gratuitous cat photo that has nothing to do with this post
1. I mended a shirt (and more).
I pulled out my black tank top and noticed it had a small hole (more like a slit).
I placed a small black tshirt scrap pieces underneath the slit and zig-zagged it closed.
Since it’s black, it’s very, very hard to see my fix. Which is how we like mending to be!
I also mended two pairs of undies (waistband issues) and I do not have pictures of that because SOME THINGS ARE SACRED, even for bloggers.
You understand, I am sure.
2. We sent our Switch controller off for a free fix.
The joystick had gone wonky, and Sonia saw a news article saying Nintendo would fix this for free!
I submitted a ticket, they sent me a mailing label, and we shipped it off.
Here’s hoping the fix is quick.
3. I bought a refurbished kettle.
Ours suddenly stopped heating, and a little bit of online research led us to conclude that it was not repairable. Sigh. I hate when things aren’t repairable!
And since it was 3 years old, it was well past the one year warranty.
I noticed Amazon had a refurbished option, so I picked that and saved $20.
It arrived in basically brand new shape; the box just had a few dings on the corners, which is no big deal to me.
And it came with the usual one year warranty, so I saw no downside with going refurbished.
4. I bought a second-hand side table for Sonia.
She’s been wanting to get rid of this black dresser, which doesn’t match her room at all, and which she doesn’t need for storage.
So, we looked on Facebook Marketplace to find a small side table. This one popped up for $25.
You knew I couldn’t make it through a summer without painting a piece of furniture!
She and I drove to pick it up (another hour toward her driver’s license), and now we just have to paint it to match the rest of her furniture.
And I’ll buy a handle that matches the finish of her dresser handles.
5. I…
- used my frozen lime juice to make a dressing
- made my own mayo to save a quick run to the store
- clicked no-rush shipping at Amazon to get the $1.50 digital credit
- buzzed Zoe’s undercut again
Lori Tyler
Saturday 11th of July 2020
Reused muffin papers. I had some foil ones and let them dry out after peeling them off carefully and put them in the frig. They mostly have held their shape and I really don't like scrubbing muffin tins!
Deidre
Saturday 11th of July 2020
Hi Kristen, I love the side table. Can only think of two FT today; 1. My 1st FT I can't take any credit for but I put off replacing a broken side lamp as I want to finish decluttering before I buy any non-essentials if I can help it. Anyhow dear friends moved away a while ago now & they drove past my place on a visit to family when I was at work. When I got home I found a beautiful letter & gift at my back door - it's a lamp made out of a large pink salt crystal, the lamp is lovely & it reminds me of the ones who gave it to me. 2. Where I live discounts/vouchers/coupons etc rarely mean genuine savings - mostly I would have to spend money I wouldn't otherwise so I usually ignore them. But this week I took up an offer for no charge to buy gift cards for the supermarket I shop at with a 5% discount. Woohoo. I try to buy things when on special but also having spent this month's grocery money I'm also spending even more strategically to stretch it even further.
AEW
Friday 10th of July 2020
1. My daughter's sunglasses got sunscreen on them which damaged the finish on the lenses. I emailed the company and they are sending replacement lenses free of charge! 2. We went tubing with some family members and didn't have enough tubes or life vests and everywhere online was out of new product. I borrowed enough tubes from one friend and found life vests from another friend so we didn't have to spend the money on new ones right now. 3. We are eating from the freezer so grocery bills are crazy low. 4. While we had family visiting we kept to the free activities, tubing, walking in a park, movie in the backyard, etc. 5. Just used your tip and submitted a ticket to Nintendo to get my son's switch controllers fixed!
Cyndi R
Thursday 9th of July 2020
Sounds like everyone had a frugal week! I am really trying harder than usual, maybe because everything seems so uncertain lately. FFT: 1. Have been trying to stay home so no thrift stores or garage sales so listing odds and ends on Market place. 2. Sold a vintage candy machine on Marketplace for $50 which is what i paid for it years ago. 3. Used a $5 swagbucks gift card and a $3 Verizon Up gift card to buy a 2 pack of dry shampoo on Amazon. 4. Trying to stay on top of the veggies in the fridge by washing and wrapping before putting them away to keep them longer....also eating tons of green beans and zuchinni out of the garden. 5. Got a Kindle Unlimited free trial through Amazon until August so have been downloading lots of good books! Stay safe everyone.
Suzanne
Thursday 9th of July 2020
Several people mentioned libraries- ours is not yet open and they just started curbside pickup but, I downloaded the app they use (Hoopla) and was able to read five ebooks a month. Not the same ask a real book I know, but it’s an option if/when they close again.
The credit card is paid off two months early thanks to Covid. Now I can put extra money towards the mortgage, car loan and savings account.
Used the dehumidifier water to water the plants.
Now that pollen season is over, I can once again hang clothes outside to dry.
Tammie H
Sunday 12th of July 2020
I wondered about using the dehumdifier water for plants!