Frugal Friday 537

 Happy Frugal Friday!

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

- Last Friday opened Owen's spring baseball season. We had dinner at home and did not buy any concessions. We will continue this trend throughout the season. We do get ice cream after the final game of the whole season. By setting that rule the first year, the kids know not to ask and to wait for the last game for the treat.

Pitching the first inning of the first game of his first Minors Season

- Saturday and Sunday Mark was gone camping with his Scout Troop. They had a great, but rather cold for this time of year, camp and enjoyed a beautiful state park hike on Sunday.

- The kids and I did school Saturday morning and then enjoyed Cartoons for Cans at the Artcraft in the afternoon. This has been a tradition in our town since the 1930's - you take a long at least one canned good per person and receive admittance to a cartoon show at the movies. The kids love this and we also love supporting the Interchurch Food Pantry. 

- Sunday after church we dropped 500+ items at the Here We Grow Again Indy South Sale. The kids were huge helpers so I treated them to an item each from Hoosier Candy Cupboard on the way home. As the parent at home and teaching parent, most of my interactions with the kids are school based or driving them to and from activities. Mark and the grandparents are generally the ones who take them out for movies or treats and so it was fun for me to get to be the fun one this weekend! 

- Tuesday evening I went by the funeral visitation for our neighbor. Much to my delight, the kids' pictures were featured on the "Grandkids" poster which I thought was the sweetest thing. We miss Mrs. W so much already and are so thankful to have known her and loved her.

- Wednesday Annabeth made a new cookie recipe. She made cookies and homemade frosting for Pastor Susan who came over to visit yesterday afternoon. Together they planned the VBS music program for this year. I am SO thankful for a church that truly asks people of all ages to lovingly serve our Lord! 

- We took some beauty products to a Little Free Pantry. I love free samples and gifts as much as the next gal but my personal rule is that if they don't get used in the first 6 months, they get donated. 

- Last night, Mark worked four hours at a neighbor's house doing handyman jobs. They ask him several times a year and always pay very generously. This money will be set aside for incoming medical bills. 

We are looking forward to a weekend of dance! Let's go SDA!

Happy Savings to All!