I decided to make a list of all the things I have done this month for free or cheap that have keep me busy and entertained. I am sure there is more I could add to this list but this will do. I still have so much that I can DO next month!
Fun and Fitness on the cheap:
I attended my Yoga and Zumba classes several times this month but not as much as I should have due to not feeling well. This was not free but I already paid for it so I am using it.
I went outside and enjoyed the
sunshine along with a walk with my daughter Brittany and my granddaughter on a
Sunday afternoon.
I
read several books from my bookshelf March 2013 Reading List and
then donated them to the library.
I went to the library and got several books on
topics I enjoy such as fitness, healthy cooking, and crafts. I got a stack of
magazines to read such as Woman’s Day, Family Circle, Country Woman, Yoga
Journal, and Cooking Light. I borrowed some Christian Praise music such as
Third Day- Miracle, Sidewalk Prophets-Live Like That, and Michael W.
Smith-Healing Rain. I got a TV series to watch (Downton Abby Season 2). I
borrowed and watched two movies Country Strong and Serious Moonlight. All for
FREE and no clutter since it goes back when I am finished.
I spend a couple hours reading magazines that I got for free and had been piling up in my basket. They were donated to the library for someone else to enjoy. That's 10 magazine out of my house.
I spent a Sunday afternoon grooming my nails and painting them a nice color.
My
Organizing and Decluttering Projects:
I
painted a little bookcase cabinet, shelf, and toy chest bubblegum pink for my
granddaughter’s room. I plan to use leftover paint on the guest room closet
shelves.
I decluttered and organized My Closet . I
bought new baskets and a shoe rack to keep things organized. It wasn’t free but
was a nice splurge treat for myself which I don’t do very often.
I reorganized and decluttered several areas in my Basement Storage such as my extra kitchen equipment, my craft stuff, holiday stuff, the
workout area, personal needs storage, food storage, and our bug-out bags. I
worked on this at least 6 days this month one area and one category of stuff at
a time. I still have areas to work on but it’s getting done.
I set up my sewing machine in My Guest Room. I made My Sewing Space by
moving my sewing supplies and fabrics from the basement into the unused closet
in the guest room along with organizing and decluttering everything.
I spent a day organizing my craft supplies, and
jewelry beads in my little office. I worked on the beads for 3 hours and was
getting bored but kept at it until the job was done. I made My Quilting Plans after attending a Sewing Smorgasbord were I learned new crafting skills.
I decluttered and sparkled up My Bedroom.
In the Kitchen:
I cleaned the freezer above the fridge since it is almost empty and I’m trying to use stuff up.
I planned some meals this month to use up thing’s
that had been in my kitchen for awhile before they went bad and wasted my
money. I already paid good money for the stuff I might as well use it up before
it goes to waste. I look for ways to use up frozen foods in the freezer before
they set too long. I used up perishable things in the fridge and breads before
they expired. I used up some boxed and canned foods before they expired. I
baked some yummy desserts to avoid spending money on new snacks and treats.
I made some yummy German Soup.
I left the
St. Patrick’s Day and Easter clutter in the stores while using decorations and
craft supplies I already own.
I checked
the freezer and we have a holiday ham for Easter and I have plenty of broccoli
for a Broccoli
Cheese Bake. I am going
to make Loaded
Mashed Potato Casserole and Potato
Salad with a big bag of potatoes I bought this month.
I’ll make a carrot cake for dessert
with a box of spice cake mix, carrots, and canned pineapple. We have a SHOP at
home feast for the family.
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