March 2023 Frugal Chat

I have been feeling a bit down with a few things going on in my life (family,the house etc.)
So hubby and i went to canadian tire to get silicone (must have a supply chain issue on a few things other than groceries) and i love house plants .I seen a few near the front as we bought the silicone,i found a white butterfly it s leaves are so beautifull only 2.00 for a small 4 inch pot reg 5.99.

At terra a full grown plant is $19.99.I will see if i can grow it larger .I have an umbrella tree plant i have had for 35 years (i paid 1.99 )and it was 8 feet tall,so i trimmed it a month ago .I am trying to proigate a small part for my daughter but it is hard.

Do any of you grow indoor plants and what kind ?

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I have been feeling a bit down with a few things going on in my life (family,the house etc.)
So hubby and i went to canadian tire to get silicone (must have a supply chain issue on a few things other than groceries) and i love house plants .I seen a few near the front as we bought the silicone,i found a white butterfly it s leaves are so beautifull only 2.00 for a small 4 inch pot reg 5.99.

At terra a full grown plant is $19.99.I will see if i can grow it larger .I have an umbrella tree plant i have had for 35 years (i paid 1.99 )and it was 8 feet tall,so i trimmed it a month ago .I am trying to proigate a small part for my daughter but it is hard.

Do any of you grow indoor plants and what kind ?

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I haven't had plants in years but bought one a few weeks ago at Giant Tiger. I am not a plant person at all so all I can tell you is that it is green and still alive :)

@coupon girl

The only indoor plant I have is one we got from our vet when our baby passed. The first pic is from July 2021 and the second’s picture is from November 2022 and now it’s a bit bigger. I also have an orchid that I got in I believe end of 2020 and it’s still blooming strong.

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Oh my gosh, where did the day go?

I admit I am still struggling with the time change, as a morning person I miss the sun coming up at 6:30. My body just sees dark and wants to go back to sleep, but overall I found this winter worse than normal. I seem to remember hearing that they did say this year was a bad winter when it came to grey and gloomy days, and I feel like I felt it.

I decided not to let my late start stop me and I got right to washing the bedding, the last load is in now but I do still have one couch blanket to wash. I am not doing that today, but maybe tomorrow. Plus I need to vacuum the couch.

I also had 4 things I had to do first this morning for work so I knocked those out and got them off my list.

Work has been insane today, it has just been one thing after another and IT is not getting back to me so I have been sitting here trying my best to sort through and figure it out on my own as we go live Monday. I have everything figured out except one thing.

I am kind of looking forward to the system going dark this weekend for the upgrade. Although I feel like I am going to have a lot of house stuff I will need to get done. I wanted to do some stuff tonight but I am just drained after today, all I want to do is go to bed.

Off the meal plan tonight, we have some leftover rice to use up and I was going to make Black Pepper Chicken to go with it. But not feeling that so instead we will make Chicken Fried Rice and cook up some frozen dumplings, some homemade, some from Costco.

I keep thinking it is Wednesday and keep trying to check the new flyers. We really do not need much this week and I would not mind a smaller shopping week to even things out a little. I feel like I did a lot of shopping this past month but I did get quite a few really good meat deals which is where the extra $$$ were spent. Now we are stocked up.

Happy Tuesday (yes, I almost typed Wednesday).

Harbie -very beautifull ,your plant has done great.

I would love some retail therapy soon or maybe not ,but maybe after easter we will see.Hubby needs the car for wednesday (we share)as he and his brother are gonna tackle this plumbing job again.

I watched the news upcoming flyers...not too many deals to chase.. :( :( :(
I found this article about coupons and compagnies very interesting
https://forum.smartcanucks.ca/447692...a/#post7234397

A beautiful plant @harbie
I have just one plant for now.It was a baby plant ...a spider plant I tought I had killer her last summer...decided to put her in the house and water to see...Seems to be realive ..less and not big but okaie...2 roots.Will see for that summer and to check for others plants maybe.

@coupongirl: I hope this time it will be the successfull time to fixing the plumbing job.fingers crossed. @Ciel21: Happy to read and see you posting :):sweet::flowers::top:

I found and readed another interesting article but this one is for the 2023gvnt budget and the amount (234$ for single person) they will give for the grocery increase.Hope it will be fast.
https://forum.smartcanucks.ca/447680...budget-canada/

@SassyAshley ; I hope your system release will go smootly.And a more realistic schedule for you after.And some you time for the things you enjoy to do .

****************Since it is wednesday again dont forget to save 4 pcs offers***************I just did mine.

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a few of my plants

Good Morning! The sun is shining here so it should be a great day!

Made breakfast and now cleaning the kitchen. Decided to put my lasagna together now and then I can bake it later this afternoon but I will be able to clean the kitchen this morning :) Texted oldest DS to tell him to pop by for some tonight (his fav).

Have a wonderful day!

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I have been feeling a bit down with a few things going on in my life (family,the house etc.)
So hubby and i went to canadian tire to get silicone (must have a supply chain issue on a few things other than groceries) and i love house plants .I seen a few near the front as we bought the silicone,i found a white butterfly it s leaves are so beautifull only 2.00 for a small 4 inch pot reg 5.99.

At terra a full grown plant is $19.99.I will see if i can grow it larger .I have an umbrella tree plant i have had for 35 years (i paid 1.99 )and it was 8 feet tall,so i trimmed it a month ago .I am trying to proigate a small part for my daughter but it is hard.

Do any of you grow indoor plants and what kind ?

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I’m sorry you’re feeling down💙
Do whatever you need to do in order to feel great again and if that means bringing home more plants, I can appreciate that!

Good Morning Everyone,
Hit the ground running this morning. Last night I write my to-do list for work and well it was ambitious but I am getting through it.

I just took a break to make myself a Honey & Lemon and come Breakfast (Whipped Greek Yogurt with Kiwi & Strawberries, yum!). Well I was waiting for the kettle to boil I did the hand dishes, okay they took longer than the kettle because I haven't done them in a few days. I have been slacking so bad, between not feeling well Monday and yesterday was just next level at work, the house has been suffering.

I kind of want to take this weekend off and do nothing but the house also needs so much attention. Guess we shall see what happens, never know, I might wake up with tons of ambition Saturday Morning and I cannot work since we go dark Friday night.

New flyer day, I have only looked at the covers of the flyers but looks like there are some good deals to be had. Will make my list later today and hope/plan to try to grab locally what I can tomorrow.

Happy Wednesday.

@harbie I STILL cry when I see pics of your Harley! She had the greatest doggy smile! The plant your the vet gave you has taken off tremendously!

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I talked myself out of shopping today since Thursday brings a whole new slew of sales. NF had given me a spend offer last week, but why spend the remaining $75.00 to reach their threshold when I don't need $75.00 worth of more " stuff "?
These types of offers are great when you do a top up, or a restock shop or if you're hosting a big celebratory event, but otherwise they bug me!
Also the vehicle still has half a tank of gas, so no need to head out for that. It'll be two birds one stone tomorrow for me!

2 Lasagna made and the kitchen is 95% clean! Geez it is a lot of work but nice when it is done. (and I didn't even have to cook up the beef- I used the leftover meat sauce from the other day :)

House stuff- Never ending @sassy. Sometimes I wonder why I bother.

Laundry- I should put a load on and hang it to dry today. Once the kitchen is done I will do that.

Sueshe-thanks for the nice comment .I am really loving plants ,the peace lily from my dear moms passing is hard to keep thou (10 yrs now) so i decided to move it to the upstairs bathroom with a skylight.

Also love your plants ,very beautifull.

@Frugalbigmama , housework is never ending as soon as I think I am done, it is time to start all over.

The kitchen, the kitchen is always dirty, as soon as you clean it, it is time for another meal.

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House stuff- Never ending @sassy. Sometimes I wonder why I bother.

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@Frugalbigmama , housework is never ending as soon as I think I am done, it is time to start all over.
The kitchen, the kitchen is always dirty, as soon as you clean it, it is time for another meal.

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May I just add 2 words to both of your very accurate posts @Frugalbigmama and @SassyAshley ?

CAT HAIR!! argh!! I can sweep the kitchen floor every day and still lose the fight with flying cat hair.

Good morning.

I’ve tweaked my back again…… actually it’s been about 4 years since I had a blowout so I can’t complain. It’s bad enough that I’ve cancelled work today and tomorrow and going to my RMT this afternoon. Even though it’s painful it’s also WAY better than blowouts in the past but I’ve learned to take the time to heal rather than pushing through it and causing more damage.

I’m not able to do much but I did manage to “make the bed” to the best of my ability. I’ll fold some laundry and tidy some papers in between my routine of stretches.

I’m headed out for a slow walk in the sunshine.

Have a great day everyone.

Thanks @walkonby . I cry a lot still when I see pics of Harley. He was our baby and I miss him more than I miss anyone who I’ve lost.

@harbie , oh no, hope you feel better soon. Nothing is worse than back pain.

Thanks @SassyAshley it’s weird because I’ve always had back problems. There was an accident when I was around 8 years old where a man climbing a ladder fell on me and crushed me and in the 10th grade I was in a car accident but since we changed our eating and have been exercising and specifically strength training it hasn’t given me any real problems in 4 years until now.

Even though it’s painful now it’s NOTHING like it used to be. It used to get so bad that when I had a blowout I would have to get Dh to help me get to and on and off the toilet. I thought I’d pass out from the pain so I can’t really complain now. 4 years ago it was so as that my sciatica prevented me from sleeping for 4 days until I could get to my RMT.

Anyways, just fine another round of stretching so now to walk outside

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Thanks @SassyAshley it’s weird because I’ve always had back problems. There was an accident when I was around 8 years old where a man climbing a ladder fell on me and crushed me and in the 10th grade I was in a car accident but since we changed our eating and have been exercising and specifically strength training it hasn’t given me any real problems in 4 years until now.

Even though it’s painful now it’s NOTHING like it used to be. It used to get so bad that when I had a blowout I would have to get Dh to help me get to and on and off the toilet. I thought I’d pass out from the pain so I can’t really complain now. 4 years ago it was so as that my sciatica prevented me from sleeping for 4 days until I could get to my RMT.

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I, too, managed to get my lower back problems under control. However, if I fail to run or stretch for a few days, they seem to start re-appearing. I am more concerned over the long run. I can handle/manage it now, but what about when I get much older and cannot be as physically active? Once I hit 70, will I be forced to just live with chronic nagging pain? The mere thought scares me.

We that storm rolled in fast.

I was sitting here working away and all of a sudden it got super dark and then the snow came. It was snowing sideways and within 2 minutes it was accumulating.

We went from no snow on the lawn to a white blanket in 2 minutes.

yup. us too @SassyAshley . Again I was oblivious to the white stuff falling from the sky until the tv signal died, then I knew!
Oh no @harbie your back! We've all been there, for me it flared more with age and less activity in retirement. I am relieved
that you can recognize the grade level of the pain and find some comfort in knowing this is not the worst that you've had it.
Sending positive vibes for a speedy healing recovery!!

I was not capable to do the exam so it is a fail...another one....I am pretty sure its the end of my program for me soon...I am pretty sad about that and depress so tonight just lurking on sc and internet.

@cath007 sorry to hear that things turned out this way for you. Try to keep your spirits up, maybe something else will come along.

@cath007 , oh no, I am so sorry.

Good Morning Everyone,
I wrote my grocery list last night and there are some really good deals to be had this week so going to take advantage of those. I also checked my offers this morning and I have a few good offers I want to take advantage of.

We have our last status meeting before go-live today, hoping nothing pops out or comes to light during this meeting. I will admit the last 2 days I have been pretty stressed as a few things have popped up last minute.

I feel like if I can tackle a few house things today and tomorrow, I may be able to take this weekend off. In reality, I may or may not take the weekend off it will depend, on how I feel but having the option would be nice as normally taking a weekend off from house stuff means I am behind all week.

Happy Thursday Everyone