Frugal Friday

It's always hard to reconcile small frugal steps when you're in the middle of spending a lot (we're remodeling our kitchen & doing some necessary erosion work in our outdoor area). But, the every day frugality is what allows us to do all of those things. I keep reminding myself of that this month. :-)

Saving on things we buy

• Both boys have outgrown their soccer cleats, and a modified practice (masks required, socially distanced, no scrimmages) is supposed to begin in a few weeks. Their previous cleats were almost new, as they got in minimal soccer before the lock down. I'll try & sell those, and purchased new ones on the last day of a sale at a local sporting good store. I ordered several, as shoes can be tricky without trying on & can return for free whatever doesn't work. I also went through Rakuten to get a tiny (1%) cash back on the purchase.
• Used a coupon for a couple of watermelon we bought. Our contractors were working outside on a particularly warm day, so we sliced them up & left them out for them to enjoy. I'm always so impressed with people that can do exhausting work outside in the heat. I'm a wimp in that regard. Saved $1.50

Earning money

• Continued to list & sell things on eBay. Had a few nice wins, including:
• A dishwasher silverware holder that was tucked in the back of our cupboard & didn't match our dishwasher. Previous owner? Glad to get it in the hands of someone who will use it. 
• Shin guard inserts (for soccer players). My son prefers to play without them (shin guards just tucked into socks).
• A pitcher I brought back from our vacation house, that we never use. Apparently, it's now Crate & Barrel "vintage". ;-) 
• Found a dime on the ground, big money style

Avoiding spending

• The normal stuff, COVID style. Minimal driving & activities. We're also doing our best still to avoid takeout (minus last Saturday, where no water + no kitchen was my limit for attempts to put a meal together).
• Minus Saturday (no water + no kitchen), all meals at home

What about you? Any frugal wins to share?