So I took clippings from it.
Propagated them in water.
Now I have 5 new Basil plants and still have the Mother plant.
Free Basil Plants!
White planter in foreground has three new plants, and old Mother plant in the yellow pot
Monday, August 14, 2017
Propagate
I have an older Basil plant. Looking like it was winding down.
So I took clippings from it.
Propagated them in water.
Now I have 5 new Basil plants and still have the Mother plant.
Free Basil Plants!
Roots forming in the 2 clear glasses with water.
White planter in foreground has three new plants, and old Mother plant in the yellow pot
So I took clippings from it.
Propagated them in water.
Now I have 5 new Basil plants and still have the Mother plant.
Free Basil Plants!
White planter in foreground has three new plants, and old Mother plant in the yellow pot
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Hardest Frugal thing for me to do
I enjoy clipping coupons, researching sales, making things at home, DIY...
Sales have been great lately.
So, the hardest frugal thing for me to do was...NOTHING.
I did not shop.
I generally say, I buy when on sale so I don't have to pay full price.
But, I took inventory recently and discovered, I do not need to buy this sale, I have enough to last till the next sale cycle, several weeks or even months.
So, I didn't buy the shampoo for a dollar or meats or frozen veggies.
It was really hard for me. I felt like I was missing out.
But all I have to do is look at my newly reorganize pantry and know that we are fine.
Sales have been great lately.
So, the hardest frugal thing for me to do was...NOTHING.
I did not shop.
I generally say, I buy when on sale so I don't have to pay full price.
But, I took inventory recently and discovered, I do not need to buy this sale, I have enough to last till the next sale cycle, several weeks or even months.
So, I didn't buy the shampoo for a dollar or meats or frozen veggies.
It was really hard for me. I felt like I was missing out.
But all I have to do is look at my newly reorganize pantry and know that we are fine.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Wedding Season
I haven't been to a wedding in a few years, so...I didn't have anything to wear.
Found a formal dress on the clearance rack at Kohl's. No tag on it
I offered to pay 10.00 and they accepted.
It was too long for me
After scooping the front, hemming the back and adjusting the straps, I had a nice formal gown for 10.00 dollars and some sweat equity.
Went to 2 wedding this summer.
So $5.00 per wedding. Not bad.
Found a formal dress on the clearance rack at Kohl's. No tag on it
I offered to pay 10.00 and they accepted.
It was too long for me
After scooping the front, hemming the back and adjusting the straps, I had a nice formal gown for 10.00 dollars and some sweat equity.
Went to 2 wedding this summer.
So $5.00 per wedding. Not bad.
Monday, July 17, 2017
2 at a time
With the meat I bought on sale
I made 2 dinners at the same time.
Meatloaf and meatballs
Cooked at the same time. Froze the meatballs for a quick meal some other day.
I made 2 dinners at the same time.
Meatloaf and meatballs
Cooked at the same time. Froze the meatballs for a quick meal some other day.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Dessert
Found an item being phased out, either because of old packaging or discontinued.
This item was on my list.
But if only it was my buy price of .99 cents.
It was .64 cents, so I bought 6.
No I didn't clear the shelves. I got enough to last me many, many months, perhaps a year.
I can make brownies at home for cheap. But at this price, making them from a box is cheaper.
Great item to have a around for quickie treat or dessert. Easy to make, 30 minutes to bake.
This item was on my list.
But if only it was my buy price of .99 cents.
It was .64 cents, so I bought 6.
No I didn't clear the shelves. I got enough to last me many, many months, perhaps a year.
I can make brownies at home for cheap. But at this price, making them from a box is cheaper.
Great item to have a around for quickie treat or dessert. Easy to make, 30 minutes to bake.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Dinner and Dessert
As I have mentioned before, when you are going to the grocery store...sticking to the list helps you stay on budget.
With that being said...it is also a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for deals.
Like....
I found meat for 1.12 a pound. So I bought 4 packages.
Great for meatloaf and meatballs .
Each container is over a pound. Freezes well.
Each serving will be about 34 cents. (Perhaps a couple cents more once I add spices.) For family of 4. I have three, so I have leftovers.
If I had stuck to my list, I'd stayed on budget. True. However, I will rarely find meat this cheap, even on sale. So I bought plenty, so when I need it, I wont have to pay full price. I like to stock up when on sale. Also, a couple of the items I was getting had Peelies on them. Surprise coupons, so I didn't got too much over budget. Just about 3.00.
Up Next...DESSERT
With that being said...it is also a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for deals.
Like....
I found meat for 1.12 a pound. So I bought 4 packages.
Great for meatloaf and meatballs .
Each container is over a pound. Freezes well.
Each serving will be about 34 cents. (Perhaps a couple cents more once I add spices.) For family of 4. I have three, so I have leftovers.
If I had stuck to my list, I'd stayed on budget. True. However, I will rarely find meat this cheap, even on sale. So I bought plenty, so when I need it, I wont have to pay full price. I like to stock up when on sale. Also, a couple of the items I was getting had Peelies on them. Surprise coupons, so I didn't got too much over budget. Just about 3.00.
Up Next...DESSERT
Monday, July 10, 2017
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