cheerfully living on less
Looking for the good is especially important at a time when the discouraging things can start to drown out the encouraging things. So, during these unusual times, I’ve been doing a weekly post where we share some bright and sunny things in our lives. This week, I am thankful: that even when I can’t control […]
Happy Tuesday! It’s time for some frugal things. Five, to be exact.;) 1. I got a free Starbucks drink My birthday was in April, but Starbucks extended the redemption period. Yay! I’d never gotten a birthday drink before and I didn’t realize you could get any size. Luckily, Sonia clued me in and naturally, I got […]
I’m saving the “embarrassing frugal habit” question for the end, so keep scrolling to get to that one. First, a few other questions. How has your attitude to frugality changed with time, as your children are older (and yes, the rest of us are too!) Has this changed attitude led to changes in spending, are […]
What I Spent This was not a week for a big shopping trip. After all, I spent $430 last week! I did get a Hungry Harvest delivery ($25). And two days ago, we ran out of milk. I guess I didn’t buy enough to put into the freezer. Or my family drank more than usual? […]
Frozen milk takes approximately 3 years to thaw. Ok, so not actually, but it feels like it. HOW DOES IT STAY ICY FOR SO LONG??? I’ve been buying extra gallons and throwing them into my chest freezer (to help cut down on milk runs) and my soul, I cannot believe how long a gallon of […]
Grocery prices are going up right now, and given the current situation, I will not be surprised if they continue to rise for a while. This is a little bit unnerving for those of us who are budget-minded (which is probably most of the people reading this blog!) When I feel nervous about something that’s […]
