July 2024 Frugal Chatter

[Ciel21]

The LIVE by CF app will be disabled on Sept. 10. Do not know if Cadillac Fairview will put forth a new app or become part of an existing app. I was on the CF Lime Ridge Mall website and saw the news.

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning Everyone,
Woke up at 6:30 this morning but felt like it was much later, I was surprised when it was 6:30. I am having issues sleeping through the night again, I keep waking up at random times and feeling like it is morning. This is getting super annoying.

So many things to tackle today but struggling a little bit, I am not sure if it allergies or what but have been feeling super congested the last couple of days and I can feel it in the sinuses so going to have to watch that and make sure we do not go down that slippery slope of sinus infection.

I need to tackle our fridge and now the pantry is a mess and upstairs needs some help, oh it is never ending, but I am feeling more like I got this than just being overwhelmed so I will take that as a good sign.

This week did not go as planned at work, I had a set of things I wanted to accomplish and none of it happened because other things came up or because well things just weren't flowing for me. Yesterday I needed to write a test I have to give and I know what I had to do, I understood it but oh my gosh I could not get it to flow or go down on paper. So I might have to try to tackle some work this weekend just because I have a busy week and do not want to be in panic and trying to rush to get it done vs getting it done correctly. But I also really don't want to work on the weekend so we shall see how it goes.

I need to come up with a meal plan and prep plan for the week. I only did ingredient prep last weekend and we felt it all week especially since none of our meals had leftovers.

Lots to get done, so we shall see what happens.

Happy Saturday Everyone.

[SassyAshley]

Ok, we be getting the things done.

Dishwasher was emptied and reloaded, should have emptied it last night but well didn't happen so all the dinner dishes were on the counter. Then I did the hand dishes which I will admit, it has been a few days but they are done now. Counter has been scrubbed and the floor doesn't need to mopped as I just did that the other day but will probably quickly run the vacuum over it as my broom is missing, I think it is in the basement.

Cleaned the bathroom including the tub, but not the floors. I admit I always forget to do the tub because and I don't know why I cleaned the bathroom (the sink, counter, toilet, floors) but Mom cleaned the tub so I never really think of it. But now she can't do the tub which is fine but it just isn't part of my routine yet so I forget it alot.

Thinking it is time for lunch. Seriously, I do not know what it is but other than Dinner, I just forgot to factor means into my day. I don't know if it is because growing up we seem to really only focus on dinner and breakfast and lunch were kind of fend for yourself meals and to be honest I usually skipped one of them. But now I am trying to eat better but I always forget to factor them into my day.

Even this morning I started cleaning the kitchen and went oh maybe I should have some breakfast, so that is improvement as normally I would tell myself I will finish cleaning and then eat which is how I so easily skip meals. But again when I am sitting here thinking about my day, I never factor in Breakfast or Lunch I only worry about dinner.

After I cleaned the bathroom I needed to cool down a little so I sat in front of the fan and tackled some work. I have to get this 3-month Challenge done (write the test, the answer key, prepare the prep sheet and the marking sheet) since I have to give this test 3 times this week.

[coupon girl]

Today dropped out to see two different family members.Then my ex son-in-law just popped in with sebastian on his way to his dads for an hour,so that was a nice visit.

Hung one load out just now it will be dry in the morning i am sure.

[walkonby]

@SassyAshley " you're on fire today! " Must feel good to get so many of your to-do list done.
I went out to Dollarama for a great AM offer, came home to watch DH put together his new portable sauna and we both cracked up at the folding chair that was included with it!
Sized to fit a toddler to sit on NOT a 6' , 200 pound man. We chuckled and gave the chair to our neighbour's wee son. He'll love it, just like a fold up camping chair. So no cleaning
was done by me ( yet? ) today.

[HermanH]

Found a can of Chunky Clam Chower, abandoned in a field. Best before 2026. Will make for a nice dinner.

[HermanH]

This must be my 'Week of Discovery'. Just found a President's Choice 2kg bag of chicken, brown rice, and peas dry dog food at the bus stop. Now, I gotta find a lucky dog willing to eat it.

[flemeth]

@SassyAshley " you're on fire today! " Must feel good to get so many of your to-do list done.
I went out to Dollarama for a great AM offer, came home to watch DH put together his new portable sauna and we both cracked up at the folding chair that was included with it!
Sized to fit a toddler to sit on NOT a 6' , 200 pound man. We chuckled and gave the chair to our neighbour's wee son. He'll love it, just like a fold up camping chair. So no cleaning
was done by me ( yet? ) today.

@walkonby you make me smile describing the chair. I also took advantage of the Air miles Dollarama offer and the redeemed offer at shell we need gas

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning Everyone,
I stopped yesterday for lunch and all ambition was gone, honestly, all I wanted to do was take a nap but I am not a napper and did not want to take a nap so instead I switched gears and did some of my work stuff. I decided on work stuff because I could sit on the couch but it would keep me engage and I wouldn't nap, so now the 3-month test I have to give 3 times this week has been written, the answer key is done, the prep sheet is done, the marking sheet is ready and everything is setup in and system and ready to go.

I have to admit I feel like I am slippery slope right now, my boss sent me an email and I tried to call him a couple of times to discuss this but trying to get ahold of my boss on a Friday is impossible. Fridays are insane for him all of the catch up meetings are on Fridays. This email has me feeling some old feelings of not measuring up so now I am spinning a bit.

But, I am going to try to not think about work today, today I need to ingredient and maybe do some meal prep. I tried to write a meal plan but everything I came up with is either Chicken or Pasta or in some cases Pasta with Chicken, I need to find some variety or we will be over the meal plan by Tuesday. I would also like to have some option we can just grab, I should have planned this yesterday but oh well.

Pinterest here I come, I need some inspiration.

Happy Sunday Everyone.

[coupon girl]

Today popped over to walmart i got
blueberries 1.44
reduced milk 2 l 1.33
reduced 4 chicken breasts 10.50
new bath towel 6.97 on sale as 2 are getting ready for rags

then into candian tire for my laundry soap and dish tabs both on sale plus 3 face cloths 3.99 and dish cloths 2.99 got .98 cents in points.

[Shwa Girl]

This weekend's Costco shop was small and spent about $25.
Got a rotisserie chicken discounted, since they made it yesterday. The discounted chicken goes fast, first thing in the morning.

More $5.99 rotisserie chicken. They had 4. Took 1.

Called a friend who asked if we could get one of the $5.99 chickens for them. Circled back. Empty.
Peeked in the prep area where they make the prepared meals. There were about 10 rotisserie chickens on a cart ready to be put out for taking. We can wait.
We did another lap. Exercise at Costco.
When we circled back. Ta da. 10 chickens for the taking.
Asked the guy about the chickens coming out the prep area at different times. He said somebody came in last week and filled their cart with lots, leaving none for anybody else and he got complaints, so they are doing this differently.

What do you think about this?

[SassyAshley]

@Shwa Girl , maybe because it is Costco but let's be honest how often is someone filling their carts with some especially when it is on sale/clearance or discount. I have seen people fill their carts with cereal, uncooked chicken, yogurt.

If this is an issue for Costco I would suggest putting a limit on them vs trying to space them out. Let's be honest if someone is paying attention they could do what you did and still take them all. So in my mind the limit would be a better option.

[Shwa Girl]

@Shwa Girl , maybe because it is Costco but let's be honest how often is someone filling their carts with some especially when it is on sale/clearance or discount. I have seen people fill their carts with cereal, uncooked chicken, yogurt.

If this is an issue for Costco I would suggest putting a limit on them vs trying to space them out. Let's be honest if someone is paying attention they could do what you did and still take them all. So in my mind the limit would be a better option.

I hear ya.
We were interested in the red lidded bins on sale for 8.79 this month. A lady asked an employee where they were and we tagged along, last week. The skids were empty. The employee said they put them out in the morning and maybe at noon. Then the next day. Because some take 20 at a time.
https://www.costco.ca/bin-warehouse-...100704639.html

[SassyAshley]

@Shwa Girl , I got lucky and there were skids of them when I walked in and I scored 4, there was a guy there with 8 in his cart and was still loading up more, no idea how many he took.

[coupon girl]

In this day and time of higher prices i wish stores would limit items last week on a sat 2 days after flyer started no sugar 1.99 at walmart .This week today at walmart on a sunday no bravo sauce .97 .