Frugal Friday

 It's a light frugal week, as we were busy last weekend, & this week is all about prepping for our trip.

Saving on things we buy

• Took advantage of a few credit card perks, and signed up for a Lyft membership, which saves 10% on each ride. Additionally, booked our ride to the airport on Saturday, using Lyft. 

Earning money

• Nothing special here

Avoiding spending

• I bought the boys dinner at the airport on Friday, but made do with snacks from my bag
• I also used two Southwest free drink coupons (one for each flight), and enjoyed a vodka lemonade
• We stayed for free on Friday night in Bolder, using a free night award from my hotel status. The hotel also came with a free breakfast, which was nice. However, parking was $25 (and not super close), so that wasn't great. But, a night at a hotel for $25 is still a pretty great deal. 
• I also used a credit card perk, to apply for global entry/TSA pre check for Sam. He'll likely be traveling on his own soon, so wanted him to have this option. It was free with my credit card, and M & I both already have this. 

Eating what we have

• I unearthed a chicken sausage from the freezer, and had that over a salad for lunch one day

For others

• Took a required training course, so I can keep volunteering at a food pantry

What about you? Any wins to share?