What small thing did you do today to save money?

[Silk]

That call is probably very welcomed by your aunt. Nice of you to make her day.

Thanks, Shwa Girl I know she does appreciate it whenever I call and email

Silk

[beckie.c]

Bell and Rogers may have pick and pay TV options by September, according to door to door rep.

Our provider has some pick and pay options $2.99/channel, such a good option! I really hope they add HGTV to that list soon!

[jenniferandcorban]

I took the boys to value village to buy a used video game for our ancient xbox (refuse to buy a new one...i don't let them game that much). And used my 30% off card! !! I may have bought a few books for myself though😉. So I got the game for less than 4$

[avoncallingu]

I went to a new second hand store that I found that is in a near-by town that I was in. It was very nicely arranged and organizied. I bought 2 soft-cover books for .25 each.
I also got a free box of cereal today (as did a lot of others.) I forgot last week to pick up the Minions freebie.
I also found a bottle of alcohol free fizzie apple drink that is all natural so I can use it as a "wine" for a special occasion in the clearance section at RCSS with an extra 30% off.
I always shop the clearance section of any store. They are usually WAY at the back so you have to walk past all the regular priced items. If I can match up the clearance with a coupon, it's all the better.(But you all know that)

[trishka]

What a great thread!

This weekend I found a thing of mini cupcakes for 0.49, which will be my weekly treat for the next month and a bit.

I bought 2 cantaloupes and cut them up for the week. Between this, my apples and pears, I will have enough snacks for the week and will save by no buying chips/cookies from Shoppers downstairs.

I also prepared mason jars of Greek dressing and Caesar dressing for salads during the week, rather than not having dressing and then buying something for lunch.

[Frugalbigmama]

Please share your recipe- We love Greek and Ceasar!

[trishka]

Please share your recipe- We love Greek and Ceasar!

Greek dressing:
3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard


1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Mix it all up. This usually makes one serving for me. You may also want to play with the ratio of oil and vinegar. I like it tangy, so I use equal parts. It separates pretty quickly, but is easy to re-mix if you just shake it.

The caesar dressing is a bit less defined. I've been making this for so long, I just eyeball everything, and don't remember the measurements that I started with.

Ingredients:
Mayo
Milk
Chopped garlic
Lemon juice
Worcester sauce (WS)
Salt and pepper

Start with mayo, maybe a couple spoonfuls for a single/two portion. Add garlic, salt and pepper and mix. Add a small amount of milk, lemon juice and WS and mix. Add each incrementally to taste. I start with a splash of milk, and two or three squeezes/dash of lemon juice and WS. I add a dash or two until I get the taste that I want. The milk will help thin it out, depending on how you like it.

[beckie.c]

Submitted expenses that are eligible for reimbursement. Just like mail-in rebates, sometimes other expenses that we can get reimbursed get set aside and forgotten... Today I submitted a couple of medical expenses from this month (massage, sleep study, etc.) and sent the invoice to the city for the $$ paid to have the city tree roots cut from the city side of the sewer line. I didn't even know that the city would pay for this the first time we had to get it done, so I lost out that time.

[wimbly11]

Hung my laundry out on the line. I've tried to only wash on sunny warm days this summer so I can eliminate using the dryer as much as possible. Also didn't go anywhere, so didn't spend anything!

[macw1960]

Stayed home, spent enough yesterday on groceries even with coupons.

[coupon girl]

made double chocolate chip cookies from scratch -yummmm

[Silk]

Thanks - these look simple enough that I might give them a try

Silk

Greek dressing:
3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard


1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Mix it all up. This usually makes one serving for me. You may also want to play with the ratio of oil and vinegar. I like it tangy, so I use equal parts. It separates pretty quickly, but is easy to re-mix if you just shake it.

The caesar dressing is a bit less defined. I've been making this for so long, I just eyeball everything, and don't remember the measurements that I started with.

Ingredients:
Mayo
Milk
Chopped garlic
Lemon juice
Worcester sauce (WS)
Salt and pepper

Start with mayo, maybe a couple spoonfuls for a single/two portion. Add garlic, salt and pepper and mix. Add a small amount of milk, lemon juice and WS and mix. Add each incrementally to taste. I start with a splash of milk, and two or three squeezes/dash of lemon juice and WS. I add a dash or two until I get the taste that I want. The milk will help thin it out, depending on how you like it.

[trishka]

I finally cancelled my subscription to Food Network Magazine last week. I am now getting it online for free with my library card.

[Frugalbigmama]

Made and brought my breakfast and coffee at home this morning. Brought leftovers from dinner last night for my lunch today. Working through my lunch so no mindless shopping. Its a good day

[sampler]

I saved $5 by using a coupon I found in the newspaper to get my drive clean test done at Jiffy Lube. I then renewed my sticker for 2 years before it goes up $10 (per yr), so I saved a total of $25 ! yay!