Comments for Frugal Village

Comment on Easy homemade gifts for kids by Mrs. Hancock

Mrs. Hancock — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:22:58 +0000

For the coffee lover… a chocolate dipped spoon or two with alternate color of chocolate drizzled over the top tied with cellophane and a scrap of curling ribbon accompanied by a single pot packet of coffee presented in a mug. total cost if supplies purchased at dollar store- less than $5 including gift bag.

Comment on Safeguard your purse when shopping by Mrs. Hancock

Mrs. Hancock — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:11:39 +0000

The best way to not have to worry about your purse is to use a fanny pack. albeit not the most attractive accessory.. i LOVE having to NOT worry about my wallet and having both hands free is a plus. I only carry my keys, my wallet, and my cell phone. Grocery shopping for me is a second job so function and safety before beauty:)

Comment on Cut back on products you don’t need by Emily S

Emily S — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:58 +0000

If using soap while shaving leads to scraped up legs, try a soap that’s a little more moist, or a liquid body wash if you use that instead of bar soap. I haven’t bought shaving cream since I was a teenager and I never have scrapes. All the chemicals in the cheap conditioners keep me away from going that route.

I’d love to have cloth napkins, but all the ones I’ve seen in regular stores feel gross. I don’t sew so if someone can tell me where to buy decent 100% cotton cloth napkins, I’m on board.

Also, how ironic that the hover ad for the bottled water paragraph in this article is for Arrowhead bottled water? Advertising is fine, but isn’t that a little weird?

Comment on Chicken Adobo: Sweet and savory budget meal by Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:21 +0000

I am so glad you shared your recipe for Chicken Adobo with me Sara, it’s one of my all time favorites and made it just last week. The leftovers never last long as I nibble little bites when the fridge gets opened. I just can’t resist. So good!

Comment on Cut back on products you don’t need by Amy

Amy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:49:43 +0000

I have used conditioner in the place of shaving cream for a few years now. I buy the Target brand which I think is similar to pantene but much cheaper.

We use cloth napkins-I think I have at least 12. I have bought them on sales for under $1 each and have had them for a few years now.

Comment on Cut back on products you don’t need by Emily

Emily — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:21 +0000

I have used conditioner as shaving cream for a long time. It solves the problem of running out of shampoo before the conditioner. Big fan of cloth napkins too. They don’t stick to your hands when eating messy foods like ribs, etc.

Comment on Cut back on products you don’t need by Amity

Amity — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:32:44 +0000

Hmm, shaving cream or scraped up legs? Maybe I’ll try using hair conditioner. If it works and doesn’t clog up the razor, that’s a good idea. With the cloth napkins, we would use probably 10-12 per day, then I’d need to be washing them…so how many do you keep around? I keep telling myself I’ll make some, I know they’re very easy to make. It just doesn’t seem worth the trouble.

Comment on Thanksgiving leftover ideas by Dave

Dave — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:48:05 +0000

Super Sandwiches!!!

I know most people are stuffed after the dinner, but usually we get a little hungry after the second football game is over, so we came up super sandwiches…

Take your leftover bread and mayo it
Put on lettuce, turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, basically whatever is leftover that would not be gross…

Plus, these can come in handy when you are out being frugal on Black Friday. Energy Boost Anyone?

Comment on Safeguard your purse when shopping by Susan

Susan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:51:20 +0000

I actually strap my purse into the shopping cart (if one is available, like in Wal Mart) with the child safety strap. I simply run one end of the strap through the shoulder strap on my purse and hook it together, just as if you were securing a child. Then, as I move through the store, I usually keep one hand on my purse straps by hooking a finger into the straps while my hand is on the handle of the cart. If I happen to let go while I’m looking at something in the store, someone might TRY to grab my purse, but they’re going to get a surprise, because it’s strapped into the cart!!
However, with the way most stores are laid out now, you rarely have to move far from your cart to look at items on racks or shelves, so the possibility of you turning your back on your purse, even for an instant, is pretty slim.

Comment on Cut back on products you don’t need by Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:56:45 +0000

I haven’t managed to ditch the dryer yet but I’ve cut out almost all of the above. I’m still working on converting the hubby over so he still uses bottle water and shaving cream but I’m trying to lead by example. The kids and I don’t partake of the bottle water anymore.

Not on your list but one we’ve cut way back on is fast food restaurant visits. The kids are missing their happy meal toys but I sure haven’t. I’ve also converted hubby from Coffee Shop tea. He now makes it at home and takes it with him to work, says it tastes way better too