Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Saturday morning, we headed over to Compass Park for a Breakfast with Princesses and Superheroes. The kids saw two princesses, two super heroes, and Aladdin and had breakfast all for $20 for the family.
- Mark got called out to work about 45 minutes into the breakfast so the kids and I headed home while he worked. We stopped by a friend's garage sale - she gifted me a beautiful Usborne Books & More banner. We also picked up 7 easy readers and a pair of rain boots for just $5. Thanks Sara!
- Saturday afternoon we took a break from the heat to use our Kids Bowl Free passes. We bowled two games and just rented three pairs of shoes - Mark has his own.
Peace from my little bowlers
- Sunday after church we dropped Annabeth off at summer camp. We also stopped by our friends house on the lake to drop off some Frozen and Lakeview hand-me-downs for the kids and to meet their new baby.
Annabeth riding Will at Camp Lakeview
Photo Credit: Lakeview Media Specialist Fiona
- Monday was a Mama/Owen day. We played at the library, stopped by the post office for work, rode his scooter and ATV, played in a rainstorm, and visited with our neighbors. After dinner, we went to Hobby Lobby and got him some new watercolors and water color paper. We spent the rest of the evening painting.
- Tuesday was another Mama/Owen day. We went to Jefferson Street Barber Shop to get Owen's haircut. He LOVES to go there with Mark but I hadn't taken him yet. It is an old fashioned Barber shop, run by women, and has just a really fun, small town vibe. We explored downtown, picked up a gift for Annabeth at Toodleydoo Toys, and then ran by the post office for my book business. We spent the afternoon outside riding his ATV. We also had an afternoon visit with our neighbor on the other side. Owen sat with her on her rocker and told stories for an hour.
- Tuesday evening we picked Annabeth up from Camp Lakeview. She had a great first experience as a solo camper and cannot wait to go for a full week next year! On the way home she was crying and I said what makes you so sad, "Well, one day I'll be a grown up and I won't be able to go to Camp Lakeview anymore. I don't want it to go too fast!" (This was the precise reason why I couldn't wait for either kid to finish Kindergarten so I could take them to Tiny Tykes! I love camp just as much as an adult as I did during my camper and staff years!!)
- I listed many items for sale on Facebook. I sold two clothing items. Made: $10
- This year for the Fall Consignment Sale, I am prepping with a check-list. This year I divided our clean-out list into 11 sections of the house. Annabeth has 10 of hers done and Owen has 9.
- Yesterday morning, we stopped by our friend Katelynn's House. She is so creative and resourceful - I love seeing all of her furniture and decorating projects. Thanks for the inspiration Katelynn!
- Last night I had a meeting with some of the Here We Grow Again staff. I have taken on the task of Express Tagging for others this fall. I'll just be taking a couple of people this first year but am excited to add to our "fun money" with this new side gig.
We are looking forward to dance registration and time down at the lake tomorrow!
Happy Savings to All!
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