Frugal Friday 465

 Happy Frugal Friday!

Here's how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:

- Friday evening we went to the Indy Fuel Game. Mark LOVES hockey and since it was still preseason tickets were just $10 each. We also snagged two shirts for the kids from the clearance bin for $15 total. We ate dinner at home and did not buy snacks at the game.

- Saturday morning Owen and I had a Starbucks date. He found the golden egg at Easter and this year's prize was a Starbucks card. We have been meaning to go but haven't made time so this was the day!

- Mark and Annabeth remade a broken purse/hat rack. They just purchased some new hooks and now it's all ready to help keep her better organized.

- Saturday afternoon we visited the Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators. My friend Katie had shared their 20th Anniversary event so we met up with her family there. Our kids had the BEST time and it was wonderful to share the fun with friends. Annabeth was especially thrilled to spend about an hour petting her favorite animal - an opossum! 

I don't think I've ever seen her so completely happy!

- Sunday after church Mark and the kids went to Kristi's for Sunday lunch. They spent the afternoon with her and the other Indy Rileys. She sent them home with blueberries, chips, and cookies. Thank you Kristi!

- While they were there, I drove down to McCormick's Creek State Park and hiked with my sister. We had a great time as we hiked several trails, had lunch, and enjoyed a long chat in the sunshine!

- We had a busy week with school, dance, 4H, and Scouts. We did our best to combine trips out to save on gas and to prepare/eat most meals at home. 

- Mark and I did get pizza out on Wednesday. We used a giftcard purchased through a friend's school fundraiser. We just had to cover the cost of breadsticks and tip this week. 

- I got our groceries ($82 for the week) on Walmart pick-up. $12 of that was candy to donate to the kids' dance studio for Trunk or Treat. $4 was in dog treats that I accidentally ordered the small instead of mini so they were too big for Oscar. We will donate them to FPD for Benny the therapy dog. 

- Yesterday we had co-op. After class, we took a picnic lunch to a park to play with friends. We all had sandwiches, blueberries, and on co-op days the kids get fruit snacks as dessert. It was 50 and sunny which was SO lovely after the snow Tuesday morning!

We are looking forward to a busy weekend. Happy Savings to All!