Friday, July 3, 2020

Frugal Friday?

Next week, I am leaving my house to go out in the bigger world. A first for me that is not related to picking up a click list order or just driving around. I am going to a new doctor (new Insurance) for a first time appointment-mainly to just get into his system and get an A1C test and maintenance meds. I aso need to brave the  post office and get two money orders for the apartment in Texas folks, which will make me a tad nervous.  Then I will move back here into my little bubble.

I got to a section in my beautiful shawl that I had to take out and redo a couple times, so I have put it away at least for today and instead have been sewing and quilting and working on my cards, creative wise.

Meanwhile, here's what's been happening around the old homestead to save some retirement cash. And where I've spent.

1.  While I'm looking forward to getting a pedicure someday, I'm happy to say that on the  personal care, keeping healthy front I'm feeling pretty self sufficient these days. After purchasing a good pair of clippers, I feel confident that I can do my hair every month just as as easily as any one else, and since I've found ways to work out at home and in the neighborhood, I no longer feel that I am missing my workout classes or the pool (I don't have silver sneakers and walking in the pool was not a social event for me). While it may be limited savings in some area, it's also time savings. And any small thing that ads to savings for Texas these days I count as worth while.

2.  I visited two or three (or maybe more) of my favorite clothing and household online stores this week, and even threw a few things in the virtual shopping carts-only to remove items or leave the shopping card sitting as it was. While I wouldn't mind a few summery throw pillows and such in the living room, I need nothing, especially clothing at this exact point in time.

3. Groceries are back in the acceptable range, and were actually in budget for this week so far (there may be some last minute grill shopping this weekend at some point).We are all eating at home and eating well, including happy hour type foods and gourmet desserts. We rarely order in although I would not  object to increasing that a bit.

4. I've gotten rid of some of my memberships after I did an end of month budget summary this week. I don't need three online class options, four streaming options (all at the same time), kindle unlimited, or some of the other things I've been spending money on. I still have plenty of entertainment, digital, virtual and otherwise with what is left and can change things out as I feel the need.

5. In addition to providing beauty and warmth and relaxation, our yard has other advantages. While we cannot grow many things due to rabbits, we do have wild grapevines, a cherry tree (its a contest between us and the squirrels some weeks) and in addition to herbs we have a bumper crop of kale. So we've had cherry pies, kale at multiple meals,  (sorry Chris), grapes and grape juice and and appreciated many flower arrangments this week, both wild and planted.

6. While I'm unsure of the money savings in the long run considering the cost of good quality fabric and yarn, I decided that between stores on hand, some shopping and my at home status, homemade gifts for everyone on my list except maybe a couple surprises for my kids are in order. I'll be able to share only the end results of those who don't visit the blog. I've been urged to begin selling again but that would depend on the hands on time available and the price people can/will pay.

Into this week some spending did come. While I won't consider these costs unfrugal as such, there was non essential/non budgeted spending for the week.

1.  I placed a large Amazon order that included a new puzzle for the puzzle solver in the house, a yarn winder for me and a swift for me, some yarn accessories and really good socks for the person who is on his feet ten hours a day. The socks were needed and the other items facilitated at home satisfaction and self entertainment. I also have some fabric arriving that is pre-ordered and pre-paid.  




2.  I purchased canned goods and dog food for the Meals on Wheels recipients who are getting grocery bags of food these days as an extra. I also ordered some blank cards and envelopes so that I can  make more cards and write more letters to that same group of people,  and I am purchasing various craft and amusement items for the children that are being housed in the strip motels instead of our normal church basements.  In the normal times, my contributions are more along the lines of talent and time, but treasure is what is needed now so I have changed the budget to accomodate this.

I hope everyone has a lovely 4th. We'll probably stay home tomorrow and protect the dogs from the thunder and fireworks while keeping the house closed up, and have our family grilling or cookout on Sunday (during which time I have been promised smores!).  After twenty years in Washington DC, I tend to be of the "there are no better fireworks so I'll watch em on TV anyway", school of thought.

28 comments:

  1. Not going out of the house for weeks on end made me frugal without even trying. I can't believe how much money I've saved by default!

    Never saw a yarn whiner before, very interesting!

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    1. Winder, not whiner...I don't think anyone has seen one of those. LOL

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    2. Lol. It turns it into cake of yarn do it pulls from the outside which I prefer.

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    3. BEST NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ITCHY SHINGLES earning that you have ITCHY SHINGLES can be one of the most difficult experiences you go through in life. You may feel scared, sad or even angry – this is OK, and a completely natural part of coping with something that can be life changing.
      It will probably take a while for the news to sink in.

      My name is Patrice Davis  and I am from the United States.

      I remember spending so much money buying drugs from hospitals hoping that i will be cured from ITCHY SHINGLES, but all to no avail. I contacted so many  doctors and they prescribe medicine for me which they indeed tried their best but was unable to provide for me a possible cure, luckily i saw a comment about a herbal doctor, (Dr. Emmanuel) online.

      I then contacted him (Dr.Emmanuel) through his email, After much chat and enquiry with the doctor, to take a leap of faith because i have nothing to loose.

      To my greatest surprise, Dr.Emmanuel prepare a medicine and he send me a Herbal Medicine through FEDEX courier Service, and he gave me guidelines on how am to take it. I followed all procedures as instructed, and after 2 weeks of taking it i was free from ITCHY SHINGLES  his medicine is legit and it is real.

      I just want to encourage all individuals out there living with ITCHY SHINGLES , Genital Herpes, HSV1&2, HIV/AIDS/ HPV, COPD, CANCER, Hepatitis b, Lupus, PCOS, Kindney failure, Lung cancer and alot more. That there is still a huge chance that you can get cure only with the help of dr.Emmanuel kindly contact him via email: traditionaiherbalhealingcentre@gmail.com or whatsapp +2348140033827. 

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  2. I still don't understand the yarn thing. Cake of yarn?

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    1. A yarn would in a flat cake shape instead of a ball. Easy to see on googke.

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  3. Love my swift, not so much my yarn winder. Dang thing sometimes acts very goofy. Enjoy yours.

    God bless.

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  4. Your first sentence made me chuckle. Can you imagine making that statement six months ago. It would have seemed odd, but today it's become our norm. Good luck with the doctor's appointment and the trip to the post office.

    Enjoy your 4th of July!

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  5. In regard to your #5 -- We just have a little tiny yard, but it is such a refuge in these times of quarantine. Hope you like your new doctor.

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  6. When I was living in a temporary apartment by myself as part of a corporate move, my eating habits were not unlike those of a 10-year-old. I was eating quesadillas almost every night, so I thought, why not add vegetables? Kale makes a great quesadilla! Another favorite is kale, white bean and sausage stew. Easy -- there are tons of recipes out there.

    Good luck with the doc.

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    1. My darling daughter, who.is an ot and tries to run my life on occasion, says that when I move she will come over and help me cook and make individual meals so that I will always be healthy, lol

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  7. I would LOVE to have someone cook up some healthy individual meals. With two growing boys, a grown man who eats like two people ... and being on a budget means pasta, quesadillas, pizza, hamburger, chicken nuggets and tons of fries or tator tots .... It's hard to lose weight the older I get.

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  8. We have saved money during this time but it’s also been too easy for me to shop online. I’ve been buying fabric - just discovered Tula Pink - and cardmaking supplies. Now I need more room and time to use it all. You’d think time wouldn’t be a problem but the responsibility for my parents is like having a full time job. Just this past year, I finally got a yarn winder and swift. Love it!!

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    1. Tula pink is my jam!!!and bright solids. I am a really bright girl quilting wise except for this one thing for my brother, I do bright and modern. I know taking care of family os time intensive. Prior to the winder, I've bern using a tp.or paper towel tube, lol.

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  9. Barb,
    My wife actually let me cut her hair and, surprisingly, she was happy with it. Have continued to cut my own, but I'm going to need a pro job soon. Are you moving? Did I miss something? Have a great week and stay safe out there in the "bigger world". Love the expression. Joe

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  10. Yeah, I have to see my new doctor for a refill early in August. Not thrilled. But oh well... we gotta do what we gotta do.

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  15. The most obvious saving for gardeners and homesteaders alike, is of course your household waste from your egg shells, vegetable scraps, newspaper and the like. frugal living

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  16. I’m here to testify about what Dr Oseremendid for me. I have been suffering from (GENITAL HERPES VIRUS) disease for the past 4 years and had constant pain and inching, especially in my private part. During the first year, I had faith in God that i would be cured someday.This disease started circulating all over my body and I have been taking treatment from my doctor, few weeks ago I came across a testimony of Rose Smith on the internet testifying about a Man called Dr Oseremen on how he cured her from 7 years HSV 2. And she also gave the email address of this man, advise anybody to contact him for help on any kind of diseases that he would be of help, so I emailed him telling him about my (HSV 2) he told me not to worry that I was going to be cured!! Well, I never doubted him I have faith he can cure me too,, Dr Oseremen prepared and sent me Healing Oil, Soap, roots and herbs which I took. In the first one week, I started experiencing changes all over me, after four weeks of using his Roots/ Herbs, Oil and Soap, I was totally cured. no more inching , pain on me anymore as Dr Oseremen assured me. After some time I went to my doctor to do another test behold the result came out negative. So friends my advise is if you have such disease or know anyone who suffers from it or any other disease like HPV, HBV, HIV, ALS, HBP, CANCER etc. you can contact Dr oseremenfor help via dr.oseremenvadi@gamil.com or whatsapp +2349056394313

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  17. BEST NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ITCHY SHINGLES earning that you have ITCHY SHINGLES can be one of the most difficult experiences you go through in life. You may feel scared, sad or even angry – this is OK, and a completely natural part of coping with something that can be life changing.
    It will probably take a while for the news to sink in.

    My name is Patrice Davis  and I am from the United States.

    I remember spending so much money buying drugs from hospitals hoping that i will be cured from ITCHY SHINGLES, but all to no avail. I contacted so many  doctors and they prescribe medicine for me which they indeed tried their best but was unable to provide for me a possible cure, luckily i saw a comment about a herbal doctor, (Dr. Emmanuel) online.

    I then contacted him (Dr.Emmanuel) through his email, After much chat and enquiry with the doctor, to take a leap of faith because i have nothing to loose.

    To my greatest surprise, Dr.Emmanuel prepare a medicine and he send me a Herbal Medicine through FEDEX courier Service, and he gave me guidelines on how am to take it. I followed all procedures as instructed, and after 2 weeks of taking it i was free from ITCHY SHINGLES  his medicine is legit and it is real.

    I just want to encourage all individuals out there living with ITCHY SHINGLES , Genital Herpes, HSV1&2, HIV/AIDS/ HPV, COPD, CANCER, Hepatitis b, Lupus, PCOS, Kindney failure, Lung cancer and alot more. That there is still a huge chance that you can get cure only with the help of dr.Emmanuel kindly contact him via email: traditionaiherbalhealingcentre@gmail.com or whatsapp +2348140033827. 

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  18. I’m here to testify about what Dr Oseremendid for me. I have been suffering from (GENITAL HERPES VIRUS) disease for the past 4 years and had constant pain and inching, especially in my private part. During the first year, I had faith in God that i would be cured someday.This disease started circulating all over my body and I have been taking treatment from my doctor, few weeks ago I came across a testimony of Rose Smith on the internet testifying about a Man called Dr Oseremen on how he cured her from 7 years HSV 2. And she also gave the email address of this man, advise anybody to contact him for help on any kind of diseases that he would be of help, so I emailed him telling him about my (HSV 2) he told me not to worry that I was going to be cured!! Well, I never doubted him I have faith he can cure me too,, Dr Oseremen prepared and sent me Healing Oil, Soap, roots and herbs which I took. In the first one week, I started experiencing changes all over me, after four weeks of using his Roots/ Herbs, Oil and Soap, I was totally cured. no more inching , pain on me anymore as Dr Oseremen assured me. After some time I went to my doctor to do another test behold the result came out negative. So friends my advise is if you have such disease or know anyone who suffers from it or any other disease like HPV, HBV, HIV, ALS, HBP, CANCER etc. you can contact Dr oseremenfor help via dr.oseremenvadi@gamil.com or whatsapp +2349056394313

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  19. I want to share my testimony on how i get cure of my HERPES GENITAL with the help of Doctor clem, i have being suffering for this disease for a very long time now.i have try several means to get rid of of the (HERPES) disease for the last five years and had constant pain, especially in my knees. During the first year,I had faith in God that i would be healed someday.This disease started circulate all over my body and i have been taking treatment from my doctor, few weeks ago i came on search on the internet if i could get any information concerning the prevention of this disease, on my search i saw a testimony of someone who has been healed from (Hepatitis B and Cancer) by this Man Dr clem and she also gave the email address of this man and advise we should contact him for any sickness that he would be of help, so i wrote to Dr clem telling him about my (HERPES Virus) he told me not to worry that i was going to be cured!! hmm i never believed it,, well after all the procedures and remedy given to me by this man few weeks later i started experiencing changes all over me as the Doctor assured me that i am cured,after some time i went to my doctor to confirmed if i have be finally healed behold it was TRUE, So friends my advise is if you have such sickness or any other at all you can email Dr clem on dr.clem5544@gmail.com or on Whatsapp +2349068331914. sir i am indeed grateful for the help i will forever recommend you to my friends and wonderful testimony .
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  20. I'm giving a testimony about Dr Nogadu the great Herbalist, he has the cure to all manner of diseases, he cured my herpes simplex virus, though I went through different website I saw different testimonies about different spell casters and herbalist, I was like: 'Many people's have the herpes simplex virus cure why are people still suffering from it?' I though of it, then I contact Dr Nogadu via email, I didn't believe him that much, I just wanted to give him a try, he replied my mail and Needed some Information about me, then I sent them to him, he prepared it (CURE) and sent it to me through Air freight Online Courier Service for delivery, he gave my details to the Courier Office, they told me that 2-4 days I will receive the parcel and i took the medicine as prescribed by him and I went for check up 2 week after finishing the medicine, I was tested herpes simplex virus negative, if you are herpes simplex virus patient do me a favour by  contacting him and I assure anyone who is suffering from it, your problem will never remain the same again you will be cured also Dr Nogadu help my brother wife to cure her cervical cancer she was suffering from the past 5 years, After he {cure} my herpes simplex virus, then my brother  heard about it, he went home to tell his wife  about Dr Nogadu then his wife  email him and explain her problem to him, he also prepare herbal medicine and he use Air freight courier service to sent her the herbal medicine and he instruct her on how she  will be using it for 14 days, That on the 15 days of it, she should go and check her self in the hospital and she did as she was instructed by Dr Nogadu, to GOD be the glory she was cure of her cervical cancer which she was suffering from for the past 5 years thanks to these great man we will ever remain grateful to you sir for the good work you did in our family. When you contact him, make sure you tell him that I refer you.. contact him via: drnogaduherbalist@gmail.com or WhatsApp him on +2347010627760.

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  21. It’s obvious some patients with herpes are being enslaved to the antiviral and other supplementary Orthodox medicine just to help suppress the virus and not a cure. I have been with the virus since 2015 until I was introduced by a blogger who also narrated her story online on how she was cured of Genital Herpes after using Dr bobizua Herbal Medicine. This is a year and 2 weeks since I was delivered from genital Herpes. All thanks to God for using this Great herbalist to heal me. I have promised to keep telling good things about Dr bobizua. Please feel free to share Your problems with him and don’t forget to tell him I did refer you to Him. Thanks. Write him on mail drbobizua20@gmail.com He deals with Alzheimer virus, Cancer, HIV, Herpes, Genital, warts, ALS, BV, UTI, Virginal infection, Genital, Wart, HPV, Hepatitis A/B, Good luck charms, HSV, Pregnancy, Ex back.
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  22. Good news this is to everyone out there with different health challenges, as I know there are still a lot of people suffering from different health issues and are therefore looking for solutions. I bring you Good news. There is a man called Dr ehiaguna a herbal practitioner who helped cure me from HSV (2), i had suffered from this diseases for the past 5 years and i have spent so much money trying to survive from it. I got my healing by taking the herbal medicine Dr ehiaguna sent to me to drink for about 14 days . 3 days after completion of the dosage, I went for a medical checkup and I was tested free from HSV. all thanks to God for leading me to Dr ehiaguna who was able to cure me completely from this deadly diseases, I’m sharing this so that other people can know of this great healer called Dr ehiaguna because I got to know him through elizabeth who he cured from HIV. I was made to understand that he can cure several other deadly diseases and infections. Don’t die in ignorance or silent and don’t let that illness take your life. Contact Dr ehiaguna through his email drehiaguna@gmail.com You can also whatsapp/call him on:+2348073908953 . Visit his website https://effectiveherbalcurehome.blogspot.com/ He cure all forms of disease {1}HIV/AIDS {2}DIABETES {3}EPILEPSY {4} BLOOD CANCER {5} HPV {6} BRAIN TUMOR {7} HEPATITIS {8}COPD{9} SICKLE AND ANAEMIA.etc Be kind enough to share as you received.

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