2026-04 April Frugal Thread

[lizzie bargain]

My DH and I were talking to a private clinic today about having his hip surgery done privately in the summer-definitely not frugal but hard to put a price on pain and suffering. Will see how the surgical consult goes. That will be in May vs 20-24 months from now in the public system!!!

[SassyAshley]

Good Evening Everyone,
WOW it was a busy day, probably did not help that I woke up late. I woke up at 4 am and could not get back to sleep, I was very uncomfortable, my hands were bugging me (I have been sleeping with socks on my hand as I have patches on my hands and they made a point to tell me not to get the cream on my face and I do not trust me in my sleep), and my back was not happy. The plan was to get up but I guess after my alarm went off I fell back to sleep.

Once I got my day started, it did not slow down but at the same time I knocked out a bunch of work things that have been hanging over my head. Nice to cross somethings off.

Nothing to done around the house. I realized I forgot to wash the couch blankets yesterday so I was going to do them today but I was cold so it didn't happen.

I am not sure why but this afternoon I started to not feel my best, I don't feel sick I just feel off.

This has lead to plan d for Dinner. Plan A Beef and Broccoli, got nixed, so did Plan B Chicken Burgers (no thank you to the mayo), plan C Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Potatoes and Veggies also got nixed. Now I am making Chicken in Mushroom Gravy over Mashed Potatoes with a side of mixed veggies.

Sometimes you just gotta go with the flow.

Happy Tuesday Everyone.

[coupon girl]

Lizzie ,yes you cant put a price on pain ,how true .
I know of someone who went to Mississauga for a total body scan ,she paid of course .Then had surgery instead of waiting til june.

It is so hard to believe when i had an xray in March on my knee ,then the other day the Surgeon telling me i could have had May28/26 for knee surgery .Of course i had to turn that time frame down as hubby has an MRI that day .

So i will have bad days and pretty good days til i go in August for surgery .Today was a good day went out in morning with hubby ,then out in the afternoon by myself .Lizzie tell your hubby take care, all the best.

[lizzie bargain]

Thanks CG-too bad you couldn't have had the surgery on May 28 for sure. Lets see what dates they come up with for a consult and surgery-if necessary I will reschedule things I have planned as this is the most important item on our docket for sure!!

[harbie]

You most definitely can’t put a price on pain @lizzie bargain . My dad went to a private clinic to get his MRI and got in within the week otherwise it was most likely going to be a year wait list. He has a CT scan as a follow up to his treatment and they sent a rec in a year in advance! Hope your Dh gets the relief he needs

[coupon girl]

Yes Harbie my hubby went on the cancellation wait list for his MRI on may28th he has waited 6 months ,so i didnt want to just think of myself and tell him to cancel.That is what true love is .lol


This morning going nowhere not out at all in the car.I am making turkey soup,yummm.

[Frugalbigmama]

Happy Hump day! Blue sky and sunshine so planning to get out this afternoon for a walk for sure!

Celery is on sale at GT starting today so glad I didn't buy it the other day for $3.99 at NF. I just made it work with what I had. I think my fav meal of the day is my afternoon hummus and veggies (especially the celery!)

Like usual I have a million things I want to get done around the house but will have to pick a few things and just get at it..

Enjoy the day!

[cath007]

It is Wednesday
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[harbie]

Done after a looooong work day. Tomorrow’s plans change and then changed again so I’m meeting a new client but before that I’m taking my mom out shopping in the morning. Cleaning will have to wait until Saturday.

I'm going to pick up Dh in a few minutes and enjoy the sunshine while I go to the bank for a deposit.

[HermanH]

Salvaged 6x sandwiches, 12x milk shakes, 3x iced coffee drinks, 10x pepperoni snacks, 5x danish, 8x muffins, and 2x 1-litre bottles of Clamato from my Shell station. I don't know what to do with the Clamato, as I don't drink Bloody Caesars. I'm thinking about just using it to cook into chili or a pot of stew. Anyone got any ideas? Ever tried it?

RCSS had 3x 2-pound cauliflower in pretty good shape for $1.76 each.

[lizzie bargain]

I just ordered in bulk from a local food company. It included 2 lasagna, chicken cannelloni, 2 jars Marinara sauce, 2 trays meatballs and 1 barka. It was 120 including delivery so I hope we like it. Supposed to last a week but since we are only 2 it will last longer.

[coupon girl]

Yesterday i made 5 containers of turkey soup in the morning ,then slept 2 hrs from 2-4 p.m .Well i must of needed it.lol

So nice out today will try to get to shoppers for my seniors discount as i always need milk.

[lizzie bargain]

We are very pleased. Dh has a phone consult May 15 and hip replacement on July 16. Private surgery may not be frugal but you can't take it with you!!

[cath007]

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[coupon girl]

Lizzie that is great news for your dear hubby ,July will be here before you know it.

I went to shoppers got my milk ,(2) p.c raisin bread 3.99 and 2 toilet bowl cleaners 3.99 each -2,000 points when you buy 2=3.00 each .