August 2016 Frugal Chatter thread - ALL WELCOME!!!

[thriftygranny]

Wow Lilo, 45 k, that is impressive ....I may or may not get the dogs walked today!!

[jasperandchar]

so sorry to hear about Crochetlady she will be missed
@Granger and @Sweets parrow how lovely to have met a sc member.

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Sorry I've been MIAing I will catch up on the last 3 pages, dh, FIL & eldest were gone for a week so I kept busy.

Dh was offered 3 long term contracts, he accepted the 1 that didn't need an interview as he had an excellent reference and they wanted a male EA. It's not full time or 40 hours a week but it's a (.75 aka a 3/4 day) which works well for his an his medical (back problems). He will be attending a staff meeting on Thursday which is not paid but it will give him an opportunity to meet the principal and his co-workers. All his pays will be allocated to 2 accounts and we won't be dipping into those accounts if it can be helped. So let's just say my house should be getting lots of work done on it.....OF COURSE I'm weary of hiring someone but this time I will ask for tons of reference and sign a contract so if anything goes array I have something to fall back on.

Wishing everyone a great weekend.

[jasperandchar]

Will be seeing a specialist with my hubby in two weeks. Scan is showing kidney cancer so not good news. Told our kids but not the rest of the family yet but I feel safe saying it here. My mom is not doing well either and pain management is the main concern at the moment. Not much else can be done for her osteoporosis and multiple spine issues due to this. I'm just resting in God's peace and taking it one day at a time. Still no support from one of my siblings in the care of my parents - I had some hope but give up on this. I wish he and his family would at the very least visit them every couple of weeks.

@momof5boys I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, sending prayers for him.

Could your mom be moved to a government subsidized facility for care if she qualifies? I don't think it's right that your sibling(s) put all the stress on your shoulders.

Take care of yourself and each other, life is a gift & precious AND so often life gets in the way (work, bills, etc)

[Frugalbigmama]

Just had to share a picture of the homemade pizza my man made last night for date night. It was the best ever!!!!! Grilled chicken and peppers with brusheta and cheese of course! Want it again soon!!

[lizzie bargain]

Looks pretty yummy to me!


J and C-great news that your DH has a job!

[Angela273]

Just had to share a picture of the homemade pizza my man made last night for date night. It was the best ever!!!!! Grilled chicken and peppers with brusheta and cheese of course! Want it again soon!!

That looks absolutely delicious! I'm feeling jealous.

[coupon girl]

yummm that pizza looks awesome
-jasper -glad your hubby got an awesome position and hours (for his back problem)

-my hubby got a new bus run -part city and part country run -he finds out on Monday -all about the run
-my son asked if we wanted to go to the winona peach festival at 5.00 ashlyn had her nap and was set to go -we spent 25.00 on tickets for her -we had so much fun watching her she was afraid of the merry go round and the small train -but loved the bouncy castle -and I even took her down a big adult slide -wow was fun for me too (not so much carrying her up this narrow steel steps to the top)papa didn't want to as he doesn't like the height
-we had peach sundaes -my son bought for us -so much fun with our little sweetie ashlyn

[coupon girl]

oh I am loving the online shopping for the bay free shipping on any amount plus 15% off for me cause I have their credit card plus 10X ebates
-just ordered hubby a pair of joe boxers I paid 14.20 and 2 pkg of brown and burgundy fancy socks 6.10 for the 2 pair reg 18.00
-spent 23.07 just got 2.04 from ebates too so might as well say the joe boxers were 12.16 in price
-I didnt see any tops for me -a lot of high /low tops which I hate -oh well next time

[Angela273]

I have been enjoying a variety of these articles on Facebook. Here is one about leftovers.
http://www.superhealthykids.com/what...ith-leftovers/

[Angela273]

We spent most of the day vehicle shopping in town. That van that we were interested in was not what they had advertised. It is the most basic one available, which means that it is overpriced and not the best option for the 3 car seats. We have found a different van at another dealership, basically what this one was supposed to be, plus some extras. 2013, but decent mileage on it. Significantly less than what the other place is asking for the basic 2015. The dealership just got the 2013 van on trade-in, do they need a few days with the vehicle before we can check it out and discuss details. We shall see. This sales guy is happy to meet with us outside of regular office hours, which is a nice option to have.

[saundyl]

saundyl-awesome work -very nice

-well today is my daughter's 34th birthday -gonna call her soon -I will wait til a bit later don't want to wake her
-oh and great news my daughter is scheduled for a C-section sept13/16 unless he decides to come into this world earlier-the doctor told her the other day -he is wedged in there doesn't look like he will turn -I guess he is comfy -lol -I cant wait to see him

Your daughter shares my grandma's birthday! Your grandson will arrive before too long now!

Thank you. Im still working on it today!


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[saundyl]

Momof5boys im so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope things get better! Your poor mom sounds like she hurts lots.

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[saundyl]

Just had to share a picture of the homemade pizza my man made last night for date night. It was the best ever!!!!! Grilled chicken and peppers with brusheta and cheese of course! Want it again soon!!

That looks yummy!

so sorry to hear about Crochetlady she will be missed
@Granger and @Sweets parrow how lovely to have met a sc member.

______________

Sorry I've been MIAing I will catch up on the last 3 pages, dh, FIL & eldest were gone for a week so I kept busy.

Dh was offered 3 long term contracts, he accepted the 1 that didn't need an interview as he had an excellent reference and they wanted a male EA. It's not full time or 40 hours a week but it's a (.75 aka a 3/4 day) which works well for his an his medical (back problems). He will be attending a staff meeting on Thursday which is not paid but it will give him an opportunity to meet the principal and his co-workers. All his pays will be allocated to 2 accounts and we won't be dipping into those accounts if it can be helped. So let's just say my house should be getting lots of work done on it.....OF COURSE I'm weary of hiring someone but this time I will ask for tons of reference and sign a contract so if anything goes array I have something to fall back on.

Wishing everyone a great weekend.

Great news about the job!

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[saundyl]

Today was semi lazy. Went in circles this morning. Fixed a computer this afternoon and made supper.

My crafty box ....I stained it today. ...to dark so reburnt parts. Now i will line it with a cream satin i got at the thrift store.

I have about 8 more i cando and sell as well.

I went to the warf today and got fresh peas n beans 5 dollars a bag. And a piece of pie. I went to the thrift store and found two satin shirts 1 cream 1 pink for lining my boxes. I have bright blue and navy fabric in my craft room.

Gave a friend a few tops i was getting rid of.

Did chicken breast and rice for supper


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[coupon girl]

-may go out shopping -have 2 large bags of stuff for talize -they have a promo on now give 2 large garbage type bags get a 30% off coupon -and I find their clothing cheaper than value village and a lot nicer too
-have a great day everyone