My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal Tasks 13th June 2015

This week seemed to be the week to make things. I found I was running out of items most people would buy at the supermarket. With supplies I had on hand I was able to make my own. Ohhhh, such a good feeling. Here's what I got up to this week -

* Made wholemeal bread rolls using this recipe Wholemeal bread with extra goodness.

* Made the french onion soup mix stretch by adding lots of ingredients to two packets of the no name variety. By doing this we are limiting the " unknown " ingredients we consume.

* Topped up the mint sauce bottle with malt vinegar and a little sugar dissolved in water.

* Made gravy mix by using this recipe. Gravy powder

* Made lavender room spray by using this recipe Making your own air freshener

* Made peanut butter choc chip biscuits, chocolate choc chip muffins and muesli bar slice for lunch boxes

* Bought a bag of ribbons and lace for $2.80 from Savers at their 30% off sale. These will be used to decorate cards.

* Topped up the seasoned bread crumbs with some wheat bix crumbs from the bottom of the packet.

* Made a big pot of chunky chicken and veg soup with homemade stock and about 150 grams of chicken. The soup gave us eight serves. A very cheap meal.

* Cut up the wheat bix cereal bag to use as go between for freezing chops and hamburger patties etc etc,

* Dried as much washing as possible on the clothes horses. Darren was able to dry a load on the line. Only a few things went in the dryer this week.

* Gratefully received some chocolate cake, parsley and glass jars from a few friends.

* Picked up a a top at the Savers 30% off sale.

* Jessica decided to go through her clothes and do a big clean out. She filled up 4 bags to go to the op shop. Before the clothes were donated I had a look to see if there was anything I could wear. I was able to find three tops.

* Used some bread bags to line the bathroom bins.

* Diluted the girl's shampoo and conditioner.