Monthly Archives: January 2015

Frugal and Generous

Posted on January 9, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Doris posted an Offer: polar fleece scrap fabric on Freecycle recently. I responded that I’d love to have her scraps to make hats to donate to people on the streets. I quickly got to work and her scraps became an … Continue reading →

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Infinity scarf DIY

Posted on January 7, 2015 by afrugalspinster

You know by now that I’m an avid thriftier. I love my neighborhood St. Vincent de Paul Store for several reasons. It is less than a mile from home. If I don’t watch myself I’d go shopping every time I drive by. … Continue reading →

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Easy Cheap Bread crumbs

Posted on January 3, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I recently saw bread crumbs on the grocery store shelf. It had never occurred to me that bread crumbs were an ingredient  to purchase. I thought everyone made their own like I do. Name brand Progresso were on sale for $2.04 … Continue reading →

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Happy 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I spent the first day of the new year doing two of my favorite things; birding and thrifting. I joined a group of fellow birders this morning at 8AM. We spent the day birding Marymoor Park. The weather was sunny … Continue reading →

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