tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7814296722342713972..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Save to SpendCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79939401911967380082018-05-09T17:16:15.430-04:002018-05-09T17:16:15.430-04:00I have gotten that way too. If I buy linens or cl...I have gotten that way too. If I buy linens or clothes at yard sales - I put them in black bags and let them sit in a closed up sun baked car for a couple days - then wash.<br />Bed bugs really worry me. that is so hard to rid and very expensive.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44322861898992108732018-05-09T14:36:00.409-04:002018-05-09T14:36:00.409-04:00my problem with sofa and other stuffed furniture i...my problem with sofa and other stuffed furniture is bugs...unless you can freeze them out with subzero for a few weeks I wouldn't risk itEllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-32321730812649715092018-05-09T14:32:18.049-04:002018-05-09T14:32:18.049-04:00Oh I had thought of that. It would work as ours i...Oh I had thought of that. It would work as ours is actually two windows about 4" apart. Had I not found the big one, I would have had to change out brackets, which I really didn't want to do.<br />Maybe next time. Extra large blinds are hard to find around here.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54747661952552500982018-05-09T14:26:24.674-04:002018-05-09T14:26:24.674-04:00I wonder if using two blinds to bridge the distanc...I wonder if using two blinds to bridge the distance on the big picture window would work? We did this at camp and it really was nice, we could block the sun on the right or on the left depending on time of day...gave us more choices to see outside...just saying!EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77404869876363255052018-05-09T08:32:55.472-04:002018-05-09T08:32:55.472-04:00Many times you can get more of a discount for cash...Many times you can get more of a discount for cash at some places here. Of course there are other places, that think it's a crime if you pay cash, and act like you have committed a crime! Now that is crazy.<br /><br />It is nice being able to afford those necessary items.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28986636322880344002018-05-09T08:30:30.694-04:002018-05-09T08:30:30.694-04:00Kathy how exciting is that. What a wonderful gift...Kathy how exciting is that. What a wonderful gift to yourselves. Sounds lovely. I sure hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />Glasses, I could use new ones as well. It is way past time to be checked.<br />Have a lovely summer!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10881185092613028512018-05-09T08:17:59.009-04:002018-05-09T08:17:59.009-04:00The greatest thing is being able to afford those t...The greatest thing is being able to afford those things!! I remember having to put everything on a credit card when we were young. It's so much easier to shop for the best price with cash!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56523084637172922612018-05-09T07:30:55.720-04:002018-05-09T07:30:55.720-04:00You have done good!! Saving money for years, so t...You have done good!! Saving money for years, so that you can pay for the things you need. Sounds like it will be an expensive month :( Hope you can plan some fun things too.<br /><br />It is going to be an expensive summer for us too. Taxes are due next month. I bought some new glasses yesterday, but I'm hoping I can see better. But our big splurge is a cruise to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It is paid for, and I am so excited. It will be a once in a lifetime trip for us.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-87163238035717957702018-05-09T01:49:44.864-04:002018-05-09T01:49:44.864-04:00Yes, once done, it won't have to be done again...Yes, once done, it won't have to be done again in ages. So that is a plus.<br />Being frugal does have a lot of perks!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20324912975265752282018-05-09T01:48:31.400-04:002018-05-09T01:48:31.400-04:00Thanks. Me too!Thanks. Me too!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40376132152924080132018-05-09T01:48:05.937-04:002018-05-09T01:48:05.937-04:00That's a good tip. I guess I am old fashioned...That's a good tip. I guess I am old fashioned, and it scares me a little.<br />I will give it a look. ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77338604762812123192018-05-09T01:46:34.239-04:002018-05-09T01:46:34.239-04:00Wow, what a wonderful tip. I surely will keep an ...Wow, what a wonderful tip. I surely will keep an eye open for a deal.<br />Great shopping!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14475066095800626882018-05-09T01:20:21.503-04:002018-05-09T01:20:21.503-04:00I put new tires on my car last year, so I feel you...I put new tires on my car last year, so I feel your pain. It is a necessary evil, things like that. It does make me feel good to check those off my list of things to do. I'm glad we had the money to do them thanks to our frugal lifestyles. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-60591056214218621292018-05-09T01:14:19.956-04:002018-05-09T01:14:19.956-04:00I do hope you can find some great sales on the thi...I do hope you can find some great sales on the things that you need to spend on. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-67219401910535292522018-05-08T22:16:05.952-04:002018-05-08T22:16:05.952-04:00Craigslist is great if you're careful. We sold...Craigslist is great if you're careful. We sold a perfectly good mower a month ago. it was only a year old. We have a guy who mows for us and the mower was just taking up room. We've met nothing but the nicest people so far. Craigslist uses a filter between you and the seller or buyer. You can communicate without any of your personal info being shown. We always arrange to meet in a public place (like at a gas station) if we can, and exchange cash and object after viewing of object is complete. Once we sold a recliner and it was our new neighbor right across the street that we hadn't met.At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73144926977993167852018-05-08T21:36:44.962-04:002018-05-08T21:36:44.962-04:00Hi Cheryl here is a tip for you...last year we got...Hi Cheryl here is a tip for you...last year we got tires on both our vehicles at memorial day time. They had a promotion. ..I signed up for a credit card and the rebates on the tires we got $235 in gift cards! I took the gift cards and used every cent on meat and groceries! You may want to look around for that ...it could be a good windfall! Gail in the NWGailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972025825370280143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-80691149561167529082018-05-08T18:13:07.663-04:002018-05-08T18:13:07.663-04:00Thank you for your suggestion. I have always been...Thank you for your suggestion. I have always been leery of Craig's List - just hear so many horror stories with meeting up with people! I know lots of people use it.<br /><br />I used to do Free Cycle any years ago - found some neat stuff.<br />you can bet I will hunt for the best deal I can get!<br /><br />Us frugal chicks need to stick together!!<br />Thank you.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82804896904133783572018-05-08T17:54:17.018-04:002018-05-08T17:54:17.018-04:00Miss Cheryl check out craigs list while searching ...Miss Cheryl check out craigs list while searching for a sofa.<br />I purchased a beautiful slipcovered pottery barn sofa for 400 dollars. I looked up the sofa on pottery barns website and it retailed for thirty five Hundred dollars. The slip cover alone <br />Costs 400 dollars. I also purchased an antique wrought iron bed for 100 dollars. You never know what you will find. Happy hunting! I love your blog, I am a frugal girl too.savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273444481018600323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57800651787778734912018-05-08T13:50:55.274-04:002018-05-08T13:50:55.274-04:00There ya go!!!!! I have never heard that one - bu...There ya go!!!!! I have never heard that one - but it sure is true! ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1383837765842771682018-05-08T13:27:36.223-04:002018-05-08T13:27:36.223-04:00I have this theory about money and manure. If you...I have this theory about money and manure. If you leave manure in a large pile long enough it will self combust and burn starting a fire that can burn everything in its path, if you spread manure around it grows things and so does money.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17738823970604499532018-05-08T13:05:44.769-04:002018-05-08T13:05:44.769-04:00Those big sets of blinds are pricey! I had to rep...Those big sets of blinds are pricey! I had to replace a double wide set a few years back. WOW I was amazed.<br />It is always great to have it look nice.<br /><br />I can't or shouldn't complain. We wear things out. Shoot our Blazer is 16 years - so repairs are better than car payments.<br />And yes, like you - thankful we have it to spend.<br />have a good dayCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-91642730891872989222018-05-08T13:02:15.278-04:002018-05-08T13:02:15.278-04:00Evil isn't it?????? LOL
I guess it is what it...Evil isn't it?????? LOL<br />I guess it is what it is. Better than having a car payment every month for years!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-25919362069402940772018-05-08T13:01:27.209-04:002018-05-08T13:01:27.209-04:00I know this is all so true. We can't take it ...I know this is all so true. We can't take it with us so we might as well spend it is right. We had to replace the blinds in the living room today The wind just took and ripped some of the slats out last week. They would no longer work no matter how I tried. I like my privacy and even though like you I hated to spend it, I was glad I had it to spend. Not fun but it is better looking. Those blinds were 20 years old! We have the huge picture window next month to put new blinds in. I don't want to even think about it right now! Have a great day! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20553411944854466832018-05-08T12:13:46.523-04:002018-05-08T12:13:46.523-04:00so true so true, the not fun spending...our year w...so true so true, the not fun spending...our year was last year with the car...EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.com