1. I helped Zoe find a pair of platform Converse
I knew she’d been eyeing a pair of platform Converse or Vans, and one day, a pair of platform Converse popped up on my Facebook feed, in Zoe’s exact size!
These are over $80 on Amazon, and $70 at DSW, so when I saw that they were only $25 on Facebook, I let Zoe know.
These had only been worn once or twice by the previous owner, which means they’re practically brand new.
So now Zoe’s got the shoes she wants without having had to spend a lot of money. Yay!
2. I used the oil from my sun-dried tomato jar
The oil in those little jars of sun-dried tomatoes is very tasty! So after I scooped out the last of the tomatoes (which I mixed with my mashed potatoes. So good!), I saved the jar with the oil in it.
And then I used it to fry up my next couple of eggs. Yum!
I think it would also be yummy to use as a dip for crusty bread (like the way restaurants serve you olive oil to dip your bread in) and it would be good in a salad dressing as well.
I washed the jar out as well because it is a perfect size to use for the last bit of paint in a can, like what I did with the last of my light pink paint.
3. I got a discount on my Panera sip club
Sometimes I like to go to Panera to do blog work (or studying, when I’m in school) so I had joined their unlimited sip club.
Some months ago, I went to cancel it and they gave me a discount, so I stayed.
That discount ran out, so I went to cancel it again and woohoo, they offered me another discount. SWEET.
Soooo, I will ride this train for a little longer.
4. I ordered a used schoolbook
Most of my nursing textbooks are digital, which means that I can’t employ any of my usual book discount techniques.
But a few are physical books, so of course I checked to see how much used copies sell for.
One of them was no cheaper on eBay, but I did manage to find a discounted copy of the other necessary one!
5. I sautéed some of my cabbage
You know how I’ve been working through this never-ending head of cabbage?
One of you suggested sautéing it low and slow with butter, so I tried that yesterday.
I tasted a bit as I was cooking and it occurred to me that it would be very good with a crunchy topping.
So I chopped up the heel of a loaf of whole wheat bread and sautéed the bread bits in butter until they were crunchy.
And it was a good combo!
The only downside is that my kitchen smelled like something died in it for a few hours, which is always what happens when you cook cabbage.
Or broccoli.
Or Brussels sprouts.
E
Saturday 12th of August 2023
This is a late comment to this post but I love cabbage with this one recipe. All you do is also sauté it liberally in butter and add plenty of sliced garlic and salt. Also you cut it into bigger chunks so it’s about 1-2 inches in size. It’s so good and pairs well with any Asian recipes!
Stacey W
Friday 4th of August 2023
We love "unstuffed" cabbage rolls
Louise
Friday 4th of August 2023
Have you tried “haluski”(cabbage & noodles)? Sauté cabbage and onions in butter, add cooked noodles and black pepper to taste.
Auntiali
Wednesday 2nd of August 2023
My 5 frugal things:
1. Daughter is going to grad school on her own dime and rented a studio apartment. Hubby took her to the school town to look at the apartment, noticed the lack of parking and decided with her that she will live without a car for a few months before we revisit the decision. This makes hubby happy as it's his old Nissan Altima that we allowed her to use when he got the company car. So hubby will get to use his beloved car again. It's has more horsepower than my CRV so that's why he loves it. Good thing we didn't buy a second car... 2. Our health insurance was cut off but was put back together. Hubby is retired but he gets his company's insurance for both of us at the same rate that he paid while employed until he turns 65. A very nice benefit after working there 37 years. 3. Hubby's other sister is out visiting from California. Sunday we hosted dinner on our deck and hubby got us the best dang filet mignon steaks, good New Jersey corn, macaroni salad and baked potatoes. He spent $89 at the grocery store but a comparable meal in a restaurant for 5 people would have cost waaaay more than that. 4. Keeping the ol' eye on the electric usuage. Unfortunately - or not - hubby's blow up pool sprung an air leak so we won't be spending all that money on water this summer. With daughter moving out we will save on electricity, water and food. 5. Got some bras that don't fit so will send them back. Got daughter a knife block with knives and scissors, 3 gallon waste basket, inside the shower mat all at Aldi. For $23.
Regina
Wednesday 2nd of August 2023
1. Found 2 medium size boxes FREE strawberry plants by road & brought home. Now no excuses to finish the other raised garden bed. Plants already starting to produce berries. 2. Have had broken tooth few weeks now & unable to get into dentist. Friend reminded me about local clinic that offers services for people without insurance. Was able to get broken tooth removed $30 & appointment for filing(s) $5 each after healed. 3. Found great deals at yard sales. Got Pampered chef items been looking for $1-$2/each. Also found some at Goodwill 3/$10 (thought for sure mismarked) but purchased without asking as most others marked a lot higher. Some items will gift or resell at profit. 4. Used $10 off few garden items needed on clearance not able to find at yard sale/flea market. 5. Used my birthday discount on last day at Meijer getting groceries & clearance 6' thick beach towels that needed as most ours were in camper that didn't get during divorce. Hoping to get few more next week with another $10 off coupon. 6. Borrowed neighbor extended ladder to put up solar gutter lights (bought on sale few months ago) instead of calling contractors/handy man. Looks really nice with lights.