2/28 Expressions

Frugal plans for the day. My husband and daughter headed out at the public library for a Volunteer event. Since it is at the "big" library, I am sure they will be bringing home some exciting DVDs. (Nice that we can return them at "our" small library branch). Lunch, we will be getting our free subs at Quiznos since our coupons expire today. I did the weeks grocery shopping at Kroger. I "saved" $33 with coupons and store savings and spent $39. We are set for the week. Dinner is in the crockpot. Manager special meat (just over $3) and lots of veggies, mainly from Aldi (.99 a pack) last week broccoli crowns, carrots, onions, and garlic. I will probably mix up a small batch of mashed potatoes from my almost free stash.

2/23 Expressions

Three small rebate checks in the mail. I gave myself a French manicure yesterday - and commented to my husband how I "saved him money". I got a compliment on it today - so, for under $3 worth of products that will last "forever" - I am happy. Still trying to motivate myself to do some more decluttering so that I can pick-up a consignment check without "wasting" gas.

More 2/21 Expressions

My husband rarely seeks out a bargain - but he did today. We have used "prepaid" cell phone services for about 2 years now. We have used the same cell phones for about 5 years - bulky, low tech Nokias. My husbands minutes are about to run out, as is his "prepaid" period. So, he went to www.tmobil.com and found a good deal - for him. For $19, he got a less bulky, slightly more tech savvy phone, and $25 worth of prepaid refill minutes. If you are looking for the deal - it is a small box on the right hand side with something about get $25 free refill minutes with certain phones.

2/21 Expressions

Today I received a $20 GC/Birthday card from a local restaurant. The food is great - but a bit pricey. "Back in the day" (before economic troubles) - a reservation was necessary. Thinking hardly anyone would be there - we just went on a whim. We did get a table - but you could hardly tell there's any kind of economic trouble because the place was packed. I have yet to look at our investment/retirement portfolio - it is depressing enough just listening to the news - but "getting out" I realized that I need to put things into perspective. There are still many things to be grateful for.

2/20 Expressions

We were going to a sporting event for free tonight as a family. My wonderful husband called and said he had an opportunity to be bumped off his flight to get home a few hours later. He is getting a food voucher - free dinner and a $200 flight voucher. Works for us. My wonderful daughter and I decided to just relax at home - the ultimate money saver :) No cooking for me - everyone is fending for themselves too!

2/18 Expressions

Getting tickets to attend events for free have been frequent. Today, I was able to score free tickets, through work, to attend a local university's sporting event. I also received several rebate checks, and the last Staples gift card I ordered with points through www.mypoints.com.

2/16 Expressions

Besides getting a free toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss from the dentist - my deal of the day were .50 bouquets of 6 red roses and 3 pink carnations from Aldi. I bought 2 bouquets. I can't believe how beautiful they are.