I'd love to say that things have been super frugal, but as usual they've been this insane mix of some times things are and sometimes they just aren't.
In no particular order:
- I had three doctor's appointments. Never a frugal venture.
- We didn't do badly on groceries for the week -- even with guests coming. I spent less than $90.
- My computer died -- turned out it was simply so old it couldn't handle the workload I was forcing upon it. Buying a new computer even with sales prices and discounts was not inexpensive, but we did use the discounts.
- I did (because I killed the drying rack) save all the laundry to do at once. I don't know if it is more frugal or not, but at least I only ran the dryer one day.
- I have been using a lot of recycling materials in my journaling, which is both frugal and feels good.
- My freezer (the one that is part of the refrigerator) is dying. I've transferred everything to the chest freezer. Thank goodness I had been working to clear it out. We are looking at having to replace the refrigerator. Repair cost estimates are to high to be cost effective. For now I have opted to go as is. The refrigerator is working fine.
- The microwave, which is over the stove, appears to have a crack in it. Not sure why. I'm keeping an eye out for a good sale. I would normally just say forget it, but we actually use the microwave for reheating things....especially when there is just one of us at home. It makes leftovers a lot easier to use up.
Your microwave and freezer are both going out, I'm so sorry. We did without the microwave for about 7 months after it went out and my friend felt so bad for us that she bought us one as a Christmas present. LOL Good to see you posting. :)
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Hope your life slows down a little but visits with a grandchild are so special and worth every second of time and effort,
ReplyDeleteWe use the microwave also, so I would have to be watching for sales if ours died.
I feel you about your refrigerator. Our ice maker is kaput but I will not spend the necessary repair amount for a 15 year old fridge, so we use ice trays. I continually keep my eye out for sale prices since this one could die any day.
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