Frugal Friday 5/14/2010

**mauimagic** · 05-14-2010, 03:10 AM

Thought it fitting that I start this thread as this is our last Furlough Friday of the school year!!

The only thing that I must do today is to finish the 4th costume, take and post pictures!! That's it and then that good deed is complete!!

what are you doing on this Friday?

**Dutchie** · 05-14-2010, 03:37 AM

We are seeing some sunshine today even though it remains cold so I will be hanging out a couple of loads of laundry.

Also I have to get some grocery shopping done.
I also want to get into the garden and do some weeding.
I may also do some baking, depends on the time.

Have a great day everyone!

**happymomof4** · 05-14-2010, 06:29 AM

It is going to by sunny and warm here today. So I am going to wash and hang out my daughters comforter from her dorm room.

Will make jello and pudding in small cups for snacks and lunches.
I did my grocery shopping last night. I do need to run to walmart for some things that are cheaper there.

Flyers are on tonight so will stay home with the family and watch the hockey game.

**gapeach** · 05-14-2010, 08:02 AM

I'll be away for the weekend. So before I go I need to pick up the house, pay bills and mail them and finish packing. Have a great day everyone.

**Buc-O-Mama** · 05-14-2010, 08:51 AM

Today my project list includes finishing up the reorganization of my pantry, some basic house cleaning and lots of laundry. It's recycling pick up day, so I will be looking for anything I can send off in those bins too.

This morning I'm having coffee before I meet a good friend for coffee to save a little $$. I will use a coupon for a free bagel instead and have water. Save the difference.

**Darlene** · 05-14-2010, 09:18 AM

~Staying home today so using no gas.
~Using less body energy since we aren't hauling all kinds of stuff out of the inlaws house. But I do have to clean my own house. Rest of time will be spent reading or here.

~Dinner will be leftovers, have bunches in the fridge and room for nothing else so it's time.

**baxjul** · 05-14-2010, 09:39 AM

Dh's motorcycle is broke. So, dd and I got up and took him to work at 6:45, then home to get her ready for school. Then need to pick her up at 3:00, come home get dance ready, go to dance studio. Home, then wait for dh to call for us to go get him. What a waste of gas today.

Other than that, I'm hanging out and doing some housework.

**frugal.lass** · 05-14-2010, 10:27 AM

It's my last day off before heading out flying for 4 days. I need to pack up some snacks/food to take with me (so I don't use up my entire per-Diem and can save the extra), pack my suitcase, tidy my apartment, plan my menu for the 3 days I'll be home next week, workout and finish my laundry. I've been exhausted/stressed lately so I'm hoping to find some time to just veg out with a good book and tea.

**Lady_V** · 05-14-2010, 11:27 AM

Today... I am spending money

Well, not as much as I would have to... I love gift cards!!!

I got a $10off/$10 purchase at Kohls - bought Diva 2 pairs of shorts

I bought Diva an electric guitar and amp ~Her birthday is Monday and it's the only thing she has really been obsessed about for years. She is an artist and a musician. She outgrew her acoustic.

I need to do some laundry today, take another show and fake looking human for Diva's 'family birthday party' tonight at the Chinese food restaurant (Outlaws pay for it)

Tonight I will make a list of snacks and things and hit the Dollar Tree on Saturday for Diva's 'official sleepover party' next Friday.

**MomToTwoBoys** · 05-14-2010, 12:12 PM

I'll be picking up DS6 from school and bringing him home for lunch. Then, we're going to go for a nice walk and get him an ice cream. The poor thing fell twice and scrapped up his knees, so I promised him an ice cream today.

I'm just going to go out and water the lawn and spread some more grass seed. I still have a bit of a sunburn and a small headache. It'll be 22 here today, so that's perfect shorts weather.

**cab54** · 05-21-2010, 10:16 AM

It's raining cats and dogs.

But, it was a beautiful sunny day yesterday while I shopped with my mother. (I hate shopping and usually dash into WM or somewhere for only what I need, but it was a good excuse to take my aging, shopaholic mother to lunch----and a nice walk). LOL!

Today, I need to finish getting my boys' rooms in shape for their visit next week. Yay! (see 'my boys are coming home' thread)

And put some furniture together that I bought. (much needed)

And dust and vac the attic (it's finished and carpeted...and DIRTY!)

We'll see how much I can get done (and whether my energy holds out----GAWD, I'm getting old!)

**IntlMom** · 05-21-2010, 10:28 AM

It;s a "nothing" kind of day here. Not going anywhere, house is already picked up, laundry is all done......

maybe I'll organize my pantry. it's a real mess right now!

We have a few more weeks of homeschooling, so that's definitly on the agenda!

**frugalfoster** · 05-21-2010, 08:26 PM

I had a funeral today and now a 50 yr birthday party for one of my close girl friends.....what a day.....lows and highs....mauimagic...how does the school year look for next year?

**frugalwarrior2** · 05-21-2010, 08:33 PM

Not spending money on nothin' else. Gave the vet a donation for yearly shots-but that was frugal as these cats sneak out and could get everyone sick.(other cats). Established my DS w/ a family DR.-copay. So meals at home,no rented movies,no shopping of any kind. After paying Visa I am Brokety Broke for 9 more days.WAAAGH.!!