Needed a dresser for Guest bedroom
Bassett dresser for 30 dollars
But didn't match room
Painted it.
Paint will also be used for the trim outside so win/win
Total cost
Primer 6.00 used 3/4 4.50
Paint 15.00 (Used 1/4 can) 3.75
Dresser 30.00
Had the sandpaper
$38.25 for a new to me dress that is great for my needs
Having a family tradition for a holiday can be nice...and Frugal.
I make heart shaped pancakes for Valentines Day breakfast.
Dirt cheap , I mean... very thrifty.
This year I also got strawberries on sale and used a coupon for choc. chips.
So chocolate cover Strawberries for a treat that evening.
Simple, easy and frugal.
Marked down beef turned into the chicken fried steak dinner with roasted carrots and potatoes.
A little over 1.00 per package!
What's in the fridge, part 2
Pita, hummus and whatever veggies in the fridge.
Pita .40
Hummus container 1.99, 10 servings (2TB per serving) so
.19 cents used
baby spinach .10
cucumber .15
roasted red pepper 12.5 cents
96.5 cents for lunch
What's in the fridge?
Cheap....frugal lunch
Caprese
A few slices of mozzarella cheese, then cut in half, one tomato, fresh basil from the plant on my window sill.
Salt, pepper a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar....Lunch
basil=free
tomato = .59
Cheese = .50
plus seasonings
This meal cost $4.00 to make
Not including a scant amount of olive oil, and seasonings
Made 4 servings
Chicken breast on a bed of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
1.00 per serving
There is just no doubt eating at home is cheaper.
This breakfast was less than a dollar. 2 waffles, 1 egg, 3 sausage links and hashbrowns.
