If you’re new here: On Fridays I share a few frugal things I did during the week. Then in the comments you to share a frugal thing or two you did during the week. If you are a blogger feel free to link to your Frugal Friday post in the comments and we’ll come check it out.
- I made soup, 3 days in a row. They were different soups: tortilla soup, beef and vegetable (to use up leftover veggies) and chicken with homemade noodles. I love soup because it’s a one pot meal, fast, nutritious and filling. Hot leftovers pack well in a thermos so my kids can have a warm lunch at school. The third night Dub said, “Oh! Soup again!” He tried to make it sound cheerful, but I could tell I was pushing it, lol. Since soup is mostly water, it saves on the grocery bill and just feels right with the snowy weather we’ve been having.
- I used swagbucks gift cards to amazon to buy art for Darren’s office. It was mostly free and every little bit helps to bring this project under budget.
4. I built a huge picture frame from an inspiration photo. I did buy the wood, but even so the project was around $30. Buying one custom sized from hobby lobby would be more than $100. I haven’t learned to use a router yet (still a beginner wood worker), so I just duct taped the picture to the back.
Here’s the inspiration. Scale is hard for me to estimate in before photos, but the more afters I do, the easier it is.
I’ll give the details about the room next month :).
It’s your turn. Inspire us with some of your frugal activities this week.
I know you said you’d give room details next month, but I really need a comforter for my son now & THOSE are exactly what I’ve been looking for. Please tell me–where did you find them?
Linsday, They were from Target. I think they were part of their off to college line and also came in green. Super cheap–about $18 each.
We just started doing Frugal Fridays on our blog, Modern Mother Cubbard. Here is a link to the latest Frugal Friday post: http://modernmothercubbard.blogspot.com/2016/01/frugal-friday-bing-rewards.html We also do Quick Tip Tuesdays and Weight Watcher’s Saturdays (6 suggested entrees complete with points and recipes, and family-friendly add-on suggestions.
I love it! Thank you for posting your link.
I love the way you have used a mirror for the second window, that is so clever !The room looks amazing, the boys must be so pleased !
Thank you! They do love it. Since we got rid of the excess toys and planned storage for everything left, they’ve been keeping it clean too. That’s my favorite part.
I would love to see a close up of the frame you made or a tutorial would be even better! Looks great!
Thank you, Alicia! It’s coming. I took some photos along the way….now to find them :).