Frugal Accomplishments

I've been a little absent but I plan on posting more regularly again..

We just celebrated Harper's first birthday!

These accomplishments may have been from the past few weeks.

We've been harvesting cucumbers and banana peppers from the garden.

I stocked up on toilet paper at .25 cent a roll, my stock up price. 

I've only been using about a 30$ a week grocery budget. 

I've began Christmas shopping/planning.

I have been utilizing the library every week.

I used a gift card to stock up on diapers.


What did you accomplish?

Hanging Rock State Park Photo Overload!

We had a mini family reunion a few weeks ago at a state park about an hour away from us. We hiked all the way to the top. My sister in law carried Harper on her back, she is a strong woman!  Bentley hiked by himself. He did good until we got almost back to the parking lot and he had a bit of a meltdown. But overall I think it went well. 

We celebrated my nephews birthdays while we were there. It was so nice to all be together for a day!

I don't know how he does that with his tongue!

Playing in the leaves!

Sitting quietly together for a few minutes!

Weston, my youngest brother in law, Megan my oldest sister in law, and my two babies!

Frugal Accomplishments and Weekly Goals

 My sister in law Alyssa, having fun with Harper on a hike two weeks ago!



Last Week Accomplishments:

I received another bag of hand me downs for Bentley and my wonderful sister in law gave me some clothes to look through for myself! :)

I finally got my garden in the ground! We ended up planting 12 tomato plants, 4 watermelon, 4 cucumber, 2 green bean, and 4 banana pepper plants.  Michael built me a raised garden bed and filled it with part dirt and a little dried cow manure. All the plants are looking well. 

I also received a barely used bread machine from the same wonderful sister in law. I'm so excited!

I used coupons to pick a few things at the store including detergent and pasta. 

I filled out a rebate form for ground beef purchased at Walmart. I will receive a refund check for about 5$

I signed up for two more online classes at the local community college. I wasn't aware I had any funds still available until the last day but I got registered for Spanish and US History online and had some money still left over. I used in to purchase a new jump drive and headphones. I should still receive a refund check of about 350$ in two months or so.

Goals

Things I need to accomplish this week:

Clean out my refrigerator

Paint my front door

(I already have the paint)

Do a few school assignments and reading

Make a trip to the library

This Week's Frugal Accomplishnents

This Week: 

my car was in the shop a few days so I stayed home most of the week.

I received a bag of hand-me-downs for my son which were greatly appreciated. He was in need of summer clothes.

I combined my errands on the same day as Harper's 9 month Well Child check up. Everything went great. She is very tall for her age.

Used printed coupons to buy a few groceries.

I used ECB's at CVS to get a pack of diapers for .52 $

I started seeds for the garden.



What did you do last week?

Frugal Accomplishments

Bentley's aunt was styling his hair

We've started a new tradition of Family Game Night. This week we played Scrabble and ate popcorn. (I've had the game since I was little, it was still at my parents so I brought it home to enjoy.) My son is only 3 so he just watched and it helps him learn the alphabet.(Cheap family fun/homeschool = win/win!!)

I'm not going to the grocery store this week. I'm trying to eat up some odds and ends in the pantry. 

I plan on staying home most of the week to save on gas. 

I bought a floor stand up fan. It was 20$ but I believe during the day when my husband isn't home I can keep from turning on the a.c. and just run the fan in the living room. We spend most of our day in this one room. I won't have to cool the whole house until it gets hot!

I attended a baby shower hosted by a friend and she sent home a bunch of leftover food with me. It was very yummy.

Printed coupons for items I use.

Harper and I at the baby shower

Easter

Easter!!

I am so grateful for our Savior who suffered and died for us so that we may be saved!

We celebrated Easter at both set of grandparents. Bentley and Harper both enjoyed their baskets, even though Harper didn't like her movie or clothes! She wanted Bentley's toys.

We don't really stress the "Easter Bunny" thing but when Bentley and I were discussing the Easter story and I told him that Jesus loves him very much, he said, "Yeah! The Easter Bunny loves me!"  Not exactly right.. but ok.. I actually said the Easter Bunny is just a game but that went right over his head.

I didn't put in any chocolate ( My husband was appalled that Bentley didn't get a chocolate bunny!)  Just a few Starburst. A new movie, clothes, etc. 

Frugal Accomplishments

Frugal Accomplishments

This week :

I received free samples of shampoo and conditioner in the mail

I received a free magazine in the mail

I completed two Pinecone Research surveys, earning 3$ for each

I took advantage if a CVS deal for a free photo book. I made a book of my son's third birthday party from February.

(I decorated his cake using toys he already owned.)

I froze leftovers in single size portions including taco salad meat and extra chopped onions.

I purchased 2 backs of markers for free using coupons.

I picked up a free ginger ale from Kroger.