- Stocked the freezer - I used leftovers to make some "quick grab" frozen lunches for Jason. I also made up some cookie dough, scooped it out and froze it so I can make a few quick cookies if the kids have a friend over, or we want a quick treat. Last night I made dinner rolls and simply doubled the batch which allowed me to put a dozen rolls in the freezer for later.
- Fit in some sales - I took advantage of some promotions and sales which allowed me to get some Easter candy for the kids for next to nothing. As long as I peruse a few of the websites once a week, I can keep the deals on my radar and it doesn't take too much time.
- Consolidated insurance - We recently switched car insurance to the same company as our home insurance. Not only was it a better deal, we received an additional discount on our home insurance. All it took was a quick phone call to run the numbers.
- Finally, I got around to putting a small patch on a pair of Noah's jeans. Knowing he will be in shorts 24/7 in two months, it kills me to get him new jeans because of a small hole in the knee. Today he told me that the kids in his class were asking him what the thing was on his pants. These are 10 year olds. What has this world come to if pants get tossed immediately when you get a hole in the knee?? Their parents were probably all traumatized back in the 70's by Sears Toughskins with the big hard square knees!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Frugal Friday
After a crazy few weeks around here, I wanted to stop and reflect on what we did this week to cut expenses and reduce waste. What I didn't do was menu plan, which is a big no-no when it comes to frugality 101. But on the flip side I didn't stop in at a store to buy something for dinner at the last minute or order out. So, what did we do this week?
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You had a great week! LOL about the patched pants. I have sometimes gotten fun patches at Joanns and fixed holes in my dd's pants. I wonder about the boys and what they would think? Luke is developing holes in some of his pants, but he is the second kid to wear them and it is almost shorts weather, so I am just having him wear other pants for the most part.
LOL about the patch! I patch my boys' jeans all the time. Only I use iron-on patches, done on the inside of the pants leg. I know what you mean about not spending the $$ on new jeans when spring is so close. I'm trying to avoid the same thing here for my 17yo and 11yo.
I always think that freezing cookie dough is a good idea. The problem is everyone in my house loves frozen cookie dough more then the cookies! It never lasts!
I remember those toughskin jeans. I think I did suffer trauma from having to wear those hideous things! LOL!
I'm not suprised that kids don't know what patches are. My daughter attends one of the few public schools around our area that doesn't require uniforms yet. They are not allowed to wear any torn clothing. Even those that come purposely torn and worn from the manufacturer.
Thanks for the tip on the website there! I appreciate any and all frugal tips you share sistah! :)
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