2025-03 March Frugal Thread

[Giseledta]

Ok. February was a hot mess. Just a mess
This month will be better.

Last month.. pc points... 280 040
Airmiles 10.00.
Next month will be better. I want to tap into the various rebates and work them.

Airmiles is annoying Me right now. All my receipts are being kicked back because they are to old. Nope gottin that day. Frustrating. Hopefully it gets figured out as it's a great program.

Ok. Today..
It's housework day, and laundry day. And I need to do a bit of programing for the kids

Spring is so close. Hugs to all

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[cath007]

A big thank you to everyone for yours comments and input.
I feels less alone dealing with those healths and mentals issues.
Have a great day.Sure weather can change fast now it is -16..

[cath007]

@harbie must be so busy right now.It's been a while since her last post.

[flemeth]

Ok. February was a hot mess. Just a mess
This month will be better.

Last month.. pc points... 280 040
Airmiles 10.00.
Next month will be better. I want to tap into the various rebates and work them.

Airmiles is annoying Me right now. All my receipts are being kicked back because they are to old. Nope gottin that day. Frustrating. Hopefully it gets figured out as it's a great program.

Ok. Today..
It's housework day, and laundry day. And I need to do a bit of programing for the kids

Spring is so close. Hugs to all

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@Giseledta AM receipt scan is good for 14 days . If you don’t get the AM and you know you should have gotten it you can always do a missing miles inquiry . I have done a couple for different reasons and always get it credited

[Giseledta]

@Giseledta AM receipt scan is good for 14 days . If you don’t get the AM and you know you should have gotten it you can always do a missing miles inquiry . I have done a couple for different reasons and always get it credited

Thanks. I sent a inquiry about the last one.

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[lilo0003]

@Giseledta I had to do missing AM request yesterday for Shell. You have to wait 60 days so I add a reminder to my calendar. It was 100 AM and I was surprised they rewarded me almost instantly. I have another 1 to do in 3 weeks. The one day offers have not be credited recently and I had to miss the last one as I was working all day.

[Giseledta]

@Giseledta I had to do missing AM request yesterday for Shell. You have to wait 60 days so I add a reminder to my calendar. It was 100 AM and I was surprised they rewarded me almost instantly. I have another 1 to do in 3 weeks. The one day offers have not be credited recently and I had to miss the last one as I was working all day.

Thanks

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[SassyAshley]

Pretty good day but had to make some adjustment (what's new, right????)

First thing this morning I got a batch of No Knead Bread rising in my Microwave (excellent draft free area for it to sit for 3 to 4 hours), made a batch of Rice to go in the fridge and then I pulled what I needed from the freezer and started a batch of Mashed Potatoes.

As I was looking at everything I was making I decided to ditch the Fajita Bowls for my lunches, after looking at everything else I was making there was going to be too much food. so push those to next week.

I made a batch of Greek Meatballs which I baked off, there was a small one I tried oh my gosh so good and I am not always a ground Chicken/Turkey. Will see what Mom says when we have them for dinner but I think they can be added to the dinner rotation.

Cooked off some Manicotti Shells and made a Spinach and Ricotta filling (Mom filled them).

Originally I was going to make a Shepherd's Pie which should have been tomorrow night's dinner but, the other day I knocked down a bunch of crackers in the basement, I did not notice one hit a bag of flour and split it open. This bad needed to come up which was fine as I did need to refill our bin upstairs but apparently my face did not approve. I dug the bag out and carried it up, I had been fighting a headache all day but after bring up the flour it was pounding so which change up Shepherd's pie tonight.

We did not have a lot of produce prep this week, I washed the Strawberries and Cucumbers, Mom sliced the Strawberries and I just put the cucumbers in the fridge. I did slice up some apples I can snack on, I am such a child it is cut up and ready to eat I will grab it but if I have to cut it up it won't happen.

Originally I planned on 3 prepped dinners only ended up with two but I think we got this. I made rice so we could do dumplings or butter chicken one night. Most nights will give us leftovers for lunch.

Breakfast will be Yogurt bowls with Almond Butter, Strawberries and a few chocolate chips. Snacks are apples, clementines, grapes and mixed nuts (kind of regretting not making Chex Mix nuts but this open container needs to be used up and there is always next week).

Made Peanut Butter Brownies for desserts, added Chocolate chips because Chocolate Peanut Butter yes please.

Not a lot of cleaning done, the kitchen is clean, cleaned out the fridge, took out the garbage, is there more to be done yep but tomorrow is another day.

Need to dig out Mom's Keurig for her as I bought her creamer and then it is time to relax.

[walkonby]

@SassyAshley I got SO hungry reading over the prep of things you got done. I must agree about cut up fruit being very inviting while
the same items whole whole sitting in the crisper never call out to us. I had to make the announcement again today to the guys that there
are fresh green grapes, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries hoping to get eaten up before they wrinkle up.

[HermanH]

Walked into RCSS and found a bunch of men setting up nets in the rafters. Evidently, little birds fly in occasionally and then can't find their way out. I saw them swirling around the ventilation pipes. They were cute. I hope they get out safely.

[lilo0003]

For everyone meal planning don’t forget Tuesday is pancake day. Both DH and I will be out so we are doing pancake Wednesday. My family loves breakfast for dinner.

[Giseledta]

Pretty good day but had to make some adjustment (what's new, right????)

First thing this morning I got a batch of No Knead Bread rising in my Microwave (excellent draft free area for it to sit for 3 to 4 hours), made a batch of Rice to go in the fridge and then I pulled what I needed from the freezer and started a batch of Mashed Potatoes.

As I was looking at everything I was making I decided to ditch the Fajita Bowls for my lunches, after looking at everything else I was making there was going to be too much food. so push those to next week.

I made a batch of Greek Meatballs which I baked off, there was a small one I tried oh my gosh so good and I am not always a ground Chicken/Turkey. Will see what Mom says when we have them for dinner but I think they can be added to the dinner rotation.

Cooked off some Manicotti Shells and made a Spinach and Ricotta filling (Mom filled them).

Originally I was going to make a Shepherd's Pie which should have been tomorrow night's dinner but, the other day I knocked down a bunch of crackers in the basement, I did not notice one hit a bag of flour and split it open. This bad needed to come up which was fine as I did need to refill our bin upstairs but apparently my face did not approve. I dug the bag out and carried it up, I had been fighting a headache all day but after bring up the flour it was pounding so which change up Shepherd's pie tonight.

We did not have a lot of produce prep this week, I washed the Strawberries and Cucumbers, Mom sliced the Strawberries and I just put the cucumbers in the fridge. I did slice up some apples I can snack on, I am such a child it is cut up and ready to eat I will grab it but if I have to cut it up it won't happen.

Originally I planned on 3 prepped dinners only ended up with two but I think we got this. I made rice so we could do dumplings or butter chicken one night. Most nights will give us leftovers for lunch.

Breakfast will be Yogurt bowls with Almond Butter, Strawberries and a few chocolate chips. Snacks are apples, clementines, grapes and mixed nuts (kind of regretting not making Chex Mix nuts but this open container needs to be used up and there is always next week).

Made Peanut Butter Brownies for desserts, added Chocolate chips because Chocolate Peanut Butter yes please.

Not a lot of cleaning done, the kitchen is clean, cleaned out the fridge, took out the garbage, is there more to be done yep but tomorrow is another day.

Need to dig out Mom's Keurig for her as I bought her creamer and then it is time to relax.

I am in awe of all your kitchen skills!!

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[Giseledta]

Celebrating Dr Seuss birthday today.
Raining coming tomorrow and high temps... things will melt. Outside will need to be cleaned up.
Menu plan is made for the week.... natchos for supper, taco salad for me.
After work... fold laundry
And work on my crochet
Hugs to all

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[Frugalbigmama]

Good Morning!

Finally a few good days to travel. Enjoyed a free night at hotel last night. Going to hit the hot tub and pool soon then have a shower before we leave.
Stopping at Costco on the way home. Coffee beans for sure!!

Passed my step goal for the day yesterday and my legs are feeling it! Want to go in the pool and hot tub before having a shower before leaving.

Have a great day!

[Angela273]

February savings was less than other months, but I’m not surprised.
Coupons $42.58
10% off Sobeys $21.98
Air Miles $100
Swagbucks $15
Caddle $24.55
Money found $1.15
Class Action Lawsuit $7.50 - Dollarama

My local Salvation Army has 5 items of regular clothing for $5 on the weekend. They are also selling all winter coats and ski pants for $5 each. I bought 15 items of clothing and 3 winter coats for a total of $30.