Ring in the Savings - January 2014 Frugal Chatter thread

[Frugalbigmama]

Home early today as I had to pick up DS at school since I dropped him off (no buses today) Just made nachos for a snack and now should get some things done

[Granger]

Home early today as I had to pick up DS at school since I dropped him off (no buses today) Just made nachos for a snack and now should get some things done

Mmmmmm nachos.

[Frugalbigmama]

Driveway is done! Wish it would stop snowing. Going to have a hot bath now I think. Can't start laundry till 7 but will do a load then and hang it to dry. (and put the load hanging to dry now away) Yeah, I'm finally back on my hanging to dry system, now just to keep at it!!

[Retiree]

Also any experience with aluminum wiring in the home? DH didn't seem concerned, but I still like others' perspectives.

Granger, I think that aluminum wiring may be a concern. Before putting in an offer on a house with aluminum wiring, I would check with your insurance company and get their take on it.

[macw1960]

Happy Birthday Natalka.

[macw1960]

Everything done and then some. The rest of the night is for relaxing except for dishes. I see coupongirl that you were busy today too. Being misinformed regarding paperwork is never fun Angela273. Hope your ear and your headache soon has you feeling better MrsSunshine. I have never known a child that didn't like macaroni J&C.

I have never taken my taps apart and cleaned them but I do clean around them with a toothbrush and vinegar soaked paper towel overnight.

[jasperandchar]

QOTD-- hm how about often do you take apart taps to really clean em down deep.?

we take them apart about every 2 months as we have very hard water, dh does it.

[MrsSunshine]

Has anyone heard about this yet
http://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-wil...ozen-1.1657637

[jasperandchar]

-well hubby had the day off work -no school bus run -too cold and windy I guess with a bit of snow
-so he took his car in windshield wiper motor burnt out we dont have a big garage-plus he has back problems -o there goes some unexpected money -oh well I a buying less-i may venture out in the morning and go to fortinos (get a few p.c points deals )and something for dessert for supper(having my son/hiswife and ashlyn over for supper on Tuesday
-did a load of laundry this morning-helped hubby shovel a little(it wasnt the heavy stuff girls)
-went thu a junk drawer -donated 3 bags to diabetes on my front step
-oh and cleaned the kitchen cupboard doors(went thru my tea cupboard and put some spices I jars)
popped a pizza in the oven
-now i may read a bit and drink my apple tea(from harrods-london a xmas gift from my daughter)

glad your dh didn't have to drive the bus today, that was crazy.

coupon girl you had a really productive day today.

you should not be shoveling coupon girl, behave yourself but atleast you have your limits

[jasperandchar]

Has anyone heard about this yet
http://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-wil...ozen-1.1657637

Mrs. S. I watched the news and it was briefly mentioned, said that the Premiere will be making a decision shortly but it would not be $14.00

[MrsSunshine]

i hope it will be Nancy.. what a difference it would make to so many families. but any little bit will help. guess will know soon.

[Granger]

Granger, I think that aluminum wiring may be a concern. Before putting in an offer on a house with aluminum wiring, I would check with your insurance company and get their take on it.

I did. They said I would be insured but needed a letter from an electric company that checks out the wiring for safety saying it was okay. I was more wondering from people's personal experience…do you live in a home with Al wiring…have you bought one. Any problems with insurance/the home?

Has anyone heard about this yet
http://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-wil...ozen-1.1657637

It doesn't surprise me that so many people are living in poverty. I am an Ontario teacher and my family is just making ends meet! We save a little, which is I suppose a better position than most. I hope the government makes their decision with care. A hike to $14 will drive up prices and cost people their job…some will be making more and other's will be out of work.

[MrsSunshine]

unfortunately true Granger..
dh is wondering who's going to be up the ante on paying out the retroactive payment, the companies involved at the time or the governments.
are cheques going to be written up to us.. or it will be put on a pay stub so that the government gets their share first.

[Caseythegoalie]

Thanks, everyone, for the birthday wishes!

Happy birthday!
😄

[Natalka]

Take those advil now before you forget, I hate when I do that
me - I have a headache, I better go get some advil then I get distracted an 1 hour later I'm like duh I need to take advil.....

I've gotten to the point where I HAVE to write it down. I leave a paper on the side of the kitchen counter with a pen clipped to it so I put the day and time I take anything.

I actually tried not doing this any more - then ended up thinking did I or didn't I - and of course I would always err on the side of caution, not take a pain killer, then be hurting, but not risking double dosing.

Well, I'm at the end of an incredibly wonderful birthday evening - wonderful wishes from so many here on SC, calls from family and friends, and a great evening spent with my husband and son, eating too much, and getting spoiled, too!
Sigh!