The busy work weeks continue, but we are trying to continue our good financial habits.
Saving on things we buy
- I considered doing delivery pizza for the boys last weekend, while we went on a date night. Picked up a Digornio's pizza instead, which was still pricey (need to stock up while they are on sale), but definitely cheaper than delivery pizza.
- I attempted a gift card offer at Rite Aid, and never got the rewards. I checked my receipt, and both cashiers & the manager were very puzzled, but eventually just added $20 to a gift card. Even better.
- I booked our holiday flights using a travel credit from a cancelled COVID United flight. I paid $215 for four tickets, including a multi destination trip. It was a great deal, and I'm thrilled I could use the credit for a trip we were already planning on taking.
Earning money
- Nick is going through training to become a soccer ref. This is a great job for someone who is below 16, and he has lots of soccer experience already. We fronted him the initial $75 for the class, and received the rest of the training for free via Sam's soccer club. We were able to use a gift card for the required uniform. I'm almost done with the gift card we won in a raffle several years ago.
- Earned a $5 reward on Bing
- It's been very slow on eBay, mostly because I haven't been posting new things. Here's what I sold:
- One of M's now outgrown dress shirt (he's lost a bunch of weight recently)
- A gift we purchased that didn't work out
Avoiding spending
- Nick needed a whistle for his ref training course, and I almost ordered him one on Amazon, and then remembered that I'd been meaning to toss one that's been lingering in my closet. That was leftover from long forgotten soccer days 8 years ago, when I coached the boys team. :-) Glad it's back in use & we didn't need to buy anything.
- Used a credit for a movie rental over the weekend. It's amazing how we have several streaming services, yet many movies are still unavailable ...
- I also have another large United credit that needs to be used by May, so we're planning a potential family spring break trip. The planning part is fun, particularly knowing that the flights will be free!
Eating what we have
- We somehow managed to eat all of the frozen bananas - I can't believe they are out of the freezer! So much more space.
- I heated up the leftovers from my Saturday dinner out for Sam, and Nick ate leftovers from his Saturday dinner
- Made blistered shisito peppers as a side dish, as well as guacamole (using homegrown cilantro, jalapenos & tomatoes)
- Used up garden green/orange/yellow peppers in our fajita dish
- Made 8 batches of pickled peppers, and then used the brine to pickle other vegetables
For others
- Gave away two skateboards & a scooter on our Buy Nothing group.
- Shared more zucchini & other garden goodies with friends & neighbors. My across the street neighbor also gave us Persian basil & lettuce from her garden. Love the sharing!
- Gave away lots of peppers via Buy Nothing
What about you? Any wins to share?
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