December 2015 Frugal Chatter thread - all welcome!!!

[Natalka]

Hoping everyone has a nice New Year's Eve!

[SassyAshley]

Happy New Years everyone.

I have been struggling to try to get back into my work routine so I set my alarm for 7 am, woke up around 6:30 and was at Wal-Mart just after 7 to do a little shopping. We needed Milk and wanted to grab a couple treats for tonight since we are both staying in. Was home before 8:30 and being back in a morning routine felt great.

On New Years we just eat appetizers and snacks so on tonight's menu is:
Re heated pizza from a couple nights ago (no need to make more)
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks from the freezer
Shrimp Ring (my splurge today at Wal-Mart but we will be eating it for days so win win)

If anyone is still hungry we have
Nachos and Cheese Dip
Chicago Mix Popcorn
Party Mix

Highly doubt I will make it till midnight but that is okay.

I also managed to clean our kitchen today, I had kept it clean since I have been off work but Mom had two days off and it all went downhill so today I tackled the kitchen. I have learned when I am on my own I am great at cleaning and tidying up but when someone else is home and not doing anything I find it hard to find my ambition.

I am also now nursing a hurt shoulder, there was a loud noise in our court yard I turn to look out the window and something pulled. After a Robax I was able to finish the dishes but there will be no heavy lifting.

Have a Happy New Year everyone.

[avoncallingu]

I finally upgraded my phone and signed a new 2yr contract. I had a 4.5yr old iPhone 4 and it was slowly starting to give me some trouble, plus I take most of my pictures and videos on my phone, so it was time to upgrade. Sasktel texted me an offer for $200 off any new phone. I got an iPhone 6s with an otter box for $295. I was happy with that.

While we were at Sasktel getting my phone an older couple was also getting a new phone. They asked dh if they could give our 3yr old son their old iPhone 4s with life proof case, after they had it put back to manufacturer settings. The antenna is broken, which is why they were forced to get a new phone. We had never met this couple before. Now our son has his own phone to play with, take pictures and videos, Youtube, and a few educational apps. I hooked it up with our home wifi. We don't let him have it too much, just like we have chosen not to let him use the tablet that I won a while ago. Electronics can be handy, but it is still best to be active and hands on.

That's a lovely story! I'm glad you are watching over your child's usage - so many parents don't. Keeping active is key for kids, I think.

[beachdown]

If you've done the price comparison, then I guess so

It`s still cheaper than replacing the fiber optic Christmas tree.

[avoncallingu]

Well, I give up trying to download a pretty picture. Sometimes I'm successful, sometimes not - But


Happy New Year to all my SC friends! Wishing all of you a WONDERFUL 2016!