It's been awhile since I've posted life has been hectic and scary lately.  I got a new job a month ago at a local candy store and at the same time found out that my husband has cancer so it's been a month of emotional turmoil and a bit overwhelming.  We are thanking God today that his cancer had not spread from prostrate to anywhere else in his body, now just trying to get the doctor's coordinated to start his radiation treatments.

Frugals has been of course getting another job and getting a extra paycheck coming in to help with the bills, groceries and living.

Today I am cooking a chicken before heading out to the Vet with my oldest dog for her shots, annual checkup and Free toe nail trimming which she needs badly as she wont let us anywhere near her toes.. silly thing.

The chicken is for the dogs versus buying nasty canned dog food plus it's cheaper.

I have tomorrow off and will be making a big batch of mashed potatoes as well as strawberry jam. The strawberries I bought at GFS for about $8 after my coupon.  I still miss working there, it was probably one of the best jobs I had as far as working with a good group of people.  Anyways. I need to focus more on getting our pantry stocked back up as I'm not sure how long this new job will last, a lot more demanding than what I thought it would be a lot more requirements than they lead me to believe when I signed up.

Oh I ordered some supplies from one of my candle suppliers, will be selling some of my fragrance oil to recoup the cost of my order.

Other frugals is I have been working on a afghan for my bil for Christmas this year and using coupons for the yarn I'm using at Michaels.  I love that they accept competitors coupons as Joann's has been sending out some good ones 50% off one week which has helped keep the cost down.  I love Joann's but they are too far away for it to be convenient for me to get there and every time I do go they don't have the yarn I'm looking for.

Have  a frugal day my friends.

Anna