May Frugals

[early morning]

So, we've not been extra-frugal lately, what with actually taking a long trip up east last month and all. And I've purchased a battery operated vacuum (Ryobi, we have lots of their stuff), and a couple pairs of clam-diggers. BUT I've been needing a new tin of black past shoe polish, and scored a nearly new one from a free box at a yard sale yesterday. Also got quite a few plants at our local Master Gardener's sale - better prices than the nursery and supports a good group of people. So a win for the day, at least. And then we blew all our savings and more at the local ice cream store, lol.

[Tradd]

I received a $100 Amazon gift card (yes, it's legit!) from switching home internet providers. I'll use it for Kindle books.

[happystuff]

Was on vacation, so I confess the past week was NOT frugal! But it was fun!

[sweetana3]

We scour the sales at two local small Kroger stores every week. This week I needed cinnamon for homemade granola. I was going to go to Costco but the size of the container was just too big. On Friday, we stopped for a regular shop at Kroger and found 8 boxes of cinnamon 1.75 ounces each for 56 cents each. They were originally $3.88 than marked to clearance at $1.24 and we got them for 56 cents. Nice that we actually needed and were searching for cinnamon. One box fills a glass spice container, so I filled the two we had and stored the other 6 boxes. I think some cinnamon rolls are in our future too.

[rosarugosa]

I don't think we've been very frugal recently; we've done a bit of stocking up & panic buying. However, I was just looking at my home improvement records. Last year, we spent big bucks on kitchen remodel, front steps/deck replacement, cellar door replacement, stairway railing installation, sump pump replacement, hot water heater replacement.
This year so far:
Mailbox post replacement - $18 (split cost with neighbor whose box is also on the post)
Bathroom radiator cover - already had all materials on hand
Stained gazebo, bench, & tables - already had all materials on hand
Replaced bathroom fan - paid with a gift card from raffle DH won at last year's craft fair
So we've been pretty frugal on the home improvement front so far!

[Tybee]

Been trying to fix my car cd player myself to avoid buying a new radio. It's been broken for 11 years. Bought a car of compressed air and a cleaning cd. Think I will need to buy a new radio but haven't given up yet.

[ButterflyWings]

Scored a like-new bread machine for $5 at a yard sale last week. Market Basket had chicken thighs for $0.99/lb, so I stocked the freezer. Also got some more kitchen stuff from clearance racks at less than half price. I think I have been pretty frugal this month.

[rosarugosa]

Scored a like-new bread machine for $5 at a yard sale last week. Market Basket had chicken thighs for $0.99/lb, so I stocked the freezer. Also got some more kitchen stuff from clearance racks at less than half price. I think I have been pretty frugal this month.

I think being able to shop at Market Basket is a huge frugal win. We love our local Market Basket!

[Tybee]

I think being able to shop at Market Basket is a huge frugal win. We love our local Market Basket!

So true! We like to eat a sandwich or a bowl of haddock chowder there, too, a cheap meal out.