Happy Frugal Friday!
Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Annabeth had a Friday date with my sister. They made homemade cupcakes, browsed the craft store, and had lunch out together. We were so happy to have Lu stop in while on her vacation north of us.
- Mark spent last week serving at his Scout troop's summer camp. Mark has been serving as an adult leader since he graduated high school and has always used a week of vacation time from work for summer camp. To be honest, only now that Owen is old enough to be in scouts do I really appreciate that sacrifice. Owen was able to go up Friday and Saturday and he had the best time.
- While the boys were gone Annabeth and I enjoyed catching up on So You Think You Can Dance and cheering for Keaton. Saturday I surprised Annabeth with a coffee date (I had a buy one, get one free drink on the app) and a pottery painting outing. We used a 20% coupon fro summer reading for the pottery.
- The kids each collected their Premium Money from the fair. Our county generously gives each 4Her a small stipend for each project they complete.
- We also did our weekly grocery shop on Saturday. We spent $55 on groceries for the week. We already had several breakfast options at home, lunches are always sandwiches with fruit/veggies or sandwiches, and then Annabeth chose our dinners. For dinner this week we had black bean enchiladas, homemade sushi night, bowtie chicken pasta, pork loin with veggies, and French Dip Sandwiches with sides. We are working our way through the Little House Cookbook and also made our own butter this week.
- Monday night we stayed out/up late to enjoy a free movie at the new amphitheater. It was a bit drizzly and the event wasn't well advertised so probably under 100 people in the whole big field with us. We had the best time!
- Tuesday afternoon we met up with one of Owen's t-ball friends at the library to play. They are also a homeschool family and we enjoyed a good play, chat, and then little walk together.
- Wednesday evening we visited all of the Indy Rileys. We took Owen's old PawPatrol bike to Jackson and then took dinner to Mark's mom. I had some things to drop off at each house so it was good to combine the trip.
We had a lllooonnnggggg week. Did anyone else feel like each day this week was 15 days long? No? Just us? It was such a strange week! Maybe because the kids activities were off this week but wow, what a long week!
Happy Savings to All!
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