February 2016 Frugal chatter thread - All Welcome!!!

[Granger]

Thanks for your advice. I think I'll say less than more. I always feel the need to justify my actions, but it is often unnecessary. When I find a replacement I will let her know I don't need her services any longer. If she asks I will be honest.

[SassyAshley]

Granger I have the same issue I always explain or justify things which gets me in trouble because people can then come back at me so they are trying to teach me to not justify just say your piece and as little as possible is best.

[jasperandchar]

Thanks for your advice. I think I'll say less than more. I always feel the need to justify my actions, but it is often unnecessary. When I find a replacement I will let her know I don't need her services any longer. If she asks I will be honest.

@Granger honesty is always the best policy, lies or excuses always seem to catch up with people.

[jasperandchar]

@Crochetlady a good nights sleep works wonders, take care of yourself

I have green & yellow beans cooking on the woodstove, saving on hydro in any way I can.

Supper tonight is pork chops, yellow & green beans with scalloped potatoes.

Going forward Friday's will officially be meat free (lent) pancakes and grilled cheeses are the options and this will definitely stretch out the meat and budget and may continue onwards as it will be a routine and great savings.

I did my mid month budget and we are still on track

Wishing everyone a wonderful afternoon

[coupon girl]

-day 3 of not grocery shopping -only went to shoppers on Monday
-may go on Friday as only have a bit of fruit left and no veggies
-maybe have a sale on Monday from kijiji -lets hope

[lilo0003]

Crochetlady: I am glad you were able to rest. Like others suggested I would look for bronchitis. I had this a few years ago & sleeping upright was the only thing that worked.
Granger: I no longer have a cleaning service because it was so annoying to pay someone to clean my house and do a half @$$ed job.
It has been another crazy week but its still working to save me money.

[Crochetlady]

They never mentioned anything about bronchitis but I looked at the inhaler box. It is a bronchodilator. Whatever, it sure is working. I`m finally able to get rid of some phlem too.

[Granger]

@Granger honesty is always the best policy, lies or excuses always seem to catch up with people.

I couldn't agree with you more. I just never know how much of the truth is needed sometimes!

[avoncallingu]

Dr. office called this morning before 9:00. Good news is it`s not pneumonia. She was going to fax in a prescription for a puffer. I`ll see if they will deliver it. Really don`t feel like going out to clean off the car. Didn`t get any sleep last night...every time I tried to I`d have another coughing fit so I finally gave up and played on the computer all night.

Crochetlady- yikes! You need rest to get better! Have you tried trying to sleep on a few more pillows or sitting up in a chair for now. My Dr. even recommended putting a piece if lumber under the head of the bed to prop it up so my mother could sleep better. She had C.O.P.D.

[avoncallingu]

No they didn`t. I finally called them to see if they got the fax. She asked if I needed it today. I felt like asking her "do you not hear me cough". I`m usually pretty easy going but coughing for a week with very little sleep can make me quite cranky.

On top of that I got a call yesterday that one of my brothers is in the hospital. After seeing numerous Dr. and being sent home because according to them there`s nothing wrong. They have a nurse come in for home care and after listening to his heart and lungs she told SIL to get him to emerge...by this time he could hardly breath. Was told he has about 20 lbs of fluid around his lungs.

What, in heaven's name were the doctors listening to when he went in before!!!!

I hope he is getting better care now!

[Crochetlady]

What, in heaven's name were the doctors listening to when he went in before!!!!

I hope he is getting better care now!

I`m sure he is getting excellent care now. He`s in St. Mary`s in Kitchener. They specialize in heart care. Both hubby and BIL spent some time there.

I`ve been sleeping in the recliner the last couple nights. That with the inhaler really helps.

I`m still sending prayers your way.

[Natalka]

Crochetlady, hope you are better! Best wishes for your brother as well, on a good recovery.

When I was teaching, I frequently got bronchitis, which would lead to laryngitis - just awful! Led to pneumonia twice, which was of course much worse.
The only things which would curb the coughing were cough syrup with codeine (you have to sign for it through the pharmacist), cool mist humidifier in bedroom, and steaming head with towel over a bowl of boiling water.
So glad I haven't had any of that for ages.

Well, so glad it's Friday, and that it's a long weekend!

Did some catch-up shopping yesterday, just necessary fresh groceries.

Hope everyone has a nice day. We've gotten back to frigid days, but it will warm up on the weekend once again.

[Frugalbigmama]

TGIF!!!! Lunch out with my work girls and then leaving early for the day for a wonderful long weekend! Date night tonight with my honey. Looking forward to just sitting and chatting. Been a busy few weeks.
Tomorrow the plan is to do laundry and clean the house. Then DS has a hockey game. After hockey will get the few groceries we need for the week. (romaine and bananas) Sunday a drive to Orillia for a free breakfast and late lunch. Monday- depending on the weather hopefully we can take a drive to our fav beach and take a walk. It's been our Family Day tradition!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend

[lilo0003]

busy weekend for us as Lacrosse tryouts start. I am planning to make a heart shaped layer cake chocolate of course, for Sunday dinner.

[momof5boys]

Thanks for your advice. I think I'll say less than more. I always feel the need to justify my actions, but it is often unnecessary. When I find a replacement I will let her know I don't need her services any longer. If she asks I will be honest.

I agree - say less than more. It is now a year ago that I received a 2-1/2 page letter from a family member which basically stated that I am too involved in the care of my parents. My hubby responded and I never replied - not worth my time. When they step up to the plate and at least pay my parents a visit once in a while, they will understand why I have to be so involved.