tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post6627416675702479009..comments2024-03-28T16:36:27.835-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Using What You Have - NO SPENDINGCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-88976383863709864822019-07-19T17:42:53.604-04:002019-07-19T17:42:53.604-04:00Have fun. It is addictive!!!!Have fun. It is addictive!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1675299834064907582019-07-19T16:11:54.741-04:002019-07-19T16:11:54.741-04:00Thanks, Cheryl! You've saved me dollars by sa...Thanks, Cheryl! You've saved me dollars by saving my bounty! I am so excited to do this! Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877171147239181621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-8928061228330057332019-07-19T15:21:48.856-04:002019-07-19T15:21:48.856-04:00YAY. Yes you can dehydrate in the oven on low tem...YAY. Yes you can dehydrate in the oven on low temp. I used to use 225* and leave the door cracked open an inch or so (lets humidity out).<br />If yours goes lower than that you may start lower and experiment. It works - did it for years before getting a dehydrator.<br />You have been blessed. So happy for you.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-76913242612336709702019-07-19T13:37:28.110-04:002019-07-19T13:37:28.110-04:00I'm definitely on board for a no-spend August ...I'm definitely on board for a no-spend August (starting now lol). I have a tiny freezer full and I'm excavating my way through the fridge. I've been so blessed with fresh fruit and vegetables gifted from a friend and a niece. Any tips on drying fruit in the oven? I don't have a dehydrator. Friends are either using theirs or given them away. Thanks for the post, Cheryl!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877171147239181621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1247787043067813722019-07-19T12:38:24.030-04:002019-07-19T12:38:24.030-04:00I love that site. It is fun even when you have pl...I love that site. It is fun even when you have plenty just to get new ideas!<br />You are welcome!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41442395773596711252019-07-19T12:37:37.446-04:002019-07-19T12:37:37.446-04:00yes mam. I like the clothes swap idea - that woul...yes mam. I like the clothes swap idea - that would be perfect for school age kids.<br />Love no spend months. We NEED so little to be happy. People just need to realize that.<br />Libraries give you the world!!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-53307893534754814422019-07-18T17:23:16.253-04:002019-07-18T17:23:16.253-04:00What a handy helper/tool that "my fridge food...What a handy helper/tool that "my fridge food" website is! Ty for sharing it, Cheryl.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-39021798982818405772019-07-18T09:53:36.145-04:002019-07-18T09:53:36.145-04:00I do this all the time. When we were getting out o...I do this all the time. When we were getting out of debt we lived like this for almost 3 years. It had to be a need. My kids are fully grown. I don't need to buy them new clothes every season. They fit into last years shorts still. We have done a few clothing swaps over the years and everyone feels like they get a new wardrobe. <br /><br />I have done no spend grocery months to use up older food. It is great.People would be surprised at how little they really need to be happy. As long as I have my library card I would be good. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83675339505787170292019-07-18T08:06:39.595-04:002019-07-18T08:06:39.595-04:00YAY! Glad you liked it. It has always been a fam...YAY! Glad you liked it. It has always been a family favorite here!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-39630437492853460702019-07-17T21:15:14.908-04:002019-07-17T21:15:14.908-04:00Oh I made your Mom's zucchini skillet, and it ...Oh I made your Mom's zucchini skillet, and it was so good! I should have doubled it since the family gobbled it down. Thank you!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-13684541225780642582019-07-17T10:12:11.733-04:002019-07-17T10:12:11.733-04:00Good deal. Seems that fall is a great time to sto...Good deal. Seems that fall is a great time to stock up. So many holiday sales and many fall fruits and veggies that last.<br />My garden (as it is) is barely starting to produce a thing or two. <br />Good luck!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4699969645591405242019-07-17T09:01:22.892-04:002019-07-17T09:01:22.892-04:00I have done this a few times. Stocks are low right...I have done this a few times. Stocks are low right now, but once we get into the city for a stock up shop (just before winter) I will be prepared to have another go for a month or two. Right now I shop once a week and for the most part stick to what we really need, dairy, fresh produce (our garden is not producing quite yet), and fruit. <br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-53066036623578843542019-07-17T08:01:09.814-04:002019-07-17T08:01:09.814-04:00My goodness those babies have learned early! Good...My goodness those babies have learned early! Good job on someone's part! That is a lesson they will hopefully carry all their lives.<br />Glad you are on board.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-22369811301221607322019-07-17T05:53:04.745-04:002019-07-17T05:53:04.745-04:00It started with one 4 year old grandson saying &qu...It started with one 4 year old grandson saying "Gramma, you don't need that, you just want it" .. now all seven grandbabies tell me this on a regular basis. They are totally right .. I have absolutely no needs. A no spend month sounds like a good idea!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441981858311250693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77312751755033267482019-07-16T16:50:32.295-04:002019-07-16T16:50:32.295-04:00Oh heck we all have to shop some. Good old summer...Oh heck we all have to shop some. Good old summer time meals are great.<br />Sorry for your friend. It is understandable that you want to stand by them and comfort them. That situation won't last forever.<br />Take care - you are a good friend to her.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-33828000674845636182019-07-16T15:44:12.729-04:002019-07-16T15:44:12.729-04:00I have certainly reduced spending since I retired ...I have certainly reduced spending since I retired but I'd find it tough to do a no-spend month. Just today I picked up some groceries including fruit, veg, eggs, yogurt, and 3 lbs. of lean ground beef. These items let me make hot weather meals.<br /><br />I have been spending more on meals and entertainment due in large part to a friend who is going through a nasty separation, likely divorce. She needs to be out of the house while he is packing so we've gone to the movies a couple of times, out for coffee several times and for meals too. Hopefully things settle down soon.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48511418224282370002019-07-16T14:50:41.585-04:002019-07-16T14:50:41.585-04:00Thanks.
I love to grocery shop - but don't nee...Thanks.<br />I love to grocery shop - but don't need to much. Other shopping just isn't my thing either.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2835362674871304992019-07-16T13:55:42.027-04:002019-07-16T13:55:42.027-04:00Well said! I hate shopping and only spend what I h...Well said! I hate shopping and only spend what I have to. I don't get retail therapy at all.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100301243943578043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-63217754922074639742019-07-16T13:27:13.491-04:002019-07-16T13:27:13.491-04:00Thank you! You need nothing, then had to be fruga...Thank you! You need nothing, then had to be frugal - and now want to be. You just said it all.<br />It is amazing what a little determination and creativity can do.<br />Good job!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47376929658554582652019-07-16T13:23:40.204-04:002019-07-16T13:23:40.204-04:00Since I have been on this repay my debt journey, I...Since I have been on this repay my debt journey, I have become much more aware of what I need. Which is nothing. I feel sometimes like I have a new life. I was always frugal because I had to be, but now I want to be. I can't wait to see what I can do with my life when I am finally debt free.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48538678175417958752019-07-16T11:57:32.171-04:002019-07-16T11:57:32.171-04:00Trust me - you will be amazed at how much random s...Trust me - you will be amazed at how much random spending you do!<br />Let's get creative!!!!!<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72299474666412179822019-07-16T11:22:18.701-04:002019-07-16T11:22:18.701-04:00It sounds like a really good idea. I will try to h...It sounds like a really good idea. I will try to have a no spend August.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702229101079053703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77495571242139209562019-07-16T10:45:04.311-04:002019-07-16T10:45:04.311-04:00Good - glad to hear it.
I agree. Spending is comf...Good - glad to hear it.<br />I agree. Spending is comfort, emotional and habit sometimes.<br />Getting creative (no matter on what) is so rewarding.<br />GOOD LUCK!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6865029042673574362019-07-16T10:42:39.300-04:002019-07-16T10:42:39.300-04:00YAY for giving it a try. It does seem like when i...YAY for giving it a try. It does seem like when it rains it pours. I totally understand. I had brake problems in vehicle, medical bills, new glasses(a must). It seems those big things all hit at once.<br />You can do this!!!!!!!<br /><br />I will try to post a few new zucchini recipes I have found as well.<br />Zucchini is so flexible. If you have zucchini and tomatoes you can make most anything!!!!<br />GOOD LUCK!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11208751292219318462019-07-16T10:40:31.397-04:002019-07-16T10:40:31.397-04:00Just the reminder and incentive I needed! I think ...Just the reminder and incentive I needed! I think spending becomes a habit and a "comfort activity". I have to remind myself that creating something from what I already have is just as comforting, if not more so. Thanks!!Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.com