Want to Share a "New to Frugality" Story

QM · 10-18-2008, 04:39 PM

Until I found this website a little over a week ago, I thought I was frugal...I wasn't! What I used to do was look for sales and try to be careful. The problem was I'd waste my money on convenienced boxed stuff. After reading so much wonderful suggestions, advice and experiences from others I've learned a lot.

This will sound ridiculous, but last night was the first night I MADE MY OWN CROUTONS!!! I didn't know how easy it was until I did it! Instead of wasting my money on a 99 cent box of croutons with tons of preservatives and additives, I took 4 slices of bread and made lots of yummy, yummy croutons! Hurray!!! I used to think that buying a box of croutons on sale was being frugal...until now! I only have this site (and all the people who contribute) to thank. Thanks again! :-)

**Darlene** · 10-18-2008, 07:27 PM

Proud of you! WTG and it all means something, every tiny little bit. You go girl!

I too never made my own croutons til being here, fun to use different spices and it really does taste so much better. :woohoo1:Those little things mean bunches, makes you start thinking about what else you can do...hmmm

Thanks for sharing!

**joyofsix** · 10-18-2008, 07:40 PM

Awesome! Amazing the things you can learn here. I've found so many ideas! Keep up the good work.

**Cricketlegs** · 10-18-2008, 10:01 PM

psst psst...c'mere...yeah you....did you SHARE that crouton recipe with the rest of us nuts?

**Jskell911** · 10-18-2008, 10:16 PM

I have learned so much being a member of the Village. It helps so very much to be able to share ideas with people who don;t think you are insane for wanting to be truly frugal

**Mom23boys** · 10-18-2008, 10:17 PM

Way to go!! Isn't it funny how we never thought to make these types of things before. We all thought it was more convient to purchase a box already made. DOH!

**forHISglory** · 10-18-2008, 10:21 PM

Thanks for sharing your excitement! I am so glad to get to know you!

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 10-19-2008, 02:16 AM

Hey, that's great!!!

Welcome to the Village!!

**RABBIT** · 10-19-2008, 09:12 AM

Please share how you made your croutons, I would love to know how.

**PrairieRose** · 10-19-2008, 10:45 AM

WTG! I know it feels so good to learn something so simple that turns out so well that costs so little. I get all kinds of ideas for such things from this place.....get ready.....you're gonna be another FV addict. (we have FVA meetings on Tuesday evenings at my house....it's a potluck, you bring a dessert, k?

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**frugal_cavy** · 10-19-2008, 02:23 PM

Hey Quiltin',

I thought I was frugal as well but this site has opened my eyes to how much more frugal I can be. As a result of this site, I made my own detergent for the first time last week. I'm also making a greater effort to shop the loss leaders in different stores.

frugal_cavy <---a fellow Ontarian

**lilac_city_mommy** · 10-19-2008, 03:18 PM

I was right there with ya! I spent hours matching up sales and coupons to get my convenience foods for cheap. Then come to find I could make most of it myself and spend less time doing it than I did couponing!

**baxjul** · 10-19-2008, 08:59 PM

YAY! That's great! I love making my own stuff!

QM · 10-19-2008, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by RABBIT

Please share how you made your croutons, I would love to know how.

I took 4 slices of whole wheat bread; cut off the crusts; buttered both sides of each slice with dh's homemade garlic butter; cut the slices of bread in good-size cubes; put it in the oven for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees fahrenheit.

I have to say they were the best croutons I've ever tasted!...No more store bought for me! I asked dh for his garlic butter recipe, and when he found out I was going to share it online he wouldn't give it to me. All I know is that he uses Chefmaster margarine (the cheaper green tub) and garlic. He adds other things to it, but I'm not quite sure. You could always experiment and find out what works for you or maybe others could share their culinary skills!