What frugal thing did you do today? - Page 22

markio26 · #**421** (**permalink**) 08-01-2006, 10:49 AM

warmed up pizza for lunch in skillet on stove burner... instead of using oven...

Ima saver · #**422** (**permalink**) 08-01-2006, 03:31 PM

stayed home all day, no gas, no spend. left overs for dinner!

lrjohnson · #**423** (**permalink**) 08-01-2006, 06:51 PM

I had boiled 3 eggs this weekend for the week. Well, I misjudged and the one I cracked open for a snack today was very undercooked. I just reboiled the other 2.

DayByDay · #**424** (**permalink**) 08-01-2006, 08:42 PM

Almost went to the grocery store, but made do with what I still have on hand instead.

rob62521 · #**425** (**permalink**) 08-02-2006, 11:00 AM

I am not going anywhere today and not shopping on-line or anything. I'm going to do a little cleaning, and then go read a library book before I make supper with stuff I already have on hand!

Ima saver · #**426** (**permalink**) 08-02-2006, 01:42 PM

I went to town to go to the bank, but I spent no money!!

andy'smama · #**427** (**permalink**) 08-02-2006, 08:18 PM

Used coupons to get free bags of dog and cat food. Will give the cat food to our neighbor who just got a new kitten. If she can't use the cat food I know the animal shelter will be glad to take it. Also went to store and just bought items on "special" plus it's the first Wednesday of the month so I also got an extra 10% off (senior day).

lynclarke · #**428** (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 01:40 AM

I stocked up on day old bread at Walmart- 6 packages and bought ice cream/sorbet bars - 5 packages at the dollar store. I won't need to go into either store for a couple of weeks. I bought produce from the local farmer. They sell a bag of vegetables for $1. I got 5 zucchini for $1. lynclarke

Ima saver · #**429** (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 01:14 PM

I stayed home all day, so spent no money. My husband and I both had leftovers for lunch.

sharonhr · #**430** (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 03:46 PM

I stayed home for most of the day and I only spent 35 cents for a newspaper.

Also I'm going to walk around my house looking for "wall worts." I just read an article in Real Simple magazine about how much dollars and energy are drained out of our household by unused applicances.
So that's my latest push: to cut energy consumption.

andy'smama · #**431** (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 06:03 PM

Bought sunblock at drugstore and used the $2 off store coupon and took the puppy to the dog groomers and used a $3 off coupon. Had leftovers for lunch. And only used one paper towel today. I'm trying to get to the point that I just won't ever use them (we have plenty of rags!)

sharonhr · #**432** (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 06:55 PM

I've also been trying to cut back on paper towel use. Sometimes for extra mileage, I rip them in half.

take care!

Lori63 · #**433** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharonhr

I've also been trying to cut back on paper towel use. Sometimes for extra mileage, I rip them in half.

take care!

I do this also.

sharonhr · #**434** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 05:16 AM

Thanks! I'm glad that I'm not the only one.

By the way...this thread has already saved me money.

This morning, I removed a shirt from the dryer... It was crushed with wrinkles. (I should have stayed up to remove the shirt when it was still hot)

I thought about just sending it and a few others shirts to the drycleaner for a quick press...And then I though: Nnoooo! I will press it myself and put a few notes in the Frugal thread.
ciao

Duchesse · #**435** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 08:35 AM

I opened an online account at EmigrantDirect where I will be getting a rate of 5.15%.

I found 3 pennies and I collected another .50 cents in deposits
added this to my $20 challenge jar.

I didn't buy my morning coffee $2.27.

sisuspirit · #**436** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ima saver

I found 4 things to unplug yesterday. 4 things that pull power that we seldom ever use. One was an old vcr that has been plugged in and flashing the time for the past 10 years. It is in a kitchen cupboard and you have to sit on the floor to use it, so it is never used.

I am just a brand new baby saver but yesterday I read about how plugged in things drain power...YOU have heard about this? Is that the case with all appliances and plug ins or just those that have the lights flashing? I am trying to find out about this. My family just laughed at me and my husband got mad. Is it true?

sharonhr · #**437** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 10:02 AM

I will look for the issue of Real Simple, which has information about energy draining appliances.

It was the July issue. As soon as I find it, I will log on with details.
best wishes!!!

rob62521 · #**438** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 10:42 AM

I had leftovers for lunch. I'm not going anywhere today so no gas. I ran my errands yesterday and took my mom grocery shopping when I went so it was one trip for both of us.

sisuspirit · #**439** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 10:49 AM

I ate a garden tomatos for lunch that were free from my son in law instead of going across the street and spending $4 on fried califlower. Saved money AND calories!

rob62521 · #**440** (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 10:54 AM

Those tomatoes sound yummy!