Category Archives: Misc.

Repurposing Thrift Store Finds

Posted on March 17, 2015 by afrugalspinster

On February 21st I bought these binders at Eastside Community Aid for  $1.50. I used them to stabilize the bottoms of Shopping bags I made with the blue fabric I bought at Goodwill on Presidents day I question the USDA’s claim that … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2014 by afrugalspinster

In 2014 I plan to: Fix my leaky toilet Have additional lighting added to my living and dining rooms. Inventory my belongings for insurance purposes. (This should also include some decluttering) Clean off my desk. Complete the MANY sewing projects … Continue reading →

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Storage for plastic bags

Posted on January 23, 2013 by afrugalspinster

If you’re frugal like I am (and I assume that those reading a frugal blog share my frugal ways) then you don’t throw away empty plastic bags. Storing them can be somewhat challenging. I need bags to pick up after … Continue reading →

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Monday was Trash Day

Posted on January 2, 2013 by afrugalspinster

‘Twas the garbage day after Christmas and all through the neighborhood not a creature was stirring not even a mouse the cans were lined up next to the curb with care, in hope that Waste Services soon would be there. … Continue reading →

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