May 2016 Frugal Chatter - ALL WELCOME

[Natalka]

My SIL is in ICU in Regina and they are doing tests to determine how best to treat the extensive case of sepsis. She was hospitalized last Friday. We should know more tomorrow. She can barely breath on her own right now, but she does not want them to put her into a medically induced coma and tube her.

My older sister gave birth to her twins yesterday. Baby boy at 10:30am natural birth, baby girl 12:30pm C-section because the placenta of the first twin got in the way. I don't know their names or weights.

Hoping for the best for your SIL, she's in my prayers.

Congrats on being an auntie! Hope babies and mom are doing well!

[Natalka]

Happy Thursday to all!

[sweet sparrow]

@sweet sparrow We received a Groom magazine at a bridal store that had 50% off coupon for suits for Moore's in it. That is what we used today. We spent $700 taxes in and saved at least that much.

The bridal shop is not near me, but I am going to see if any of the other girls are going to pop in (they ordered their dress there, I shopped sale at Sears, lol)...I will get them to check and see if there are more coupons. I will get it to you somehow, if it is useful to you and I can. I did read the words custom tailored though. YIKES!

@Granger : That is very kind of you. If DH can get away with it, he will be renting a light grey suit. I think suits of that colour are more limited in use than a black or dark grey. Yes, the "custom tailor" made me lose my breath for several moments.

Hello again. It's Verna's neice. Verna is back in the hospital and had wanted me to let the group know. She will be back before you know it.

@Crochetlady : Thank you for letting us know. She's certainly missed and I really hope she gets back soon.

My SIL is in ICU in Regina and they are doing tests to determine how best to treat the extensive case of sepsis. She was hospitalized last Friday. We should know more tomorrow. She can barely breath on her own right now, but she does not want them to put her into a medically induced coma and tube her.

My older sister gave birth to her twins yesterday. Baby boy at 10:30am natural birth, baby girl 12:30pm C-section because the placenta of the first twin got in the way. I don't know their names or weights.

@Angela273 : I hope your SIL's condition improves soon. Congratulations on being an aunt of twins!

[Granger]

Ang...

Congrats on the twins and hugs and prayers for your SIL.

@sweet sparrow well no luck on the other coupon but I do have a $40 off tux rental at Moores if you want. It is good for the whole wedding party. i.e. each rental is $40 off. Coupon expires Sept. 30, 2016. But I think can be used at the time of "booking."

[sweet sparrow]

I just glanced at the registry of the happy couple who have been engaged for a decade. Besides the usual ($450 juicer, $80 decorative pillows, etc.) they seem to have registered for five 16-piece place settings in cutlery and dishes, three hand blenders - two the same but different colours (all over $120), two coffee grinders, two french presses, two kettles, .... I am confused.

I think I need to step back and take a breath. They've registered for four bags of $22 cupcake mix, $30 waffle mix, $35 salt and pepper to put in their $140 salt and pepper grinders, and $22 pizza mix, among many others. There's also things like a $60 cookbook holder, $50 honey pot, and $70 oil container. It's porcelain and French. Perhaps I've spent too much time in the frugal world?

[Natalka]

sweet sparrow, you don't need to buy off the registry - just choose a gift you think they might like and suits your budget.
And those multiples do sound odd...

[Andit]

Good morning, everyone.

Off to see my Mom (appt with the specialist today - finally!!! - got bumped twice now, sigh). Life has been busy, but trying to have fun and keep sane. Highlight of the weekend was taking Quincy cat to the patio of the local pub - made lots of people smile, staff & patrons made a fuss over him, even one of the managers came over and said "That's what I like to see - a cool cat on the patio!" At one point, my leg fell asleep from the way he was sitting in my lap (he started off in his purse, then came out & snuggled with me), so I stood up & left him lounging on my chair. Friends I was with started laughing, then let me in on the joke - there was a line up of folks waiting for a spot on the patio & here was a cat with a chair to himself.

Better get going.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

[Frugalbigmama]

I just glanced at the registry of the happy couple who have been engaged for a decade. Besides the usual ($450 juicer, $80 decorative pillows, etc.) they seem to have registered for five 16-piece place settings in cutlery and dishes, three hand blenders - two the same but different colours (all over $120), two coffee grinders, two french presses, two kettles, .... I am confused.

I think I need to step back and take a breath. They've registered for four bags of $22 cupcake mix, $30 waffle mix, $35 salt and pepper to put in their $140 salt and pepper grinders, and $22 pizza mix, among many others. There's also things like a $60 cookbook holder, $50 honey pot, and $70 oil container. It's porcelain and French. Perhaps I've spent too much time in the frugal world?

lol That is a funny list! They must really like that waffle mix!!

[Frugalbigmama]

Thursday finally! The work week is almost over woohoo!! I have a busy day ahead of me and stuff that has to be finished today.
It is overcast here so hopefully it just rains and gets it over with.
Have a great day everyone.

[sweet sparrow]

sweet sparrow, you don't need to buy off the registry - just choose a gift you think they might like and suits your budget.
And those multiples do sound odd...

@Natalka : Oh, if I were only the person in charge of choosing the gift. If it were up to me, their gift would probably depend on the cost of DH's suit. If it's very extravagant as is the registries, I don't think there will be much left with me out of work next year and a family of four.

The couple seemed to have registered at two different places, for two similar registries. Except for at the Bay, where they registered for five boxed dish sets.

[lizzie bargain]

With regard to weddings-we are attending my husbands nephews wedding in Illinois in August. I suppose there is the cost of getting there, but we go every year or two anyway to visit extended family. They had a registry at Kohl's so we decided to spend max $200 and ordered several small kitchen appliances/items they had marked, that were also sale priced-and got an additional 15 or 30%( can't remember) off for using my Kohl card just by asking. Plus they delivered them to their home free of charge. I was motivated to shop early as we are travelling in July, but also so we would have a good selection of things they want-they had another registry at Macy's or somewhere more expensive so I went with where we could get the most bang for our buck.


I think if say your budget is only $50 for a gift, buying a gift card to a restaurant the couple likes or a different type of gift card is completely fine.

Angela-congrats on your new niece and nephew and hope your SIL recovers soon.

Crochet Lady-hope you are back soon.

[sweet sparrow]

lol That is a funny list! They must really like that waffle mix!!

You should have seen the cost of the waffle maker! Funny, but I thought a couple that had been together for almost 12 years would have most of the things on any registry.

DH said they must be planning on buying a bigger place. I don't think they could afford one considering their tastes, but living at home for a decade probably saves a lot.

[Frugalbigmama]

You should have seen the cost of the waffle maker! Funny, but I thought a couple that had been together for almost 12 years would have most of the things on any registry.

DH said they must be planning on buying a bigger place. I don't think they could afford one considering their tastes, but living at home for a decade probably saves a lot.

Or they will be hit hard of the actual cost of owning a home if they lived with parents all these years. Some people get to comfy and use to the disposable income and blow it!

[Frugalbigmama]

Just saved $42.68. Booked hotel room for 2 night in July for an away tournament. Saved 15% if I paid now

[coupon girl]

angela -congrats on your sister's twins
-just went to pluto store and took 2 bags of my daughter's stuff -they only liked 2 items 8.00 for her

-but I got a new R&W T-shirt with a pocket 7.00-which isn't bad as its new
-grabbed a few items in food basics and home -tooo hot for me running around -id rather stay in