4/22 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Happy Earth Day!  My daughter and I each took an old moisturizer and exchanged for a brand new one from Origins.  I also got back to trying to mindfully do my grocery shopping - and saved 50% at Publix.  Now I am trying to get motivated to plant the rest of my free seeds.  My lettuce is looking good.  Also moved the cactus outside.  My husband and I moved the bamboo framed sofa I "won" at the auction upstairs.  I have several projects in mind . . . just need to find the time and motivation to do them.

4/19 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Today I stayed home and took my daughter to the Dr.  While she rested, I shopped at Aldi and came in under the cash I had in my wallet.  Lots of good deals on produce this week - and I even purchased 3 pots of 3 Asiatic Lilies for .99 each - originally 2.99.  Those are planted with the Petunias I got from Lowes this past Friday (yes - a bit slow).  She had a tutoring appointment this afternoon - so, I gook her and pictured above are my shopping bags.  At Coldwater Creek - I got a nice shirt I can wear to work for $1.34 - original price was $49.95 plus tax.  Free panties from Victoria's Secret.  I also got a free tall vanilla latte from Barnes and Noble - we used a BOGO coupon - my daughter "paid" for her drink with a freebie gift card.  Not a bad haul.  I also got a bunch of cooking done.  I baked/roasted potatoes and red peppers and apples/oatmeal before they went "bad".  Also cooked up a batch of brown rice.  Vegetarian Curry and Spring Rolls were cooked on the stove.  Oh, I also mailed out my half.com and ebay sales.  I hope to leave work early tomorrow and catch up on some cleaning - yup - boring I know - but it needs to be done.  Next Friday - I get 1 hour cleaning by two people - yippee!

4/18 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Today I looked through the catalogs in my mail stack.  Wow - I checked the coupons in my latest Coldwater Creek catalog - and there was a $25 off any coupon in it and it expires at the end of the month.  So, tomorrow, I will take my daughter in for tutoring and then head to Coldwater to see what kind of goody/goodies I can find for $25.  Also, my daughter got a gift card for Barnes and Noble (not sure what the value is) for placing the highest in her school on the science exam.  I sold another item on half.com and ebay today.  More junque out - and a bit of money in to lessen the sting of gas prices - atleast. Last night, my husband and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at a restaurant I got a $40 gift certificate for - for $10 out of my pocket.  We also brought home a dessert (canoli) for my daughter.  Added:  I also redeemed my Rite Aid points for a fashion magazine subscription.  Guilty indulgence for my daughter and I :)

4/16 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Got rid of another item on Listia today.  HOST sent us a .30 dividend check.  Got my Wal-mart giftcards with the ebay money.  They are fast, and it will take a little sting out of gas budget.  Worked a bit on my daughter's throw.

4/15 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Today, my husband did the grocery shopping and managed to use a $5 off $30 coupon.  He helped me make potstickers and brown rice - because I made two batches of potstickers - one vegetarian and one for non.  Oh, and I made a batch of macaroons with the egg whites we had leftover from the creme brulee that my daughter made.  Next, I am going to shred up some fabric to crochet - although, I am in no hurry since my husband has driving duty this week and we will be eating lunch at home together.  He is in town for training :)  Nice to have him home.  Last year for us to have driving duty as she will be able to drive on her own in a few short months.  I have 1 item listed on ebay and 1 listed on Listia.  But since I don't have to any estra driving duty this week - I hope to get some projects done - like fold up a mound of laundry, get my bedding plants planted, etc.

4/13 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  One of the best freebies I have received in the last several - just got it today - is a sample pack of Craisins and a coupon for a free full sized bag. Now that is generous - and the recipe looks great too.  Today was a busy day - even though my husband and I were "off" from our day jobs.  We mailed out tax returns, 3 ebay'd packages, and used coupons to eat breakfast and lunch out.  Also used a discounted Lowes giftcard to get our staining supplies for the kitchen cabinets.  I bought a few annuals for the planter boxes.  Made a deposit - rolled $11 in coins - and some small rebate checks :)  It is nice to do things at your own pace :)  Stock market stunk :(

4/11 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  I sold 3 out 4 items listed on ebay and the item I listed on Listia.  Will be mailing everything out, plus our tax payment to the IRS on Friday even though we could wait until Tuesday - but who wants to stand in line forever?  I see tax day offers this year - but they aren't as good as last year.  First, the PF Chang 15% doesn't apply to happy hour not the 2 for meal :(  Even though not a a tax deal, last year I got in on the free fondue from Melting Pot - all 25,000 certificates are gone :(  Oh well, guess I need to cook a good meal at home.  Had our free environmental lawn treatment today - although I did pay $19 on livingsocial or something.  Lucky for me, my husband will be here over a week straight - and I hope he can get the kitchen cabinets finished so we can sell the house if we want to this summer.