2/27 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Mail call:  free box Nescaffe Dolce Gusto pods - chai latte, shampoo samples - L'Oreal, and a coupon from Bath & Body Works for a free PocBac.  All useful wants for free :)

2/26 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Not so frugal - someone left a light on in my car.  I called my insurance's roadside assistance - I think we pay $3 per year for it - cheaper than AAA - and an hour later, I get assistance - "free" of charge.  I also finally went to the Dr. I filled 2 rx's for under $4 - waaay less than the OTC I took that didn't help.  And, I stopped for another BK .25 iced coffee - yum.

2/24 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Next month is my birthday month - and coupons have already started rolling in.  DSW sent me a $5 off coupon - and my daughter and I went to check-out the clearance section - my daughter found a pair of Madden Girl shoes on 80% off clearance - and with my $5 off, she got a really cute pair of shoes for under $4 including tax.  Then to Victoria's Secret - who sent me a $10 coupon.  We also had one for a free pair of panties.  So, my daughter found a really cute sweatshirt on clearance - with the coupon, she got the panties and sweatshirt for $11.  And, since I used my VS card, they gave me a secret angel card (worth a minimum of $10) early for spending more than $10.  Then to Kroger, got another Dolce Gusto pod box, and entered the code, and redeemed for a free box that will come in the mail.  I forced myself to go to hot yoga - even though I have been under the weather.  Breathing in the humid air did me good - and I actually feel a bit better.  I had a low savings goal this month - after the disasterous January - that we save a big goose egg.  I am happy to report that I made the goal.  I even deposited some change, small rebate checks, etc. to get there - but get there we did.  I sure hope we go a bit better next month.  I have decided to lower my expectations - and make a yearly goal - instead of monthly - and hopefully be happily surprised at the end of the year.  Oh, and on the way home, we again enjoyed a small iced coffee at BK - just .25 plus tax until March the 10th.

2/22 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  I got a $10 gift certificate from Victoria's Secret.  My discounted paid with ebay earned pal gift cards:  Wal-Mart, CVS, H&M.  This week with $1 internet printed coupons, I got 2 boxes of West Soy Milk and at Target, I got 2 bags of frozen veggies - I also got the soda addict a free 12 pack of diet Coke with a coupon I redeemed at mycokerewards.com.  Nice to have the weekend to relax to get over this cold.  I also have a rebate check for Costco - so, will stop and get a few items tomorrow.  Although I got almost everything at Aldi at lunch today - in my cold driven stupor, I forgot a few items.  So, I will make a stop there also.  I already have a plan.  The dog will go the livingsocial groomer, Costco, Aldi, then home.

2/20 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  So, I am not feeling well - and although I took a frozen meal for lunch to work - while rummaging through my wallet - I found my last $5 off bounce back gift card from Macaroni Grill.  So, off I went, I got the pick any three combo for $10.50 and hot tea.  Yes, without tea, it would have been a lot more frugal - but, like I said, I wasn't feeling well.  I ordered 2 lovely 1/2 paninis and a chopped salad.  I asked for a to go box up front.  As soon as the meal came, 1 panini and 1/2 the salad went into the box.  So, for $10, I got 2 nice meals and a hot tea.  With my receipt was a code to take a short survey - 2 questions - and get a $5 coupon code.  So, I took the survey and will probably give it a whirl some time in te next couple of weeks. 

2/19 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  Today's mail was rebate day.  I got checks from:  e-bates, organic hair conditioner company, and Costco credit card.  I got a refund from Groupon (Groupon credit) for the massage I booked - but the place appears to have shut-down.  (This is my first bad experience with a Groupon vendor).  Stock market was nice to us today :)  I stayed home as my coughing kept me last night.  I ended up going to Wal-Mart today to stock up on some OTC and tissues.  Am planning to drag mysef in tomorrow.  I think I am past the contagious stage.

2/18 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  I am "off" today and I had many good intentions.  Sadly, a cold, or something along those lines has set in.  Good thing I have a few cold remedies I got "free" after ECB or some sort.  Throat losenges are comforting right now.  Yesterday, I started sewing on the quilt I am making for my father - 1/3 finished with the sewing - I am hoping to make more progress today.  I planned to go to yoga this morning, but decided to rest instead.  I went yesterday evening and the humidity in the room actually made it easier to breath - so, I may try for a later time today.  I wanted to stop at the library to check-out a book - but they are observing President's Day.  So, I took my Lean Cusine coupons and stopped at Wal-Mart - I finally had enough points to redeem for a nice lunch bag and kitchen towel and scrubbie.  I sold 1 item on ebay last night and have 1 more item listed.  Looks like property values are rising as a neighbor just listed their house for a decent price.  I will keep my eyes open to see how long it takes to sell.  We may try to sell our's this summer, if not, next summer for sure.