4/30 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Pictured above is my Target Freebie bag.  I have to say, Target gives out the nicest freebies.  My daughter pretty much claimed the entire contents plus the bag.  I dropped her off for tutoring since it is a long session.  Ran an errand on the way home.  Have the washer going, plan to get the dish washer going shortly and - I save a tub full of water from last night.  I will be getting my exercise by lugging the water from the tub outside to the plants.  Need to get my lunch packed for tomorrow - prepare some frozen strawberries for smoothies at work - and will call it quits before I have to pick her up.

4/29 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Pictured are the two end tables I won at auction - I think the pair cost me $27 - anyway, I believe they are from the 1960's.  I purchased the teal spray paint today at Michael's with an internet 40% off coupon and my discounted gift card - the can of paint was $11 before discount.  Next to the paint is box of teal fabric dye - I will be dying the white curtains a light teal color - hopefully to give the room an update.  The dye was less than $3.  Just completed my weeding for the week.  The city pick-up will have a small pile of brush/weeds to pick-up tomorrow.  My daughter treated me to a frappucino today - and it was a nice treat in the hot temps we seem to be experiencing today.  After Micheals, we went next door to Target with a handfull of coupons and I signed up for the Target Visa - why - because now you get 5% everytime - I let my old card expire.  I sold one item on Listia. 

4/28 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Pictured above are my organic soybean sprouts - just planted them a few days ago.  I also planted some free flower seeds and lavender in the front yard planter boxes.  I did some pruning and weeding - and still have some more to do - but it was fun being the gardener for the day.  My husband did not hang the wall hangings - but promises to do so tomorrow.  Today - he sanded down 2 doors that are "scraping" the floor - nice to have a "free" handyman :)  We also filed/mailed the tax amendment and hopefully, we will get a bit back from the amount we paid to the Feds.  I sold 1 item on Listia - and completed a few freebie offers to earn a few more points.  I should be earning a bunch of points shortly because I just completed a Yves Rocher order - that's my Mother's Day gift from my husband :)  I ordered a bunch of hair shampoos/products and bath products - and I love the freebies - a foot "spa" kit and a fresh water pearl set - necklace/ring/earrings.  Tomorrow, my daughter wants me to take her to the bookstore and is buying a coffee for me on her - with her gift card that she won for doing so well on the science test.  I am hoping Michaels has a few nice coupons out tomorrow so that I can get a few supplies with my discounted gift card - push pins for jewelry cork board, etc.

4/27 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Wow - that was fast - we got one of our state tax refunds today.  I called to find out if I could get a discount for our condo rental because the building is not under an "all in" insurance plan - too bad - we don't.  I had fun shopping at Pier 1 with a coupon and discounted gift card - no additional monies out - may take a picture of the stuff tomorrow.  Lots of grocery shopping - Aldi, Kroger and the Dollar Tree.  We are stocked and should not be tempted to grocery shop.  The cleaning service came out today (livingsocial coupon) - they did a great job :)  So, to stay out of their way - I went to Barnes and Noble - read a magazine and picked up Bogo drinks.  I listed two more items on Listia - and I purchased a shirt for my daughter - used all my points - but no shipping.  Need to do some more arranging and cleaning - just in case we decide to sell the place this summer.  I have started applying for jobs out of state - in states that my daughter wants to attend college.  It will help to be in-state - and I think it would be a wash as far as cost of living.  I am hoping by the sale of this house and downsizing - we can beef up her college fund even more and still be able to retire eventually :)

4/26 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Mail call:  Free sample of Gevalia coffee - yum and a rebate check.  I am "off" tomorrow - and will be going to lunch - and maybe do a little bit of shopping with a friend.  The lunch out will be a cheap, but healthy place.  The maid service will be here (livingsocial deal) tomorrow while I am out.  Hope I come back to a nice surprise!  I need to plant some more seeds - I especially want to get the lavender into the soil - I love the stuff :)

4/25 Expressions

Mail call:  I got a sample of Ojon hair serum - for the frizzies - just in time with this humid weather.  I also got $7 in coupons from Crest - on dental floss, tooth paste, and tooth brush.  I also want to downsize in case we decide to put the house up for sale this summer.  A co-worker mentioned someone close to her needs a chest of drawers - we have one we can give up.  Sent a picture - hope they take it.  In a couple of week - our neighborhood is having a yardsale - can't wait to get rid of more stuff.  Since my husband and daughter are in charge - I asked that they price stuff to "go" - not what they think it is worth.  Nice to have $ in the pocket, but also nice to get rid of junque - hopefully a treasure to someone else.

4/24 Expressions

Frugal and unfrugal deeds for the day:  In my husband's haste, he overlooked my credit card bill.  Called Customer Service and they took the $25 service charge off - and I paid proto out of my checking account - and they charged no additional fee to do that :)  Imagine my surprise - no graveling, screaming, crying necessary.  Other than that - I am going to find another piece of fabric to rip to shreds for my daughter's throw - my lunch project . . . and after my bath this evening - I will not drain the water. I will save it water the plants.  The weather people have been predicting rain for the last X days - and so far, we have gotten not a drop.  Oh, and our adoptive grandmother visited today just to hug us and chat - she is a very sweet lady.