Love the Savings Feburary - 2015 Frugal chatter

[avoncallingu]

MrsSunshine, I like mice, I just don't like them pooping freely and chewing up wires. I'm worrying about LO getting into something unsanitary.

Does anyone use washing soda on this thread? Is Borax the only brand available? And what is a good price for it?
@Gra inger, thank you for the suggestion. I was looking at some on Amazon, some that were one use and disposable. They were really expensive, but I'm not sure I want to clean or see the aftermath... There were some open wooden ones that were very economical but all seem to have mixed reviews. It seems like they all prefer one over another!

What is the one year exchange warranty at CT?

When we had a RAT show up on the deck of our last house, we bought some high frequency plug-ins. They can't stand the sound and people (and dogs) don't hear it. Never had any more problems!

[Granger]

I'm okay with all of the above except the mice..and rats, I am usually a sport about wild life but those things just creep me out. Fun Fact, Alberta is rat free we even have a Alberta Rat Patrol, I haven't seen a rat since I lived in Ontario as a child! Unfortunately a few have slipped by our rat patrol and we now have some problems in Medicine Hat..

My husband can join your rat patrol as an honorary member with pellet gun. lol. Only rat I have ever seen is the one I dissected in Grade 12 biology.

On an unrelated note, all 3 programs I watch ended in a death this week. Happy Valentines...you know, a little depressing...all 3!

[Andit]

Good morning, everyone.

Happy Valentine's Day! I'll have to spend the day hugging the short one aka my purring teddy bear. The tall one isn't into any mushy stuff...unless it comes with a bribe.

Yesterday was interesting, must have been Friday the 13th. A friend came over for a visit and offered to drive me to the grocery store. All went well, until the car battery decided to go on holiday. 1.5hrs later, CAA showed up to help. Lily dog was thrilled that our company decided to stay. Quincy cat was annoyed that even after donning shoes and jacket, our company would not leave. Good thing there are lots of bribes, er, treats around to soothe hard feelings.

Today is going to be a busy baking day. Have to make a double batch of Valentines canine cookies for neighbours and friends, then Valentines human cookies for their, ahem, humans.

Should be fun trying to mix up the batter with Mr I-love-you-when-will-you-feed-me in my lap and Ms I'm-here-ready-to-lick-the-spoon-and-bowl-now stepping on my foot to remind me just how eager she is to help.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

[Natalka]

Hope you all feel lots of love today!

[MrsSunshine]

been a very cold day. forecast is calling for more..
lots planned for tomorrow. ds has an 'official' interview tomorrow morning.
after that depending on weather, will be full of some fun.
almost finished my sons bed blanket. praying it works out.

well keep warm everyone. enjoy your weekends.
Happy valentines day to all.

well...................



he got it!!!!! so proud of him.
I won't post publicly where. if you'd like to know PM me.

well not sure what were doing yet today. had plans. we'll see what happens.

im nearly done my blanket. when i realize i need another ball to finish.

[Frugalbigmama]

Yeah! So happy for you and your son! Mostly you

[MrsSunshine]

LMAO. thanks FBM. yes indeedy im a very happy momma. i may be cried a little. ><

[thriftygranny]

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs Sunshine and son!!!

Frugal day here, I have had 5 no spend days this week. Will have to buy some fruit today at No Frills.
My son got up this morning and made his girlfriend giant heart shaped chocolate chip skor cookies for Valentine"s Day.Thought that was so cute!! I dug up some red cellophane bags to package them in with lots of red and white ribbon!!
Husband and I are going to do something this afternoon together and have a nice supper at home, quiet day but exactly what I feel like doing.

[MrsSunshine]

aww Tgranny. thats so sweet of your son. bet she'll love them.
dh is napping before we head out. he got home at 2 am and took son to interview at 9. so he's tired. then they shovelled the walkway.

loving the sunshine, too bad it wasn't 30 degrees warmer.

[Frugalbigmama]

We went to CT this morning to get a few things and use CT credit card for 20 x the points extra today only. Had been eying up the outdoor rugs on clearance. Bought one today's for $40 ( reg $109.99) . Will make a nice seating area for us . Then went to superstore for tax free day. Bought lots of school snacks for kids ( hid most of it!) and some other specials. Nice huge cantalope for .99. Asparagus for $1.99lb. Etc. Brought home a nice haul for $32

[Frugalbigmama]

Have laundry on the go. And enjoying quiet house.

[jasperandchar]

Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend and Happy Valentine's day to all

I am preparing a superb meal for tonight......

garlic shrimp (pulled shrimp from freezer)
pulled spinach from freezer
rice as a side dish

made brownies and apple crisp pie for desserts will serve with vanilla ice cream (drool).

Dh offered to take me out for dinner but I prefer eating at home and well we didn't budget for a dinner out BUT I'm honestly not disappointed as I prefer eating at home BUT I won't lie I do like take out at home (lol).

We are going to rent a movie off the satellite dish Ouija is dh's choice, I don't care as I can't sit still .

I need to get creative and come up with my meal plan for the rest of the month

[jasperandchar]

Anyone want to post their meal plan to inspire others???

[lilo0003]

DH & the youngest are off to a game. So dinner was Pizza (takeout) and the 1^st take out in months with a valentines brownie made from a mix I bought last summer in the US for 65 cents. Best before date of Mar/2015.

[coupon girl]

well I went and redemmed shoppers points for a few beauty items for me -I felt I deserved it only cost 18.72 after redemption for makeup foundation,concealer,perfume,tweezers and a bronzer-cooked bbq hamburger on the bbq -I know I was crazy but hey they tasted so darn good
-mr.sunshine congrats for your son - on the job