tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post8270180255422156534..comments2024-03-28T10:44:32.812-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: The 3 R'sCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43622188851556580282015-07-13T17:40:14.912-04:002015-07-13T17:40:14.912-04:00Ellen the bowls sound really cool. Those will mak...Ellen the bowls sound really cool. Those will make lovely gifts.<br />It is amazing at how much info one can find on YouTube. There isn't much that can't be found.<br /><br />OK explain yellow and green light months!!! I know you had some no spend, so assuming those were the red months.<br /><br />On the head bands - I usually just tie a long strip around my forehead/head - but they could be sewn or breaded for more stability. All I know is they sure keep the sweat out of my eyes.<br /><br />Hope you get some freeby plants!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-55979222910059814082015-07-13T13:37:17.717-04:002015-07-13T13:37:17.717-04:00Hey Cheryl, I printed off this list, great idea on...Hey Cheryl, I printed off this list, great idea on the tomato skins! And so true about the T-shirts and using them as sweatbands. They will be a stocking gift for dh this winter (snow removal and summer lawn mowing and fall wood chopping and spring digging...). <br /><br />My frugals? the seeds I planted for a fall crop of squash are UP! I am so glad I got them in the ground. Why do I hope for so little when time and again God proves his positive energy and love by making things grow so freely and happiily! Now it is up to me to weed that patch. I also heaped up some soil around the volunteer potato to try and get more yield.<br /><br />I went to a PA arts festival and was able to buy two handmade wooden bowls. They have flat bottoms so if you flip the bowl over, it becomes a cutting board. The artist even routed a grove so anything drippy would be caught. I was able to save $40 on these two gifts for the two August weddings, versus spending the full amount using BBB or PB.<br /><br />The studies monies have come in handy. There is $85 to go to the tax bill. It would have been $90 but I splurged and got a $3 snow cone (yes a real splurge!) and left a $2 tip at a diner when my sister in laws bought food we all shared and I ate some and then got a glass of water (yes, I felt a little guilty, but more good than guilty so that was an okay splurge too). Although I must caution myself and not let the dam works breach. I still have two more yellow light months and another four green light months before I can say saving is a habit. The four red light months of January through April were a success, so that is a good step in the right direction in my one year rehabilitation plan.<br /><br />These tips you posted will help also. <br /><br />DH took apart the motor on my stand mixer. It was making a clicking noise. We looked at you tube and parts listed on ereplacementparts.com and I think we can fix it when it does go for good. I think even I could fix it as the instructions are so good. We will need to buy a special tool, a spring clamp something or other. So now we have a heads up on what to expect.<br /><br />I carpooled to a bridal shower and the driver didn't want any fuel reimbursement so for me that was a real blessing. It would have been $25 to $30 otherwise.<br /><br />I think I will be able to get some plants and berries from my mother in laws house before it is sold so I hope dh will go over with me. He doesn't like being there anymore, makes him sad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410460924678199830noreply@blogger.com