One Frugal Thing — Mug Library!
by Katy on October 20, 2025 · 5 comments
In a world where there are 63.3 mugs per person, this PDX Sidewalk Joy mug exchange is a perfect way for people to scratch that “new mug” itch without prompting unnecessary manufacture or expense.
Three of these mugs are from my mother’s house, where they sat waiting to be listed on her Buy Nothing group. Instead, they’re now available to one and all.
Portland may currently be in the news cycle for false accusations of being a war zone, but really, this is us in a nutshell. Whimsical, probably a bit scrappy and willing to share our excess.
I might need to do another round of decluttering to see if I also have extra mugs!
Now your turn, what frugal things have you been up to?
Katy Wolk-Stanley
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Is this just not the epitome of Portland??
I love the mug exchange. Sometimes you just want something different. This is perfect, variety, sharing, and no cost.
We went for a hike on Saturday at a local state park. We each have the $10 for life senior pass. We are trying soak up as much warmth, sun, and fall beauty as possible before winter. Winter is a season we tolerate.
DH will be switching positions and offices at work next year. He is slowly cleaning out his large office and bringing home items no one wants. Most of them are gifts he received over the years but a few items are office supplies that are no longer wanted/used due to digital technology. I gave away several things last week.
That mug exchange is a great idea. I just came back from a visit with my sister and they have an entire large cabinet that is just mugs. It was fun to pick one out in the morning.
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I made a breakfast casserole out of my restaurant leftovers. Basically, I chopped up leftover omelets, potatoes and scrambles, added mushroom soup and topped it with cheese.
Had to renege on attending my grandson’s volleyball game..I wasn’t feeling well. This decision did save me some gas — the game was an hour away, and in the evening to boot. So I avoided night driving.
I picked up free bread and bagels at the little free pantry.
Only in Oklahoma we went to a bull sale. We enjoyed free food and ice tea.
I made $43 at garage sale. Kirklands kcups went up $9 in a month. My last pay check was short 18 hrs. I’ll get it in this paycheck