tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post5948922263109024555..comments2024-03-28T21:42:22.620-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: Frugal Friday: Money Saving Weekly RecapErika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-23828047359424548942017-03-28T09:34:38.876-08:002017-03-28T09:34:38.876-08:00Thank you! Boy I hope ours does doesn't last 2...Thank you! Boy I hope ours does doesn't last 21 days!! Hes hovering around 99.5 today so wondering if its an improvement or not. I'll have him do the bath and wet hair later today!! Thanks for the suggestion! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-49920745988272470962017-03-28T07:30:22.114-08:002017-03-28T07:30:22.114-08:00Heh, my biggest problem with foil is I ALWAYS use ...Heh, my biggest problem with foil is I ALWAYS use it for raw meat to put it in the oven. Anything else I'll wash it to. The big thing of foil usually lasts me about five years, so I'm hoping once I stock up I'll be set for quite a while.<br /><br />Thanks for the info on the wipes. I'll have to look into getting some of those for emergencies.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-80252143664485534362017-03-28T04:28:25.770-08:002017-03-28T04:28:25.770-08:00I often wash aluminium foil and reuse. I don't...I often wash aluminium foil and reuse. I don't do this if it has touched raw meat. <br /><br />I have found that you can lower a fever by using the wipes that are made for women having hot flashes. I found this out by accident while traveling and I did not have access to a bathtub to put my child in. The wipes helped keep my child's fever at bay until I could get him to the doctor. The wipes are more expensive than I like, but I always like to keep them with me when I travel now.Reneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-89465668299477603232017-03-27T20:32:31.444-08:002017-03-27T20:32:31.444-08:00I got the cup of noodles too but DH loves those ki...I got the cup of noodles too but DH loves those kinds of things. I picked up frozen dinners on sale for Momma (I know not great but she doesn't like to cook any longer and that's what she wants); sodas, pretzels, lunch meat, mini muffins, and raisins for DH's lunches all on sale and with coupons; shredded cheeses and bag of salad blend both on sale and with coupons.<br />We got material on clearance to use as quilt backings for 2 quilts and used a 40% coupon to get a gadget that is helping me to keep material feeding straight in the machine. It was a splurge but since I have sucky depth perception because I only have vision in one eye, it has been nice.<br />I have washed foil and freezer bags to re-use.<br />Most meals have been from pantry/freezer. The two take-out meals yielded enough leftovers for my lunches most days.<br />Unfortunately I have used a lot of gas this week going out to check on Momma. She had a diabetic incident that has left her very disoriented so I have had to run back and forth. Only 4 miles each way but it has used quite a bit of gas.<br /><br />I am going to try to stay out of the grocery store this week. When I need milk, DH can stop on his way home from work to pick it up.<br /><br />KS in Txnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-58176360501510983612017-03-27T20:06:45.998-08:002017-03-27T20:06:45.998-08:00I feel for you. When the son gets the flu it's...I feel for you. When the son gets the flu it's a 21 day affair with near constant fever, puking and not wanting to eat or drink much. We've ended up at the ER a couple of times with him with a fever up into the 104 range after fever reducers. I discovered dunking them in a Luke warm tub, near tepid, helps to lower their temp, probably because of the wet hair. They shiver and stuff, but it helps. Also staggering Tylenol and Ibuprofen every two hours when absolutely needed helps too. We get flu shots and pray that he doesn't get the flu now a days. I hope your little guy feels better soon!Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-20168760438862900962017-03-27T18:34:55.606-08:002017-03-27T18:34:55.606-08:00Ohh I wish we had a garage door opener! The previo...Ohh I wish we had a garage door opener! The previous house owners said they couldn't take them out of their cars...then they rented next door for 2 years. Very awkward as we were often having debt collectors and etc come to OUR house for them. Always worried they might steal stuff. They've been gone a year and a half, hope never come back. <br /><br />My 9 year old has flu, and he's taking it much harder than his brother. Toyda is day 5 of a fever between 100 and 102. The doctors office took 4 hours to call me back today when I left a message saying he was 102.5 and an hour from his next dose. I called the school nurse for reassurece and she gave me some tips. Poor kid is himself,,or I would worry, but no desire to eat, or even drink really. He's never been so sick. I will,take him back in to the Dr on Wednesday if he's still got the fever. I am trying not to worry, but I'm a little scared, he's never had a fever so long. Or been so sick. <br /><br />So it's not been frugal here...my husband's been rather spend as if late. Sigh.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.com