Because, it wasn't the most frugal week!
- Cashed out some survey money
- Earned $970 through Costco rewards, and had that auto deposited to our savings account.
- Other than pizza on senior night (when there was really no time to cook food), I made meals when we had all of our guests. Tacos on the first night, taco salads for lunch the following day. Cheater pad thai from Costco + spring rolls for dinner on Thursday. Lunch of salad, baguette, various cheese & fruit for dinner on Friday. Pizza on Friday. Easy breakfast options every day. It did keep the costs way down from dining out, although our grocery bill was noticeably larger.
- Gave my dad a pair of shoes I bought for Sam & didn't fit properly (but, were beyond the return window). They fit him perfectly & he had just been discussing needing a new pair, which is what reminded me of these shoes.
- Received two days of free breakfast vouchers at the hotel we were staying at, thanks to my hotel status.
What about you? Any wins to share?
It was not a frugal week here with a gas tank fill, but with points off, out of pocket portion of my daughter's oral surgery ( will get reimbursed) and cold temps eating up the heat. But we persevere right? Good fortune that the shoes fit your dad.
ReplyDeleteNot frugal at here with DH in the hospital. The kids were grabbing food on the way to and fro. He should be home today. I guess the fact that they kept him “in patient” status and not “observation “ status until yesterday is a bit of a savings, as Medicare covers more that way. Who knows what’s going to change with Medicare in the coming months, though. ‘Nuff said.
ReplyDeleteRegarding your earlier post about your employment status….The first year or so, after I left my career to be a SAHM, I don’t think I had the luxury of feeling adrift, because I was so busy. It was when the youngest at the time hit four or so, that I just felt lost. It was an existential floundering, and even that isn’t describing how horrible it was. There I was with pretty much everything as I liked it, and I couldn’t find my footing. (I am NOT a “lady who lunches” type person.)I finally wound up working on another degree…then having another baby, go figure! I guess what I am saying is it’s not easy, is it? Change is the only constant, as my father would say.
-Meg B.
So glad your DH is going to be able to come home today & I hope they were able to resolve or find a solution to whatever brought him in.
DeleteYou've described it so well. .. existential floundering. Yes, that's it. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to have this floundering, but part of that time & space means I actually have to dwell in the discomfort to chart my own path, vs letting my path be charted or me by immediate financial need. So, I also feel guilty about the "opportunity" to flounder, if that makes sense. Definitely not having another baby, but have thought about going back to school! (HP)