Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Last Friday, after a "P is for pancake" dinner, the kids spent the evening building a blanket fort. I love seeing my kids work together on a project and do the kinds of things that we enjoyed doing as kids.
- Saturday, we enjoyed an afternoon in India at a local library. The kids enjoyed making some crafts, sampling Indian biscuits (cookies, and only Owen), talking with some Indian friends, and then getting their first Henna tattoos.
Annabeth went first and chose a turtle so naturally
"Me too" chose a turtle as well! This picture was before we peeled the henna off.
They have lasted all week and the kids have loved showing them to people!
- Saturday evening we had Mark's parents and Luke over for a pizza and ice cream sundae dinner. The kids loved running outside and then playing games with everyone. I am so thankful for such a great family! I especially love watching Luke with the kids - he is such a good sport even doing ballet with Annabeth! After they left, we all stayed outside a bit and did some stargazing.
- Mark, as he does every week, worked shifts at his part time job. I worked my Usborne book business as well. If you are thinking of buying books, I'd love for you to shop with me this holiday season!
- Sunday I picked up my remaining items from the consignment sale. I donate all of my toys, books, etc that don't sell as our sale owners give them to groups that support foster care families. I do bring my clothes back home though so I can reuse the hangers and safety-pins for the next sale. I divided up the clothing left and gave it to friends who had children in those sizes. Overall I earned $160 from the sale. A bit down from the past but I have sold many large items on Facebook this year and we had a $80 garage sale earlier in the summer.
- We got this month's PinchMe box in the mail this week. We got a free bag of coffee, free peanut butter, and a hair conditioning mask. Mark took the coffee to work to sample and share with coworkers, he and Owen enjoyed the peanut butte as a snack, and I loved the hair mask! Hoping for an Anna-Safe item next month for her to enjoy. Thanks PinchMe!
- I combined a store sale, Kohl's cash, and a coupon to get Annabeth's winter boots for $35 off. I do like to buy used and save the difference but I do buy the kids new shoes (with the exception of snowboots which they sometimes hardly wear)
Today we are celebrating Annabeth's seventh birthday and are looking forward to a weekend of frugal birthday fun!
Happy Savings to All!
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