1. We got a free tire for Joshua. He got his first flat, and after Mr. FG helped him put on the spare, we got ready to order a new tire and Mr. FG realized that we had a warranty on these tires through Tire Rack. OOOH. Joshua took the tire to Midas, where they […]

1. I used up some crystallized honey. I had two containers of pretty solid honey that I was tired of looking at. So I made a batch of chocolate chip granola bars. And a batch of energy balls. 2. I made soup with my butternut squash. I got one from Hungry Harvest and it sat […]

Happy Monday, friends! 1. I mended my bench cushion. We bought a table and chair set from Crate and Barrel some years ago and while the furniture is fine, the pads are less impressive. The bench cushion especially has been problematic, in that it shrinks when you wash it. I asked them for a new […]

1. I mended some washcloths. I don’t know why I have such bad luck with these, but the hems on my washcloths and towels frequently come undone, even when they’re fairly new. I sewed this one and a few older ones up, which was a nice quick job. 2. I mended a potholder. One of […]

This post contains affiliate links. Happy New Year, friends! I hope that you’ve enjoyed some delightful times with friends and family over the holidays, and I hope 2019 holds good things for you. What better way to start out 2019 than with Five Frugal Things? 1. I called ATK to get my promised discount. My […]

This post contains an affiliate link. 1. I used a $5 bagel coupon. A new-ish bagel shop near us sent out a $5/any purchase coupon, so I went and bought six bagels for a little over a dollar total. 2. I gave Sonia a haircut. She’s been wanting a shorter bob, but was unsure about […]