August Frugal chatter

[MaddensMomma]

I didn't see much in the flyers this week and we don't really need much anyways. Will probably just grab what we need as we need it, more fresh veggies and fruit come Monday probably.

I did send DH to work today with 6 or 8 coupons for the Dr. Oetker pizzas so he can stop at Metro on his way home. On sale for $2.88 minus a bunch of $2 and $1 off coupons, super happy!

I also received a coupon from Shoppers in the mail for 20x optimum points and since I've been waiting and waiting for a 20x event with no luck I may take advantage this weekend and stock up on more Similac Mom using my $10 cheques as I'm running low.

[MaddensMomma]

Things I'm stocking up on this week: TP on at SDM for .88 cents and Clear shampoo $3.62 less $3.00 coupons (hope I get trade on time- too bad didn't have coupons this weekend to pm at SS for tax free but oh well) Dove shampoo/cond $2.99 less $2 coupon and no tax at SS. Ground beef and boneless chic. Hope to use tons of save $4 on meat wub Taco kit and salsa (have FPC for taco kit) and pm FB flyer for $2.99 Salsa. We are keeping a few jars and donating the rest to the Foodbank since we don't use that much) Think that is it for my stock up items this week

TP for $0.88?!? Please share this deal

[Giseledta]

morning all. I am so ready for a few quiet days. plan is to get laundry to the line.
We needed to get a extention on our septic tank, so I have a couple of wheelbarrels of soil left over. that will go to the fall garden top up.
not a lot needed for the grocery list, so It will be nice to have a small list.
My darling son got me a book from library, so that will be my entertainment for the weekend.
have fun all.

[MaddensMomma]

Things I'm stocking up on this week: TP on at SDM for .88 cents and Clear shampoo $3.62 less $3.00 coupons (hope I get trade on time- too bad didn't have coupons this weekend to pm at SS for tax free but oh well) Dove shampoo/cond $2.99 less $2 coupon and no tax at SS. Ground beef and boneless chic. Hope to use tons of save $4 on meat wub Taco kit and salsa (have FPC for taco kit) and pm FB flyer for $2.99 Salsa. We are keeping a few jars and donating the rest to the Foodbank since we don't use that much) Think that is it for my stock up items this week

What store allows you to use the $4 off with the FPC coupon? Mine won't allow it

[French Lady]

Finally went out and got myself a Magic Jack at Future Shop yesterday to cut down on the phone bills. Got Shaw to suspend the TV, as I don't watch it much when the weather is good. Put on CD's instead. Should put on the radio more often.

[Frugalbigmama]

TP for $0.88?!? Please share this deal

Tooth paste lol Sorry, I should have wrote that one out as I think TP too for Toilet paper

[Frugalbigmama]

What store allows you to use the $4 off with the FPC coupon? Mine won't allow it

I'm hoping FB if not SS. I am buying all the items needed but using a coupon as a form of payment.

[Frugalbigmama]

And I have 10 taco coupons so will space out my shopping all week and PM BSCB at SS so I can stock up on that too. Wish me luck!

I'm hoping FB if not SS. I am buying all the items needed but using a coupon as a form of payment.

[lizzie bargain]

Well today DD and I are going whale watching so hope we see some. Got the best price by using my 25% off coupon from the local entertainment book-still not a cheap excursion but given we have no accommodation costs on this vacation and cook most of our meals at home I figure we can splurge a bit-vacation was budgeted from occasional childcare earnings I keep in a vacation fund.

[Frugalbigmama]

You have to enjoy life too! I am frugal so I can splurge too!

Well today DD and I are going whale watching so hope we see some. Got the best price by using my 25% off coupon from the local entertainment book-still not a cheap excursion but given we have no accommodation costs on this vacation and cook most of our meals at home I figure we can splurge a bit-vacation was budgeted from occasional childcare earnings I keep in a vacation fund.

[coupon girl]

When I need an escape, does that mean I can call you and we'll trade places for an hour or two? LO will remind you what it's like super quick, especially at her 4 AM feeding.

oh yeah I would love a call for a new born baby-lol

[sweet sparrow]

I am reserving the top spot on my speed dial for you right now.... How fast can you come over?

oh yeah I would love a call for a new born baby-lol

[Frugalbigmama]

Did it no problem! Cashier asked if I did it for a living and I said nope my kids just love tacos! And she told me I was a good mom lol Used 5 of each coupon. Now hope to pm the chicken and salsa at SS and do it 5 times to stock up on chicken

And I have 10 taco coupons so will space out my shopping all week and PM BSCB at SS so I can stock up on that too. Wish me luck!

[blueeyetea]

For those of you who have cloth diapered, how do you wash them to get them clean? When I borrowed diapers, some looked so worn but were super clean, and others I was trying to wash the smell out of. Is bleach involved?

I know it's not the same thing, but I use cloth menstrual pads, and all I've needed to do is soak them in cold water before washing and they've always come out clean. If that doesn't work, you might try to soak with Oxyclean. Don't use bleach as it breaks down the fiber in fabric in the long run.

[blueeyetea]

Unfortunately, it's not in the entire library system. One of the largest cities and we don't have that book. I'm very disappointed in our library.

You can check out this site for the nine steps, although the concepts are more fleshed out with examples in the book "Your Money or Your Life".

http://www.financialintegrity.org/in...oadable_Guides

It's in the back of my mind to start a group and teach this stuff at some point.