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Sunday, December 14, 2014

A Thrifty Week at Harvest Lane Cottage #30


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It was a busy week.  I worked every day at the restaurant.  We had sick employees every day. I filled in for them.  It comes with being married to the owner. ~smile~  In one more week, we'll close for the season.  I'll have two or more months to practice being even more thrifty and frugal than I usually am. God is always faithful to take care of us.  Many times He provides in miraculous ways.  Thank you, God.  Here's how I was thrifty and frugal this past week:

~ I bought two unopened rolls of nice wrapping paper for a dollar at the thrift store.

~ I ordered a DVD that my child wished for from Swap A DVD.



~ I bought 50 lbs of potatoes at Aldi for $5.95.  We don't usually eat many white potatoes, but we're getting ready to go into a season where I'll need to be extra thrifty.  Our income this winter will be irregular at best.

~ I found some stocking stuffers at Dollar Tree.

~ I bought a pair of heavy work pants for my son at Salvation Army for $5.

~ Amy found holly in the yard and brought several sprigs in to decorate the house.

~ I bought 15 lbs of sweet potatoes for $4.95.

~ I earned a free book credit by sending a book through Paperback Swap.

Trade Books for Free - PaperBack Swap.

~ I reused our artificial tree.

~ I made dishcloths from yarn that was given to me.

~ I filled up my gas tank for $2.17 a gallon.  Woo hoo!

~ I ordered a Bible to review in exchange for a free copy.

Well, that's all I can think of right now.  I encourage you to keep your eyes out for deals and make do ways to make Christmas for your loved ones.

Happy Kringling!

Blessings,
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
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15 comments:

  1. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and GardenDecember 15, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Well you did well with being so busy! What a great deal on both the sweet and white potatoes.

    God does work in great ways doesn't he?
    Have a blessed week
    Vickie

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  2. DiannaDecember 15, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Laura, you are such a blessing. I am so enjoying getting to know you a bit better with each post. I had no idea your husband owned a restaurant! Your daughter is beautiful! I enjoyed visiting her blog. Thank you for the link!

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  3. DebDecember 15, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    WOW, I was happy with $2.49 a gallon yesterday! ;) Hang in there, Laura!

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  4. MonicaDecember 15, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Aldi is my first store that I shop. Then what I can't get there (which isn't much) I get at WM.
    Great ideas on cutting cost with the swaps!

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  5. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 15, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Thank you all for your kind comments!
    Happy Christmas!
    Laura

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  6. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Merry Christmas Friend!!

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  7. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 16, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks Sue!

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  8. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 16, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    You're welcome. Happy Christmas coming week!

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  9. JESDecember 17, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Wow, you have done well! Thank you for sharing the money-saving inspiration on the Art of Home-Making Mondays :) We could all use that!!

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  10. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 17, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    You're welcome, Jes. I do so many frugal things from habit and necessity.
    Bless you.........
    Laura

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  11. A Salty LifeDecember 23, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Congratulations! This post was the #2 most read post on the link up last week at somuchathome.blogspot.com! Please come link up some more of your great posts this week!
    God bless.

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  12. UnknownDecember 27, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Thanks for sharing this at Good Morning Mondays, again such a blessing.

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  13. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 27, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Wow, Chris! What an honor. Thanks for letting me share it.
    Laura

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  14. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 29, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks Terri.

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  15. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJanuary 4, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    You're welcome, Jes. I do so many frugal things from habit and necessity.
    Bless you.........
    Laura

    Blessings to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

    Laura Lane
    Harvest Lane Cottage

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Laura Lane

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