Good Morning, I woke up with a nasty cold and sinus thing. I would love to go back to bed. So, no big plans for today, Babs

Good Morning, How are you stretching your $$$$$$ today? Share your plans. Babs

I saved $2 on gas with the gas card. I found a new pair of Sketcher sneakers for Grandaughter #3 , they were markedown to $20, than half price of that so $10. I got DH some expensive boots socks the same way, spent $6 on socks but they had been $24.  I spent $15 at thrift store for a nice pair of jeans, LL Bean shirt and a dress shirt for ...

One of our favorite family meal, around 20 peoiple is pulled pork. I buy two large Boston Butts. I cooke them overnight in the oven. very low temp. By morning , the meat is falling off the bones.  I dont add the barbque sauce to the meat due to allergies. I just have barbque, mustard, mayo, catsup on the side. We have cole slaw, chips, dip, ...

It would be nice if he could be caught , then let loose far away from your house. Im sure that isnt possible. We had a feral cat a few years ago. Tried to tame him but he just couldnt change. I would feed him like you. It is sad but I dont think yu have a choice . Your cats must come first. hugs, Babs

Good Morning, it is ccccold at my house. 11 with a wind chill of much lover.  I kept waking to hear the wind chimes on the porch ringing.  No school today. I will have a house full of kids. We will go to a $1 movie. I have water bottles and candy that I will bring in a backpack to save money. Then buy one or two large popcorns to ...

Good Morning from cold Vt.  It is Presidents Day in the USA. Many schools are closed. It could be a tough day for stretching your $$$$. Sales to tempt us to spend, kids home, maybe you have the day off. How are you stretcihng today? Babs

I grew up eating local foods. At the time, I am sure that a lot of it was money and that my Dad grew up that same way. We eat local for fruits, veggies, eggs and milk. Rice, flour, oils, dry beans are not local.  Meat is a hard one because of price. I could eat only local meat but the price is really high. We are working on a family plan ...

Good Morning, Woke up to about an inch of new snow. It is 31. This is Winter Carnival week in our town. Next week is school vacation. There are lots of free and cheap activities all week. This will not be a cheap weekend. I will need to pick up food for next week. I will have extra school age kids. DH put gas in my car. $71 to fill it up. Bean and ...

Good Morning, The weekend is here. How are you stretching your $$$$$ ? Babs