#1 I have spent $0.00 on hair cuts this year.
For the last 20 or so years I’ve worn my hear in short layers. This required a $20 hair cut every 6 weeks. I decided I want to have a different look. So In December instead of getting my regular layered cut I just had her trim off the bottom so I can grow it out to all one length. Its time to trim the bottom again but I’ve been 3 months w/o a haircut.
#2 I am using free wood chips to mulch my flower beds
bonus free aerobic exercise
#3 Instead of getting a new dress for Easter I wore one I made three years ago from a thrift store sheet.
#4 The weather is improving and every once in a while its nice enough to air dry my laundry
#5 I’m looking forward to a nice BIG pay check. I worked long hours on Friday and Saturday. Lots and lots of Easter cakes.
Now its your turn. What frugal activities have you been up to?
afrugalspinster 
I haven’t been too overly frugal, nothing really out of the normal anyway – but I did score 10 lbs of ground beef for $1.00 per pound. It’s ground round and usually $5.99 per pound. Now I’m not much of a ground beef eater, but own a wee dog with some serious stomach issues related to abuse. She eats boiled hamburger and rice 2x a day mixed with her kibble and while I mostly buy the cheapest I can – it’s still over $4.00 per pound.
I overheard our butcher debating what to do with his freshly ground meat – sell or toss. They were getting new coolers installed and the timing was poor – he had just stocked up. When I inquired, he offered me 10 pounds for $10.00 – why yes, please. It’s divided into 20 portions, which means 20 weeks worth – I’m quite happy about this. I haven’t had time to break down my overall savings, but I shall.
And – your Easter dress is lovely, simply beautiful – and from a sheet? You really are amazing talented ! Not only pretty, but I’ll bet it’s a dream to wash and dry.
WOW! I’d have been all over that deal too. It pays to speak up.
Thanks for the compliment on the dress, it IS very low maintenance.
I love your dress! And your cake! Such talent! I haven’t bought any fabric thread or buttons, etc. This year. I have been using up my stash! Does that count?
Using up your stash definitely counts as FRUGAL. Years ago I worked at a fabric store. It was hard not to bring home my paycheck in the form of more fabric.
Actually the cake I posted was done by my co-worker Skye. It was very representative of the many spring flower cakes we decorated Easter week-end.
Oh! I apologize Skye.