Leftovers = Dessert

 Left over dough and Strawberry fruit cups (that were free)

Strawberry hand pies for dessert

Tasted better than they look

Price...just pennies a serving

Electric

 Today I renegotiated our Electric bill

If I had not, we would be paying 180.00 more a year when the rates went up.

I found an even lower rate.  Saving us 200.00 a year. (Compared to if we had the rates go up)

Saving money is great, but you have to be on top of it.  This new contract will expire in 1 year.

Dishwasher detergent Part 3

 The hubby claims he doesn't like the homemade version.

But I still have a lot of it and will not waste it.

I am using it to extend the store bought.

No issues at all with a 50/50 mix.

The tablets I made, fell apart, so I am using it in powder form, which is what the store bought is.

So...there is still some savings

Guest Room...what I paid

 My guest room

Break down of what I paid to create a guestroom

Bedspread/Shams: Facebook market place 10.00

Side table: free

White dresser with mirror: free

White chest (Basset) 25 plus paint used on another project

Bookcase solid wood: 20 plus paint

lamps: all lamps equal 8.00

Mirror: given to me 20 years ago

Dishwasher Detergent Take 2

 I tried this a couple of years ago

The tabs were all broken and the detergent left a film.

So, new recipe, new dishwasher

Tabs still didn't work out.  I have used this detergent 3 times.  1st two times were perfect.  Third time, there was a film.   BUT, I did use a different setting on the machine.

So the verdict is still out.  I feel this could be a good detergent, and definitely good for when I run out of commercial stuff and need some in a pinch

Used...previously enjoyed

 We are doing a lot of puzzles these days.  I have already touched on having done a puzzle swap.

This batch I bought for 3.00 each.  Excellent price.  The circular puzzle underneath was borrowed from famly.

Family fun and a frugal price.

Food Prep

Fruits starting to go off a bit...
I freeze for smoothies or banana bread.
One baggie has the exact amount of banana I need to make bread.
The others are pre-cut and/or portioned for smoothies.
Saves time, makes it super easy and no fruit has gone to waste.