tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post2311109901693141266..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: WFMW-Frugal EditionKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-23523947688208323752009-05-10T21:31:00.000-05:002009-05-10T21:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-6122095963472593632009-05-07T14:46:00.000-05:002009-05-07T14:46:00.000-05:00My family formed a dinner co-op recently. There a...My family formed a dinner co-op recently. There are four couples in all (either with no kids or babies), and we each take a turn on a weeknight cooking dinner for eight, dividing up the meals, and delivering them to each family. It is WONDERFUL!! We save money on groceries (bulk ingredients for one large meal rather than four small ones), we save time on prep and dishes, we get to try new things, and it's a fabulous sight to see someone else pull into your driveway with dinner three nights a week. We rotate a poultry, beef, fish, and veggie night each week and we deliver meals by 6 p.m. We're still working out a few kinks, but all-in-all it's great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-67935749043588329352009-05-07T13:21:00.000-05:002009-05-07T13:21:00.000-05:00I want to put a garden in my backyard... we eat a ...I want to put a garden in my backyard... we eat a ton of veggies, but its too hot for me to go outside right now. So I'll just be jealous of yours :)Lauren @ Team Gileshttp://www.teamgiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-20311002661088157802009-05-06T21:10:00.000-05:002009-05-06T21:10:00.000-05:00We used to belong to a CSA (Community Supported Ag...We used to belong to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and loved all the fresh produce it brought us every week during the summer (though I feared beets when they were in season.)<br /><br />Through our former CSA we buy a quarter of a cow, that can supply us between 6 to 12 months.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552896097458144106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-166634641337390282009-05-06T18:59:00.000-05:002009-05-06T18:59:00.000-05:00I'm glad Mr. Linky is working again :) Hope it's ...I'm glad Mr. Linky is working again :) Hope it's ok, I just linked to an older post about making an omelet when you have almost no food in the house (a bread crumb omelet). Yummy and very frugal!<br /><br />And on the co-op question: I just read about a lady who made an old-fashioned outdoor brick oven in her yard, and women in her neighborhood come over and all bake bread together in it once a week. Pretty nifty idea.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-20255829834768098512009-05-06T17:19:00.000-05:002009-05-06T17:19:00.000-05:00My friends do a meal co-op once a week exchanging ...My friends do a meal co-op once a week exchanging meals for their families! If I still lived in their town I'd DEFINITELY join in.Corinne Doughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509080651853820831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-89232867047197087962009-05-06T16:38:00.000-05:002009-05-06T16:38:00.000-05:00I love frugal tips! We just got a whole pig and w...I love frugal tips! We just got a whole pig and we are just LOVING having all the meat in our deep freezer.Mommy2aQThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895657208319658836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-24103654319436185552009-05-06T14:42:00.000-05:002009-05-06T14:42:00.000-05:00I don't see Mr. Linky...I'll try and check back la...I don't see Mr. Linky...I'll try and check back later:) I did share a little frugal tip over at my blog.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973935666122146258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-54571916503905796062009-05-06T14:31:00.000-05:002009-05-06T14:31:00.000-05:00Is Mr. Linky being finicky again? I can't see any...Is Mr. Linky being finicky again? I can't see any of the links...Precision Quality Laserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304034383943750446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-90629255197590456112009-05-06T14:07:00.000-05:002009-05-06T14:07:00.000-05:00I would love to start a babysitting co-op but no t...I would love to start a babysitting co-op but no takers yet. And the food thing?! YES! But alas, not one in our town. I'm still searching. Love the co-op lifestyle!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581955419860313898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-76303762970760712512009-05-06T13:23:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:23:00.000-05:00Those are great ideas! I tried the babysitting co-...Those are great ideas! I tried the babysitting co-op with my sister, but she never wants to go out, so it didn't work. I think we are going to start one with my mom's group. <br /><br />I also know a couple women from my mom's group who want to share a cow. We just don't know where to get one from. Where do y'all get your cow?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240113783462640605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-15617275633588352602009-05-06T13:04:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:04:00.000-05:00my family belonged to a co op growing up....I need...my family belonged to a co op growing up....I need to research what's available in my area. Thanks for the nudge.Bahama Shores Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811622151256548629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-83619791274668983462009-05-06T12:59:00.000-05:002009-05-06T12:59:00.000-05:00We belong to a food co-op:
www.eastendfood.coop
Th...We belong to a food co-op:<br />www.eastendfood.coop<br />There's a one-time member fee (not an annual fee) of $100, and you get it back if you decide to quit. Members get a 2% discount every day and 10% on the monthly member day. We also can special-order things by the case. To the general public, it's a grocery/healthfood store where anyone can shop at full price. They have a lot of really good organic bulk foods like oatmeal, raisins, and spices that are less expensive than non-organic in the supermarket because you're not paying for the container--we bring empty peanut butter jars and such. I love it!'Beccahttp://blog.earthlingshandbook.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-26042008936914726432009-05-06T12:28:00.000-05:002009-05-06T12:28:00.000-05:00I just thought of another co-op idea when looking ...I just thought of another co-op idea when looking out at my flower beds. You could have a flower swap co-op in the spring. When we first built our house, we had very little landscaping and very little money left over to improve it. I have several dear friends who had an abundance of lilies and other perennial flowers that they needed to seperate and they so generously "donated" them to me. Now I have beautiful irises, lilies, black-eyed susans, daffodils and grape hyacinths that come up at different times of the year. It's a great way to add variety to your landscaping at no cost to you and also a great way to be reminded of wonderful, generous friends!Beth S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-15246543050762511662009-05-06T12:07:00.000-05:002009-05-06T12:07:00.000-05:00We've done the preschool co-op in the past and it ...We've done the preschool co-op in the past and it worked great and saved us lots of $$! We had from 6-8 kids and the Moms took turns having the 2 hr. class in their home. We printed off free worksheets from the computer and also thought up craft ideas. The kids LOVED it! We usually did the "schoolwork" for the 1st hour and then let them play for the 2nd hour and gave them a light snack. At age 3-5, learing social skills is 3/4 of the battle and this was a great way for them to make friends that they'd have when starting kindergarten. I HIGHLY recommend it!<br /><br />We also started buying beef a couple of years ago...I couldn't remember the last time we'd had steaks on the grill or a thick, tender roast (like my Mom used to make). Now we have them in abundance and love the convenience of having it at our fingertips when trying to think of supper ideas! And the meat is delicious...not like you can buy in the supermarket!<br /><br />I love the idea of a babysitting co-op or a house cleaning co-op. I might have to bring this idea up with my girlfriends SOON!Beth S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-52646666689182980072009-05-06T11:05:00.000-05:002009-05-06T11:05:00.000-05:00This is going to be my FAVORITE WFMW, because I am...This is going to be my FAVORITE WFMW, because I am just now starting to be interested in being frugal. I can't wait to read through and get ideas from other people... I won't be participating this week, because I honestly have no frugal tips...I just need them!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660382153003691371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-71264156831989292672009-05-06T10:51:00.000-05:002009-05-06T10:51:00.000-05:00We also share a cow with my Dad and my cousin ever...We also share a cow with my Dad and my cousin every year. The meat is fresh and the price is great!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342467790727259855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-32743368478670304342009-05-06T10:34:00.000-05:002009-05-06T10:34:00.000-05:00An oil co-op
http://www.swapsavers.com/group/savin...An oil co-op<br />http://www.swapsavers.com/group/savingsswappers/forum/topics/energy-savings-tipsSwapSavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599085019403727576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-32015479723744978522009-05-06T10:19:00.000-05:002009-05-06T10:19:00.000-05:00Hey, this is Ginger from Here's My Cup Lord. I am...Hey, this is Ginger from Here's My Cup Lord. I am Rena's little sister from Insert Grace Here. I wanted to take a moment and invite you to a special Wedding Web-Shower on behalf of Jenifriend of Enjoyer of the Journey. Paste the following link in your browser to view the details and join us on the 14th of each month. <br />Thank you and be blessed.<br />Rena and Ginger<br /><br />**oh! It's frugal, because it's FREE! Ha!<br /><br />http://heresmycuplord.com/2009/05/01/its-your-day-jenifriend/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-69333654500687386282009-05-06T09:43:00.000-05:002009-05-06T09:43:00.000-05:00I run the babysitting co-op for my local MOMS Club...I run the babysitting co-op for my local MOMS Club. It's such a lifesaver, let alone a moneysaver. Do you know how expensive it is to get a sitter for THREE kids? And they're asleep most of that time, so it's not worth the money! Trading hours with other moms has been so helpful over the past four years.<br /><br />I've been afraid to try a veggie co-op, because I never know what the family will eat and I can't eat it all by myself before it goes bad.Gina @ MoneywiseMomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747172627710808360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-90113574854871697662009-05-06T08:30:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:30:00.000-05:00I'm cheating a bit here as I forgot about Frugal c...I'm cheating a bit here as I forgot about Frugal carnival, but I do have a giveaway which kind of saves money.<br /><br />I did try a baby sitting co-op many moons ago and baby sat many, many, many children. Sadly the co-op fizzled out before I had the chance to use the service myself.<br /><br />I feel honour bound to offer a frugal tip now so.....how about??? something that hasn't already been mentioned.......ah yes.....use cold / left over tea as a houseplant fertilizer, it really works.<br /><br />Of course it helps considerably if it's 'British Blend.'<br />CheersMaddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-79093844982713883342009-05-06T08:26:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:26:00.000-05:00When our kids were younger, I participated in a pr...When our kids were younger, I participated in a preschool co-op. Every six weeks I would have 8 kids on Tuesday and Thursday morning. The other five weeks, I could drop off my own someplace else. We used the "Joy School" curriculum and it was a great experience. (http://www.valuesparenting.com/joyschool/)<br /><br />By the way, I love our farmer's market co-op. Basically it's a group of 12 that got together and we're divided into 6 pairs. Every other week we give $15 to the pair that's going to the farmer's market, where individual farmers sell produce by the case/bushel/etc. The two of them decide what to buy, divide it into the 12 baskets, and then we go pick it up from them. I figure we get at least $50-60 worth of food at grocery store prices.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09624351403333754381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-43340463931729222022009-05-06T08:09:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:09:00.000-05:00I would love to find some like these! Thanks for ...I would love to find some like these! Thanks for the great ideas!Raise Them Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131235222116977410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-51359580787817745692009-05-06T08:04:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:04:00.000-05:00Co-op preschool was my life-saving co-op. It gave...Co-op preschool was my life-saving co-op. It gave me a network of friends at the same stage of life, playdate opportunities galore, and affordable preschool with parents who care enough to put time into the classroom. Co-ops are a beautiful way to build community. Thanks for sharing!Pam @ Beyond Just Momhttp://www.beyondjustmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-8223620862829169522009-05-06T07:59:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:59:00.000-05:00Ah yes...I love co-ops. I'm a part of a couple of...Ah yes...I love co-ops. I'm a part of a couple of Health Food C-ops which are a HUGE blessing and so simple to be a part of. <br /><br />I think I should start a house cleaning co-op. The kind where they clean my house and in return, I tell them thank you. Hm, great idea. :)Laura@HeavenlyHomemakershttp://www.heavenlyhomemakers.comnoreply@blogger.com