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The Big White Farmhouse

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August 20, 2021

No.559: A List of August’s Frugal Accomplishments

+ I have used the same purse for the last six years. Just one purse!  She has served me well, but I knew it was time to retire her when my four-year-old starting peeling off flaky pieces of faux leather during Mass.  Because I’m the most boring person in the world, I found a similar replacement (same brand, same size) on Poshmark for less than $20!

+ Mark gave haircuts to three of the boys.  I gave my daughter a big trim – about four inches off and she looks so cute!

+ I shredded junk mail to add to my compost pile.

+ I listed and sold a handful of books I’ve finished and don’t see myself reading again.

+ I used the water collected from our basement dehumidifier to water my plants.

+ I bought a new skirt (secondhand) and found a small hole in one of the pockets.  Two minutes and a quick stitch later, it’s good as new!

+ Our well-used fitted sheet got a rip in it, so we had to buy a new set.  The flat sheet of the old set is still in great condition, so I’m keeping it to use as a quilt backing or for some other project.

+ The hens are laying more than 90 eggs a week and we are loving the free protein source!

+ I started working on a little homemade Christmas present for each of the kids.  I even found a coupon to use at Joann’s too!


Previous Frugal Accomplishments
2019: JULY  //  AUGUST  //  SEPTEMBER  //  OCTOBER  //  NOVEMBER  
2020: JANUARY  //  FEBRUARY // APRIL  //  MAY  //  JUNE  // JULY
2021: WINTER  //  SPRING  //  JULY

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Comments

  1. Ellen says

    August 20, 2021 at 11:10 am

    I keep odd sheets (we somehow have about 3!) On hand as painting drop covers for furniture, to lay in the truck when buying plants, or moving dusty things like giveaways, or as picnic table clothes or blankets. So many uses. I am really enjoying your blog and your frugal tips!

    • Ashley says

      August 20, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      Those are such great ideas for sheets – I can’t believe I never thought of that! I’m going to move my old sheet from the craft box into the trunk of my car ASAP.
      Thank you so much for reading my ramblings, Ellen!

  2. Amy In Oregon says

    August 20, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    Buying a nice set of hair cutting clippers was worth it as we haven’t paid for boy haircuts in years!! And i have found so many uses for old sheets the possibilities are almost endless.

    • Ashley says

      August 20, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Completely agree about the clippers! We’ve cut our five boys’ hair ourselves for most of their lives and can’t even imagine what we’ve saved. Barber prices right now in town are $17+tip!!

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