Frugal Friday- November 30, 2018

Making small changes that have big results.

On Friday’s I share 5 frugal ideas to help you maintain The Sweet Life on a Budget.

These things will have money saving ideas and/or a way to enhance your lifestyle for

very little money.

Winter holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc.) are just around the corner. Our home celebrates Christmas, so these tips are the things I do to help to make a magical holiday for my family on a budget, but you can adapt them to help celebrate any holiday.

Decorate your home with time treasured decorations, or if you are limited with what you have make

some or bring the outdoors in such as pine cones, evergreen branches, etc. Don’t forget the

candles. These are cheap to free items that make your home feel warm and cozy.

I always enjoy music playing in my home, but this time of year we really enjoy hearing the Christmas

tunes playing. One year for Christmas, my husband made a CD of holiday music that we still use

today.

Spend time together enjoying a simple holiday activity such as taking a drive and looking at the holidays lights.

We vote on who has the best light display for each season.

Make a sweet treat together and share with a neighbor or friend. We typically make biscotti, pizzells,

and pumpkin or nut rolls.

Shopping early and throughout the year for fun surprises. Throughout the year I am able to get

many items for a discounted price or free such as body lotions, razors, candy, candles, beauty

products, cards, camping gear, etc.

This time of year, I am able to get a lot of free items from various grocery/drug stores. Some of

these products I use and some I don’t, so I pick up everything and then I donate the items I don’t use

and some of my extra products to the food pantry. Since my food pantry will also take hygiene

products, I am able to donate a lot of shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.

CVS Black Friday Items

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Menu Planning: #245

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan ccording to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: Check your sale flyers for loss leaders. Each week grocery stores advertise specific products at a great price to get you in the store. Recently, I have noticed a very specific time frame for getting these deals. Good luck and happy hunting. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Refrigerator Clean Out Pre-cut all vegetables for the week Pulled older items to the front for easier consumption C...

Menu Planning: #250

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: When I purchase fruit for the week, it helps to calculate the cost per serving vs. the cost in general. For example, this week a whole watermelon was on sale for $3.99 each. When it is cut up, the watermelon will yield at least 20 servings which will place the cost per serving at $0.20. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Breakfast Options: Hard Boiled Eggs Yogurt Homemade Breakfast ba...

Menu Plan #307

Menu Plan #307 NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and location. February 2025 USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $189.30 per week. Since March has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $757.20. We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats. Since we have health concerns and are active individuals, we limit our processed food choices. Grocery Shopping Tip: Utilize your grocery store’s loyalty program. This month, my 2 primary grocery stores have provided me with store coupons for bread, Silk milk, jelly candy, frozen vegetables, and Bali coconut water. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: ...

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