January 2016 frugal chat thread

[avoncallingu]

Stalled on doing my two credit report requests so they will be priorities for Monday. Yes, I want to know what they say by the end of February.

Everyone has taken out their Jan. expiry coupons? Shredfest...

Yes, my coupon album is about empty. I am never successful printing coups but maybe I will have to some more time getting it to work.

[jasperandchar]

You use partridge to make them?


Thank you.

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Dh hunts partridge so I have found that we enjoy them the most in partridge balls (aka chicken balls). The remain moist as partridge can become quite dry if not done properly and we do not like them as breasts.

[saundyl]

Lucky "Poopsie" The blanket is beautiful!

You go it some great "castoffs" from work!

Thank you.

Yeah i did! I have to say im pretty pleased

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[jasperandchar]

@coupon girl very kind of the watch repair person

[jasperandchar]

@Ciel you have such a beautiful outlook on life and are so filled with so much knowledge

[Angela273]

I typed up the biography info about my photographer friend this morning. It will be with her donation that is part of our silent auction fundraiser on Thursday. I finally folded and put away all the clothes this afternoon. Dh's work clothes are in the dryer and towels are waiting to go in next. I brought in my box of dress clothes from the shed so that I can wash them and get them back in my closet. I'll need to figure out my outfit for the fundraiser, but still need to be able to nurse in it.

I took our 3yr old to Kung Fu Panda 3 at 2pm this afternoon in 3D. Is cost $9 for the two tickets. Dh stayed home with the twins. It was the first time that we have done this and it went great. He missed his afternoon nap so he is already snuggling in my arms and looking to go to bed early.

Tonight's supper was roast Hutterite chicken (free from my dad), perogies, fresh cauliflower ($2.88 @ Sobeys), broccoli, cucumber ($1.27 at NF), cranberry sauce (free from neighbour), and sour cream. I'll be turning the chicken thighs into baby food tomorrow. I already pumped the milk for it this morning.

[saundyl]

I made my call to old navy about pants they sent boys size 14 rather than 18. Also got updated on my top i ordered. ..its been cancelled as they ran out of my size.

We had rice, frozen veggies (mix if cauliflower broccoli carrots and corn ) and the haddock. Was pretty good.

I still need to get around to folding our laundry but ive been much more content with knitting today.

Bf claims i have to get my wool inventory down....but i sold 30 dishcloths since Christmas and three or 4 scarves. Finished a baby blanket that will be a gift and started an adult one.

Boys have to bathe yet n make thier school lunches.

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[sweet sparrow]

Since we are always talking about utility bills my BIL says he just got his monthly bills for their 2 bedroom apt
gas @2.50 US
electric $25.00 US
internet and TV $100 US per month

A $2.50 gas bill. Oh my!

Mom and a friend went a Chinese Market that recently opened in our area (first one in this area) and she was able to find some amazing produce deals so our fridge is quite full of produce which is a nice change.

A Chinese grocery store has been such a lifesaver for our grocery bill. Unfortunately, so many people complain about the language barrier here. With the rudeness of some of the people yelling at the guys unloading groceries and the cashiers, I'd pretend I didn't speak English even though I can! I don't think I've ever had to speak to a cashier. The price has always been right, they don't accept coupons, and I've never found it difficult to find anything.

My DH's CT scan and ultrasound have, unfortunately revealed that his cancer has returned after many years in remission and has moved to his liver, lung and also to a part of his abdomen.

I'm so sorry to hear. Prayers and good thoughts going your way.

Everyone has taken out their Jan. expiry coupons? Shredfest...

Noooo....think of the hydro bill. I just recycle mine. I have seen people shred their coupons and I'm not sure I understand why.

Bf claims i have to get my wool inventory down....but i sold 30 dishcloths since Christmas and three or 4 scarves. Finished a baby blanket that will be a gift and started an adult one.

May I ask where do you sell your dishcloths? My mom makes dozens of knitted things, but doesn't sell them. We're just all chock full of hats, blankets, and scarves here. It's not a bad thing, but one can only wear so many scarves....

[saundyl]

A $2.50 gas bill. Oh my!



A Chinese grocery store has been such a lifesaver for our grocery bill. Unfortunately, so many people complain about the language barrier here. With the rudeness of some of the people yelling at the guys unloading groceries and the cashiers, I'd pretend I didn't speak English even though I can! I don't think I've ever had to speak to a cashier. The price has always been right, they don't accept coupons, and I've never found it difficult to find anything.



I'm so sorry to hear. Prayers and good thoughts going your way.



Noooo....think of the hydro bill. I just recycle mine. I have seen people shred their coupons and I'm not sure I understand why.



May I ask where do you sell your dishcloths? My mom makes dozens of knitted things, but doesn't sell them. We're just all chock full of hats, blankets, and scarves here. It's not a bad thing, but one can only wear so many scarves....

Theres a classifieds locally here on Facebook ive been selling them.

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[Andit]