Posts by JunebugsMom

Well I just noticed that I've only had one no spend day so far this month.  but believe it or not, I am doing better than usual by keeping track of every penny spent.   1/13  Groceries $55.34, Garden Center (used 15%...

1/12  $15.25 on vegetable and herb seeds.  I am hoping it is money well spent.  I have big plans for my garden this year! 

1/11  $58.43 on gas (this was budgeted) and $2.50 on popcorn for the kids.  ugh.  I really need to get better about having lots of snacks in the car.   frugal things I did today: made a very inexpensive dinner...

Quote: Originally Posted by LoveOurBabies  Friday 11th January: $3.99 on milk $49.12 on gas   =$13.56 remaining for the next 5 days.   I don't know whether to cry or...

1/10  $4.50 for snacks/drinks at the convenience store  budgeted spending.  $46.12 at the drugstore (prescriptions and diapers), $57.60 at the grocery store.   frugal things I did today: baked a loaf of...

Quote: Originally Posted by birdie.lee    DH bought a new digital thermostat and installed it a few days ago.  We had the old one set at 70 degrees and it was keeping our house at nearly 80 degrees!...

1/9  budgeted spending on groceries.  I am so glad I went to the farmer's outlet store.  I spent $9.54 for carrots, bananas, butternut squash, red potatoes, pears, garlic, tangerines, an onion, and yams!  granted,...

1/8  $3.09 for drinks at the gas station.  I have a nasty cold and I really wanted a big soda with lots of ice.   Frugal things I did today: cut up a worn out pair of sweatpants to make more hankies.  We all...

Quote: Originally Posted by LoveOurBabies      Re: Oats.. Aren't they full of gluten? I've heard of gluten free oats but I haven't been able to find them (even in health food stores). I can...

Quote: Originally Posted by LoveOurBabies  . As we are gluten free and I can't bake to save my life (my poor cookies), there isn't much leeway for stocking up on regular sale items. I'm always looking for that lone...