Category Archives: Waste not. Want not.

Waste not. Want not; dog treats

Last year, I bought Cheekie a dog treat advent calendar. It was $10 or $12 for 25 dog treats. Most of which he didn’t like. In that case, the advent calendar was mostly for me. Seeing which treat would be under the hidden panel next. On a shopping trip to 5 Below I found this.Continue reading “Waste not. Want not; dog treats”

Waste not. Want not; car is mine.

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted anything associated with my Waste not. Want not frugal living series. I own. Yes, it’s mine! 🎉 A 2012 Chevy Sonic. The hood and the top of the cab have faded from the years of sun exposure. In some places a found small spots of rust. A goodContinue reading “Waste not. Want not; car is mine.”

Waste not. Want not; mint

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. More tea please. My taste buds it does tease. ~ Grow mint in my garden. Dry, store, for mint tea anytime. My budget soars. ~ Happy little Tea Man gets to steep in hot water; not too deep.

Waste not. Want not.

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Is sustainable lifestyle the new term for frugal living? Or perhaps being poor? I’ve often read about people who are wealthy living a ‘poor’ lifestyle. The people around them perceive that they don’t have a ‘pot to pee in’; when inContinue reading “Waste not. Want not.”

Waste not. Want not; productive?

When do you feel most productive? Spring. How I love you. The Earth is waking up. Trees and flowers are blooming. Gray, depressing days move out for days full of birds and sunshine. *deep breath* Beautiful. Tuesday, I’m sitting in the doctor’s office, my sinuses full of “love dust” aka pollen. The doctor puts hisContinue reading “Waste not. Want not; productive?”

Waste not. Want not: apple cider vinegar

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. ~ First it was Covid mouth. Yeah, it’s a thing. Mouth wash to the rescue. Sadly, none did I bring. Then it was mucus build up in the back of my throat. Gross, I know. What can I do?Continue reading “Waste not. Want not: apple cider vinegar”

Waste not. Want not: I notta.

Write about your approach to budgeting. This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. ~ I notta. I think it was 2019 or 20’ when I joined Ibotta. I don’t buy a lot of name brand products. The cost difference isn’t (typically) worth the bucks. $20 inContinue reading “Waste not. Want not: I notta.”