Frugal Challenge 6/24 - 6/30
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~Laundry hung out to dry
~DH grilled dinner.....no utilities used or heating the house
~Made tea and a pitcher of tang
~Boys ate leftover pizza for lunch
~DH and I purchased a new washer today....it is a GE energy saver and we got $100 in rebates back!! It will be delivered, installed, and the other one removed and taking away for free!! (Our other one has been slowly dying. We have had it forever...and ever...and ever. I have to actually use a butter knife to hit the switch to get it to spin cycle. I think it was about time for another one.)
~Mended the dog bed instead of tossing it
~DH grilled dinner.....no utilities used or heating the house
~Made tea and a pitcher of tang
~Boys ate leftover pizza for lunch
~DH and I purchased a new washer today....it is a GE energy saver and we got $100 in rebates back!! It will be delivered, installed, and the other one removed and taking away for free!! (Our other one has been slowly dying. We have had it forever...and ever...and ever. I have to actually use a butter knife to hit the switch to get it to spin cycle. I think it was about time for another one.)
~Mended the dog bed instead of tossing it
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We are back from vacation, so time to get frugal!
- today I combined errands after dropping dd off at a birthday party
- made scratch banana bread and chocolate chip muffins for our breakfasts the next couple of days
- all meals at home today, even though I was tempted to eat out
- hung 3 loads of laundry
- checked out the Dollar Tree near my house and got some good deals
- today I combined errands after dropping dd off at a birthday party
- made scratch banana bread and chocolate chip muffins for our breakfasts the next couple of days
- all meals at home today, even though I was tempted to eat out
- hung 3 loads of laundry
- checked out the Dollar Tree near my house and got some good deals
Today we used coupons and sales to save 49% at the grocery store bringing our total from 169.00 to 86.00.
We drove my in-laws cabin up to the mountains instead of our own car to save us gas.
We worked 4 hours for my in-laws and they will pay us cash for helping them work on the cabin.
We ate at home all day today, and brough food up to the cabin instead of eating out.
This week I plan to carpool as much as possible, stick all my errands into one trip, let hubby use my car every day that I don't need it, and save the money that I do have in my wallet.
We drove my in-laws cabin up to the mountains instead of our own car to save us gas.
We worked 4 hours for my in-laws and they will pay us cash for helping them work on the cabin.
We ate at home all day today, and brough food up to the cabin instead of eating out.
This week I plan to carpool as much as possible, stick all my errands into one trip, let hubby use my car every day that I don't need it, and save the money that I do have in my wallet.
I'm being "kind of frugal" I have a load of laundry hanging on the clothes rack on the back porch drying but I had to wash in hot water & I have to dry the load I'm washing now in the dryer
all meals are from home
no lights on until almost 9pm
no heat on until October :thumb:
all meals are from home
no lights on until almost 9pm
no heat on until October :thumb:
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June 24th:
~ not so frugal -- spent $120 on clothes
~ spent the day with :smooch:
~ ate out twice in one day, :smooch: paid for both
~ travelled around the city, spent gas
June 25th
~ went to work at Job 1 and Job 2
~ had to buy lunch out at DQ :yucky:
~ got approved for my Student Line of Credit :bolt:
~ breakfast and supper will be from home
~ not so frugal -- spent $120 on clothes
~ spent the day with :smooch:
~ ate out twice in one day, :smooch: paid for both
~ travelled around the city, spent gas
June 25th
~ went to work at Job 1 and Job 2
~ had to buy lunch out at DQ :yucky:
~ got approved for my Student Line of Credit :bolt:
~ breakfast and supper will be from home
Sunday:
-had lots of family in town, staying with me. Cooked huge breakfast and froze leftover pancakes and saved leftover sausage for DH for later in the week.
-lunch from the freezer and leftover raviolis and meatballs & sausages for dinner (my wonderful neighbor cooked this for my entire family on Saturday)
-didn't have to water the garden because it rained!
-no spend day
Monday:
-started organizing my playroom/homeschool room...ouch. Found lots of scrapbooking stuff I forgot about
-did eat lunch at McD's. Shame on me but I'm soooooooo tired of cooking. Did eat breakfast and dinner at home
-using leftover decorations for my DD's birthday party tomorrow
-making cake for DD's party
-got $60 check from AFLAC for wellness exam (eyes checked)
-won free use of a computer for one year from DH's work. Never mind the fact that we just bought a brand new one LAST week.
-buying minimal groceries this week. Made list for tomorrow. Eating lots of veggies from garden. NEED new ideas for squash and zucchini. I'm already getting sick of it.
Stephanie
-had lots of family in town, staying with me. Cooked huge breakfast and froze leftover pancakes and saved leftover sausage for DH for later in the week.
-lunch from the freezer and leftover raviolis and meatballs & sausages for dinner (my wonderful neighbor cooked this for my entire family on Saturday)
-didn't have to water the garden because it rained!
-no spend day
Monday:
-started organizing my playroom/homeschool room...ouch. Found lots of scrapbooking stuff I forgot about
-did eat lunch at McD's. Shame on me but I'm soooooooo tired of cooking. Did eat breakfast and dinner at home
-using leftover decorations for my DD's birthday party tomorrow
-making cake for DD's party
-got $60 check from AFLAC for wellness exam (eyes checked)
-won free use of a computer for one year from DH's work. Never mind the fact that we just bought a brand new one LAST week.
-buying minimal groceries this week. Made list for tomorrow. Eating lots of veggies from garden. NEED new ideas for squash and zucchini. I'm already getting sick of it.
Stephanie
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Stayed home all day today.
Ate leftovers for lunch.
Making dinner tonight with bargains at the market - mahi mahi, cole slaw, and rice
Drinking homemade ice tea.
Crocheted with leftover yarn when I really want to go buy more yarn.
Read library books, kids watched dvd from library.
Had a couple of sales on ebay.
No lights and no ac :sun:
Ate leftovers for lunch.
Making dinner tonight with bargains at the market - mahi mahi, cole slaw, and rice
Drinking homemade ice tea.
Crocheted with leftover yarn when I really want to go buy more yarn.
Read library books, kids watched dvd from library.
Had a couple of sales on ebay.
No lights and no ac :sun:
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--I am eating out of the pantry until wed. when I really need to go grocery shopping. (double coupon day on wed.)
--No eating out since sat.
--2 no spend days in a row.
Katy
--No eating out since sat.
--2 no spend days in a row.
Katy
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6/27
~going to bakery thrift store
~hitting grocery for B1G1 deals
~ordered some books from the library
~no laundry today
~keeping one eye on elec. meter, a/c is killing me
~a/c on low, not on at night
~no lights on
~no tv on
~drinking iced tea made at home
~souther blinds shut against the sun
~hoping for rain later
~going to bakery thrift store
~hitting grocery for B1G1 deals
~ordered some books from the library
~no laundry today
~keeping one eye on elec. meter, a/c is killing me
~a/c on low, not on at night
~no lights on
~no tv on
~drinking iced tea made at home
~souther blinds shut against the sun
~hoping for rain later
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June 26th, 2007:
~ not so frugal :hmmm:
~ celebrated :smooch:'s birthday
~ went to Winners (T.J. Maxx) again -- bought four more shirts and 1 pair jeans. :eeek: I swear that is it for new clothes!
~ went to the movies ( :smooch:'s treat ) to see "Knocked Up" -- terrible :yucky:
~ spent a busy day celebrating my sweet darling's 23rd birthday :mushy:
June 27th, 2007
~ worked at Job 1 from 8:30 to 4:30
~ worked at Job 2 from 4:30 to 9:00
~ breakfast, lunch and supper were all homemade
~ ran :smooch: out to catch his bus for work
~ drank water all day
~ ate two slices of cheesecake :munch: at work --- feel bloated and yucky now :sigh:
~ not so frugal :hmmm:
~ celebrated :smooch:'s birthday
~ went to Winners (T.J. Maxx) again -- bought four more shirts and 1 pair jeans. :eeek: I swear that is it for new clothes!
~ went to the movies ( :smooch:'s treat ) to see "Knocked Up" -- terrible :yucky:
~ spent a busy day celebrating my sweet darling's 23rd birthday :mushy:
June 27th, 2007
~ worked at Job 1 from 8:30 to 4:30
~ worked at Job 2 from 4:30 to 9:00
~ breakfast, lunch and supper were all homemade
~ ran :smooch: out to catch his bus for work
~ drank water all day
~ ate two slices of cheesecake :munch: at work --- feel bloated and yucky now :sigh:
Oh my...why is it birthdays always end up so expensive?!?
Tuesday:
-bought b'day cake instead of making it like I said I would. What can I say...I'm tired.
-fixed breakfast and lunch at home but DH suggested I pick up dinner and I didn't object
-bought DD a guitar for b'day from Wal-Mart that promptly BROKE after she took it out of the box...gonna go and get $ back
-took DD and friends (2) to paint pottery for fun. Made them choose the cheapest thing...still spent $25
-did take them to the pool which = free
Wednesday:
-received call from grandparents saying they are coming for a visit TOMORROW. Ugh...Hello...my grandfather just got out of the hospital yesterday. Now they are planning a 3 hour drive here, then 3 hours back. Does that make sense to you all?!? I know I should be grateful because they won't be here forever. Did I already mention I've had company all weekend and a party yesterday? We still have family coming this weekend to celebrate DD's b'day. This is getting out of control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-finished buying all of DD's b'day presents at Target. She was with me so there will be no surprises but I'm not making another trip this week (30 miles total)
-all meals at home today...eating leftovers from last night for dinner, kiddies having microwavable meals
-took snacks with us while shopping
-planning meal for tomorrow for G'parents visit
Stephanie
Tuesday:
-bought b'day cake instead of making it like I said I would. What can I say...I'm tired.
-fixed breakfast and lunch at home but DH suggested I pick up dinner and I didn't object
-bought DD a guitar for b'day from Wal-Mart that promptly BROKE after she took it out of the box...gonna go and get $ back
-took DD and friends (2) to paint pottery for fun. Made them choose the cheapest thing...still spent $25
-did take them to the pool which = free
Wednesday:
-received call from grandparents saying they are coming for a visit TOMORROW. Ugh...Hello...my grandfather just got out of the hospital yesterday. Now they are planning a 3 hour drive here, then 3 hours back. Does that make sense to you all?!? I know I should be grateful because they won't be here forever. Did I already mention I've had company all weekend and a party yesterday? We still have family coming this weekend to celebrate DD's b'day. This is getting out of control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-finished buying all of DD's b'day presents at Target. She was with me so there will be no surprises but I'm not making another trip this week (30 miles total)
-all meals at home today...eating leftovers from last night for dinner, kiddies having microwavable meals
-took snacks with us while shopping
-planning meal for tomorrow for G'parents visit
Stephanie
I am fighting myself on this challenge. I really wanna just throw in the towel and spend, spend, spend...however
~staying home this evening = no gas and no $$ spent
~no spend day today
~DD made us eggs and toast for dinner....no take out or any other quick fix
~Hope to do some cleaning this evening around the house
~Will need to iron and pack for another business trip on Monday.
~reading books that I have in the house and magazines that I already either get free or subscribe to
~cut coupons and looked at sale ads...nothing really worth shopping for! LOL
~garden is giving us beans and cucumbers...yummy!
~gave a bag of hotel samples of soap, shampoo, conditioner and the like to an organization that packages them for families with children in hospital long term. The family members stay at the hospital and these little things come in handy
~reading a book from Goodwill on simple living and environmental choices. Helps to stay motivated
~DD is decluttering her room and found my plastic box full of embrodery floss. Saving me tons of $$$$$ since I will not have to buy again and replace
~planning to thaw chicken for dinner tomorrow. we need to STOP eating out in order to pay for rising gas prices! AUGHHHHH
~staying home this evening = no gas and no $$ spent
~no spend day today
~DD made us eggs and toast for dinner....no take out or any other quick fix
~Hope to do some cleaning this evening around the house
~Will need to iron and pack for another business trip on Monday.
~reading books that I have in the house and magazines that I already either get free or subscribe to
~cut coupons and looked at sale ads...nothing really worth shopping for! LOL
~garden is giving us beans and cucumbers...yummy!
~gave a bag of hotel samples of soap, shampoo, conditioner and the like to an organization that packages them for families with children in hospital long term. The family members stay at the hospital and these little things come in handy
~reading a book from Goodwill on simple living and environmental choices. Helps to stay motivated
~DD is decluttering her room and found my plastic box full of embrodery floss. Saving me tons of $$$$$ since I will not have to buy again and replace
~planning to thaw chicken for dinner tomorrow. we need to STOP eating out in order to pay for rising gas prices! AUGHHHHH
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- hung a load of laundry
- went strawberry picking and put up 22 cups in the freezer and made 10 jars of jam
- wrote an article on whether canning your own food will save you money
- washed ziploc baggies
- combined errands
- used diva cup all week
- dinner from scratch AND I stretched the meal with an extra 1/2 cup of rice and used 1/2 cup of water instead of another can of tomato soup like the recipe called for (I was out, but it worked so I will do it in the future)
- pancakes for dinner last night
- it rained so I didn't have to water the garden
- dh had a salad from the garden last night for dinner
- finally had to turn the AC on the last 2 days, but keeping it at 78
- went strawberry picking and put up 22 cups in the freezer and made 10 jars of jam
- wrote an article on whether canning your own food will save you money
- washed ziploc baggies
- combined errands
- used diva cup all week
- dinner from scratch AND I stretched the meal with an extra 1/2 cup of rice and used 1/2 cup of water instead of another can of tomato soup like the recipe called for (I was out, but it worked so I will do it in the future)
- pancakes for dinner last night
- it rained so I didn't have to water the garden
- dh had a salad from the garden last night for dinner
- finally had to turn the AC on the last 2 days, but keeping it at 78
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