August 2016 Frugal Chatter thread - ALL WELCOME!!!

[Granger]

SassyAshley - my daughter had some ant bite this year (I think, I self-diagnosed) they were quite nasty and almost blistery

Went in to prepare my class today. The teacher I am job sharing with seems lovely and I think we will work well together. We both seem flexible enough to compromise but also aren't afraid to state our preferences. I think if we can continue to be open and honest, it will be great. Sharing can be hard! I know the experience will make me a better person.

If I am less present, the whirlwind of back to school and the new transition has got me distracted is all. I will try to keep up! It is a nice break.

[Natalka]

Granger, good luck with back to school! Oh, how I miss teaching!

[lilo0003]

Lovely dinner at home to celebrate the newly minted teenager, 3 of the 4 grandparent were able to attend which was lovely and his BFF. My dad is not well so he stayed home, but he did remember to call Logan tonight which was appreciated. I made the cake and it was devoured by all. So that one done and 4 more to go in the next 3 weeks. It gets expensive around here this time of year.
I had another FB sale today of a few books. I am loving the decluttering.
Sassy: ouch, I hate getting bites and have bug spray every where.
Saundyl: another ouch. At least no cast but still no fun.

[Natalka]

lilo - Happy Birthday to your son!

Teen boys ARE fun; we had very little trouble with ours, yet lots of fun challenges!

He's just left, had come over for supper and a visit, so on his way out I loaded him up with leftover, some sandwiches, fruit, and baking.

[Frugalbigmama]

Good morning everyone! 2 Days of work then an extra long weekend! My sister and I have booked 2 nights at Great Wolf Lodge in November. We wanted to take the kids in the Spring but it just didn't work. I have never been so looking forward to it. Will be good sister and cousin quality time .

Hockey season has started for us- Last week it started so I am already in hockey dinner night planning! I have made a huge container of cooked ground beef so I can whip up quick pasta/pasta sauce for DS. This weekend I plan on making lasagna. And will ask Gram to make homemade mac and cheese. I have tried and just can't recreate Grams!!

I redeemed for another $100 PC points card on the weekend and have basically spent it all. Stocked up on Boneless skinless chicken breast and some other staples. Will appreciate the shopping in the coming months. So should just be fresh stuff needed for the next while.

Tonight is laundry night! Will sort it all and get it all done and put away!

Have a fantastic day everyone!

[walkonby]

Good morning everyone! 2 Days of work then an extra long weekend! My sister and I have booked 2 nights at Great Wolf Lodge in November. We wanted to take the kids in the Spring but it just didn't work. I have never been so looking forward to it. Will be good sister and cousin quality time .

Have a fantastic day everyone!

That place is awesome! I remember we booked the very large room that had a separate room upstairs for us and the kids had the downstairs!! Have a blast!!

[coupon girl]

-yes nat teen boys are fun -we had no problems with our teen son -our daughter well that was another storey -lol
-daughter called me yesterday she was so sick to her stomach and running to the washroom -which I am sure is not fun when you are in your 9th month -then she called me at 4.00 p.m and she went to work today-she is not 100% better but she only has 1 day left to work -I told her to pack her hospital bag -my daughter the procrastinator -she said she will do it tonight

-got hubby's socks from the bay I ordered (jockey socks 6.10 for the 2 pair -I assumed cause they were burgundy ) well low and behold just opened them and one sold brown the other patterned brown -nice as he doesn't own brown fall socks ) well the bay is just great service and free shipping and my 15% off made it all the better

-just ordered a margarita pizza for hubby and I then went to pick it up -yummm so good and 3 slices left over for lunch on Wednesday -saved 5.00 off pizza as it was a special mon/tue /wed if you ordered the large -from earth to table bar on locke -sooo good
-didn't feel like cooking today(as I had hardly no sleep -thanks to the ringing in my one ear) and it was like a date on our patio -we ate out back at our patio table

[Angela273]

I wanted to take the kids to the family centre, but it was closed due to a lack of volunteers, so we did a few errands. I picked out a large bag of clothes and light jackets for myself and the kids from a free church clothing program in town. I've made sure to donate some different clothes to them to contribute to their clothing program.

[Frugalbigmama]

Happy Hump day! Today is budget clean up!!
Shopped at Shoppers for work- 11,010 points for me!
Did all the laundry last night- 4 loads. All folded but needs to be put away tonight. Figured I did well since it was all clean and folded!
Kids have eye appointments today so will be running them around!
Hockey tonight! Later so will have time to cook a good meal.

[Natalka]

[lizzie bargain]

That time of year again-just paid DD's school fees online!!

[coupon girl]

well went to the specialist (ear,nose and throat)my mri came back fine -I just have to live with this ringing in my ear-tinnutis
-he said try background noise to help sleep -other than that 1-in 6 deal with it as we age -my hearing is great also from the test they gave -
so unkown -

-I posted more items on kijiji

[Frugalbigmama]

well went to the specialist (ear,nose and throat)my mri came back fine -I just have to live with this ringing in my ear-tinnutis
-he said try background noise to help sleep -other than that 1-in 6 deal with it as we age -my hearing is great also from the test they gave -
so unkown -

-I posted more items on kijiji

oh no, hopefully you will find something that works. I don't want to age

[Angela273]

I made $7 this morning from selling extra zucchinis and tomatoes from my garden. The twins napped for 2hrs this morning, so I spent this time in the back yard with the older kids. I was able to get a lot of weeding done in the yard. I wear gloves, but my finger is still sore from it. It looks like we are probably buying the van in town that has a lot of the "bells and whistles." Dh climbed underneath of it yesterday after work to check it out and he is quite happy. I have a haircut booked for tonight. I only get my long hair cut twice a year, it's getting too long.

[saundyl]

Saundyl take care, hopefully nothing to serious and heals quickly.

I went to the Doctor turns out I am having an allergic reaction to bug bites, I could see little red bumps which I thought were hives turns out they are bug bites. I think it might be Ant bites as I know a few of us saw some crawling on us, whatever it was, it was something small that I did not feel biting me as the Doc pointed out quite a few bites. So I have to cream all the bites once a day until they clear.

Also found out I have a nail fungus again so got a prescription for that as well.

Time to make up some time for work, I see my Dad is on a roll with emails so will complete as much as I can tonight so I am not too far behind tomorrow.

Have a great night everyone

Oh bug bites suck! Get well soon. (And thank you too)

Good morning everyone! 2 Days of work then an extra long weekend! My sister and I have booked 2 nights at Great Wolf Lodge in November. We wanted to take the kids in the Spring but it just didn't work. I have never been so looking forward to it. Will be good sister and cousin quality time .

Hockey season has started for us- Last week it started so I am already in hockey dinner night planning! I have made a huge container of cooked ground beef so I can whip up quick pasta/pasta sauce for DS. This weekend I plan on making lasagna. And will ask Gram to make homemade mac and cheese. I have tried and just can't recreate Grams!!

I redeemed for another $100 PC points card on the weekend and have basically spent it all. Stocked up on Boneless skinless chicken breast and some other staples. Will appreciate the shopping in the coming months. So should just be fresh stuff needed for the next while.

Tonight is laundry night! Will sort it all and get it all done and put away!

Have a fantastic day everyone!

Our hockey season will be wonky as they just finished tearing down our arena..supposedly there will be a canvas tent with natural ice in
..but also travel to places 3 hours away to get ice time. Town is hoping to have a new arena up for tge January 2018 arctic winter games hosted in our town this time.

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