Friday, Frugal Friday!

 Well, here we are on Friday again.  This month is really moving fast for me and usually, January's drag.  We have had more Sun than usual and that helps.  I almost always socks in here and we live in doom and gloom for 3 months.  Sunshine is so important even if it is cold.

Kelsa is much better today.  No fever and just more chipper. I had her stay the night last night as I knew Signe' did not get any sleep the night before. She slept well after we treated her itchy skin with a bath and lotion. Today I have Will also as there is no school and Signe's office, which is closed on Friday is doing a training day for new assistants.  Rather than throwing them into the fire, which I think is a smart move.

Made a large pot of cowboy beans yesterday, enough for Sig to take home dinner to the family tonight. Used everything from the pantry. Although is does not look like I have touched the food in this house.  I have taken bags and bags of frozen fruit out, but it still does not look like I made a dent.  So, I think this pantry challenge will last another month.

Did not get as much sewing done yesterday as I wanted, and I hope to make that up today. We will see, with both kids here who knows.  I do know Aunty Kay is coming with Pizza later so that will be a hit. Gotta love that Sissie. We were supposed to do sister's lunch, but they will be short one sister. I did not want to drag drippy nose to the eatery.

Tomorrow, I have a lunch date with a widow's group, my friend is trying to start.  But boy is it hard to get any of them to make a decision.  This friend and I are the youngest in this group and the rest have so many health problems.  Is this what I have to look forward to?  Yikes!

SO, what did Kim do this week that was Frugal?  Actually, what did I do this week that was not frugal?

1. Had 4 no spend days!  stayed home no gas used.

2. Went to JoAnns, which might be going out of business.  Purchased what I needed to finish a quilt for my bedroom.  All things &70% and 40 % off. So, it was a good time to get supplies.

3. Bought dog and cat food with a $100.00 ibotta card I had earned.  This should last 6 weeks.

4. Bought a package of string cheese and that is it for groceries.

5. Sold $133.00 worth of things on Facebook marketplace.

6. Used my phone# and Sissies and Dan's to purchase soda on a limit one purchase.

7. Paid cash for gas to save .10 a gallon.

8. Cooked all meals at home or ate with Sissie. 

9. Used meat and canned goods from freezer and pantry, still does not look like I have used anything.

10. Compared prices at Costco and Walmart on garbage bags and on dish soap.  Wal-mart won. Also name brand garbage bags cheaper per use than wal-mart brand.  Pays to check.

11. Dog is getting groomed today, which would cost $50.00, but daughter paying it for me, as I have been very helpful with kids this last week.  I don't mind, but it is nice to be loved.

So those are my savings this week.  My financial goals are complete for the month, and I have $200.00 ready to Aunties money next month.  There are still 7 days left of this month so maybe just maybe I will complete that goal next week?  Let's hope and work toward it.

I am going to sneak into shop and see if I can get some work done, without a little helper...

God is good

Kim