tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post2805116462400552163..comments2024-03-29T09:22:07.516-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Weekly Wrap-Up 8/29Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-34041526706423237472021-08-31T07:33:32.593-04:002021-08-31T07:33:32.593-04:00You are not crazy to already be planning. Actual...You are not crazy to already be planning. Actually that is smart to prepare ahead.<br />It cold be anything getting your tomatoes. Some things are easier than others to remedy. Squirrels are often after water - so I keep that available. Possums and racoons just want to eat! You could possibly put chicken wire cages all around your plants (each individually) - that you could open to harvest. I have heard placing human hair around helps or Irish Spring soap. SO many things.<br />I sure hope you can come up with a good plan and get your harvest yourself!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20446783611674550952021-08-31T07:28:01.515-04:002021-08-31T07:28:01.515-04:00You are very correct. Saving and buying were dire...You are very correct. Saving and buying were direct opposites. That seems to often happen. Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-29195370219603990522021-08-30T19:35:13.363-04:002021-08-30T19:35:13.363-04:00If you saved in the 80's you had good interest...If you saved in the 80's you had good interest, but my VA mortgage was 14%. It really kept a lot of people out of houses.Nancy in Eastern Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180447823187353766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90350700119553648422021-08-30T17:59:04.048-04:002021-08-30T17:59:04.048-04:00Okay this is going to sound crazy but I am plannin...Okay this is going to sound crazy but I am planning on being ready for next spring since year was a bust for me. Getting raised beds in place, bringing some good soil to fill them etc...want to get this all done in the fall. My question to you all is how do I keep the critters out so they don't eat my produce. The main problem I have is them going after my tomatoes. I did not get to garden this year due to hip replacement but the year before I had great output of tomatoes. When I would go out to pick them so many already had teeth marks lol. I did not and do not want to think about who was eating them. I live in the city but we have a wide variety of wildlife about plus every once in a while I have seen a rat. What I can I put over the plants or around the plants that would discourage them? I have always used organic products around the garden, want the produce to be perfectly safe as I share it with my neighbors.<br />Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678570688924756944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41571474301424973862021-08-30T13:27:19.921-04:002021-08-30T13:27:19.921-04:00I hear that. My Mom used to make some great inter...I hear that. My Mom used to make some great interest back then. Crazy how things have changed!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75496455195833369522021-08-30T10:15:11.756-04:002021-08-30T10:15:11.756-04:00I remember the "good old days" back in t...I remember the "good old days" back in the early 80's. My grandmother's savings account was getting an interest rate of 6%! Seems everything went haywire with that Fannie May fiasco.<br />Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293012592263272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14601321833723012522021-08-30T07:29:55.766-04:002021-08-30T07:29:55.766-04:00Yes things are sad around the world. Prayer is al...Yes things are sad around the world. Prayer is all we have.<br /><br />Glad to hear you have gotten NEEDED rain. Our grass has finally greened back up around here. Nice to see.<br />Have a blessed week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6002549310600169412021-08-30T07:28:00.853-04:002021-08-30T07:28:00.853-04:00Good luck with your doctor visit. My brother ende...Good luck with your doctor visit. My brother ended up with the former Colts doc for his knees! The guy knew his stuff. I know hubs doc used to be that way - he looked like a teen!<br /><br />I have never had pesto - I keep hearing everyone talk about it. Just not something I ever tried. Fresh grapes are wonderful!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36010091869787124752021-08-30T07:25:10.986-04:002021-08-30T07:25:10.986-04:00So happy you got time with family - that is always...So happy you got time with family - that is always a plus. There are times we all spend more than others. If we need or want something - well, that is why we are frugal the rest of the time!<br /><br />Great going on the garden. It all sounds yummy. <br />BlessingsCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31774685997866484222021-08-30T07:23:32.460-04:002021-08-30T07:23:32.460-04:00I know, .05 is about ridiculous! And it doesn'...I know, .05 is about ridiculous! And it doesn't matter how much or little you have!! I really figured rates would go up - but everything is kind of catty-wompus now!<br /><br />Sorry you aren't getting veggies to put up. AT least some to use. Yes mam, that is a money saver. You did good!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-67637447755861911322021-08-30T02:01:20.618-04:002021-08-30T02:01:20.618-04:00So many things happening in our world and in our c...So many things happening in our world and in our country it's hard to keep up. Prayers for all the families of the service members who were killed, the Afghan refugees, the ones left behind, everyone in the path of Ida and still for all in the path of those wild fires. So much uncertainty for so many. So many prayers are needed. We have gotten so much rain in the past three days and much more in the forecast, so I am very happy about that. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705051302775964418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64497209758256718632021-08-29T20:22:01.483-04:002021-08-29T20:22:01.483-04:00Praying for folks in Afghanistan, military and civ...Praying for folks in Afghanistan, military and civilian alike. Also for people in the path of the storm. Lots of things going on right now.<br /><br />Going to see a sports med doc tomorrow for my knee problems. Hopefully he can do something. I looked him up on IU Health's web site and he doesn't look old enough to shave, let alone be a doctor. ha!<br /><br />Our flat leaf Italian parsley looks terrible but the curly parsley is going gang busters. Need to make some pesto as the basil is plentiful. Fresh grapes are so much better than store bought.<br /><br />Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-81596875720668453922021-08-29T19:09:35.959-04:002021-08-29T19:09:35.959-04:00Definitely keeping those in the path of Ida in my ...Definitely keeping those in the path of Ida in my thoughts. <br /><br />Good week here, not really as frugal as I would have liked, but we are well stocked up for a goodly amount of time and I got to spend the day with our youngest son Kris.<br /><br />Garden harvest is ongoing. I have picked jalapeno peppers, bell peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes. Harvey has dug a couple of potato hills and pulled some onions. <br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-22285797937697126582021-08-29T17:59:26.018-04:002021-08-29T17:59:26.018-04:00Yes, prayers for those in Ida's path. I had a...Yes, prayers for those in Ida's path. I had a similar conversation with my banker this past week and they are going to be bringing on some 3- and 5-year annuities in the next couple of weeks. They'd had an educational meeting about it, but hadn't yet gotten any information for passing out. With a 0.05% interest rate is for the birds! These will supposedly be around 1.5%, so I may research it a bit more. I'm getting a tomato or pepper here and there, which is fine for using in my cooking, but not enough for preserving. My oregano has been going gang-busters, basil is puttering out, and my parsley has been non-productive for the most part, I don't know why. I've stayed away from the store, for the most part, as there's nothing pressing to get. Saves $$$, I guess. Lori Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649542104284197181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-35220971303226197472021-08-29T16:26:44.175-04:002021-08-29T16:26:44.175-04:00Hi - thanks for the tip. I have a great investmen...Hi - thanks for the tip. I have a great investment plan else where and could remove something from the bank to there - but I want to be able to get to funds if need be. I think I have a plan! :)<br /><br />I know it is so scary. I understand not wanting to leave your stuff - but a life is more important than stuff. Of course, we never know until we are in a situation.<br />I will - you keep on prepping as well!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-68231285736962686822021-08-29T16:23:26.853-04:002021-08-29T16:23:26.853-04:00Yes, CD rates are horrible - most everything is. ...Yes, CD rates are horrible - most everything is. Even my Money Market savings gets very little. I was hoping things would change before they came due - but no. I guess we just do the best we can!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38665903002391433072021-08-29T16:21:57.949-04:002021-08-29T16:21:57.949-04:00I am glad your son is out of the way of the storm....I am glad your son is out of the way of the storm. I well imagine gas will go up for a while. Like you I am good to go for a long while as well.<br /><br />Wow, what great deals you got. super prices. Man I wish we had a discount grocery around here. I would be all over that. <br />I sure hope yo all remain safe!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42387503321952182562021-08-29T16:05:40.344-04:002021-08-29T16:05:40.344-04:00Look into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). ...Look into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). CD's are worthless now which is a shame because they were a safe investment in their time. Waiting for the heat to go away but not complaining today. The people in Louisiana and Mississippi are going to get hit hard. Praying for the people who did not evacuate. Take care and keep prepping. Bunbunw1125@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898329690567899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27362424416593903712021-08-29T15:39:32.213-04:002021-08-29T15:39:32.213-04:00Also, the CD rates are horrible! All ours rolled ...Also, the CD rates are horrible! All ours rolled off 6-12 months ago and we have a bunch of money just sitting idle. When they recover I think we are buying much longer term than we have before. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-9402668974630415802021-08-29T15:27:13.081-04:002021-08-29T15:27:13.081-04:00It is still crazy hot here, too. We know that col...It is still crazy hot here, too. We know that cold weather will be late in coming here since the squirrels just this week started stripping the hickory trees. Most years it is early August. After 27 years we know that they know so we can plan accordingly. We have a son and family in Louisiana but thankfully they are way west so they will have little from the storm. We often lose our gas supply here after a Gulf Coast hurricane so we filled up today and will be good for weeks.<br /><br />We added many useful items to our pantry this week from the discount grocery. We will restock the taco meat in the freezer from 1.50# ground pork and we bought rolls of good sausage for .79 each. I found a 5# bag of biscuit mix that only requires the addition of milk or water with 14 months on the date so I count that as a real pantry plus in a situation where bread is needed and I only have water. And I was excited to find Malto Meal! It is impossible to find in the South. Butter was only 1.84 at Aldi so we topped off our supply.<br /><br />I'm glad to know you are on the west side of the storm. Those on the east get the tornados and such. Have a good week!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64655367968105070022021-08-29T15:06:23.356-04:002021-08-29T15:06:23.356-04:00Bless your heart. So nice of you to share your bo...Bless your heart. So nice of you to share your bounty. There are so many who just have so little and I know that must be a blessing to them.<br />I keep sharing with many of my neighbors - they sure love the 'fresh' REAL tomatoes as they put it. Nothing like store bought! Just seems the years go faster the older I get - yep - Momma was so right!!!!! LOL<br />I am sorry you have had such drought. Our west coast is sure like that as well.<br /><br />Well shoot - too bad you lost your blog. If you figure out how to direct us to your new one - please advise. We all love reading different ideas.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-68492455265291050422021-08-29T14:02:35.658-04:002021-08-29T14:02:35.658-04:00I cannot believe how fast the growing season went....I cannot believe how fast the growing season went. We have had five years of drought up here in Manitoba. They tell us all the plants are trying to hurry through their growing cycle. I would have loved to do more canning and dehydrating, but I am only one person that shares with my family. It won’t hurt us to do without this year. I prefer to leave the over abundance for those who have large families and need to buy extras. There are a few giving tomatoes, apples etc away, but for the most part people are using it as extra income this year. My blog has disappeared and I haven’t figured out how to redirect to my new one. Life In The Seniors Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186161053521494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40340608650717813862021-08-29T12:39:15.159-04:002021-08-29T12:39:15.159-04:00Sorry. Some years are just like that. Last year ...Sorry. Some years are just like that. Last year I didn't get all that many tomatoes - but this year is gang busters. You just never know.<br />Glad you were blessed with a good past yield that will help out over the winter. Next year - WISHING YOU GREAT SUCCESS!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64909326252932947142021-08-29T12:11:17.314-04:002021-08-29T12:11:17.314-04:00This has been a difficult garden year. Too much r...This has been a difficult garden year. Too much rain then not enough rain. I messed up my knee and just one thing after anouther. My yeild is down but at least i tried and got somewhere. Next year it will be different. BUT so thrilled the last 2 years were good ones and I still have canned goods left.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946608761373714442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54610802333511588172021-08-29T11:42:07.150-04:002021-08-29T11:42:07.150-04:00The old saying "when it rains it pours" ...The old saying "when it rains it pours" seems to hold true often. Yes I would be happy with a nice middle ground as well.<br />Have a good one.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com