It’s always somewhat noteworthy when I do something plant-related. So three plant things is VERY noteworthy. 1. I planted some green onion ends. You can do this indoors in colder weather (in a glass of water), but I always forget to change the water in mine, and they end up getting stinky. But it’s pretty […]

Because credit is due where credit is due! 1. Mr. FG cut our internet bill in half Verizon had bumped our rate up to over $100/month because our previous negotiation had expired. So, Mr. FG hopped on a chat with a rep, and after enough back and forth, he got our bill down to $52/month, […]

1. I scanned a pile of receipts with Fetch. I’ve been using this app for a while now, and I can definitively tell you that it’s a much better use of your time if you buy a lot of brand name grocery/personal care items. Fetch does give you 25 points for a receipt, even if […]

Things were quiet here yesterday because after I got home from skiing, I promptly got sick with a cold. Bleh. Hopefully it’ll be a quick one! I’m already feeling much better today. 1. I caught a $150 medical bill error. I noticed that a $150 appointment bill came back unpaid, and after a few phone […]

1. I fixed Zoe’s chokers. She bought a set that turned out to be terribly flimsy; they kept breaking after just a few wears. Luckily, I was able to get them back together with a pair of needlenose pliers. How long will the repair last? I dunno. But at least she’ll get a little more […]

This week’s edition of Five Frugal Things happens to be entirely about mending, because once I get my sewing stuff out, I like to get it all done at once. 1. I fixed Arthur’s eye. We bought Zoe a handmade velour whale from Fluffyland when she turned six and in case you weren’t an FG […]