Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Friday we had a little Christmas party with some of Annabeth's school friends. We hosted and had two different ornament crafts (Victorian Paper Fans and Cinnamon Cut Out Ornaments) and decorated cookies.
- Friday evening Mark enjoyed the Boy Scout Adult Christmas party with his friends from scouts. He had a great night out with friends.
- Saturday I joined two other ladies at their Holiday Open House. I had a decent sales day and more importantly made some great new contacts for my Usborne Books & More business!
- Sunday morning Annabeth performed in our church's Christmas Cantata. She was overjoyed to play handbells and play a shepherd. We are so thankful for our church family and especially Miss Clara, Miss Becky, and Miss Terry for all of their hard work preparing the little girls for their handbell performance. After church, Mark and the kids went to lunch with many of the Rileys.
In their Sunday best,
at our church Christmas Cantata.
- Sunday after church I went up north for a baby shower. One of my very oldest friends is welcoming her first child. I was able to see friends from my school years and it was so wonderful to celebrate with them.
- I listed a climbing toy on Facebook. Sold to a friend who picked up at our house. Made: $60
- We ordered from Imperfect for the first time. It is a company that sells "imperfect" produce and delivers straight to your door. You can choose which kind of box you want (fruit, veggie, or combo) and can hand pick which ones you receive. You can also see exactly what is "imperfect" about it. We did the small fruit box and the fruit that came looked just like the fruit from our local Meijer or Kroger! You can save $10 by using my link here Imperfect Produce.
- I ordered one item on Black Friday. I got an awesome deal (which I mentioned on the blog that week) It never came and shipping never updated beyond "Ready to Send" So I called for a refund. It was out of stock so they couldn't replace and I got a full refund. They did say if it happened to ever show up that it was mine to keep. It came Wednesday! Woohoo! I am excited to have it totally free!
- Wednesday night the kids and I enjoyed the Christmas party at their dance studio. We had dinner and played games. The kids each took and got a fun gift (we took Usborne books of course!) and they each got a snowglobe picture frame which Owen especially loved.
- Yesterday we met friends in Shelbyville for a fun morning at the Grover Museum and to play at the Shelby County Library. We were treated, totally as a surprise, for lunch by our sweet friends the O'Neal Family - thank you all! The kids and I also stopped by the Shelby County Friends of the Library bookstore and got 6 new books for $11. We scored a book about the presidents, one about the first ladies, a book about women heroes of the Revolutionary War, one about women heroes of the Civil War, an African folk tale, and an AWESOME book/kit about King Tut complete with archeology kit and journal. We'll be happy to stop there again while in town.
- I donated a $40 Usborne Books & More Christmas/winter themed basket to the Franklin Police Department's Christmas Party. It was fun to see the family who won it open the books and begin reading to their little girl right away!
- Last night, we enjoyed Mark's work Christmas party. It was nice for me to meet many of his new co-workers. The kids each enjoyed getting a gift (again, a book) and we had a very nice dinner. Officer Floyd also made sure that every family had a door prize to take home. Owen was very happy with his Key Bank travel mug and Annabeth loved her sparkly bracelet. Thank you FPD for a nice evening.
We are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas weekend.
We are praying that your eyes and hearts are focused on the Lord and his birthday celebration this week.
Merry Christmas and Happy Savings to All!
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