Tag Archives: dumpster diving

5 Frugal Things

Posted on November 2, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Its been POURING down rain outside. A good time to catch up on indoor projects but first, this needed to be fixed: It was an easy fix even if my camera and I did get soaked. I came it to dry out … Continue reading →

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Dumpster Diving and a Rant

Posted on July 23, 2014 by afrugalspinster

I live just a few houses away from an elementary school. My daily “walk the dogs route” takes me through the school property to a small neighborhood park. I often make use of the schools dumpster as we pass by. … Continue reading →

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Trick or treat frugal spinster style

Posted on October 27, 2013 by afrugalspinster

    I know it’s been months since A Frugal Spinster sent out a blog post. Summer 2013 was amazing here in the Pacific NW and sitting down at the computer to write a blog took low priority. I won’t … Continue reading →

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Weekly Thrift Report

Posted on July 25, 2012 by afrugalspinster

I’m still adding to my “Bread Making Kit”.I found a bread book- for all intents and purposes BRAND NEW -that was $1.99 & a cute chicken potholder for 49 cents.  Speaking of chickens…You may remember that I walk a couple … Continue reading →

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