Successes:
1. No pet is necessarily frugal. Even if they arrive in your home at no cost, going forward they require a lifetime of spending on food, vet care, and grooming. Our new little guy did come with a price tag, BUT I had money socked away for a 'special budget item' that was enough to cover the entire initial outlay.
2. Having the good sense to keep a handy hubby always lands in the frugal success column. :) This week I described to Carey something I had seen on Pinterest, and with some wire mesh and lumber scraps (all of which he had on hand), he was able to execute a FABULOUS solution for corralling pup.
3. Turned down lunch and shopping invitation, and countered with invitation to hang out here with Rudy. Friend is an animal lover. :)
4. Sent hubs to grocery for some fresh produce, but otherwise we are still doing quite well on the supplies I stocked up on two weeks ago.
5. Our phone service is a rural cooperative. Once a year they distribute capital credits to members (customers) by applying the balance to your bill. I believe the amount increases the longer you are customers. We've been with them for over 15 years, so this month we got an $80+ credit on our bill. Nice.
Keep Tryings:
We have used a lot of gasoline this week making an 8-hour round trip to visit mother-in-law on Saturday and a 4-hour round trip to pick up Rudy on Sunday.
Frugal From the Kitchen This Week:
Saturday: leftovers
Sunday: Sunday dinner at Kasey's
Monday: pork chops, sweet potatoes, creamed peas
Tuesday: *Tex-Mex
Wednesday: Taco Salad
Thursday: Goulash and garlic bread
Friday: ???
(*not-frugal takeout or dinner out)
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Great tips and post. You have a lovely blog. Thank you so much for sharing and warm greetings from a baby boomer in Montreal, Canada. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda! Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments. :)
DeleteWhat's your recipe for Taco Salad? I've been looking for a new one.
ReplyDeleteHi, Pamela. Here's how I make it:
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Brown 1 lb ground beef, with finely chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic, and chili powder. Set aside to cool somewhat so it doesn't wilt the lettuce.
In salad bowl place:
lettuce mix (I like Italian blend)
1 can Ranch Style beans,drained
1 can ripe olives, drained
1 to 2 tomatoes diced (or cherry tomatoes)
2 avocados, cut in large-ish chunks
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
browned and cooled ground beef
Toss with a little Catalina salad dressing.
Serve with more Catalina dressing for individuals to add as preferred, and crushed Nacho Flavored Doritos to sprinkle on top of servings.
I had Taco Salad at a party once with Catalina dressing, and have never wanted it any other way since. Sounds weird, I know, but it is surprisingly good.
After having that taco salad at your house a few years ago...it's still my favorite! <3 Scott especially loves the nacho cheese Doritos on top!
ReplyDeleteI want to see the Rudy corral that Carey made!
I originally had it this way at Margaret Persky’s house. :)
DeleteWill definitely be showing ‘the project’ soon.
I'll keep my eyes open! :-)
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