Frugal when cooking
Long ago I read something about cooking meals that struck me it could have been describing my Grandma Mama. She let nothing go to waste. I never forgot about it … Continue reading
Times are tough
I’m a very frugal person but these days I seem to be struggling more. Are you feeling that way too? This isn’t the first time America has been through rough … Continue reading
School starts soon
For those who may be wondering I don’t live in the KY flooded area. We’ve had lots of rain here in Louisville but the flooding is on the eastern side … Continue reading
I have news
Before I write this post let me add my prayers for the people of Ukraine. Men create wars but women and children are the ones to suffer. Stop your war! … Continue reading
Some news
My brother and his whole family has had covid. I believe everyone in his family had their shots and their cases were mild. They are all feeling better now. My … Continue reading
Washing the little bottles
This technique works with any bottle that has an opening too small for a bottle brush. In the video I said edges when I meant to say sides. Soaking the … Continue reading
About the little bottles
Here is my next practice video. Of course it has some flaws but I’m gonna leave it as is. There was interest in the little bottles that I use in … Continue reading
Food bank visit
I was sick over the weekend but on Monday I did the usual chauffeuring my S-I-L to the doctor and then to grocery. Went to Walmart instead of Kroger this … Continue reading
March food bank
On Mondays I chauffeur my sister in law to her doctor appointment and to the Kroger store in their car. Last week I picked up some discount produce items. Apples, … Continue reading
Do I move on
*** This is the second post I had written before the power outage. No venting today. Life is never easy but I’m much better off than lots of other people. Everytime … Continue reading
Dang I missed both
I was sick again and missed both food bank days. Thank heavens I have food in storage and that I’m pretty good at making do because it will be three … Continue reading
Tuesday was busy
I had several errands to run so my brother let me use his car for the day. I use it when I’ve got several errands in wide apart places and … Continue reading
What do you see
There have been some readers concerned I might be going hungry and feel sorry for me. I assure you I’m not going hungry. Far from it. I thought I’d do … Continue reading
Ten dollars a week for food
As the cost of food crept up over the last couple of years I eliminated one food after another as too high for my $20 a month budget. Back in … Continue reading
Cooking for one practice
I tried some simple one person recipes to see if I’d feel full enough after eating. It certainly is a challenge to think small when cooking. The tiny pots do … Continue reading
Shopping for one – two
Showing grocery hauls and savings seems to be very trendy these days. As you may remember I had a power outage that lasted several days. That meant the food in the … Continue reading
Shopping for one
I told about getting new smaller pots and pans in order to re-train myself to cook small “one person” meals. I’m not sure how well that cooking will happen but … Continue reading
Meals for one
Why is it that many recipes, even those that advertised as cooking for one, say four servings? How about the recipes that call for one small bit of something from … Continue reading
Changing my food habits
Over the past week I’ve had another episode of chronic fatigue and been in bed. I wrote this post but failed to publish it before getting sick. I’m feeling much … Continue reading
Old foods versus new foods
A recent discussion with someone about old time food versus new food prompted me to repeat my personal thoughts on healthy eating. I am not a nutritionist or a medical … Continue reading
Mobile food bank and my pantry
I live at the intersection of very little money and unexpected happens. Its not easy to make ends meet here. I lived for many years in a food desert in … Continue reading
Frugal Diabetic – update
Let me give you a bit of the history for the new readers. A lot of this is covered in my blog series called frugal diabetic. I had spent a … Continue reading
Update on dentures
The dentist is in the process of making a new set of dentures. No, there is no extra cost. He had to go back to the beginning. There are several … Continue reading
False teeth
Many of my readers have read the series of posts called frugal diabetic so you know of my struggles to get my diabetes under control even though I depend on … Continue reading
Frugal diabetic – ten
As I stated in the earlier post, I’ve never been able to create a menu plan then go shopping based on the plan list and stick to it. Some people … Continue reading
Na Na pinches her pennies 