Hello Dear Reader,

It’s been a glorious day here, not hot but sunny and bright. I washed all the laundry last night and hung it out first thing this morning and had it all dry and back in the house by midday. We also walked to the local shops and did our week’s shopping; we didn’t need very much. We went to the greengrocers, the butchers, the DIY shop and the charity shop and bought a couple of books.

It does mean I store up all the laundry and keep an eye on the weather forecast and wash the night before a sunny day and get it all hung out to dry.

Dearly Beloved and I spent the day titivating and painting in the garden. We don’t have anywhere to store the garden furniture in the winter so it’s a bit worse for wear. We had to splash out on some protective garden furniture paint. Yikes, it’s expensive but much cheaper than new furniture. We usually go for neutral colours but decided on something bright and I love this blue.

I was at the other end of the garden and sanded the gate, used a primer, waited for that to dry and then painted the gate blue…..there’s a theme going here! It’s a bit bright but I think it’s really cheerful. I’ll sand it again tomorrow and get another coat of paint on it. I often think to myself, ‘I can afford to pay someone to do this!’ then remember that every time I save some money that I can over pay my mortgage. In well under five years, we will own every brick of this house and that’ll make the DIY and thrifty living worth while.

I’ve reflected on my thrifty week, especially after a spendy half term break. I’ve used up everything fresh, even if I didn’t intend to eat it……it got eaten. We’ve eaten out of the freezer. I’ve menu planned for the week ahead. I’ve top up shopped as I don’t need much after a big shop in half term. We’ve done up what we have. As usual, we’ve taken lunches to work and cooked all our meals at home….no eating out until the summer holiday! I’ve checked the weather and dried everything outside this week….which always smells so much nicer than using the clothes rack indoors.

Over to you, how’s your week been and has anyone got some outside domestics done this lovely weekend?

Until tomorrow,

Love Froogs xxx