April 2019 Frugal Chatter Thread (spring, is that you?)

[coupon girl]

I went over to sobeys this morning for a few items - all in all spent a bvit under this month for groceries so pleased with that
a few good deals I got -Olympic organic yogurt expires may 2 5.49-50% off-.75 cpn ,1.25 checkout51=.74
gain laundry and gain liquid fabric softner 4.00 each -1.00 checkout51=3.00 each plus 8 airmiles
dove pear soap 4 pack 4.00-20%(my personal offer )=3.20 I saved 6.24 in cpns and 3.25 checkout51

hung one load out this morning of clothing ,now gonna wash the bedding

[coupon girl]

Hubby and i decided to have swiss chalet special 2/15.99 quarter chcicken meal (today was the last day)-we brought it home and i used a 1,000 scene points for 10.00 off -so only paid $12 something -ahh nice treat

[Giseledta]

So... went to start up the bbq, give it a good clean... and the bottom fell out.. seriously.. right out... we keep it covered... so . no idea what happened there.


trip to RCSS. 15 000 per 50.00 spent on bbq ... yep.. i did that.....

[lilo0003]

We are replacing our BBQ this year as well and I am not looking at the price. DH picked it and the son that cooks approves. We spent the day out for lacrosse and came home to steak and fries on the bbq thanks to the older son. Now just vegging on the couch seems
ikethis weekend just blew past me.

[Giseledta]

We got ours for 399.00 i added a tray for it... for 8.00 to get over 400. i got 120 in point back .
we bbq alot. and it is worth it ..
i absoultly dislike cooking inside on ahot day. just frustrates me to add heat to the house.

[lilo0003]

We got ours for 399.00 i added a tray for it... for 8.00 to get over 400. i got 120 in point back .
we bbq alot. and it is worth it ..
i absoultly dislike cooking inside on ahot day. just frustrates me to add heat to the house.

I feel the same, we are buying one with a side burner as well as the infrared burner because then I can do corn outside

[flemeth]

Good morning all.
Hope everyone had a great weekend
I am on my second cup of tea
My dog is walked and the kitchen is clean
Just need to tidy up the family room.
Will be going out shopping later to chase a few deals for donation.
I my self would like a new Bigger BBQ . But my DH likes the old one it’s natural gas and it’s non stick . Still in good working condition. Had it for more than 20 yrs.

[Giseledta]

Flemeth .. i am the bbqer in the family. whe i got this one.. they were sold out of the one tht was the same size as the one we had before . ... so i had to go up a size.... lol. so sad...not..


ok. today... my frugal . ... i have been wanting something called a tuff tray for my daycare. its 45.00 . so.. i took part of the box from the bbq, and some duct tape ( already had) and made one a simaler size. .. i want to see if they willl actually use it before i purchase. ....


ok, over night kids tonight, and i need to get laundry done as well. oldest is home tonight she said... not really sure.

[Frugalbigmama]

Happy Monday everyone!

It was a fun fun weekend. Absolutely no housework got done. But I'm ok with that. Life is to be enjoyed! The housework will always be there. I cleaned the kitchen this morning so it's not too bad.
Saw lots of live music on the weekend. Went to the Elmvale Maple Syrup festival. Lots of quality time which was awesome.
DS and his friend saw the new Marvel movie and had a sleepover so they had fun too.

Sun is shining now which is nice but we are suppose to get rain.

Have a frugal day everyone!

[Ciel]

@Frugalbigmama -do spill the maple syrup: what kinds of treats were sold there?

Sunday-our street was on the 20km bike route for the Paris to Ancaster race, so someone kept going by every few minutes in the late morning. Watched too much morning television and saw the Power Air Fryer promo program again (the weekend before I even caught the Emeril Air Fryer promo program but how odd that every rack or device is a bonus in the latter offer? I don't feel the price comparison to a competing air fryer is fair because at least ONE rack comes with an appliance as standard equipment, not as bonuses.)

I forgot to post that I had found 15 cents in Cdn Tire money on Friday-truly a fun random treasure find! Most times, I find a 5 cent note but a 10 cent note was with this one.

Am in dire need of some fresh fruit. Mom had purchased some large blackberries but they are kind of tough and not too sweet. So the seedless grapes got my attention. I have pureed that last amount of frozen blueberries with some almond milk and hemp seeds-1/2 of it was consumed in the evening and other half was part of today's breakfast.

Only one bright daffodil was open this weekend and it was surrounded by green stalks without flowers. One of Mom's plantings is regenerating its shoots so there will be some more colour soon.

May's Frugal Chatter thread has been launched (kind of forgot it's almost May): https://forum.smartcanucks.ca/430725...a/#post6974595

Please post any lawn seed deals and tasty treat finds! Hungry for both!

Sew Hungry food trucks return on Saturday in Hamilton!

[coupon girl]

evening ,poor cara is getting her eye theeth in ,she has rosey cheeks and crying a fair amount ,wanting me to hold her ,poor baby .I still managed to do a load of laundry for my son/daughter-in-law .

Supper was left over cesar salad for me with a tiny bit of swiss chalet chicken that was leftover cut up in it ,toast also and hubby had breakfast for supper

A tiny bit tired today ,so relaxing on here and doing a bit of my puzzle which is 1,000 piece puzzles of wine bottles (its a hard puzzle)

[Giseledta]

Ciel- thank you for starting the May thread.

ok. over night kids are here. nearly alseep. such great kids. i will do a load of laundry before bed.. gotta get the cheap rate of hydro. every little bit helps.
paid the bills. puttering on next months stuff.

[greentires4me]

@Ciel here blackberries in the wild aren’t ripe until July/august depending how hot it is...

Have you guys ever had huckleberries or salmonberries?


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[Frugalbigmama]

Good morning!

Took my guy out for dinner for his birthday last night. He choose the casino. (said the food is as good there as anywhere else so why pay when we can use comps. (booze and tip not included)
We went to the steak house. Dinner cost was $155! but free with comps. Had to wait an hour for a table so I gambled a bit and was down then did a bit more and walked away up $347!! Plus grabbed $20 in drinks to take home for free. Dinner was really good and we had a fun time. Putting all the cash on my credit card because I had to order tickets for my sister and she is away on vacation for 2 weeks now so she will pay me when she returns. All works out.

Sunshine is shining here today and I think it will be a productive day at work!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

[Frugalbigmama]

@Frugalbigmama -do spill the maple syrup: what kinds of treats were sold there?

Sunday-our street was on the 20km bike route for the Paris to Ancaster race, so someone kept going by every few minutes in the late morning. Watched too much morning television and saw the Power Air Fryer promo program again (the weekend before I even caught the Emeril Air Fryer promo program but how odd that every rack or device is a bonus in the latter offer? I don't feel the price comparison to a competing air fryer is fair because at least ONE rack comes with an appliance as standard equipment, not as bonuses.)

I forgot to post that I had found 15 cents in Cdn Tire money on Friday-truly a fun random treasure find! Most times, I find a 5 cent note but a 10 cent note was with this one.

Am in dire need of some fresh fruit. Mom had purchased some large blackberries but they are kind of tough and not too sweet. So the seedless grapes got my attention. I have pureed that last amount of frozen blueberries with some almond milk and hemp seeds-1/2 of it was consumed in the evening and other half was part of today's breakfast.

Only one bright daffodil was open this weekend and it was surrounded by green stalks without flowers. One of Mom's plantings is regenerating its shoots so there will be some more colour soon.

May's Frugal Chatter thread has been launched (kind of forgot it's almost May): https://forum.smartcanucks.ca/430725...a/#post6974595

Please post any lawn seed deals and tasty treat finds! Hungry for both!

Sew Hungry food trucks return on Saturday in Hamilton!

Tons of maple syrup and maple items. Then the usual festival food. Fudge, buttertarts, pickles on a stick, baked goods, meat products (salami etc) etc. We went late afternoon but there wasn't as many vendors as in other years so not sure if they just decided not to set up because of the weather or what.