The My Frugal Home Forum

I have a Janome, bought at Hancock Fabrics a few years before they went out of business. It's computerized, but is still pretty basic, and has been a really good machine for the relatively simple sewing I do now. The most complicated thing I've done in recent years is put in a zipper.

It's turned into a lovely, sunny day. I went out around 3 p.m. to put gas in my car and go to Dollar Tree for a few items. Used gift cards at both, so no real money spent. Dollar Tree is in the same shopping center as a tiny Goodwill store. I went in the GW and poked around. There were only three pe...

Good morning, frugal ones. I way overdid working on the house this weekend and all my arthritic spots were yelling loudly at midnight, so I am taking a sick day today. Things feel better than last night, but my hands and shoulder are still complaining. Talked to HB this morning and he is doing very ...

Janet, I am worn to a nub! But the house is clean and fresh. Everything is back where it's supposed to be. DH decided he did not want a big dinner, so I sat down with some mending while watching TV.

Maggie I am glad you are home safe. Clem, so good you are feeling better. MJ, your soup sounds amazing. Everyone sounds so good today. The morning was cold but it's warmed up nicely today. I have done the grocery shopping and scoured DS's bathroom. It turned to be in worse shape than I thought. DS h...

Good morning, frugal ones. I am curled up on the sofa with the little dogs. It's quite chilly this morning, but things are going to warm up this week. Today I must go grocery shopping and give DS's bathroom a thorough cleaning. He cleans it, but he pays no attention to the floor, so the grout is qui...