Five Frugal Things -- Sushi Bowls & Cheap Wine
1) The above ad for Powell's Books came across my feed, so I tapped the link for fresh reading ideas. I probably put five of their books recommendations on hold at the library, which'll start to trickle in over the next few months. As long as I regularly put random books on hold, I always have something to read.
By the way, Emma Straub's This Time Tomorrow is one of my favorite books, so her new book was the first to put on hold!
2) I dropped a check at the credit union and helped myself to a couple of hard candies from a bowl.
3) I started reading a library copy of Charlotte McConaghy's Wild Dark Shore, which took a few chapters to take hold, but is now under my skin.
4) I assembled a yummy sushi bowl-ish lunch, which used up a bag of "crab" and leftover rice. The green at the back of the bowl is wasabi, which gave this meal a a zesty kick.
Perfect hearty lunch that'll keep me sated until dinner.
5) My sister bought some random five buck wine to bring to a neighbor's game night, but it turned out to be a big hit. She later learned that her neighbors went to her liquor store with the specific purpose of buying up the rest of their stock.
Everyone involved thinks this is hilarious and now I want to meet her neighbors.
Now your turn, what frugal things have you been up to?
1. I made another pot of lentil soup. It used up part of a can of crushed tomatoes, the dregs of a jar of marinara sauce, and some quinoa. It is being stored in glass jars that originally held sunflower butter.
2. It's hot and we've been waking up early so have walked before sunrise. Yesterday was trash day and we brought home a couple of weighted hula hoops . We were not sure what they were but they didn't look like they should go in the landfill (thank you Google images). They are in very good shape though the premise, that they help you get fit and lose weight, I find questionable. If we won't use them I will give them away.
3. I had my annual physical, with blood work, on Tuesday. Everything is fine. I had my annual mammogram yesterday and everything is fine. Keeping on top of health can be frugal.
4. I have been listening to digital audio books borrowed from the library. I am currently listening to Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg. So far I am enjoying it. I am reading Yin, Yang, Yogini which I borrowed from a Little Free Library.
5. I bought a Zift Zillions gift card at the grocery store. The promotion provided 8 reward points for every dollar spent. The card can be redeemed for some useful gift cards. I also found $.35 in the Coin Star, a very rare occurrance these days.
I find that no matter how I space out the holds, they all come in at once!
There is a book on hold for me right now, but I did not leave my condo today, except for a brief walk to pick up a package, and then I went around to the basement to retrieve my pedestal fan from my storage closet. It's been hot the last few days, but now that I'm armed and ready with my fan, a cold front is moving in. We are under a tornado watch until 11 pm. The trees are starting to sway right now, but I'm not hearing any sirens. I'm definitely keeping watch.
I had chicken broth to freeze today, but didn't want to freeze a large chunk, so I froze cubes. I have since bagged them, and now I'm ready to make homemade soup one bowl at a time.
I received the furniture risers I bought from an eBay seller, and they look just right. I won't know for sure until my son comes to help, however. I can't tip a refrigerator by myself. (The plan is to level the fridge by using two risers in front).
No real frugalities today, except that by staying home, I'm spending nothing. I'm enjoying my library book, The Astral Library, by Kate Quinn.