Happy Frugal Friday!
Here's how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Last Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon we were down south with my family. We were very excited that Mark was able to take Friday off to come along. My parents treated us to sushi dinner on Thursday evening and we caught up with our friend Helen there.
- Friday was our "Thanksgiving." Us ladies prepped the table, cooked, and such while my dad worked and Mark/Owen ticked three counties off of our count. They checked out Sullivan, Pike, and Knox counties. Mark was especially excited to spend a long morning in Vincennes so he could show Owen where he spent his college years. For Thanksgiving my mama made turkey, rolls, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes two ways, and pumpkin pie. My sister made our family potstickers and dressing. I brought along apple dumplings.
- Saturday we spent the day in Owensboro. We took a mini Thanksgiving to Momaw and enjoyed having the whole day with her. Some of the group went down to the river for an evening light show and holiday walk while others stayed back to visit with Momaw. I am so thankful for the precious gift of time.
- After church on Sunday, Mama, Mark, and Annabeth made a Costco trip. We did have a membership one year (we received it as a Christmas gift from Mark's mom) but did not renew it since several family members have one and we just tag along with them. Thank you to my mom for the gift of some groceries from this trip! She also sent home leftover marshmallows and stuffing mix from the weekend.
- Monday morning we woke up without water. There was an issue in our town with the water. We went most of the morning without water and I was, at first, frustrated as I had hoped to knock out the weekend laundry. However, I quickly remembered a friend in North Carolina who just posted last week that they are finally not under a boil-water-advisory after the hurricane. They went more than a month without safe water - it was a good reminder that a morning wasn't any time at all.
- Mark and I had a little date Monday evening while the kids were at a class. We used a buy one, get one free coupon to get sandwiches at Penn Station. We also picked up our library holds and ran into WalMart for a few items that had accidentally not come on our grocery order. It wasn't big or fancy but we didn't look at screens, held hands in the store, and enjoyed time together.
- Tuesday my sister came to visit. She took Annabeth out on a special date for pizza lunch and to the Lego store. This was her birthday gift for Annabeth and she LOVED having a special day with just Aunt Lu. Annabeth chose a Harry Potter Lego set and they also cashed in free earring coupons at Claire's.
- While they had their date, my Dad, Owen, and I did Lawrence and Jackson Counties. In Lawrence Co, we had brunch at Magic Morning Bakery and the boys spent some time at the Army Surplus Store. In Jackson County we had lots of free fun at the Visitor's Center, John Mellencamp Mural, walking downtown, and then we visited the Reno Gang Graves. The Reno Gang committed the first train robbery in the whole United States just outside Seymour!
- Yesterday we hosted Thanksgiving for Mark's mom and us. Mark was on-call for the holiday for several agencies so we stayed home from a big family trip to IL to see the rest of the Rileys. Kristi brought turkey burgers and many sides. We made homemade Mac&Cheese, mashed potatoes, rolls, and the kids each baked their own homemade dessert.
- Ahead of Black Friday, I did shop two sales. I was in need of winter boots (saved $20 on those) and also new tennis shoes (saved $40 on these). I typically buy tennis shoes every other year on Black Friday Sale. The new ones become my good walking ones and the old pair become my yard shoes.
As today is Black Friday, it's a good time to remember that it's only a good deal if you need it. Don't need it? Don't even really want it? Don't spend the money!
Happy Savings to All!
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