Comments on: Frugal Fridays #5

By: Alison at NOVA Frugal Family

Alison at NOVA Frugal Family — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:47:47 +0000

Things like boxed brownies are a big treat in this house and we get to get things cheap or free and pass on something that is out of the ordinary to the family. I am sure they will enjoy and they won’t go to waste which is the most important thing. My mom likes coffee creamer which I only get if I can get it free with coupon. I started buying coconut milk and coconut milk creamer when I got it free after coupon and my mom said that it is also yummy and flavorful. It makes it more interesting then just milk because it is thicker like creamer. I also use it in making my sandwich bread so either way it doesn’t go to waste. I hope that you find something you like but creamer isn’t the worst thing in the world

By: JES

JES — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:49:45 +0000

Love your Frugal Fridays! My father owns a trucking company and we were able to receive lots of dented boxes, etc., when we lived closed by (what a blessing)! Like you, I can’t throw anything away. Once in a while of most things won’t kill us… I was able to curb my creamer cravings with raw honey and heavy cream each morning. Heavy cream isn’t the cheapest but at least it is healthier. Thank for sharing on the Art of Home-Making Mondays this week!

By: Ashley M.

Ashley M. — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:00:03 +0000

Jody, good thoughts on the heavy cream. I’ll have to try that next time I go grocery shopping. We used to do half and half, but I struggled to find a non-ultra pasteurized version so I kind of gave up. I may have better luck finding non-ultra pasteurized heavy cream, though!

By: Ashley M.

Ashley M. — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:56:54 +0000

Hi Texas- you’re right about moderation. That’s something I struggle with in general. I either want all or nothing. And nothing isn’t acceptable, so it’s gotta be “all.” It’s an aspect of my personality that I really have to keep in check, or else it can turn into me running myself into the ground trying to do *more* and *better.* Thanks for the reminder and the kind words!

By: Jody

Jody — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:39:53 +0000

Homemade yogurt is the best

As for creamer, we’ve started buying good old plain heavy cream. If we want extra flavor or sweetener, we add it to our own tastes. A large container goes a long way.

By: ~Taylor-Made Ranch Homestead~

~Taylor-Made Ranch Homestead~ — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:53:56 +0000

I don’t see fumbles at all. Like you said the beeswax rendering has is a learning curve and you’re learning something you’ll find useful in the future. Good for you! And your creamer is something you enjoy so it’s wonderful you’ve purchased it. We can’t all spin our own wool or churn our own butter (kudos to those that do!) I look at my own self-sufficiency journey like this – I’ll pursue those things I find most important and not sweat the small stuff – to me it’s all about moderation. Congrats on all your successful accomplishments. Like you I always make my own yogurt, although I use an oven method. It’s so ridiculously easy, super inexpensive and it leaves precious little landfill-bound trash – things that are important to me. I’ve also been making my own pumpkin granola for several years for the same 3 reasons. Thanks for sharing this post (visiting from the Homestead Barn Hop)

~Taylor-Made Ranch Homestead~
Texas