September Frugals

[flowerseverywhere]

I had a weirdo moment today. I was telling my friend that I really appreciate it when running event organizers break out the cost of the shirt separate from the running part of the event. I am happy to pay for the event itself, especially when it includes timing. However, I don't need more shirts, and certainly don't need more generic cotton ones. So when I have the chance to pass on the shirt, I'm glad. Well, he looked at me like I was an alien. He is happy to take all the shirts he can get, I guess, so I'm the weirdo.

I think we are all weirdos when we practice frugality and practicality. The scouts on my street were selling popcorn. I wanted to give a donation, they can keep the popcorn. When you do this the kids don't know what to say so you have to speak to the parents to explain. Who think you are weird.

My garden hasn't been great this year so I went to Farmers market and got a bunch of veggies and combined with my harvest have been able to fill my freezer. I'll be visiting my kids next week so will show up with frozen meals, which they will appreciate in their busy lives. Way cheaper than bringing them out and way more healthy.

Got beach towels at the end of season sales, I am making totes for everyone with a beach towel in it. They all swim at pools in the winter and beaches in the summer so this will be a great present for Christmas

[fidgiegirl]

Got beach towels at the end of season sales, I am making totes for everyone with a beach towel in it. They all swim at pools in the winter and beaches in the summer so this will be a great present for Christmas

What a nice gift, and practical. Those towels can be expensive and it's so nice to use a nice, big beach towel!

[nickiefriend]

It has been a fairly frugal weekend. We have not spent anything other than groceries, and that was enough! Spent the day watching more of our dvd series, and today I have beans on for chili tomorrow and I froze several jalepenos and green peppers that were left in my garden. There will be more too, so that is awesome! Windows still up, and sheets drying on the line outside

[creaker]

I think we are all weirdos when we practice frugality and practicality. The scouts on my street were selling popcorn. I wanted to give a donation, they can keep the popcorn. When you do this the kids don't know what to say so you have to speak to the parents to explain. Who think you are weird.

I do this all the time - I've never understood the whole "let's disguise charity as capitalism" thing. Maybe some people would just want to buy the popcorn and aren't really concerned with the donation part - but often they are "selling" things I would not to buy, but I want to donate.

[frugal-one]

DH divided an unopened organic bath bar bought at a yard sale. It was so big it would have broken a toe if used whole. Got 4 bars for the price of 1. Made taco dip, carrot cake, and cookies yesterday so I do not have to cook today... leftovers are wonderful!

[Gina]

I do this all the time - I've never understood the whole "let's disguise charity as capitalism" thing. Maybe some people would just want to buy the popcorn and aren't really concerned with the donation part - but often they are "selling" things I would not to buy, but I want to donate.

I totally agree. The kids down the street used to sell this popcorn crap that I didn't want anything to do with. I wanted to donate, but for some reason they couldn't take money. So I always purchased the cheapest product they were pushing, and then usually just tossed it. Thank goodness they grew up.
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As to frugality, last night I was looking at ebay for the athletic shoes I like. I've been wearing this style for about 5 years, and have worn holes in about that many pairs. I love 'em and have had no foot problems at all in that time. Unlike when wearing willy-nilly sale shoes from Ross. Unfortunately this style is no longer made, and it's been getting very difficult to find a pair that doesn't cost full retail price. Then, wonderfully, I found a listing for 3 new pair in my size at half retail price, but they offered 'expedited' shipping for $12.99. I didn't need them fast so I asked the seller if it would be less for 'regular' shipping. Well, one email led to another, and I ended up getting all 3 pair, and he changed no S/H at all! It's also from out of state so no tax either. I am very pleased.

[domestic goddess]

Yes, we are coming up on that time of year. School is sending home fund-raising materials, so are scouts, and other organizations.

[domestic goddess]

Not sure what just happened there, but anyway. I am not going to buy a bunch of overpriced, unwanted merchandise just to give a donation to an organization, so am going to be contacting school, etc., to find out how they prefer that donations be given. The kids are never told, and, anyway, there are some organizations that I just can't support. It's too bad that we all have to be attacked by bags of popcorn, cookies, wrapping paper, candy, mugs,...honestly, the list is endless!

[chrissieq]

DH and I went to the flea market today and he passed up Grain Belt glasses of which he has many so want not a need! I spent $1 on a pretty ceramic serving bowl. Only other purchase was $2 for a paper bag of organic pears - just picked from their tree - could have had 3 bags for $5 but am glad I held out for the smaller amount - plenty for the 2 of us. Good, cheap fun on a sunny morning.

[redfox]

Harvested blue potatoes today. And traded tomatoes for zucchini with my friend Mrs. Nguyen. Yummy!