August 2015 Frugal Chatter thread

[jasperandchar]

We have a home equity loc which we never use and the rates are higher than the current rates

[Granger]

Preview of our newborn photo session. We splurged with some gift money. Sooooo glad we did.

http://www.creativeclicksphotographyblog.com/blog-2

[Natalka]

Oh, Granger, those are absolutely beautiful photos! I cried when I saw the first one, it's so meaningful!

What a lovely meaning for Josette's name!

Our son's name, Milan, means many blessings - kind, loving and gracious - in my husband's language.

[Natalka]

I know so many of you make meals ahead - it's really just something I've never done.

However, today is a new day!

I made a double batch of Chinese Hekka casserole, a meatloaf, and sauteed a giant pan of ground pork - so that will be three meals which will get into the freezer.

Just so you know, the beauty of this thread and its many inspirations sinks in at some point!

[SassyAshley]

Good Evening Everyone,
Oh what a day I went to work in one of our other branches so the manager could attend our sales meeting. The branch was busy plus they have a new staff member who has only been there a week plus another guy who has stepped up but has never had proper computer training. Downside to working Order Desk and being the system trainer is I can only train in the off season and there are a few gaps we need to address. It was a great day we got a ton done but oh man am I tired, not used to being on my feet for 9 hours.

Also I try to never do deliveries when I sell things but offered to this week since I was coming back from another location only got one taker and when I got there, there was no money. She is out of town and her Mom forgot to leave the money out for me so we will try again tomorrow since I need to head in that direction to pick up my mom's Christmas present to me. I am a huge Grey's Anatomy fan but started at like season 7 or 8, someone is selling season 1 to 3 for $20, can't pass that up so Mom is going to buy that for me for Christmas. I kind sounds kind of weird but I have no issue with buying used items as gifts so if she can get something I want at a deal why not.

[SassyAshley]

Granger the photos are gorgeous

[SassyAshley]

Nancy hope you figure out what is best for you and your family.

I am dealing with the opposite right now, we just re did our mortgage and we are now saving $80/month due to a much lower interest rate but Mom is acting like we no longer have a mortgage at times. I keep hearing how there will be extra money the mortgage has gone down but it is only $80 a month which is not much when you lay the numbers out.

[jasperandchar]

@Granger what a beauty

[jasperandchar]

@SassyAshley you are right $80 doesn't go far especially with the high prices of groceries and hydro

[jasperandchar]

@Natalka great job on cooking today, I guess your freezer will be used in a new way (haha)

[lizzie bargain]

Beautiful baby Granger!

[Crochetlady]

@Granger Love the pics!

[bobbiegirl2010]

@ Granger I love the pics too

[bobbiegirl2010]

Just so you know, the beauty of this thread and its many inspirations sinks in at some point!

I couldn't agree more Thanks everyone for sharing your frugal ideas

[coupon girl]

granger love the pictures
-jasper I am sure you will find the right thing to do -re: mortgage

-had ashlyn over for supper tonight as my son took his wife out before the big wedding -my daughter gave her a kelseys giftcard for her birthday
-we had "bata" for supper according to ashlyn in our words that means pasta