Last Week's Thrifty Moves

 

It was a quietly productive week last week.  I was able to get quite a few little things done around the house during the work week and a couple good projects done on the weekend.  That always makes me feel good to be productive without working myself into the ground.  This past week I really paced myself and I'm glad I did.  It made everything I did much more enjoyable.

 

We've had a lot of hot days lately so I got up pretty early Sunday morning to get some yard work done before the heat of the day hit.  I had borrowed the hedge trimmer from my co-worker again to trim up the neighbor's hedges that were creeping over our driveway.  While I was at it I trimmed up the three little bushes in our yard and then I raked and swept everything up.  I am so appreciative for the loan of the hedge trimmer which saves me the cost of purchasing one or hiring someone to do the work for me.

 

Wednesday evening I had a date night with my youngest.  For the first time this year she and I went out to dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant.  We shared an order of fajitas and brought home enough leftovers for two lunches.

 

I placed and received my Amazon order for more prepper pantry items.  Free shipping by using our prime account.  I was also able to get our kitty Jack's medicine from Amazon for half the cost of what the vet would charge.

 

Using craft items I already had on hand I continued to work on my day planner for 2021.  I also completed the little cowl neck warmer I was crocheting.  It will be a nice winter addition when it gets really cold outside.

 

Friday we enjoyed a family movie night watching movies from our own DVD collection.  While we watch the movie we also gathered up all four of the box fans we use in our house, took them apart and gave them a good cleaning which will help them function better and last longer.

 

Saturday morning I used some scrap fabric I had to complete a new sew storage project for Laverne.  I'll tell you more about that tomorrow.  After that I spent the better part of the day putting together a puzzle I had picked up at a thrift store a couple months ago for 99¢ and watching movies using our Amazon prime account.

 

I gave myself a haircut and it turned out pretty darned good too.  This is the second haircut I have given myself since the pandemic hit.  I am glad I got brave enough to give it a try because being able to cut my own hair will save me a ton of money over time.

 

I got some coupons in the mail from Fred Meyer.  One is redeemable for a FREE box of pop tarts.  I'll likely add those to the prepper pantry.

I helped myself to a book from the FREE pile in our break room at work.  Now I just need to find some time to read it. 

Routine Maintenance = vacuumed and cleaned all of our box fans 

Prepper Pantry = dehydrated cream, tomato powder, cheddar cheese powder.

 

My biggest project last week was to put our guest room back in order

Some of the 15 Minute Chores I accomplished to keep my home in order: 

Laundry Room & Half Bathroom - vacuumed floors.  Daily swish & swipe. 

Dining Room - vacuumed & dusted, mopped floor, cleaned baseboards. 

Kitchen -  vacuumed & mopped floor, wiped down cabinets, bleached sink, cleaned microwave, range hood & stove. 

Bedrooms & Main Bathroom - vacuumed & dusted, cleaned tub, scrubbed sink.  Daily swish & swipe. 

Other - two large loads of laundry, vacuumed & dusted living room, hallway & entry.  Tidied up, vacuumed and dusted our guest room and washed all the bedding.  Swept front porch, tidied & swept the garage.

 

How was your thrifty week?