2026-05 May Frugal Thread

[Tweets77]

This site has been crashing for weeks and trying to post its take a few times before it works. I have a private message I have been trying to respond to for weeks now and cannot. I am sure since it’s not maintained it will be the end of SC in the near future

i try to check into this site 5x /week ...I have not had any problems with it crashing on me. Wonder why?

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning,
I have not had any issue with crashing other than last night, I got an error.

I slept in which I know most people enjoy but for me I wake up with no ambition, so it is a slow morning. But I need to get up and get some things done.

I spent some time on Pinterest yesterday trying to come up with new recipes we can try. I am trying to get back into wanting to cook vs it feeling like a chore. I hate when it feel like a chore because I do love to cook and bake but when you get in a funk feelings change.

I found a lot of new options, apparently my Pinterest feels I want to make Asian Recipes and they do all look really good but we also need variety. But I must admit Stir Fry have been saving us on those nights I end up in the end in late afternoon meetings.

Also toying with the idea of trying Tofu, I have tried it in the past and didn't like it. I know you need to flavour it but I think my issue has been the texture but I think after some research I have found the flaws and will give it a try.

I am really trying to find more protein options but lately I do not know what it is but I do not enjoy pork when I make it, we try to only eat beef once a week which leaves a lot of chicken which is fine but I want more options.

As much as I would love to spend the day scrolling Pinterest, I need to get up and get some things done.

Happy Sunday Everyone.

[flemeth]

i try to check into this site 5x /week ...I have not had any problems with it crashing on me. Wonder why?

Well @Tweets77 I don’t know why myself. It also happed again this morning.

[HermanH]

Wow, what a day. Walked 10 hours and covered about 34k. I am bagged.

Rescued 8x muffins from my Shell station.

It was a hot day, so I was only clad in shorts. A young man walks up to me and asks if I wanted a cigarette. I thanked him for his kindness and told him that he was a good man. Nice to see that there are signs of hope and compassion in the new generation.

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning Everyone,
A new week is here.

I was supposed to be in the plant today to present the new Programming but we cannot log into one of the programs so I postponed the meeting until our login issues are resolved.

Might be for the best as they are replacing our front stairs today. I am excited because they came to inspect them and started shaking them and ever since the creeks and cracks when you walk on it kind of scare me. Not to mention a few boards are now lose.

Yesterday I did not get any prep done which is fine. I did manage to tidy the bins in the Dinning Room and reorganize them. I think I will need to redo one of them but for now until I get everything else sorted it out, it will work.

Also helped Mom clean out 3 of her dresser drawers. This will be a bit of a process as it is hard for her to be comfortable in her room so we can only work so long.

Last night I made Pizza Dinner, just sounds like a good idea plus we have lunch for today.

I also made a Crustless Cheesecake to use up some raspberries I had in the fridge. We will have some tonight, I made a few more tweaks to the recipe, excited to see how it turns out. Only downside to cheesecake is letting it rests in the fridge before eating LOL.

Alright, trying to get all the work things done. I have our regular laundry going and I still need to do the bedding, I feel very behind this week but hoping we can turn that around.

Happy Monday Everyone.

[Tweets77]

[QUOTE=flemeth;7264239]Well @Tweets77 I don’t know why myself. It also happed again this morning.[/QUOTE

That sucks!

[harbie]

I had major issues with getting on SC a few days ago like you @flemeth . Not sure why but now it’s ok.


Last day of work before my vacation officially starts. Let’s just say the day can’t end soon enough today. I’m in desperate need of some downtime.

Have a great day everyone.

[walkonby]

I repeatedly got the error message that says it " timed out ". NP, I had hockey to watch.
Start of another great week! Sunshine IS out there, but it wants to come and go behind clouds.
Not much cooking to do for a couple of days as we have stuff in the fridge already made.
Nice to catch that break.

[Frugalbigmama]

Good Morning! Back to work and reality! Well not so bad since I don't have to leave home- I felt the need to leave the house last week while off work.

Rainy weekend but was ok since I babysat my niece and stayed the night there. My sister like usual spoils us- She went to Costco and bought us a bunch of stuff (mostly for me for my healthy eating! 2 x 30 egg flats, 3 x egg whites, 2 x Greek yogurt, 4pk noodle meal, blueberries. I am stocked up!! The guys are having bacon and eggs one night this week for sure since we have lots of eggs (and bacon in the freezer)

I am also dealing with a cold- Stuffed up and coughing like crazy- My body is sore from the coughing! I just want to get through today so no plan to go out walking. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow and can get out.

Have a great day!

[coupon girl]

Morning had a load of laundry going .

Popped over to Canadian tire and got garage paint with hubby used some points so save $15.00=$35.00 for the can

Trying to get work done before annoying neighbour gets home from out west.

Gonna go plant my 3 tomato plants .

[cath007]

This site has been crashing for weeks and trying to post its take a few times before it works. I have a private message I have been trying to respond to for weeks now and cannot. I am sure since it’s not maintained it will be the end of SC in the near future

@flemeth:
I agree about that comment.
It's true that this site has been crashing for weeks...
I also had some problems login like 5 time last week.
That sucks that this site have no maintenance!!!
Who are the moderators ,admins of this site???
Are they aware of those issues???

[Frugalbigmama]

Happy Tuesday! The sun is shining but the sky looks heavy...Guessing we are expecting rain today. I should look at the weather app!

My back/body is killing from the coughing and laying around. So today is a walking day for sure. I am actually thinking of going to the hotel resort to stay the night (have free room that expires Thursday) so I can get lots of waking in and enjoy the pool and hot tub. Going to get some things done this morning and then probably pack up and head there around lunch time. Gas is usually cheaper in this area so hopefully it is so I can top up the tank...

New coupon alert- Found save $1.50 on any Black Diamond Cheese. I know there is one that is for both Cracker Barrel and Black Diamond too. Love that it is good on bars as well.

Have a wonderful day!

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning Everyone,
I got quite a bit done yesterday considering it was a work day which makes me happy.

I got the regular laundry done, I washed our microfiber cloths and bathmats and lastly our undergarments.

I bought new Microfiber cloths from Kitchen Stuff Plus and I love them, the dollar store ones are okay. I like the original ones they had but they changed my guess is to a different supplier and these ones don't work well with sprays , they are good for dusting but I love me a good spray wipe down.

Also normally we hand wash our undergarments but I have talked Mom into letting me do them in the washer as long as I use no spin, so much easier.

Dinner last night was a bit chaotic, I had a 4:30 meeting but just as I was going to prep dinner during my lunch I was told it was cancelled. The "issue" we were having was resolved and the meeting was back on and a bunch of stuff then had to be done before the meeting. Needless to say it was 6 pm before I even got a chance to think about Dinner so I made Baked Tacos with Mexican corn.

Tonight's dinner is a mystery.

They did not get our front porch done but they are here working on it today. Our old ones are in a pile on our lawn. I do not know why but this was stressing me out especially when they did not get it done yesterday because later in the week I do have to go out. Just hoping it is all done by the end of the day, they should be.

Lots of work stuff to get done, need to find my focus.

Happy Tuesday Everyone.

[cath007]

No luck finding coupons ...
And my printer is broke....
If anyone have extras of coupons please think of me please.

[coupon girl]

Off i went to donate a bag to the thriftique donation store -looked around nothing for me .

Then to shoppers may as well get milk for 5.15 20% for everyone
also had a personal offer buy 1 get 1 free shampoo or conditioner
(2) dove uv shampoo and conditioner 5.99 each then worked out to 3.00 each -2,000 when you buy 2 instore =2.00 each cant beat that price for shampoo etc.


Cath i dont have a printer dont care to ,but my cpn usage is way down from last year as they are harder to find for sure.