tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post2212557721663458840..comments2024-01-28T06:08:20.622-08:00Comments on Living on Less Money: Frugal Friday: How I saved money this week (Nov. 1)A Woman that Fears the Lordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-83081813388944411492012-11-07T09:15:57.573-08:002012-11-07T09:15:57.573-08:00I bought some eclipse black out drapes from Walmar...I bought some eclipse black out drapes from Walmart and they have saved us a ton of energy. We have hot hot hot rooms in the summer so we hang them in the bedrooms in summer and then I just moved them to the drafty 3 season porch yesterday because they really keep out drafts. You buy each panel separately and they are about 10-15 a piece. They will last forever!! Might be less than making them yourself!!Cozy Seaside Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584699290502171772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-13512000062040728072012-11-06T07:42:17.046-08:002012-11-06T07:42:17.046-08:00This is where I read about it and where I found th...This is where I read about it and where I found the recipe: <br /><br />http://canninggranny.blogspot.com/search/label/Dog%20Food<br /><br />I've made dog food before but never thought about saving pieces from our meat or about canning it so I'm excited to try it. I've already saved meat from 3 meals and it's in the freezer in a bag. :-) A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-37789179147036401042012-11-05T10:19:12.724-08:002012-11-05T10:19:12.724-08:00where did you find the dog food recipe?where did you find the dog food recipe?Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401189480682586544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-32773300588099919172012-11-04T08:42:32.308-08:002012-11-04T08:42:32.308-08:00Thanks for the recommendation Theresa. I hope to c...Thanks for the recommendation Theresa. I hope to check it out today. I'm always looking for more ways to save. :-) A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-65953008891293424192012-11-04T08:26:21.944-08:002012-11-04T08:26:21.944-08:00Not sure if you have ever read the blog Frugal Que...Not sure if you have ever read the blog Frugal Queen. She is a blogger in Great Britain who decided to live frugally and pay off all her debt. Her and her husband paid off all their consumer debt(around 70k) and are now paying down their mortgage. This woman is the most amazing at saving money on utilities. Her water and electricity savings are amazing. You would undoubtedly learn tons of new tricks. <br /><br />There is the odd swear word, but for the most part it is good reading. You should check her out.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410176479138340024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-64951855355759139272012-11-03T17:43:01.152-07:002012-11-03T17:43:01.152-07:00You ALWAYS have so many good money saving tips. ...You ALWAYS have so many good money saving tips. I really appreciate hearing new ways to save!<br />Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog!<br />Hugs,<br />Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532665442199865950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-49010990243817596892012-11-03T11:12:31.989-07:002012-11-03T11:12:31.989-07:00No, but the audiologist who examined my hearing is...No, but the audiologist who examined my hearing is helping me apply. I think it is different in every state and also for us senior citizens who need them. Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-62723396169358518242012-11-02T23:21:19.192-07:002012-11-02T23:21:19.192-07:00Great idea about the free hearing aids. Is there a...Great idea about the free hearing aids. Is there a website with this information you could post?A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-47251550657654524902012-11-02T23:20:23.813-07:002012-11-02T23:20:23.813-07:00I've been thinking about making some heavy cur...I've been thinking about making some heavy curtain liners. I'm thinking yours are made for the inside of the house. Right? What type of material did you use or did you purchase them already made? <br /><br />You did great this week! Lots of good ideas! Thanks for sharing!A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-13222710284114637302012-11-02T17:20:21.488-07:002012-11-02T17:20:21.488-07:00It turns out I have a hearing loss and am applying...It turns out I have a hearing loss and am applying for free hearing aids which, if the application is approved, will save a lot of money.<br /><br />Also, I tried to stay within the food budget for the month, and did. Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-79766073455956902492012-11-02T16:42:45.663-07:002012-11-02T16:42:45.663-07:00Great tips & savings!! :) Your dog will be hap...Great tips & savings!! :) Your dog will be happy! ~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5609957991100287914.post-8918266167195780682012-11-02T16:42:14.948-07:002012-11-02T16:42:14.948-07:00I actually took old jewelry (gold and silver) and ...I actually took old jewelry (gold and silver) and pieces of jewelry (broken) and went into town to get an idea what the stuff was worth just sitting around for years in a box. When I left the Gold and Diamond Exchange, the jewelry didn't come home with me. I went a head and gave it to the Exchange because they gave me a fabulous price which I then added to our savings account.<br /><br />Another way to save money, this one is on your electric bill. Fill cleaned out milk cartons with water and place them in your freezer (when theres extra space) this stops the freezer from constantly running to keep open space cold. It also has another benefit, cold cooler ice when you need to use a cooler. Just pull out a 1/2 gallon container of frozen water and place it in your cooler. You can also use these frozen milk jugs for another water source. <br /><br />I have curtains from my old home, I hang them across my front and back doors over the frames to help cut any drafts from coming in during the winter time. The curtains of course are the thick,and double layer curtains.<br /><br />When making hot tea, I try to re-use my tea bag.<br />And when making a pot of coffee, once the coffee has brewed, I place the remaining coffee in a thermas to keep it hot all day. This way I don't have to re-heat the coffee or make another pot. I also use the coffee grounds and tea bags in my compost.<br /><br />Any books I read, I share and exchange with friends. When everyone is finished reading, I go to the 1/2 price bookstore or Hastings and sell the books or get store credit for the opportunity to purchase other books, movies or cd's.<br /><br />Just a few additional things I do at home to help with cutting cost or cutting back wasted space.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.com