We decorated cookies earlier this week, but I’ve been pretty sick since then and haven’t manage to put together a post. And I was working on it this morning, but ran out of time before an appointment. SO. I promise I will do my very best to get a guessing post up here this afternoon. […]
A few thoughts on joy
December is a time of year that promises joy. Joy from family, joy from traditions, joy from peace, joy from gifts. And of course, joy from spending. The problem with a lot of our sources of joy is that they are outside our control and so sometimes, they do not deliver. But no matter how […]
Five Frugal Things | 20’s haircut, a fabric shaver, applesauce, and more
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. 1. I gave Sonia a haircut. After watching Downton Abbey and seeing Edith’s 1920s haircut, she was itching for a change. So, we cut off a few inches and she is loving her […]
Costume Photos! (2019)
Our costumes are largely not frugal, so…here’s a Saturday post for you, where I can be non-frugal for a moment. Sonia Sonia went as Alice in Wonderland, using a vintage-style blue dress, an apron, a pocketwatch, and headband/shoes/socks she already owned. Sonia’s costume is the most sensible out of all of ours because everything except […]
What I Spent, What We Ate | A week of requests
What I Spent I spent $148 this week on an embarrassing number of stops! In addition to Costco, I have five other stops recorded. Geez. It was not my most organized week, to be sure. But hey, at least I am on budget this week. October Spending Week 1: $260 (!) Week 2: $148 What […]
Five Frugal Things | CVS “savings” are inflated.
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. See item #2 regarding CVS! 1. I used the wifi at the dermatology office to research CVS deals. I had to get my stitches out (I had a mole removed, not cancerous, thankfully!), […]
