Five Frugal Things -- Bride of Frankenbox
1. I underwent a scheduled colonoscopy, which completed my 2025 bingo card of speciality appointments. (I'm looking forward to not having to don another hospital gown until Summer 2026!) This was frugal as it's better to catch health issues early in the disease process.
For those who think I'm exaggerating, my last few months included trips to:
- Dermatologist (I have a history of malignant melanoma X2!)
- Endocrinologist (My pituitary gland doesn't release thyroid stimulating hormone.)
- Mammogram (Preventative care)
- Gynecologist (Preventative care)
- Annual exam
Can I please get credit for using a Jell-O box mix instead of the plastic cups?
2. I assembled the absolute wonkiest Frankenbox to package up the stone backgammon board I sold on eBay. It took two-and-a-half episodes of Better Call Saul to complete and I almost feel sorry for the poor recipient who'll spend the better part of an hour to undo my nonsense. Seriously, I used at least half a roll of packing tape!
3. I started reading a library copy of Rental House, by Weike Wang. I'm only 46 pages in, but I'll for sure be finishing this book before it's due back at the library!
I'm also listening to an audiobook of The Rom-Commers, by Katherine Center through the free Libby app.
4. I tested out an online hack to snap a frozen pizza in half in order to portion it out. Worked perfectly and my daughter still has half a gluten-free pizza in the freezer for when she stops by the house. I'm thinking this would also work for when you want just a quarter of a pizza.
5. I'm mostly done with my Christmas shopping, everything either thrifted, eBay or consumable. That Schmeff Schmezos guy, plus his pals at Wal-Mart, Target and such will be fine without my money.
Now your turn, what frugal things have you been up to?
We’re attending a holiday party with our closest friends tonight. I love gift giving but, like you, am dedicated to avoiding new consumption whenever possible. I managed to get “new” thrifted items for: a thirteen year old, two twelve year olds, a ten year old, two nine year olds, a six year old, a three year old and a two year old! I love finding ways to be generous with the children in my life while still keeping true to my morals (and my budget!)
My husband enjoys cheap thin crust pizzas. I buy them and snap them in half to freeze like your suggestion. He can then get out a half and pop it in the toaster oven for his dinner when I am working evenings. Otherwise he would cook and eat the whole thing.