March 2020 Frugal Chatter Thread

[Frugalbigmama]

Tv talk- Isn't Tiger King entertaining? I watched the enter series in one day...i couldn't stop.
We have started Ozark Season 3...so far im back into it. Sort of lost interest season 2 but im a sucker for punishment and will watch it till the end.
We are also watching Mad Men.

[coupon girl]

I cant get into Ozark -I tried so hubby is watching it ,mind you I didn't watch all of season 2 either .
Loved mad men thou .

[lizzie bargain]

I am in my flannel nightie too when we don't have to go out-saves on heating and laundry since I wear it as clothes and for bed!

[cath007]

dressing...yeah i must admit I wear pyjamas and jogging with t shirts all day long since school stopped...and I put my jeans when I have to go out and a sweater and coat lol ..and yes with this crisis I have difficulty to sleep too so often I take a nap in the morning or the afternoon

every stores is now a 2 same items limit so grocery is difficult

maxi will stop producing physical flyer next week so only online I wonder if the other will do the same so if you dont have a cellphone you cannot pm if you still can

directives of washing ours hands at the entry and exit of the stores is very severe and that is good...only super c let me enter with my dad the others groceries are one per familly...I entered with father at ct too the kitchen battery was heavy we respected the social distancing each time but i see persons who dont grrrrrr that piss me off

have a good evening and night everyone

we have a plate forme for online lesson in math ,french and english not adult but secondary one but my code to enter will see if that work

[cath007]

my debit card have difficulty to pass today and the other day..I have funds and the right nip so that cause me anxiety those time grr

[Frugalbigmama]

They have a washing station at the Superstore but i refuse to use it. It looked very unsanitary.

[Angela273]

$352.89 - March total I revised it did to my Sobeys shop this morning and that I missed including my $30 in sales when I made my total on Sunday.

[Angela273]

Has the April frugal chatter thread started for tomorrow?

[Ciel]

They have a washing station at the Superstore but i refuse to use it. It looked very unsanitary.

Finding news of such a setup incredible. Then I only have to think how some public restrooms look like an aftermath of someone's party and all makes sense.

When I was at Longos today, I was talking to cashier about how truckers are finding amenities scarce when on the road. Cashier told me that some customers have asked if the store washrooms are unlocked. That is the current reality. BTW, the Longos washrooms are spacious and usually in very decent condition.

Thought it crucial to get a few things today (no Lysol wipes and though I did not need bathroom tissue, not one package on shelves)as I won't be lugging groceries tomorrow. Plan is to get garden turned over and planted between tomorrow and Saturday with some time set aside for other activities. Then the Sunday/Monday rains (forecasted) can water the seeds and help them get rooted!

[Ciel]

my debit card have difficulty to pass today and the other day..I have funds and the right nip so that cause me anxiety those time grr

(((Hugs))) Having only unlocked my debit card on Saturday and using it Sunday for first time in a year, I feel for you. Having a working debit card is very important for any online or retail buying.

[Ciel]

Brother got me a USB 2.0 ethernet adapter. It worked last night. Not this morning (errors...) Happily, UPS delivered my USB 3.0 ethernet adapter this afternoon *surprise* and while the upload speed is still around 10Mbps like the wireless connection, my download speed can be as high as 90Mbps in test but runs around 30Mbps or more. So, it's smoking fast! Bonus that adapter was $20 off regular price (deal ends tonight-look for tp link USB 3.0 ethernet for $14.99 on Staples.ca).
@Granger , you used the term grieving and I feel that applies to learning about the extended closures of public libraries and facilities (Hamilton to May 25 and Burlington to end of June)--how will those without Internet access cope? I had a sense maybe one more week of closures but another month plus (doubly glad I made the choice to snag a laptop)? Mind boggles over the time. Also, the chase for grocery and household staples in stores that may not have them-we are certain to be doing some kind of Easter rationing for baking needs and special dishes. Though I am glad the social distancing is real with most of my extended kin--not missing them much except for a couple of good ones! Yes, I'm even feeling a little down on the ever decreasing size of flyers and now the cessation of some grocery flyers in print. Sniff, sniff.

Upside of this evolving new normal-happy to have weekend/cheap hydro rates for awhile. Makes laundry easier to do at different hours so I'm not competing with family members for washing machine time.

[Ciel]

Anyone want to start the April 2020 thread?

[lilo0003]

Anyone want to start the April 2020 thread?

Sure, I will do it. It’s going to be an easy month not to spend money.

[Giseledta]

supper tonight is the last of the manicotti in teh freezer.
laundry is already going.
sleep is still not happening... ugh.
on track for today...
several loads of laundry
maybe vacume and steam the bedroom... see if that helps with sleep .
4 x on dc room.
sdm trip. 8000 pts per 30.00 . plan the trip.. cream ( tea!!) few frozen items. snacks for hubby

i will do a foodland trip tomorrow or friday for fresh veggies.

Mortage pd, and other bills. will finish up later today.

if it is nice this afternoon. walk with hubby