Monthly Archives: July 2016

Cookie Show & Tell

Posted on July 31, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Pour yourself a glass of milk and enjoy these cookies

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Hi-lo skirt refashion

Posted on July 26, 2016 by afrugalspinster

  The temperature has hit 80 and I need something cool to wear. So to my refashion pile I went. I took a “BEFORE” picture but it has gotten lost. I used a dress from the 50 cent bins at … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell

Posted on July 24, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I delivered a wedding cake to a home with a beautiful garden. The mother of the groom told me they have hosted 4 weddings in their back yard. This couple got married in Hawaii in April but had their reception … Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Posted on July 22, 2016 by afrugalspinster

For cheap An outing to a major league Baseball game can be very expensive. Here’s how I did it for $5.75 First of all everyone I know, knows I am Mariner’s fan. A friend, John’s company sponcered day at the ballpark. But John had … Continue reading →

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Frozen Show & Tell

Posted on July 17, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I know many of you are sweltering under the summer sun. Here in the Pacific Northwest they summer comes on July 5th. Its late this year we are experiencing mostly cloudy days that usually clear in late afternoon and the … Continue reading →

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Five Frugal Things

Posted on July 12, 2016 by afrugalspinster

5 frugal food things to be specific 1. I found a dog gate in a FREE pile. Although it is in its original box, the gate was smashed to pieces. (They must have had a very powerful dog) I did … Continue reading →

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Five Frugal Fails

Posted on July 1, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I don’t want you to think that all my attempts at frugality work out as planned. So instead of a 5 Frugal Things post, today I’m doing a 5 Frugal Fails. 1.I was looking through my collection of thrifted patterns to … Continue reading →

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