:48:13.839-05:00Thank you, Shara. I was looking thru the flannel s...Thank you, Shara. I was looking thru the flannel sheets, but didn't find any that weren't worn, but I will continue looking since that would be a perfect thing to use. Thanks!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-2381495428963419522017-11-19T16:47:50.370-05:002017-11-19T16:47:50.370-05:00Sounds like a great weekend! Love the food grinde...Sounds like a great weekend! Love the food grinder and the crock. <br /><br />When you are checking the thrift stores, check for flannel sheets....a good sized sheet will make pajamas (and then some) with no problems. Sharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692049927299389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-50903141785996632682017-11-19T15:58:16.777-05:002017-11-19T15:58:16.777-05:00Thank you, Nil.I hope so too. :)Thank you, Nil.I hope so too. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-38975830339642197012017-11-19T12:45:02.276-05:002017-11-19T12:45:02.276-05:00You are so right, even at thrift stores things can...You are so right, even at thrift stores things can be expensive. I hope you will find a good deal on flannel before Christmas. Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-62666491194281067772017-11-19T10:40:46.133-05:002017-11-19T10:40:46.133-05:00Thank you, Carol. Thank you, Carol. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-40001507344145134962017-11-19T10:21:17.597-05:002017-11-19T10:21:17.597-05:00Some great finds! My parents had a metal meat grin...Some great finds! My parents had a metal meat grinder that would be clamped onto the kitchen table. NOw I wonder whatever happened to it!CTMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825780992878036362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-76580235751735463292017-11-19T08:47:16.903-05:002017-11-19T08:47:16.903-05:00Thank you, Cheryl. Thank you, Cheryl. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-43412066966472596402017-11-19T08:16:58.200-05:002017-11-19T08:16:58.200-05:00You got some wonderful purchases. Love, love, lov...You got some wonderful purchases. Love, love, love the grinder and the crock.<br />Have a lovely day!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com