I returned library books to the S.E. Woodstock location, as it allowed me to actually browse a fully operational library branch. (My library branch is being completely rebuilt and has been out of commission all year.) Although the county set up a mini-branch to pick up for holds and returns, I deeply miss browsing the stacks. I'll definitely be making this my new routine.
My husband's baseball team hosted a "chili dump" potluck party and although I didn't attend, I did assemble a pot of delicious chili from ingredients I already had on hand. This included bulk purchased black beans, as well as a random can of mixed beans that I found in the pantry. There was enough to keep, plus my husband came home with some of the party chili, which now includes chunks of steak.
My husband and I walked to Fred Meyer (Kroger) this afternoon, but made sure to first scroll their digital coupons. I clicked the ones for eggs and Swiss cheese and steered us to the clearance shelves, where I picked up a $1.57 jar of Newman's Own steak seasoning. (Normally $4.49.) It's unlikely we'll use it for steak, but I'm sure I'll figure out another way to use it. Good with potato dishes.
Once again I raked up a monstrous number of leaves from our sidewalk, which filled two yard debris cans for tomorrow's pickup. My neighbor across the street let me put one in front of her house and I'll make sure to do something nice for her in return.
For those who say to leave the leaves in place, it creates a slippery and dangerous walkway for pedestrians.
I'm not working on a "100 must haves" blog post, rife with spammy affiliate links. Nothing would make me happier than for everyone to stop buying unnecessary new things, especially from Amazon. Just say no to overconsumption!
Now your turn, what frugal things have you been up to?
Katy Wolk-Stanley
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without."
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