This is a bit of an abbreviated Frugal Friday because it's been too crazy for me to really even think of anything. I'm usually pretty good about dropping in things as I go, but this week has been wild with work, preparing for my trip to London, and getting Nick packed & ready to go.
Saving on things we buy
- I went to CVS to put together a little "first month" kit for Nick, including some gift cards & extra things he might need. A mom & daughter had just received vaccinations, and there was a $10 coupon associated with that. They handed me the coupon as they walked out, and I was able to apply it to my order. So sweet & thoughtful.
Earning money
- I received $168.27 from Rakuten, which is much more than my normal amount, thanks to a credit card sign up offer I received ($150).
Avoiding spending
- We actually bought several small things for Nick's dorm room (extra socks, underwear, a lock for his filing cabinet, etc), so we spent more than normal for sure.
Eating what we have
- Sam & I greatly enjoyed the leftover Persian takeout for lunches. So delicious.
- We also ate the kebabs & rice that M made as leftovers throughout the week.
- By yesterday, we needed something different, so I baked some chicken & M made gyozos for us, both from the freezer.
For others
- Hosted a few more events for Nick & his friends, so they could get lots of time together, before everyone heads out to college.