If you are one of the many people who live where it snows, chances are you have a day where you are snowed in! The kids love the snow. I like one good storm myself but being stuck inside can give me cabin fever. So I have learned to relax but to also do some productive things to make my day successful. Nothing makes me feel more accomplished than being frugal! Here are five frugal things you can do along with me on a snow day!
1. Bake- I am not only baking things to enjoy now but also to freeze so we have some in the house. I like to use some of the cookie packages I purchased at the stores during after Christmas sales. I will also bake banana bread with some frozen bananas I almost always have on hand.
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2. Make Freezer Meals-I must admit, I am not that great at these. I usually only have one or two handy frozen meals in my freezer at a given time. But if you have the ingredients, a snow day is a perfect day to make some meals. Check out these posts on Pinterest to get you started!
3. Sort through kids clothes to donate or consign- This is sort of the mid-winter must so it is a good time to double-check which clothes may be worn or outgrown. If you have clothes put away, take them out and see if they are ready to be worn. Take the clothes that are too weathered and donate them. Take any clothes in good condition and get them ready to consign. Some consignment shops take seasonal so you may have to find a place to store winter clothes until next year. But some shops take all seasons all year round. Also, taking note of the clothes you have makes you aware of what you may need to replace or buy for this or next year. Helps you to not overbuy things that you already have or forgotten about.
4. Sort through toys- While you are sorting clothes, you might as well sort through toys as well. Toss what is broken or missing pieces. Consign or donate what is in good condition and just not played with anymore.
5. Do online surveys-Grab a warm beverage and check out some survey sights. Doing surveys will bring in a few extra dollars which can quickly add up. Check out some of my favorite sites.
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Pam
January 12, 2021Great ideas and all things that need done!
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January 13, 2021Thanks for the support!
Priya Dass
January 13, 2021Yes, baking on a cold snowy day is wonderful! I also freeze overripe bananas for banana bread.
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January 13, 2021So easy and so good! Thanks for the comment!