The My Frugal Home Forum

Although I am tired from it, I had a lovely day cooking for the week ahead for me and the dog. It saves so much money -- hypoallergenic canned food for her would cost $4 a day purchased but it's about $8 a week to make her meals -- and I eat much healthier.

Thanksgiving meals sound wonderful today! We had a cool day after a Saturday of rain, and I spent most of it in the kitchen. Cooked a week of meals for my allergic dog, and made a loaf of pumpkin bread and pan of apple-raisin baked oatmeal. For my lunches, I made curried beef with rice, tiny green p...

Maggie, our grocery total was lower this week too. We bought a little meat, which we usually don't, but less fruit. The only non-food item was a $4.99 jumbo package of baby wipes to make into sanitizing wipes. I had coupons for frozen vegetables, so that was helpful.

We bought some lovely new bath towels a couple of months ago. This chilly morning after my shower, it was a genuine pleasure to wrap up in that big, soft towel.

Good morning, everyone. I stubbornly slept in, which required ignoring the dog scratching at the bedroom door. Had breakfast of the last of a box of cereal, took a shower, submitted a bunch of receipts to Fetch Rewards, made a grocery list and will start my laundry in just a bit. It's a cool, drizzl...

Hi, frugal ones. I had a rare weekday second cup of coffee in the car on the way to work, as none of us were moving very fast this morning. I think the whole household wanted to call Friday off and go back to bed. So right now my work coffee break is more of a sit down and enjoy the quiet time. I in...