tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post8643518289661331423..comments2024-03-28T10:44:32.812-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Thrifty and Stretching a DollarCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27897761385812916822017-06-17T14:11:58.095-04:002017-06-17T14:11:58.095-04:00You are so welcome. That is such a great site!
G...You are so welcome. That is such a great site!<br /><br />Good going on the bread. I love using for dressing bread as well, and as crumbs for coating.<br />Croutons out of homemade bread has to be the BEST!<br />Oh, you mentioned soup - my mind went to French Onion!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51007488895398617602017-06-17T11:43:22.783-04:002017-06-17T11:43:22.783-04:00Hello Cheryl, as usual you have lots of great tips...Hello Cheryl, as usual you have lots of great tips and ideas. I had completely forgotten about that website and now have it bookmarked for future reference. Thank you!<br /><br />I use my leftover bread from the week (I make 2 fresh homemade loaves a week) to make homemade croutons. My hubby and our middle grandson go wild over them and will eat them for snacks as well as use them on salads and as toppers for soup.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6847290304999888992017-06-16T08:25:46.606-04:002017-06-16T08:25:46.606-04:00Jane those are really great ideas. You are so cor...Jane those are really great ideas. You are so correct - I forgot to mention gleaning! Many people have fruit and nut trees that they do not utilize. It is also nice to find trees on abandoned property. Wild berries in the woods are also great.<br /><br />I use leftover veggies in soups, casseroles, and also do frittatas. They are so good. Another favorite is fried rice - so easy and inexpensive.<br />Good tip on the bread crumbs.<br />Have a good day.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-76891379889219817122017-06-16T08:20:25.232-04:002017-06-16T08:20:25.232-04:00Nancy at least you know where the food comes from ...Nancy at least you know where the food comes from and it will be fresh.<br />You always save in other ways.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-24586279256652071132017-06-16T08:19:31.495-04:002017-06-16T08:19:31.495-04:00Rhonda - I think the dates are to make us spend mo...Rhonda - I think the dates are to make us spend more money too. People panic - when the food is just fine.<br />We do loaded baked potatoes every week or two. the are yummy, filling and cheap!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79279797451471351122017-06-16T08:17:45.818-04:002017-06-16T08:17:45.818-04:00Thank you for your sweet words.
I will continue to...Thank you for your sweet words.<br />I will continue to pray for your family. I hope things don't change for you.<br />God bless.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-55273275489883655802017-06-15T22:38:20.256-04:002017-06-15T22:38:20.256-04:00Cheryl another meal extender is bread crumbs. Pop ...Cheryl another meal extender is bread crumbs. Pop the crust end into a bag in the feezer. When you gave enough blitz them to crumbs in a blender. The crumbs are also good as a thickener in gravy sauces.<br />Keep an eye out for fruit trees growing along the side of roads. Free fruit is it isn't on someones property. I have a neighbour with a large avocado tree in their yard. They don't eat avocado and are quite happy to pop the fruit in a plastic shopping bag and hang this over the fence. It's always a nice surprise. I put excess veg in the bag and place it on their side of the fence. Don't be afraid to ask people for their excess fruit on the trees in their yards. Often they want to get rid of the fruit and are more than willing to give it to you.<br />Left over vegies can be made into a whole other meal in the form of a vege frittata. Just place the vegies into a greased oven proof dish. Pour some whisked eggs over the top. If you have some cut up some fetta and mix through. Bake until firm, cut into slices and eat with salad. This is just as nice cold as it is hot.<br />Great post with lots of good ideas. Thanks Cheryl.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-8551508366312072102017-06-15T21:46:50.863-04:002017-06-15T21:46:50.863-04:00I am sure I have spent more on my garden this year...I am sure I have spent more on my garden this year than I will get food out of it but I can count it towards other things too. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11084042960195728942017-06-15T18:57:29.880-04:002017-06-15T18:57:29.880-04:00Really good tips, Cheryl.
Those new fangled date...Really good tips, Cheryl. <br />Those new fangled dates on everything are such a pet peeve of mine. They just contribute to wasted consumer dollars and increases profits for manufacturers. <br />We had a thrifty make-do supper last night. I cooked some baked potatoes in the crockpot and we topped them a little cheese, and some finely chopped leftover smoked sausage. It was just a little meat but it tasted delicious. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27223846325593351292017-06-15T18:53:03.312-04:002017-06-15T18:53:03.312-04:00Thanks for your blog! It is great to learn new th...Thanks for your blog! It is great to learn new things.<br />Yes, pre-existing conditions were covered under Obamacare, but I'm not sure what changes will be made now. They may still be covered but at much much higher premiums. Praying for wisdom for our leaders.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86331009878476965962017-06-15T18:34:50.716-04:002017-06-15T18:34:50.716-04:00Oh I never thought about adding potato to taco mea...Oh I never thought about adding potato to taco meat. I usually add chili beans to mine.<br />I will have to try the potato trick! sounds yummy.<br />Thanks for that tip.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-50322478509577223992017-06-15T18:09:38.918-04:002017-06-15T18:09:38.918-04:00These are some really great tips on how to stretch...These are some really great tips on how to stretch your dollars, Cheryl. Thank you for sharing them. <br /><br />You mentioned adding pasta, potatoes or rice to stretch meals. One thing I do is to take a couple of cooked potatoes and dice them into a small dice and add to our taco meat, which makes it more filling and stretches the taco meat to last for longer than one meal. The cost of beef is still high, so this helps make it a little more economical. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5277527461966497792017-06-15T17:57:34.280-04:002017-06-15T17:57:34.280-04:00Kathy I sure hope things work out with your husban...Kathy I sure hope things work out with your husband's job. I didn't think 'pre-existing' mattered any more. I thought that got changed that everything was covered. Heaven knows I could have misunderstood that.<br /><br />Sounds like you have a great handle on things. Mortgage and car payment free are HUGE accomplishments.<br />Stock up while you can - and learn as many new things as possible.<br />I pray all works out for your family.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-55030401998785745892017-06-15T17:46:50.850-04:002017-06-15T17:46:50.850-04:00Thanks for the great tips! I'm going to have ...Thanks for the great tips! I'm going to have to stretch our dollars even more since I am not sure what is going to happen with my husband's job. If it wasn't for health insurance, I wouldn't be too worried, but I and my son have pre existing conditions...<br />Anyway, I will continue to buy what we need as cheaply as possible. Kroger has free friday downloads and coupons, so I will use those as much as possible. If I shop on weekends, I can get extra fuel points. I have three turkeys in the freezer that are over a year old, so I will start using them which will help save grocery money. We paid off our house several years ago, and our cars are older but paid for...I just paid our real estate taxes, and have the money for insurance next month, so I am going to try to cut expenses and save as much as possible. <br />Thanks for your blog and all the good information.<br /> Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-67994570847118450362017-06-15T17:06:09.154-04:002017-06-15T17:06:09.154-04:00how cool Ellen.
I sometimes mix hot dogs or smoked...how cool Ellen.<br />I sometimes mix hot dogs or smoked sausage into mac n cheese or sausage and cooked cabbage.<br />I think once you add meat - anything becomes a main dish!<br />Have a great weekend.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41784600002854693432017-06-15T16:33:37.793-04:002017-06-15T16:33:37.793-04:00I had always thought of baked beans as a side dish...I had always thought of baked beans as a side dish, but when I add a can of chicken and some rice, and maybe even some black beans and chopped onion, it can become a main dish...idea from 'bushbeans.com'...but I wouldn't have thought of it except for your post Cheryl ! thanks again !EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.com