It was a pretty standard week, but we did have a few wins.
Saving on things we buy
- Used a few iBotta offers
- Uploaded all of our receipts to Fetch
- Received a $100 credit for Sam's soccer fees, by volunteering for three hours on a Saturday a month or so ago.
- Bought Southwest gift cards at the grocery store, earning $60 in grocery store credits
Earning money
- I haven't been listing anything on eBay, but sold a few things:
- A book from a freebie table
- A pajama top that came in a set. Nick likes the pajama pants, but not the top
- Redeemed $5 of Fetch Rewards for an Amazon gift card
Avoiding spending
- Used grocery store rewards to pick up a few items to round out our dinner on Sunday
- No eating out this week, despite considering it several times!
- I really wanted to get takeout or go out on Saturday, but the kids (surprisingly) talked me out of it. I made chicken fajitas, using up chicken (freezer) & peppers (fridge). Everything was delicious, and I served the fajitas over a cauliflower rice/cabbage rice (Sam's accidental shredding incident from last weekend). The cabbage rice/cauliflower rice combo was great.
- Nick made apple crisp, using up leftover apples.
- Nick also made French bread, to go with dinner on Sunday. He had a failed loaf on Saturday, but tried again, & it came out great.
- I made butternut squash soup, with squash M brought home unexpectedly from Costco last weekend.
- Used up chicken & taco meat from the freezer
For others
- Helped another family out with a super early carpool
- Picked up trash on my walk
- Shared apple crisp with a friend
- Made a couple of donations
- Found our neighbor's dog a few blocks away & returned her home
How about you? Any wins to share?
How great to get $100 credit for Sam's soccer fees for three hours of volunteer time. That is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great deal!
DeleteYou have a generous league to give credit for volunteer hours, but I'm guessing your fees are quite high, and a lot of parents don't want to give of their time. I'm with your son on the pajama pants-my guys just want te shirts or no shirts when they sleep so the top is never worn if bought in a set.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fully volunteer run club (most others also have paid administrative positions) minus the coaches, so they definitely need the help.
DeleteI love find stuff to flip in free boxes or free tables. It's the best.
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of rewarding, isn't it?
DeleteI think getting that credit for volunteer work is great!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thrilled to see it come through
DeleteYou are so lucky your guys help with the food prep.
ReplyDeleteI would call the 100 buck savings for the volunteer hours a pretty substantial frugal win!
They are the biggest eaters, so they need to help! :-)
DeleteI got a free salad dressing at the grocery today, a free pair of socks in the mail, a free pad of paper, a free pen, a free calendar for my purse and one for my desk. I also got some free Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Those are some great wins, Jackie!
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