September 2021 frugal chatter; Almost Fall!!!

[Skippy]

Good day my Frugal Friends down at Fraggle Rock(hey the song came to me!)
Managed to get out and vote,only 20 minutes from lining up to being done! Thankful for that as read some places in Toronto 90 minute wait!
Encouraging to read about everyone's finds, as flyers for awhile now seem to have less and less good deals,especially meat other than chicken.
Bought a couple of roasts from Metro last week.More than what I would like to pay, but when I factor in the few more dollars spent it represents a couple of coffees so no brainer!
Glad to see that people are motoring along with their fall cleaning.I'm still at least a season back,but hey what are the temperatures like today?
Fall colours with summer temps...not bad except I miss those nice crispy sounding,decay smelling leaves that I can plow my feet through when I'm out on my walks.
We're blessed to live in this country of ours! Have a great week everyone!

[barbis9]

Put a load of laundry on the line before heading to the lake for over 2 hours. Then on my way back thanks to @Ciel21 I stopped at giant Tiger to take advantage of the gift card offer. Bought 2 $50.00 ultimate dining cards and received 2 $10.00 Giant Tiger gift cards. I don’t have a giant tiger in my city so I took advantage of a few other deals like 87 cent celery. Then I picked up a big bag of dog food for free. It’s the brand my dog eats and this persons dog hated it so yay for us.
I think I need to call it a day. I am beat and have a busy day Sunday.

I love Giant Tiger. The one in town is far for me, but I always pick up a bunch a bananas for $1.68 and grocery staples. Even when I return things to Giant Tiger, I end up buying stuff. I guess my wallet is happy that it is on the other side of town. I love their no limit with receipt return policy!

[barbis9]

Was at Costco Burlington yesterday, the store was packed, I was shocked at how many people were in the store. I have never seen Costco this busy and am wondering if the front entrance person wasn't doing their job. A nice couple let me use the top of their cart as I picked up a few items. The raspberries for $4.99 in a large container are delicious. I have to return something but will wait as I don't want to go back on a weekend, as it was crazy busy.

Last warm day before a few days of rain :-(

[cath007]

Good very late afternoon!!! I am watching and read some fall recepies I want to give it a try like ragout de boeuf of boeuf bourguignion.
One of my bras the metal under the breast broke...wow and it was painfull... grrr ...
Ok i got mixed for sample source but now I really hope fingers crossed it will be tomorrow morning. so I wont miss it ..at least i hope
I voted saturday on anticipation
Dinner will be a salmon salad
Have a good evening and night!!!

[cath007]

Morning -not a great day went to dentist and explained my situation with my gum a problem i have had awhile and got my teeth cleaned ,he thinks may be something more so off to a specialist next week (consultation is $175 ) doubt i am covered for that .May run around $1,000 or more when i am done -they want to rule out infection .Ahhh we try to be frugal in some parts of life but in others not so .....

@coupon girl : I understand you at 100000% same dentist situation of $$ her but not for the same problem...hugs

[lilo0003]

@barbis9 pretty sure we shop at the same GT, and I confess I went back yesterday on my way to Christie Lake because the gift card deal was too good to pass up. I also found really nice tshirts for 2.50 and I am sending a box of clothes north so this was awesome. I bought everything they had.
I took a fall off my board yesterday. As my mom would say I went ass over tea kettle, and while that makes no sense it likely describes it. I was adjusting my stance knowing full well it was a bit windy and I lost my balance and went head 1st which is not the way to fall but I was not paying attention so could not correct my direction for the fall. I gave myself a few wicked bruises but managed to get back on while in the lake so it still felt like a win. And my phone case really is waterproof.

[cath007]

@lilo0003 : Glad you are ok!!!

[cath007]

Good earlier morning everyone!!!! +12 degres now the sky is bright and sunny it will warm up yesterday afternon it was 25 degres love that!!!!
Checked the flyers nothing appealing me...
Really hope sample source will be this morning !!!! Cannot wait..lol
Have a fabuous day!!!!

[Frugalbigmama]

Good Morning!

I took a roast out of the freezer last night and popped it in the oven this morning. Mashed potatos, green beans and gravy to go with!

Breakfast is a coffee and English muffin with egg and cheese.

Have a $5 porch pick up this morning.

Have my list ready to go and will start it as soon as I wash up the dishes (also on the list lol)

Have a fantastic day everyone!

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning Everyone,
A little worried about all of the rain that is supposed to be heading out way. Since they have taken down the wall and taken it back to brick I am worried without the insulation and vapour barrier we may flood again. I will put down towels and pray we do not flood.

Last night's dinner was good we did try the Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata, I was worried about cooking the pasta in the slow cooker but it worked. Only thing was it did take an extra 10 minutes. Because the liquid it is cooked in becomes the sauce it does come out a little starchy. We would make it again.

Tonight's dinner is a mystery so far, not sure what I feel like. I had original planned on a different slow cooker meal, Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes but I did not realize this meal also has lemon in it. Not sure two back to back lemon dishes will go over well.

Still have a few small things on my to-do-list I need to get done around the house. I really feel like I am starting to make progress and getting back into my routines which makes me happy. I really feel back on track and in control but I need to keep the momentum going. The big obstacle right now is the basement, we are waiting to hear when the waterproofing will be done. Until that is done there are still quite a few items on the main floor we need to move down to the basement but the basement is back in chaos and I am still worried about flooding.

Happy Tuesday everyone.

[Frugalbigmama]

Some of the Ontario upcoming sale flyers posted. Good deals on fresh stuff. .67lb apples and oranges. $1.88 kiwi and pineapples. .98lb grapes. 2.88 clementines (these are just really good right now)

ok breakfast done. I better get rolling!!

[coupon girl]

I popped over to the mall to get my overcharge back from body shop $6.07 return and i found out i had enough points saved up for another 10.00 off so i got myself shea light spray 11.00-10.00=$1.35 it was suppose to be 16.00 but the small sign hadnt been changed yet.

Hung a load out before it may rain around 3 p.m so it may be dry .

[cath007]

Some of the Ontario upcoming sale flyers posted. Good deals on fresh stuff. .67lb apples and oranges. $1.88 kiwi and pineapples. .98lb grapes. 2.88 clementines (these are just really good right now)

ok breakfast done. I better get rolling!!

wow .you have good prices in ontario never seen those price low as you in QC....

[cath007]

Grr so frustrated I wrothe a long post..and lost it because a site error...I will maybe re wrothed later now I am too tired...

[coupon girl]

Today i went on walmarts photo online as they have a special til sept22-4x6 pictures .12 each so i loaded 43 pictures and it cost 5.81 it is for pickup the next day or 2 .I wanted to get the pictures done of my dear older brother and the grandkids in a park in toronto -so cute .I am a person that still loves photos -mind you my dear mom had wayyyyy to many-i condense the ones i take to print out.