Frugal Friday 446

 Happy Frugal Friday!

Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:

- We got rained out on our garage sale on Friday but set up all day Saturday. We had a great time with our friends and made a decent amount of sales for all three families. We donated some of the leftovers and kept some back for the fall kids' sale. 

- We did our weekly grocery shop with Walmart online. We spent $75 for the week. Our goal has been to stay under $100/week and we have done that for the past 8 grocery orders. By buying just what we need for the week we have had very little food waste - something I am very proud of. 

- I shopped the Clinique Memorial Day Sale. I try to shop just 2x/year and always spend right above $50. I was able to get 30% off as well as free shipping and a free make-up kit. I love the summer sale for the Black Honey lipstick (I've worn this since college) and eyeliner freebie. I also earned 14% cashback through Rakuten. 

- We have been getting the mail/checking on the house of some friends for a couple of weeks. They kindly paid us in cookies for the kids and a Starbucks giftcard. Mark and I got coffee after church on Sunday and I left the rest of the giftcard to pay for the person behind me. 

- Sunday afternoon we went to our friends for an Indy 500 Party. We are always at the lake for Memorial Day Weekend so this was the kids first time listening to the race. We enjoyed a great cook-out and time with friends. Annabeth made homemade chocolate oreo cupcakes to take along.

- Monday we cooked out with the Rileys. We took along macaroni and cheese, buns, chips, and more cupcakes. The guys set up the sprinkler for the kids and they all had a great time running in the water. Mark's mom sent us home with leftovers which fed us for four meals - thank you!

- Tuesday night was Owen's last night of Tigers and the Pinewood Derby. He loved building his car with Mark, racing his car with friends, and closing out a great night of Cub Scouts. 

- Yesterday was Owen's 7th Birthday. He chose all of our meals and activities for the day. We had bacon/cinnamon rolls for breakfast, homemade pizza for lunch, and eat out Mexican for dinner. Owen and I worked together to make a Triple Berry Trifle Cake for his birthday. He chose this same cake last year and it's his favorite.

- For our activities for the day Owen chose to watch a movie in the morning, paint pottery in the afternoon (we had a 20% off coupon), and we went to an animal show at the library. The library show was VERY exciting for me as Owen had asked for them to come to our house for a birthday party but the cost was just too much. Then, we got our Summer Reading flyer and say that they would be at our library on his birthday! God is good! The show was absolutely awesome and we had the best time petting animals like an arctic fox and python! 

We are looking forward to a great weekend with family in town. 

Happy Savings to All!