December 2022 Frugal Chat (when Autumn turns into Winter)

[harbie]

Congratulations @cath007

[Frugalbigmama]

Happy December to all!!!
I cannot believe we are already in December ...good or bad things...not sure
*** The Subway promo buy at least a $25 GC and get a 6 inch sub free is back at least in QC..saw an add last night*** Maybe it could be worth checking if this is the case for others provinces if you are planning to get Subway

I loved the Subway GC promo! I use to buy lots when DS was playing hockey since he loves Subway and it was great when we were out of town.

[cath007]

@harbie :thank you so much!!!

[Frugalbigmama]

Good morning. Today is off to a pretty good start. I was scrolling IG and a couponed I follow posted a deal for a duvet from The Bay that I just couldn’t resist. I got the Fairmont duvet for $89.59 tax in for a king regularly $400! and it’s estimated to ship to my house on Dec 6th.

Thankfully it didn’t really snow here like they said it would last night so my commute should be pretty decent.

Hope everyone has a great day

Don't tempt me! lol Don't post the link haha

[harbie]

Don't tempt me! lol Don't post the link haha

Now I have to. I hope this works…


https://www.thebay.com/product/fairm...33_color=WHITE

Tip. If you haven’t signed up for emails before this is the time to do it. You get a code for $10 off wub $50

[Frugalbigmama]

Good Morning! Pouring rain here! Good day for housework.

I dropped DS off at work for 830am and then I popped into No Frills quick. Milk $4.69 less $1 coupon and bananas.
Then Food Basics- 2 bunches of asparagus (looks really nice!!) more bananas (they are nice and green) Apples .68LB I think it was. and 2 Jars of jam for Grandma's Christmas bag (sour cherry and apricot) I am on the hunt for jam for Grandma.

I have the sink full of hot soapy water and the dishes soaking. I'm going to clean out the fridge now and organize all our fruit/veggies (we are good- we had another full bag of clementines I forgot about) The 2lb bag at Loblaws are really really good. The ones in the crate don't look nice to me at all

Ok I better get going on my housework. Have a wonderful day everyone!

[SassyAshley]

@cath0007 congrats

[Frugalbigmama]

Now I have to. I hope this works…


https://www.thebay.com/product/fairm...33_color=WHITE

Tip. If you haven’t signed up for emails before this is the time to do it. You get a code for $10 off wub $50

lol thanks.

[Frugalbigmama]

Kitchen is clean! (dishes drying on counter)
Fridge cleaned out (I know what we have and the fruit is placed nicely in view )
We have lots of veggies (asparagus/peppers/onion/English cucs and frozen stuff) Fruit we have bananas, clementines, apples and frozen fruit.
We are good for the next week.
On the menu one night for sure is quesidias. We have wraps to use up.

[SassyAshley]

Blueberry Muffins have been made.

Well, I made the Muffins I boiled off some Pasta and pulled a random bag of Spinach from the freezer and defrosted it in the sink in cold water. Just finished putting together the Spinach Ricotta Pasta Bake for tonight's dinner.

Reorganized the fridge so I could get the pasta bake in. Found a package of grapes I forgot about, after I do the dishes I will wash these up.

Still need to do the dishes but honestly, I am impressed there aren't many, won't take too long.

Time for more tea, some muffins and then tackle the dryer.

[harbie]

lol thanks.

Sorry lol it’s just too good not to share.

[coupon girl]

cath007-congrats.

Cleaning house today stripped the bed as daughter and sebastian will get here around 2.00 then daughter-in-law will drop in with the girls after cara,s gymnastics.Son will get here at 6.30 after work and we will get takeout for a treat.

[Ciel21]

Yesterday was my diplom ceremony for part one of life project(school)
It was awesome!!! We had sparkling juice,cheese and caramel costco porcorn bags,and chocolate and I got a card from the school with all the teachers I had signed in that card.So touched messages.And I got a touching card from my godmother too.We where allowed to invite 2 persons,so I invited my dad and my godmother..THey where so proud of me !!! And I was happy to live that moment not alone,that would have been sad every 10 students where with 2 people of their familly.
We took pictures with the diplom and toge.
I have 4 e-mails by my school network for thanks them to send tomorrow for my appreciation.ITs great that school are interested in the succes of theirs students !!! And we got a surprise bag with a pen and a frame for putting later our graduation pictures.They will send some by email and print some to us.
My godmother took pictures,already on my fb..so many likes and great comments!!!!
Yes a beautifull moment of my life!!!! Feel a bit sad to the fact I will probably wont resee the school and the teachers..huh but moving forward is a good thing too.

Just keep in touch a few times per year with those teachers (aka networking/keeping in touch/sharing opportunities they can pass along to new students!). They will know of your academic and personal successes and maybe you'll be invited or you'll offer to speak to new students in future about the program! One thing about college-some programs really tried to bring in former students who graduated to share their experiences and any current work experiences, so current students would have some insights on what they could experience.

Congratulations on your graduation! Lovely that someone took photos of the event -she deserves a card with your thanks!

[Ciel21]

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[Frugalbigmama]

Dinner is on the go. Cleaning up as I go.
Making an extra portion and hiding it in the fridge for DS's dinner tomorrow night. (guess who decided to book a free hotel room with points tomorrow night ) Made arrangements for DS to be picked after work so can head to hotel as soon as he is dropped off at work in the morning.
Enjoy the day walking around and drinking coffee Decided since the weather looked clear for tomorrow and Monday it was a good plan.

I did a load of laundry this afternoon and it is hanging up to dry.

It was so windy this afternoon but it seems quiet out now. DS said we are suppose to get 10cm of snow starting at midnight. We will see if it happens!