Marching Forward with Frugality & with Savings 2015 frugal chatter

[Crochetlady]

@ coupon girl So sorry you`re dealing with dry mouth again. Some of my meds cause this too but not nearly as bad as yours.

I`ve had dry eyes (caused by arthritis and diabetes) for over 30 years and use eye drops. Lately they`ve been burning a lot. Told Dr. this morning and he gave me a scrip for Restasis but Trillium doesn`t cover it. At $140 a month I don`t think I`ll be going on it.

[MrsSunshine]

heh guys, only have a few seconds on, first my computer died. then my tablet. so hard being offline.. wow i miss all of ya.
busy week. finding out lots about me.
i'm def. a gold/blue person with lots to learn still. anyone who knows about colors might get that.. if not no worries.

still need to get through the rest of the week. plus some, hope everyone is doing well.

[jasperandchar]

@Crochetlady what wonderful news, so happy for you
@coupon girl it's certainly understandable to be depressed given many factors, your never ending cold/flu, the issues with your dry mouth and sore gums, the weather and life issues. I hope things turn around shortly and going for a walk can help, hugs to you hun, 1 step at a time but being in pain is not only physically but mentally draining as well.

[jasperandchar]

@ coupon girl So sorry you`re dealing with dry mouth again. Some of my meds cause this too but not nearly as bad as yours.

I`ve had dry eyes (caused by arthritis and diabetes) for over 30 years and use eye drops. Lately they`ve been burning a lot. Told Dr. this morning and he gave me a scrip for Restasis but Trillium doesn`t cover it. At $140 a month I don`t think I`ll be going on it.

I would call the pharmacy and ask if there is a generic brand of the Restasis and get them to check if it's covered and if so get them to send a request to your doctor explaining the switch from Restasis to generic, maybe leave a message at the doctor's office too, just a thought.

[jasperandchar]

@MrsSunshine hope you are doing well and hope to see you again soon

[jasperandchar]

Well folks I looked at the new flyers that start Thursday and boy are my lists scattered only a few things at each store so we'll see. I'm really hoping to primarily stock up on meats during the month of April but so many items are on my list that I have been putting off so going to increase my April grocery budget from $500 to $600 for the 4 of us, 2 dogs - includes everything from toiletries, people food, dog food+++.

[thriftygranny]

Well folks I looked at the new flyers that start Thursday and boy are my lists scattered only a few things at each store so we'll see. I'm really hoping to primarily stock up on meats during the month of April but so many items are on my list that I have been putting off so going to increase my April grocery budget from $500 to $600 for the 4 of us, 2 dogs - includes everything from toiletries, people food, dog food+++.

That is a courageous budget Nancy, maybe you could up to 600 for this month and do a 400 budget in July and August when you aren't packing lunches and have fresh produce from your garden to balance. Mine is 600 a month for 3 of us and two dogs, but my husband is a serial dieter and he his diet is very expensive...sigh.gotta love him but seriously just eat less, dieting is not a mystery.

[thriftygranny]

@ coupon girl So sorry you`re dealing with dry mouth again. Some of my meds cause this too but not nearly as bad as yours.

I`ve had dry eyes (caused by arthritis and diabetes) for over 30 years and use eye drops. Lately they`ve been burning a lot. Told Dr. this morning and he gave me a scrip for Restasis but Trillium doesn`t cover it. At $140 a month I don`t think I`ll be going on it.

That is so unfortunate it isn't covered, I am hoping there is an alternative for you.

[lizzie bargain]

swam with the dolphins and turtles today and saw humpback whales and flying fish-so cool-nature.

[lilo0003]

J&C: we are in the same boat with the grocery budget and with 2 boys I just can't get below 450.00 a month. The dog has his own budget line and I only put grocery into the grocery budget. Everything else has its own budget and since most other stuff always has good coupons I keep that to a small amount.

[lilo0003]

Lizzie: Dh and I went to Maui a few years ago and we went in the summer so missed the whales, but I rally want to take the boys in the winter, our oldest is a marine nut and this would be nirvana for him.

[Natalka]

Good morning!

[Natalka]

Just wanted to share - sure wish I could get to Medicine Hat to see this.
He's our nephew, a year older than our son, who graduated from U of S as an engineer last year and is working in The Hat - that's where his family is.

He's the son of my husband's youngest brother. The family came from Croatia as refugees to Canada to escape the war there in the mid-'90s - when they came, none of them knew English, and all have done really well.

We know he's smart, funny, and has a good voice - but didn't know he had this talent!

[coupon girl]

-yep morning -its -4 here with a chance of freezing rain early this morning -so excited to go see my dentist this morning

[walkonby]

Just wanted to share - sure wish I could get to Medicine Hat to see this.
He's our nephew, a year older than our son, who graduated from U of S as an engineer last year and is working in The Hat - that's where his family is.

He's the son of my husband's youngest brother. The family came from Croatia as refugees to Canada to escape the war there in the mid-'90s - when they came, none of them knew English, and all have done really well.

We know he's smart, funny, and has a good voice - but didn't know he had this talent!

Natalka, he might make his living as an engineer but that smile on his face says he LOVES theater!! He is quite adorable!