Monthly Archives: January 2017

Mega- Thrifting

Posted on January 31, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I took advantage of the MLK day sales and spent the whole day thrifting. In 6 hours I traveled 35 mile, visited 10 stores and spent $49.06. So what did I purchase? I bought 4- 99 cent sweaters at Goodwill. 2 of … Continue reading →

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New Recipe #3 &4

Posted on January 30, 2017 by afrugalspinster

Both of these bread recipes are from a book I picked up years ago at a thrift store. How Cooking Works is a wealth of helpful information (but I’m not going to try anymore recipes from it). Recipe #3 Toasted Oat … Continue reading →

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Progress Report II

Posted on January 20, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I’ve yet to inventory my chest freezer. Something about digging through piles of frozen food on a winter day just isn’t that appealing to me. Nonetheless I am working my way through the pantry and freezer compartment of the fridge. … Continue reading →

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Book Report

Posted on January 14, 2017 by afrugalspinster

In keeping with my New Year’s Resolution to read at least 12 books in 2017, I just finished Bird Droppings by Pete Dunne. OK, I admit its a small book. Just 110 pages, but its a start. Right? Bird Droppings … Continue reading →

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Progress Report

Posted on January 13, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I inventoried my freezer and pantry. I’m making progress at eating down the stock piles. I had 6 pints of canned plums in the pantry. I ate some with lunch. I used one of the 19 jars of Oven-roasted Tomato … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s New Feature

Posted on January 8, 2017 by afrugalspinster

It like my decorating days are coming to an end. The bakery is fully staffed with talented decorators so hopefully  services will be no longer needed. That means I will have fewer or no pictures to post on Sunday Cake … Continue reading →

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Quick and Tender Homemade Hamburger Buns

Posted on January 6, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I know I said I wouldn’t be getting my 52 recipes from the internet but… I usually buy burger buns, because they aren’t as filling as homemade bread. I like the ones with onion on top. I’ve been hoping to find … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on January 5, 2017 by afrugalspinster

The new year has brought several new “followers” to my blog. I’m glad to have you and hope I live up to your expectations.  

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Resolutions #6-9

Posted on January 4, 2017 by afrugalspinster

#6 Read 12 books 12 books might not seem ambitious to you but I read very slowly. I suppose I have some degree of dyslexia. Thought  when I was in school dyslexia if it was known wasn’t addressed as it … Continue reading →

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More about my resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2017 by afrugalspinster

#4 Home repair and updates When my brother passed he left his conciderable estate to the University of Washington and his (step) grandchildren. Some of his assets had no designated benificiary, so as his closest relitives my other brother, sister … Continue reading →

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