Hello, frugal friends! Brandy , it looks like you hit the jackpot at the garage sales. Garage sales and thrift stores are things I plan on trying out soon as my pillowcase project now needs more fabric. I have used up all my stash and was a…
In reply to Brandy @ The Prudent Homemaker. One of my husbands coworkers a few years ago said that his rose bushes were getting too large and asked if we wanted some thinnings so hubby said sure.He just took a shovel and dug down on each pl…
I will be able to retire in four years from my job in education. My husband and I are now in the planning stages of moving to Florida when that happens. We have developed a loose plan at the moment on what we wish to accomplish within the n…
In reply to Brandy @ The Prudent Homemaker. We have been up to 116 here and we know the heat will continue until early October. Our air conditioner died a couple of days ago. This why we have been pretty careful with our funds all our marri…
My DH spent Sunday and (then both us) Monday fixing a gate at my mom’s house. She lives alone and was very worried when she couldn’t lock her gate. Initially we thought the entire fence was rotted, but thankfully it was only the fence post.…
In reply to Brandy @ The Prudent Homemaker. Although my situation is not as complex as yours, I too am a caregiver of someone with dietary restrictions that will likely worsen. I can very much relate to well meaning folks asking, “What are
You look lovely Brandy and so glad that you’re getting some part time work.Hopefully something will turn up for your hubby soon,I’m sure that there are a lot of us praying for him ! I received 7 bags of foccacia mix for free.We like loaves
Just curious, you mentioned going down to one car and still having 4 kids at home. Are you able to fit all of you into your one vehicle? I have 3 kids in car seats (I know yours are older), and I can’t fit them all in our sedan. We have a 7…
Two different neighbors gifted me figs. I’m the only one who eats figs in my family, and I can’t eat them fast enough. Looking for suggestions on how to use figs. For example, if I were to freeze them, how would I use them in the future? Co…
In reply to J in PA. J, I don’t know if you’ll see this or not, but you can try Chip Drop for free wood chips/”mulch” and/or Facebook marketplace. We have had a lot of success getting free wood chips from these places.
In reply to Brandy @ The Prudent Homemaker. That’s a lot on your plate, Brandy! Thank you for sharing and being open to ideas, while offering encouragement to those facing similar situations. While my household is not in that boat at this t…
Hi all! Brandy, I am thrilled to hear your good news about your new job and the free food and other items that have come your way. For anyone who may have school aged children: several of our local school districts offer a “summer meals” pr…