October Frugal Chatter - Harvest the Savings

[SassyAshley]

Coupongirl - Congratulations

MaddensMomma - Hope you feel better soon

JnC - Congratulations on the new stove.

I also get the family thing to be honest right now I am really considering not going to my Dad's for Thanksgiving. Kind of over feeling like the outsider that cannot do anything right sitting in the corner alone. It is very obvious I did not grow up in that household and am different so to say.

[thriftygranny]

Well Coupon Girl that baby is finally here!!Congratulations and enjoy every minute of being a grandma!!!

Maddens momma that sounds like awful ordeal, I hope you mend quickly and are strong again soon.I think writing your in laws a heartfelt note letting them know how much it meant to have their support would be a perfect way to convey your appreciation. Remember they are helping you now but as they age you will be there for them I honestly think it works out in the end!

JC I am so happy you have resolution to your lemon of a stove, good for you for keeping on top of thins, it paid off!!

[coupon girl]

maddens momma -I second thriftygranny -they sound like great in-laws -you can be there for them later on down the road-enjoy them I had a crappy mother-in-law til the end-jasperand char hang in there girl we are here to listen anytime-you spent that nice time with your son on thanksgiving

[jasperandchar]

Coupongirl - Congratulations

MaddensMomma - Hope you feel better soon

JnC - Congratulations on the new stove.

I also get the family thing to be honest right now I am really considering not going to my Dad's for Thanksgiving. Kind of over feeling like the outsider that cannot do anything right sitting in the corner alone. It is very obvious I did not grow up in that household and am different so to say.

arg....families, in the end it is your choice to choose wether to subject yourself to this type of treatment or behaviour, hugs to you and hope you make the best choice for you and nobody else

[jasperandchar]

maddens momma -I second thriftygranny -they sound like great in-laws -you can be there for them later on down the road-enjoy them I had a crappy mother-in-law til the end-jasperand char hang in there girl we are here to listen anytime-you spent that nice time with your son on thanksgiving

thanks coupon girl or should I say Nana

[cath007]

Sometimes I would said I would love to not have familly.Because when they are there they should help me and they dont.They just stand in front of me and do nothing to help me,all sort of excuses are said.So with the fridge problems and the short delay of time I will not be able to meet the requirement,I will be probably get evincted,I dont know what will happen.My brother did not come this week end like he promised,and a friend dont care so yes I feel lonelly.And neighbour just kept insulting me on purpose ,I dont need that,she dont have the right to do that..Can you believe she was standing in front of my door when I when to get the mail and kept fixed me like I was et...how sneaky on purpose...scenty neighours,oh yes,behind mean and intrusive is ok to the law,,,wow.,,,bully me too...anyway have a great night everyone..
I did not do any couponning since 2 weeks
So now I check if I can cancell my accounts,and save my things

[Angela273]

I taught today. In the morning I received two phone messages close together from the school that I will be teaching at on Thursday. One saying they wanted me to teach Wednesday too, the second message said that they did not need me. Not really sure what that was all about. While at the school I had a sick teacher ask for me to come back and teacher for him tomorrow, so I've got another day of teaching work. I ran over to NF to PM yogurt and pick up milk and sour cream. NF is only 2 blocks away from the school. When I parked in the parking lot I already had another message from a teacher at a different school requesting that I teach for her tomorrow afternoon. I returned the call to let her know that I am already booked.

I have worked or will work by Thursday, 5 days this month. Already beat last month's total. That's a good feeling.

[MaddensMomma]

well everybody have my new granddaughter-I cant send pictures as son doesn't want to -put her on facebook or anything-but she was born at 11.13 last night "ashlyn" weight 6 pounds 12 oz- a tiny baby girl with loads of black hair -my lovely daughter-in-law was in labour from 2 .00 am on sat when her water broke -then we went to hospital at 2.00 pm and her labour was slow -but then picked up in the evening -and my daughter-in-law let her mom and I go in the birthing room with her when she was in labour and pushing -midwifes let us -our husbands went home at 9.00 pm- well I almost passed out -unreal-not from seeing anything cause she wasn't crowning yet -just maybe we shouldn't have eaten boston pizza at 4.30-i don't know my nerves -but I removed myself from the room and a nurse told me my coloring was back to go back in there -maybe my blood sugar dropped she said -anxious maybe-so I went back in and held jenns head up as she pushed -my what a different experience than my 2 births -more subdued lighting, no stirrups she used the mom's -us our hips to put her feet on and push -just a nicer experience than I had 28 and 31 years ago-I thanked her for letting me come in -wow then today we went back this morning to hold her -so sweet -ahhhh I cant describe how this feels-wonderfull-then my son said last night that my mom would have loved her -well I cried then -ohh and my son caught her coming out and cut the cord-just wonderfull-now I can have my thanksgiving too

Congratulations on your new baby granddaughter!!

[avoncallingu]

Wow, you are one productive granny!

Had a productive day, emptied all my kitchen cupboards and rearranged and everything is wiped down inside and out, back splashes are all cleaned , grout etc.Made 20 cups of crab apple juice to make jalapeno jelly and regular jelly. I have to work tomorrow as a favor for my sil so to bed early!! Plans for this week are washing walls and clean the carpets, make pastry for pies and another dessert to put in the freezer for Thanksgiving.

[avoncallingu]

Your poor doggie looks sore! Hope he heals well and quickly!

Good Sunday morning!
I'm on my last 12 hr shift at work-nice cause the weather was not so great anyways.
Beginning to compile my To-do list for this week already-includes fighting a ticket and both Dr and dentist ugh!!!!
I skipped the sdm 20x promo yesterday (when I work I will go on my lunch) because of the vet bill I am back at square one. I've been eating take out this weekend too-double bad! No more spending the rest of the week other than fresh produce.
Here's a photo of poor Gary after his vet appt

[avoncallingu]

I had to really laugh at this! I must have one of those looks, cause dh sometimes says "Whew, what a look!"

I'm trying to get caught up with organizing coups as well!


Usually the look at you like you just asked for a kidney. I am going to call and share the feedback. Now to spend the day sorting coupns[/QUOTE]

[avoncallingu]

Good morning everyone! Fed the kids eggs and bacon. Cleaned the kitchen. Turkey in the oven. veggies cut up and ready to cook. Laundry going. Enjoying my coffee while catching up and then jumping in the shower and off to hockey with DS (they won yesterday 8-4 It was worth the drive to Gravenhurst

Congrats to your son's team. You've got quite an eventful day going for you there!

[avoncallingu]

Cath - check to see that none of the stuff is sticking out so that the door is not sealing properly. Somehow you're getting warm air in there which is causing the frost. You may just need a new seal. It might be ripped somewhere. Sometimes I find that if we have ours especially full, something is actually pushing on the shelf on the door and preventing it from sealling well. Then things don't freeze properly. Good luck!

Inquiring mind: Did you ever have froze like snow thing in your fridge freeze(father said that is because I put overload of too much stuff but not so agree on that) part and things dont frooze well???...I had that since 1 week and I see the end of my fridge coming,not the time for me that happen.no time and no budget for that,what a nightmare of bad timing...bad things come in lot's

[thriftygranny]

Originally Posted by cath007
Inquiring mind: Did you ever have froze like snow thing in your fridge freeze(father said that is because I put overload of too much stuff but not so agree on that) part and things dont frooze well???...I had that since 1 week and I see the end of my fridge coming,not the time for me that happen.no time and no budget for that,what a nightmare of bad timing...bad things come in lot's

Avon is right the only time I get that snow in my fridge is when it is too full and the door is not closed properly, hope you get it working!

[avoncallingu]

Wow, you're doing really well! Congrats!

We had friends over for dinner last night. Spent yesterday doing laundry - washing folding drying, vacuuming the living room kitchen bedroom, cleaning the bathroom and dusting. BF took extra hours at work as its a greened out weekend so for the next two weekends he gets paid time and a half for he first 4 hours of his shift and double time for the next 4.5 hours of the shifts on saturdays and sundays.

I bought snacks yesterday - breifly considered the 40 pk of mini chocolate bars for 14.99 and opted for a 20 pack with 3 dollars of coupons for 6.89 (even with out the coupons inside as an added bonus if i wanted 40 the 20packs ended up cheaper!)

Today we dug the carrots, onions and cleared off the deck so when it snows (*ick*) its easier to shovel. i also cleared out my plant pots, rearranged a couple things in the shed as some stuff left and my bf is winterizing the camper.

For my goals progress so far

- Started my knitted wrap and a scarf
- Put my entire GST refund into savings
- I've used 40 dollars in giftcards for amazon - applied to the preorder of gifts and ordered another 10 dollars of cards this weekend. - 15 remaning to earn and order.
-Paid the 75 on capital one
-I've gotten one more gift completed