Frugal February-the sequel

[macw1960]

Kept myself busy yesterday as I made hamburger patties for the freezer. Made a meatloaf but I cooked that and at the same time as I baked some potatoes. Also cooked Grill 'Ems as DH wanted them for lunch today. Washed tons of dishes too. Fridge got cleaned out too and I found a jar of moldy salsa which surprises me as I only opened it about a month age...will be phoning Old El Paso most likely later today as it is good until July.

Snowing here a little but I sure wish it would stop. Our snowbanks are high enough!

Plan on sorting through some things today for the consignment store...amazing how much you can find even though you think you have gotten rid of things you think you don't need. Extra money to put on the LOC.

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Shwa Girl]

Where oh Where did January go.

On another note for everyone in Ontario on Time of Use Hydro, since HydroOne switched to Real Time Billing (or whatever they call it), do you find your billing is inconsistent? Some how in January I got 2 bills and my billing period is only like 20 something day where is I did not get a bill in December because my billing period was something like 36 days????????????????

I also heard a couple of people at work mentioning the same thing and Hydro One seems to have no explanation. Must say it did not make my house expenses for January look good paying 2 Hydro bills in one month in the Winter.

Heard on the radio yesterday that hydro is being investigated for their billing. Seems some fancy accounting was used. There may be charges laid and some fired.

[Shwa Girl]

both my sons got their first jobs today. Iza happy Mom.. just praying it works out well for them.

Hey! This is a nice brag. You saved the best news for the end of your post

[Shwa Girl]

February "gym" workout
1. We have finished our morning) snow shovelling.
2. We will have to shovel again this evening, according to Mr. Weatherman's forecast.
3. Found a huge jug of Fleecy in our stock pile ($3 clearance, reg. $9.99). No need to buy weights to work out. Also 2 x huge jugs of Dawn dish detergent (3.xx Wally's clearance, reg. $7.99??)

[SassyAshley]

Very Nice

So what do you think of 'Happily Ever After' a few things to add still, too tired.Attachment 214297

We had that problem with the Salsa we used to buy which I cannot think of as it has been a few years now as we switched brands. I sweat I could open it and 2 weeks later it was all moldy which is ridiculous very few people I know can go through a whole jar of salsa in 2 weeks.

I also agree on the snow banks, at work they have knocked them down as much as they can but they are piling back up. Not to mention in town they only knock down ones on the main streets which is great but my problem is seeing down the road when you are off the main streets.

Kept myself busy yesterday as I made hamburger patties for the freezer. Made a meatloaf but I cooked that and at the same time as I baked some potatoes. Also cooked Grill 'Ems as DH wanted them for lunch today. Washed tons of dishes too. Fridge got cleaned out too and I found a jar of moldy salsa which surprises me as I only opened it about a month age...will be phoning Old El Paso most likely later today as it is good until July.

Snowing here a little but I sure wish it would stop. Our snowbanks are high enough!

Plan on sorting through some things today for the consignment store...amazing how much you can find even though you think you have gotten rid of things you think you don't need. Extra money to put on the LOC.

Hope everyone has a great day.

I actually saw an article on this yesterday and me and another girl in the office were looking at it, I really hope things change but at the same time I am kind of freaked out. We saw an article a couple of weeks ago that said due to the fact that yet again Hydro One has been given permission to increase their rates no matter what you do your Hydro Bills will be going up.

Heard on the radio yesterday that hydro is being investigated for their billing. Seems some fancy accounting was used. There may be charges laid and some fired.

[jasperandchar]

So what do you think of 'Happily Ever After' a few things to add still, too tired.Attachment 214297

that is really pretty, you should maybe consider renting wreaths like these for decorations for church pews at weddings maybe advertise of course for free (lol) and see what becomes of it, just a thought

[jasperandchar]

I was quite thrilled - my january budget i ended up having enough left over to pay for our hotel room this past weekend for a hockey tournament for one of the boys. However because we went south and stocked up a bit I spent a little more than planned on the grocery budget.

We've gotten our 3rd bill for the frozen pipes in Dec/Jan thank god we've been iceless since the 15th.

I applied for a different job a week or so ago yesterday was the closing date for applications. I'm really hoping i at least get an interview.
I let my 2nd job know my availability for the rest of feb and march. I figure whatever i make from that job is going back into the savings i dipped into for the pipes to be defrosted.

I've been eating alot of left overs this week. BF eats at work, boys are with their mom. I can pull the single meals out of the fridge or freezer and have an easy "cheap" week. I hate throwing meals out when i know i could have a supper when im alone.

Good luck with your job application. Smart lady to freeze single meals for those nights alone and congrats on your January budget balancing and then some paying for your hotel.

[jasperandchar]

Kept myself busy yesterday as I made hamburger patties for the freezer. Made a meatloaf but I cooked that and at the same time as I baked some potatoes. Also cooked Grill 'Ems as DH wanted them for lunch today. Washed tons of dishes too. Fridge got cleaned out too and I found a jar of moldy salsa which surprises me as I only opened it about a month age...will be phoning Old El Paso most likely later today as it is good until July.

Snowing here a little but I sure wish it would stop. Our snowbanks are high enough!

Plan on sorting through some things today for the consignment store...amazing how much you can find even though you think you have gotten rid of things you think you don't need. Extra money to put on the LOC.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Kept yourself busy is an understatement you are on a roll these days great job Mac and those type of days just fly by. I agree our snowbanks are pretty here as well I am so looking forward to spring/summer this year.


Hope you find lots of goodies from home to bring to consignment store and you are right where does the stuff keep coming from...

[jasperandchar]

Heard on the radio yesterday that hydro is being investigated for their billing. Seems some fancy accounting was used. There may be charges laid and some fired.

Saw that as well on the news last night it seems that even the Ontario Ombusman's Office got a whole bunch of weird and excessive bills, it's funny how the little guy complains and nothing really gets done but when the govt experiences these issues heads roll .

Lets hope that things get adjusted and credits are given and that perhaps the bad publicity may open the eyes of the Energy Board and say enough is enough with your greedy increases or requests for them (a girl can dream).

[Frugalbigmama]

Happy Hump day everyone! Finally can breathe free at work, crappy jobs for year end are done!

[jasperandchar]

Anyone want to post the

Question of the Day????

or Inquiring Minds Want to Know!!!

[Frugalbigmama]

I was bad and didn't throw chicken in the crockpot this morning. I just didn't feel like it lol. I'm so happy how I'm cleaning out the freezer and not touching our food budget at all really but need to get back at it. I will figure something out when I get home.

[jasperandchar]

Happy Hump day everyone! Finally can breathe free at work, crappy jobs for year end are done!

you're on the ball year end is March 31st with April 15th I believe being the deadline atleast it used to be when I worked for the gov't 7 years ago.

[jasperandchar]

I was bad and didn't throw chicken in the crockpot this morning. I just didn't feel like it lol. I'm so happy how I'm cleaning out the freezer and not touching our food budget at all really but need to get back at it. I will figure something out when I get home.

Don't sweat the small stuff in life. The good news is you will put that chicken in the crockpot tomorrow am with bells on .
Yes clearing out the freezer is awesome using up older stock and replenishing with new when the good sales strike. I too have not purchased meat in atleast 2-3 weeks but it's catching up with me as the variety is pretty slim, I'm on whole chicken overload at home and I think pretty soon we will be pecking the grounds like chicks if some other type of meat that we enjoy doesn't come on sale soon. I really would like rib steaks to come on sale for $3.99lbs that would be awesome but $4.99 is do-able and ground beef again would be a nice thing also so much you can make with ground beef.

[Frugalbigmama]

lol Yeah we eat lots of chicken and I usually prefer it the best but guess I just didn't feel like a regular boring chicken dinner lol. Maybe I will take the kids to the movies tonight! I will make KD and grill cheese quick and then they can have popcorn/nachos (for free from the taco kits!) There! Thanks Nancy, you helped me solve my dinner plan!