Thriftiness #1

 I've gotten off the path of sharing my "thrifty" or "frugal" anything on my blog.  Many of these are repeats, but each time I go the thrifty route, we save.

Used my clothesline instead of the electric dryer.  Free solar dryer.  I use the clothesline year round, but from Spring to Fall it's used in place of the dryer.  I'm thankful to have a clothesline.

Made breakfast with steel cut oats we bulk buy (cost is a lot less), and only a cup makes enough for us two for a few mornings.

I brew my own teas, and tea infusions with bulk ingredients or free foraged ingredients.

I use the library to look for new recipes, books, movies, etc.  Free.  Our library also provides free bookmarks. I try to go to the library during their book sales, because they give their magazines away free.  Yes, you can borrow them for free too, but I can read them at my own pace, and/or pass them on to someone who uses them for crafting.

On my most recent visit to the library, I not only brought home free borrowed books, but more free magazines, free bookmarks, and a free adult bookmark craft. We could choose which one we wanted to bring home to make.  

I bulk buy (saves us $$) many of our spices.  I refill the jars instead of buying new jars (cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, paprika etc.). 

I was inspired to share frugal living tips again, thanks to the thrifty week posts by Harvest Lane Cottage Blog.

Thriftiness #1   ©  April 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

Spring Blooms

 

Our weather continues to go up and down, but the spring flowers are either blooming or about to bloom.  The herb garden is waking up from it's winter slumber.  Although we had a 73 degree day early this week, it went quickly back to 36°F and very windy.  I am sure my blooms are struggling with  29°F weather.

Daffodils with orange centers.

And for a bit of foraging . . .

Purple dead nettle.

Wild violets.  Dandelions are coming up too.

Spring Blooms  ©  April 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart