Here is how we saved money, spent money wisely, made extra money this week:
- We had our first grocery trip in two weeks. We spent $75 on groceries for the week, $15 on vitamins for the kids, and $15 on salt for the water softener so our whole trip was just $105. We have a few meals out (but free) at events this week and our produce all comes from Imperfect now.
- For more than a month now, my computer mouse has been working just on and off. I think it may have broken in my luggage on our St. Louis trip. I have been making do but Saturday it broke all together. We had assumed it was the usb port but after trying the mouse in a different computer we realized just the actual mouse was broken. I was able to get a new one, with a coupon, for just $4. Now I am back up and working!
- Saturday evening we went down to the lake to visit our friends the Ottes. They had a baby this summer and we hadn't been to take them a meal yet so we took dinner (pizza, fruit, and homemade cookies) We enjoyed dinner on the porch and nearly three hours of swimming in the lake. We are thankful for these dear friends!
- Sunday after church we had lunch at Mark's parents house. We had a taco bar and then his parents had a fun afternoon planned outdoors for the kids. They planted a new tree, for the newest grandchild, and they also made an incredible Fairy Garden. The kids had such a wonderful afternoon and I think the grown-ups did too!
- We have cleaned out each of the kids' rooms and ALL of their clothes/toys in the past two weeks. What we aren't wanting to put in the kids sale we donated the the Lords Cupboard in Franklin.
- I received my quarterly cashback from Rakuten. Just by shopping online through their link I earned nearly $30 back this quarter. That is more than usual since I was able to get cashback on one of our July hotel stays. Want to earn your own money back while shopping online? Join Rakuten today!
- Wednesday we drove down to Charlestown to spend the day with our friends the Eblings. We had a good lunch, thanks for cooking Rose, and the kids have fun
- Yesterday, the kids started a Homeschool Saddle Club. We've been on the hunt for an activity that Owen will LOVE. He did two years of tot-gym at our dance studio which he enjoyed but never felt a passion about. After he broke his foot and had to quit the spring semester early, he never once asked to go back to the gym - he only missed his teacher and friends. After looking through many activities I mentioned this one in passing and he was SO SO SO excited. We went to the first class and while both kids liked it, he just fell in love!
Welcome to Saddle Club!
Feeding Fiona carrots
Owen's first ever horse ride.
He LOVED it!
He now would like a horse for Christmas
We are looking forward to a fun weekend with family!
Happy Savings to All!
2 comments:
The saddle club sounds pretty fun! Aaron dreamed of having a horse for years but thankfully now he is more interested in mountain biking which is something we do have room for at our place and doesn't cost a lot to feed.
haha! I remember you writing about Aaron's Horse Years :) I would imagine Mountain Biking is easier to travel with as well on your family adventures.
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