Frugal Chat / Did You Do Anything Frugal Today?

@ON_A_DIET What type did you get? Did you work on any baskets?

Yesterday, I bought a pack of 3 face masks for $3.00.

Haven't really been shopping. I don't shop like I used to. I still watch for savings, but usually am just getting same basics every time.

MY FAVE DAY! THRIFT SHOPPING!!

@ON_A_DIET that's wonderful!

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Happy first day of December!

Have you seen any deals posted for Cyber Monday?

@On_A_DIET I use one on My sock to measure chair exercise. Just use to get an idea of movement. It's a sportline. About the size of a quarter. I get them on eBay. Usually under $10. I can accidentally reset it, but not as easily as some that you just look at it and it resets.

Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 11/27/2020 (18:11)

I bought a new pedometer at Olllie's a few weeks ago. Guess what? The darn contraption does not work. grrr

Do you know of any cheap yet reliable pedometers?

Did you go Black Friday Shopping? Get any great deals?

Did you break the wishbone in your family?

Have you found any good pre Black Friday Sales items?

A store had chicken thighs on sale for .59 a lb. I got 100 pounds. Also burger for $1.99 a lb, have a lot in freezer but did grab 2 more 10 lb bags. I took my friend and he got a case of the thighs 40 lb, bag of burger, 11 lb pork roast for $16. not on sale but a big bag of dog food and oysters. We got all of this for a little under $200. The cashier couldn't believe how much meat we got.
We saved at least $60 on the chicken thighs. Usually they only go on sale for .99 lb.

The only bad thing was making smaller packages for freezing! They were in 10 lb bags. Just spilt in half.

@ON_A_DIET What have you given in the past? Maybe you will just have to get was it trays he wanted. Give what you want, you want to be excited about the gift you are giving.

Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 11/11/2020 (05:52)

LITTLEREDHEN8, I am about to give up on my priest's Christmas gift.

Maybe a gift card? Some good coffee? A bottle of wine?

Are you doing any pre black Friday shopping online? Did you find any good buys?

I ordered a Hoover vac from wm. It was $49. $41 off. I also saw the Lowe's ad yesterday and saw some things in it. The items are would like to have. So not sure whether going to get or not. But The dates for it are for the end of next week on some of the items. One item said started the 20th and another item had the 22nd. But for several days. And the dates are in small print.

Happy Shopping! Share your stories and finds!

Have a fun filled day filled with lots of treats to yourself! Don't for get to change your clocks if you do that in your area. And watch for the Blue Moon, 2nd full moon for the month!



Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 10/31/2020 (06:52)

@ON_A_DIET. I would get what I wanted for the gift. If I didn't, I would keep thinking about it. But then I have gotten things and felt off about it too.

My money is tight. I really don't splurge on any guilty pleasures. Enjoy your slim fast!

Have a great weekend!

I am so happy. Today was payday so I can buy more Slim Fast as am running out.

The only splurge I have are my mochas. They make me happy.

Do you have a splurge that makes you happy? How do you justify that splurge?

LITTLEREDHEN8, yikes I do not know what to get!

Pat, congrats on the weight loss!

@ON_A_DIET Sorry I missed this post, what did you decide? Is he a big coffee drinker?
I hate when someone does want something I don't agree with.

@PBVHCCVH that's great if you are capable and have the time to do it! How's it going?

Since the stores have change Black Friday sales, are you watching for the November weekly type sales? I see Walmart has sales starting I think Nov 4, some at 12 am and then next weekend at 7 pm etc. Really have to look at flyer pages (online posted).


Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 10/30/2020 (05:59)

I did something frugal today. After losing 55 pounds since June, most of my Fall and Winter clothes are way too baggy. Rather than spending a bunch of money to buy new clothes I have started taking my old ones apart and resewing them with new darts, etc. so that they will fit me okay!!

For Christmas, I want to buy my priest a Keurig sold on Poshmark.

However, his secretary told me to buy him Wooden Classic TV Dinner Folding Trays with Storage Rack. These trays with storage rack just do not seem appealing to me. But, he did tell her he was wanting them. The secretary and I are like co-elves. He told her and I just happened to be asking. I have searched on Poshmark, but no trays there. The trays I did find are OK.

What do you think? Buy him the Keurig or get the trays?

Awe...

This is my company. A mum I got for $2 because was beat up. Still pretty and nice size.

Got p3 snacks 4/1, breakstones sour cream 8 oz 3/1, green peppers 3/1, LOL variety cheese slices 7 oz .99, Swedish fish 4 oz pks 3/1, Tastykake 3pk coffee donuts 6 pk box 1.25; premade fresh salad kits 2/1, Hot pockets 12 in box 8, 30 oz green beans 1.

No. Some are very pretty!

Do you think scrap fabric wreaths are too cheap to give as Christmas gifts?

It's that time of year to be getting ready for gift giving. Are you working on any projects for gifts? Or what Frugal goodies is in your gift giving stash already?

Enjoy the things around you!

Had an appointment and stopped at store. They had caramel apples 2/1. Only had 4. So I got them. Apples and nuts are healthy for you right:)

Have a Smile filled day!!

Went to F/F Market yesterday. I got Pepperidge farm day old 12 pk sliders 1. They are fresher than some store breads, green peppers 2/1, they were huge!; Cutting for freezer.
Got 2 brand new bras for 1 each in pkg. JMS and Playtex 18 hour!!
At Sharp Shopper they had Breakstone's sour cream 16 oz 4/1!!!! I got 12 to freeze, Kraft shredded moz/provolone 8 oz 1.49; Saucer size ham slices 2 in pack 8 oz 1.49, will make quick meal, gummy bears for friend 1.49 lb., applesauce for friend 24 oz jar .99, he eats i like crazy!!, 8 oz cheese cubes Colby and pepper jack 1.49 pkg.

Stopped to get cider and they put it up a dollar from last week. I saw that's what they were charging at market also. Got apples also

Then had to stop for sunflower seeds for birds 40 lb bag for 16.99, Several dollars cheaper per bag than other stores! This was at the greenhouse. Saw it over the summer, hadn't known they sold them.

Pretty good day I guess.

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Are you ready to have a hygge fall and winter?

Went to Farmer's/Flea Market yesterday. For lettuce 2 heads $1, red leaf lettuce 3/1; cauliflower heads 2/1; red and yellow peppers 4/1; grape tomatoes 2/1. Also at Sharp Shopper got more of the HVR; Johnsonville Italian loose sausage 1 lb packs 1.49.

I didn't get any but corn on the cob $2.75 a dozen, cheapest I saw all season!
And my friend stopped for cider $2.75. Last year it was $3.75. And that's paying .50 for a container. I usually take my own if I get any.

Stayed out of the stores and didn't shop on line either. lol

I found a recipe for Virgin Whiskey! The taste of booze without the booze!

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Only 2 ingredients!

Enjoy! Glad you found some Frugal items!

It is rather hilarious now that I think of it...

About 5 years ago, I bought an iced tea maker at a yard sale. I used the iced tea maker quite often until I figured making iced tea in the microwave was easier.

So, we through the iced tea maker out when cleaning out the basement.

This summer, I bought another iced tea maker at a yard sale. Really nice one too. Brand-new. Of course, I bought it. Used the iced tea maker once, then let set on the counter.

Yesterday, the roommates threatened that the iced tea maker would go bye-bye if I do not use. So, I got off my tush and make some iced tea with the iced tea maker. I plan on making iced tea with it from now on.

Got 2 big bottles of HVR dressing for $6.

at F/F Market yesterday, I got 2 large Fall wreaths for $1 each. Has lots of those Fall berries on. Some color knocked off, will just have to get a marker out and color in.
I did get a big turkey flag and a Fall windsock for $1 each at thrift shop.
And got Starbucks cold coffee in fridge section 2/$1 for son. They sell for $5 each. And grape tomatoes in containers .25 cents each.

Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 8/20/2020 (06:33)

GS just sent me this pic. It's the chair he got. I don't know how well you can see it. His dog thinks it's comfortable!

Always nice to find something we can use!s
GS got a chair at thrift store the other day. He saw it and really liked it. It folds flat. Looked new. I told him to get it or he would regret it. I said ok last chance. He went and got it. We weren't sure what it was called. I thought moon chair, I think he found that it was a circle chair. And sells for $50, good deal for $15.

Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 8/7/2020 (06:18)

Found cloth shower curtains at thrift store in my bath colors

@LITTLEREDHEN8 You sure got some super good deals yesterday!! Congrats! Even the Farmer’s market locally has ridiculously high prices.

Some buys I found yesterday were 2 perdue whole chickens in a bag for $5.50 each approx. .49 cents a lb. They usually are $7 for 1 chicken. I got 6 bags; LOL chunk cheddar cheese 5 lb bag $10; Smithfield 8oz chunk ham $1.19; lb bags of 10 pasta products $5.69; Going to make some pasta salad! GS grabbed a bag of chicken fries 5 lbs bag $8; At Farmers Market, I got cantaloupes for $1 each, peppers 4/1; grape tomates 2/1 and plums 5/1. At Thrift Store I got a bird house for $3 looks like a boat house, and a beautiful Fall wreath with pine cones and berries w/leaves on grapevine wreath for $5.

Thanks for the Birthday wishes, they made my day extra special!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @PBVHCCVH! Have a great day!

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Sam's Club is too far away for me. 50 miles

Sam's Club really is an awesome store.

Good for you! Never been to a Sam's club. I shop like you, know what I want in and out. But I hear they always have different things, so the people I know go up and down all the aisles too.

I went to Sam's Club this past week with my mind on 3 items. When I go shopping, I know what I want. I buy the items. I leave. 3 friends went up and down every aisle! My back hurt. I was thirsty. My mask was driving me nuts. But, I did leave with what I wanted and was a proud girl.

1. box of 50 Swiss Miss Keurig k-cups
2. professional size Dove shampoo/conditioner
3. 24 pack of Members Mark flavored sparkling water

All three were about $9.00 each. Total bargains.

A local store had burger on sale for $2.29 a lb. I called to see if I could get 100 lbs and I was able to. Not a store I go to. Also I found 4 packs reduced for $1.99 lb that I grabbed. Also got for DIL boneless skinless chicken breasts for $1.39. Bulk in 10 lb bags. They did have some other things I should have gotten but didn't. Like bone in pork loin roasts for $1.19 lb. I have gotten them cheaper but not in quite awhile.

@SUN_SET91 Welcome to the team! Please share any Frugal finds you may come across.

Found some reduced ready to go salad bowls for .29 each. Each of the items are in individual compartments. They even have forks in them. The had quite a few, but sadly only had a couple of types I like to eat. Some had things in them I don't eat. Also got a couple more pre made snack items 4/1; I have quite a few in freezer yet from last shopping trip.

I LOVE those Flamingo cupcakes!!!

at the Joke with the wireless technology!!!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY - Frugal shopping day for me!!!

I saw this on FB yesterday What do you have to look forward to?


Haven't been finding anything Frugal finds to share.

Happy 4th of July! Join in the Team Picnic! Bring something that starts with the first letters in your first and last name.

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And in something cute

@ON_A_DIET What did you choose to study? We all have different interests so you had to make the choice yourself. I probably would have went with Fitness and Nutrition as I am overweight and might have helped me.



Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 7/1/2020 (06:56)

Hello! I need your opinion!

There are many free on-line courses from many respectable universities. I would love to further my education and for free? Heck yeah.

This is where you come in... What classes should I take? Should I work on a Master's?

If not a Master's, then atleast on something.

Kindly do not tell me computers. I would be bored out of my mind.

I just do not know.

I have studied Political Science. I have studied Fitness and Nutrition.

With Political Science, I just do not think I want to get mixed up in politics anymore.

With Fitness and Nutrition, there really are not many jobs in this area near me.

I would appreciate any advice.

Thank you!

This week I got cheese meat snack packs 6/1, I got quite a few and froze them, day old Pepperidge farm potato bread/sliders rolls 1 pk, GS likes the potato bread items.

The 2 stores I went to, also had TP in stock. DG had it frequently throughout this time. The other store didn't.

Edited by: LITTLEREDHEN8 at: 6/19/2020 (06:53)