Saving on things we buy:
- I refilled my Starbucks card for bonus stars, as I would have refilled anyway. I'll be picking up the kids on Saturday, and will likely make a stop at Starbucks.
- Updated our car insurance with a mileage form, to reflect our significantly lower mileage for the year. It will save us about $400 on our auto policy!
Earning money:
- I went through my closet & took another look at my clothes. (I did this right as we transitioned to WFH). Now that I have a few months under my belt, as well as a much longer timeline of continuing to work remotely, I evaluated my clothes to see what I really need. I found a few things to donate, and a few items to list on eBay. One blazer I bought for international work trips (hahaha) has already sold. Excellent!
- Continued to list things we don't need on eBay.
Avoiding spending:
- There was one takeout meal on Saturday evening, but otherwise, all meals made at home in our non kitchen. It's unglamorous, and meals are repetitive, but we're all getting fed & it's fine.
- We've been using our garden produce in salads & meals, which has added some nice freshness with our mostly freezer based proteins.
What about you? Any frugal wins to report?
Fresh vegetables are a nice addition to any meal, evenif the same old. I'd never get anythng for my old clothes so donating will be what I will do when I get orgnaized to do so.
ReplyDeleteI find it's just a handful of very name brand things that will sell. In this case, a new with tags blazer sold in a day, but a bunch will be off to the donation. Our local donation places often discourage clothing, because they get so much, so it's a hard tradeoff to figure out if the item is worthwhile passing on, turning into a rag, seeing if a friend wants it, or selling even for a small amount to prevent it from becoming garbage.
DeleteThat is terrific that your auto insurance let you fill out a mileage form and will now save you money. I need to check into that. Thanks for the tip. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, do! COVID has changed mileage for so many people, which can make a big difference on your annual policy. I noticed our insurance company didn't proactively communicate the mileage form option, but I asked & then updated, to great savings.
DeleteI am so with you on boring savings right now. If you don't go anywhere or do anything there is not much saving going on.
ReplyDeleteI had bought a couple of summer clothing items that have never been worn because I have gone nowhere. I find during this Covid thing the I am wearing the same 5 outfits (and I use that term loosely only if shorts and tops count as outfits) daily and only change into pants if I am going to the store. Even then I wear them while shopping, take them off as soon as I get home, hang them outside in the sun for a bit then stick them back in the closet. I guess I can add savings on laundry detergent and electricity for washing as a frugal win. Not to mention make-up!
Thats a great saving on the car insurance. Its good to be able to sell the clothes on ebay, I sold quite a few items that way a few years ago and it was definitely worth the effort of listing.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing wrong with repetitive meals especially in the summer. It makes it easy!
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