September 2021 frugal chatter; Almost Fall!!!

[lilo0003]

It’s sounds like a few of you have had not so great days. So I send you a virtual hug.
I took some time off this morning and had breakfast with two good friends. Both are retired nurses and one just retired in the spring and this has been our 1st chance to catch up in person. It was so nice to catch up and I honestly felt rejuvenated for the rest of the day.
save your PCO if you are still up.

[cath007]

Good morning everyone!!! It is another day and I feel a little bit better .Have a good day!"!!!

[SassyAshley]

**hugs** to everyone having a rough day

I am also struggling a little bit right now, I am being pulled in so many directions it is making my head spin. I had been hoping to book a couple of days off work to refocus and recharge but every time I try I either find out we hired a new staff member who needs training or someone is away and I need to cover them.

At home is not much better, our house is still in chaos from the flood because everything in the basement is dismantled and we cannot move it back until the waterproofing is done. There is no work on when the waterproofing will be done. Will ask Mom to email them today for an update.

I just feel like I am spinning in circles trying to keep on top of everything and the chaos in my house is starting to get to me a little bit. It feels like nothing is where it should be and anything we go to do there is stuff in the way that shouldn't be there.

Yesterday we were supposed to be having dinner with bro for his Bday but Mom hurt back (I am worried, she can barely move and really needs someone there to help but with my schedule right now there are days I just cannot be home and we do not have anyone else who can help) so we have postponed dinner. Only thing was we had already pulled the homemade sauce to make the lasagna so we went ahead with lazy lasagna for dinner. But we were out of Ricotta Cheese. I ran to No Frills to get some and they had none and the store in general was very empty, a lot of shelves were bare. Not sure if it is just my store or if we are starting to see some of the shortages they have been warning about. Grrrr another reason I need to really go and do my Costco shop.

Our Mini Food Processor broke last week, I used this all the time in my food prep and I see Wal-Mart has one on sale might have to go look at it.

Have a Great Thursday everyone

[Ciel21]

I am so tired of this.........and tired of beeing me....I did a so big crisis of panicking with my friend..........I did not tell her...........I feel so stupid to have done one............and life project is so much pressure ..........i am crying ......definately a nighmare night .....good night

Every journey begins with one step. (((Hugs-be kind to yourself.)))

[Ciel21]

@Angela273 and @SassyAshley Please give yourselves some "me-time." Each one of you is juggling so much. Let the balls drop for time for what you need. (((Hugs))) Can you prioritize something for you this this week?

[Ciel21]

Cancelled Amazon Prime just minutes after speedwatching most of remaining episodes of Carnival Row. Amazon gives two screens of reasons not to cancel.
Then glanced at tracking package information. My 2nd HBC order went to Ottawa. I sent a feedback related to shipping. I looked up Lancaster ON and it's out near Cornwall ON. Irksome thing is order originated in Cambridge, about 45min drive northwest of Hamilton. Sigh.
My point is no matter how much money was paid to influencers to rep The Bay online as their Bay, there are still shipping hiccups adding 3-4 days to delivery time. Budget for that oops to happen at least once for every 5 orders. Been there! Don't get disappointed esp. if it's a gift order.

No chartered banking services today due to new federal holiday. Credit unions are likely open unless they indicated closure to reflect holiday. No postal services.

Will put some laundry to line-dry outside and head to library to return loan items. Have to see if weekly paper and flyers have arrived (nothing came last week so I was thrilled to get Shoppers' copy of the paper on Sunday-it's left on newspaper rack for anyone to take). Lentil stew has been consumed; need idea for lunch (aka pantry surprise). Want to look at two shop windows on my walk (our town has a few stores that make an effort ensuring window displays are maintained and updated!).

Tomorrow morning, I'll get my second vaccine dose. Glad that Ontario hit the 80% of population vaccinated goal.

[coupon girl]

Morning -my stomach is still a bit off ,so just had a tea now with a piece of toast .

I was going thru my old nailpolish ,small mudan jobs .Reorganizing my pull out tote on wheels in my computor room .

Hubby went to build a shelf at my sons for his garage ,so no car for me yet .I may go to shoppers later for my milk etc (seniors day).My son now works shifts ,so glad to hear he is meeting his wife for lunch ,she will leave her work and meet him as he works everyother weekend and with 2 small girls maybe they dont get a lot of time for the 2 of them .

I get back $166 from the $409 i paid the other day to specialist from our insurance ,i guess better than nothing .

[Ciel21]

October frugal chatter thread is now posted: https://forum.smartcanucks.ca/445163...a/#post7170621

Voila.ca ad in Sobey's flyer has code VOILAFALL (usually codes are for new customers only) to use to save $15 on three Oct. orders delivered by Oct. 15. Must spend min. $75 on each order before taxes etc.

[cath007]

Every journey begins with one step. (((Hugs-be kind to yourself.)))

@Ciel21 Thank you,I admit I am a severe judge with myself for that.

[coupon girl]

Wow i went to shoppers today (seniors day) they were out of so much stock no bananas,no pears ,larger size tylenol was out of stock except this one size 130 i got .Just in general missing a lot of stock,i wonder if this is a sign of the times to come .

[HermanH]

Are you noticing shortages in any other stores?

I haven't seen shortages of any type, after the initial run on toilet paper and such at the start of the pandemic.

[coupon girl]

I was at fortinos last week and they were fine.I havent been out much to see if stock is low elsewhere .

[Giseledta]

i have been noticing rotating shortages...
currently its my dogs special treeats, cat food. a few months ago ot was in store baked goods for my mom ( that was not pleasent). i have notices a few other items...


currently... i run a list of ... stuff i get when i see it.
i went to pet smart and purchased several months of big dogs special treats.

also i notice a quality dfference in fruits and veggies.... a big difference...


craft supplies are a interesting rotating shortage.. some items i have never had shortages on before are still shortage...

i went to 1 store for orange kids paint, oldest went to 3 others before she found 1 type. yes, its fall...... yes orange paint is a need.....lol

Are you noticing shortages in any other stores?

I haven't seen shortages of any type, after the initial run on toilet paper and such at the start of the pandemic.

[Giseledta]

this weekend is my rcss order. i have several very good pc offers i plan on taking full advante of.

so , my current gr list is this...
1 page.... needs... sale items...
2 nd page - pc offeres, co 51, ecipsa , caddle
3 - coupons and price match.
4 - unicorn items ... other wise known as my .. buy if you find list. ....lol.

[Angela273]

September savings total $763.28
Coupons used $102.50
10% off Tuesday $19.85
Amazon gc - Swagbucks $5
PCO - NF $100
Air Miles $110
CO51 $53.71
Gift Cards
$5 - Sobeys/Dempster’s promo
$5 - Kellogg’s promo
Stuff Sold $18
Garden veggies $189.50
SARCAN $29.05
Contest wins $122.14 value local contest
Tim Horton’s Wins $3.53