My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal Tasks 2nd January 2016

During the week we spent some time revovering from all the Christmas festivities. I made my way to the Boxing Day sales at 8.05am to pick up some fabulous bargains. Darren sorted out his garden shed and started painting Megan's room. I tried not to cook or clean too much so I could have a little break. We also had a heat wave that encouraged us to get the Christmas tree down while it was slightly cooler on the 29th of December. Here's what else we got up to -

* Made a batch of vanilla yoghurt using a frozen starter.

* Picked a handful of beans every few days. I started freezing them for future meals.

* Made a big batch of pita chips.

* Made chocolate truffles to go to a New Years Eve party. I used homemade sweetened condensed milk from the freezer.

* Gratefully accepted a bag of shredded paper for my chickens.

* My family ate leftovers for dinner two nights running after Christmas. By doing this, we didn't waste any food.

* Both the girls took advantage of the sales and bought some presents for next year. I was so proud of them for thinking ahead and saving some money.

* I bought lots of hand towels from Spotlight for $4.19 a pack of four. I also bought some Christmas material at 60% off to sew on the towels.

* Used scraps of material to make some other hand towels into presents too. I was on a roll and made 14 in one afternoon.

* .Made two large dishes of zucchini slice with the last of the zucchinis from Cath. The slice was cut into single portions and frozen.

* Picked a couple of handfuls of strawberries. Jessica enjoyed some with the homemade yoghurt.

* Bought a Tupperware lidded container from the op shop for $4.50 It looks new so I'll give it a wash and fill it up with homemade biscuits to give as a present. Tied with a matching bow, it will look beautiful.

* Megan got her ears pierced ( seconds ) and handed over a coupon she found online for $5 off. So proud of her for researching this herself.

* I used a Spotlight gift card ( Christmas present ) to buy a big pad of 120 Christmas papers for half price. This will be great for card making.. I also found some craft ribbon at 75% off.