Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Friday Mark was off work AND off call (this only happens about 10 days out of the whole year) so after a doctor appointment up north we went to Eagle Creek Park. We enjoyed a picnic lunch, lake walk, hike, and explored both of their nature centers. It was a wonderful family day for just the cost of parking - $6.
I love that Annabeth chose to wear these fancy clothes hiking.
She truly has her own sense of style and we're loving watching it develop.
- Saturday we ran a few small errands in the morning (pharmacy and library) and then spent about 4 hours working around the house. We did a deep clean of the main family car, a garage clean out, and some work inside. After dinner we did another few hours of cleaning plus loads and loads of laundry. The kids made their Christmas thank you cards to send the family members we did not see.
- Sunday after church we enjoyed our last Christmas of the year. We celebrated with Mark's family and had such a wonderful time. We were excited to surprise his whole family with the gift of going to an Indians Game this summer! We are happy to make this happen for everyone.
- Monday I spent the day putting away Christmas gifts and Christmas decor as well as some deep cleaning. The kids spent the day reading new books and playing with new toys.
- Tuesday we enjoyed Countdown to Noon at our local library and then had a very fun evening with Mark's family eating junk food and playing loads of games. All but the 9-month-old made it to midnight and we whispered "Happy New Year" as to not wake him. We spent the night at Mark's parents' house and Mark cooked a big breakfast for New Year's morning. We enjoyed games and movies most of the day before coming home.
- We went back to school yesterday and both of the kids had a very good school day. Afterwards they were full of energy and it was around fifty degrees so they went outside for over two hours. They came in for dinner and then we all went out on an after dinner walk until it was dark. I know the weather will get cold several more times before spring so I am trying to really savor the warm time outside as much as we can! We have purposed to spend at least thirty minutes a day outside and that is so much easier for me when it is warmer!
We are looking forward a weekend full of dance.
Happy Savings to All!
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