tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post8248480860575937934..comments2024-03-28T08:30:59.644-04:00Comments on Frugal Workshop: Final Frugal Week of June 2017Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-34262920274289937492017-07-03T07:46:26.586-04:002017-07-03T07:46:26.586-04:00Your dinner sounds so good. And I agree with you o...Your dinner sounds so good. And I agree with you on the humidity, it has been humid here as well. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-11186378954516374462017-07-03T06:58:54.248-04:002017-07-03T06:58:54.248-04:00We haven't had high temperatures, but the humi...We haven't had high temperatures, but the humidity has been killer. <br /><br />It seems like when I was a child and the garden was producing at its peak....we ate more veggie based meals. I know tonight we are having fresh string beans with potatoes, fresh corn, and I honestly haven't planned beyond that. Sharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692049927299389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-80519373142142968662017-07-02T07:56:50.131-04:002017-07-02T07:56:50.131-04:00Oh yes, the older the appliances the more they run...Oh yes, the older the appliances the more they run up your electric bill, Aiyana. Sounds like your dh did a good job with the insulation, that definitely helps to save money. <br /><br />We love our used book store. It is just the best place. A few years ago when dd needed one of the expensive calculators for her math class in high school we traded for one at McKays and never had to pay any money for it. It's been a real help to us financially. I posted about it here, if you would like to read it:<br /><br />http://savingmoneyinmytennesseemountainhome.blogspot.com/2013/03/mckay-used-books.html<br /><br />Oh, that is so sad about the Supernatural getting stolen at your library. Our library had to install a theft device to stop the stealing. Now if someone tries that a huge alarm goes off. I've actually been sitting there when someone tries to take something. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-74955085538919953892017-07-02T07:51:15.435-04:002017-07-02T07:51:15.435-04:00I've never frozen the eggrolls, Carol, but tha...I've never frozen the eggrolls, Carol, but that is a good idea. I will have to try that as I have extras leftover. The coleslaw mix is a 14 ounce bag, so about 2 to 3 cups of cabbage I would say. Just some shredded carrots are included. Here is a link to the photo of the bag I used: http://www.dole.com/en/products/classic-coleslawBelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-10258386881954822442017-07-02T05:41:50.316-04:002017-07-02T05:41:50.316-04:00I have been turning off my air too at night when i...I have been turning off my air too at night when it is not so humid. I have also decided to pay an extra $25.00 a week on the utility bill through the Summer since it is the priciest time for my home to run utilities. Next year DH & I are installing an attic fan and getting rid of our central air for room air conditioners. This is the most frugal option we researched for our needs. Our central air unit has got to be at least twenty-five years old so you can imagine what the utility bill looks like. Least my DH insulated our home like it was a stuffed bear and that saves us a lot of money. <br /><br />That is the coolest thing I have ever heard that you can trade board games at your used book store. I am really envious. :)<br /><br />I get DVD's at the library. Our library is notorious for getting items stolen. They just got the last copy of Supernatural Season 10 stolen. I was next in queue. I am really grumpy with them right now, lol. I am going to have to figure out a way to stream it legally to finish up my episodes. AiyanaKalynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674224745484466862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-71347000851405480962017-07-01T21:09:34.926-04:002017-07-01T21:09:34.926-04:00Belinda, those sound yummy! Have you ever made ext...Belinda, those sound yummy! Have you ever made extra and frozen them (cooked? raw?). I sometimes "splurge" on a fzn box of these from Aldi's as they are cheaper than at a take out. I often make my own stir fry, so an egg roll would fit in nicely, and on a reduced budget. : ) I don't use packaged coleslaw mix, how many cups of shredded cabbage does it contain? I always have cabbage and carrots on hand and can do that myself. Are there any other vegetables included in a coleslaw package? Thanks in advance.<br />Carol in CTCTMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825780992878036362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-86942393297661611642017-07-01T19:26:55.104-04:002017-07-01T19:26:55.104-04:00Thank you, Cheryl. We do eat a lot of beans around...Thank you, Cheryl. We do eat a lot of beans around here, and we love to have a vegetable plate for dinner too. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-51482221333070801602017-07-01T16:21:07.411-04:002017-07-01T16:21:07.411-04:00Shredded cabbage does make the best and easiest eg...Shredded cabbage does make the best and easiest egg rolls.<br />it sounds like you are stocking up a bit with the bean purchases! good going.<br /><br />we find that we tend to eat a lot more veggies in the summer. meat is just a side dish.<br /><br />It sounds like you had a great week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-5217019935360460942017-07-01T15:51:36.236-04:002017-07-01T15:51:36.236-04:00Thank you, Lili. The eggrolls are really good and ...Thank you, Lili. The eggrolls are really good and healthy. I hope you have a great weekend too. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-52546681696782789182017-07-01T10:22:30.257-04:002017-07-01T10:22:30.257-04:00It sounds like a very frugal week, Belinda. Well d...It sounds like a very frugal week, Belinda. Well done! Thank you for sharing how you make your egg rolls. I'll give those a try, soon. Enjoy your weekend!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.com