Frugal Happenings: I Hate Leftovers Edition
* Received a $10 check from the consignment shop where I resell my clothing. This was the last little bit from my winter sales. I'm getting a big bag of summer clothes ready to send there next. A friend will take the bag to the store, so I don't even use gas to drop it off.
* Made a profit on the antique booth in March (woo hoo!) so I'll get a check from that.
* I've been getting acupuncture for hip pain, which has been very helpful. I've been using my flexible spending account for this, so I haven't actually spent any out of pocket money so far. My only regret is that I didn't put more into my flex account for this year!
* One of the least frugal things about me is my hatred of leftovers. I just don't like them, so I try to not make things that produce a lot of extra servings. I did have some extra already cooked roast in the freezer, though, so I took it out and dumped it back in the crock pot with a couple of pouches of seasonings and a can of diced tomatoes. It was SO good!!!! I also made up a small batch of mashed potatoes to go along with it using stuff I had on hand.
* I haven't been shopping much lately.
* I bought some seeds to try to grow a small garden this year and some various landscaping supplies to freshen up the outside of my house. BUT. I came out of the store, loaded up the car, and realized that I had a flat tire. On a Sunday afternoon. Having had more than my fair share of flats, I knew I should try to air it up and see if it would hold air. It did, so I made it the couple of miles to my home with no problems, which leads me to...
* Woke up early to have my flat fixed so that I could still drive out to my side gig that day. The repair was free since I bought the tires at that shop.
* Submitted an invoice to my side gig. There was an extra Monday in my billing cycle, so it will be a fatter check than usual.
* Decreased my car insurance cost by ~$23 per month.
* Cancelled a monthly subscription, saving $10 per month.
* I have really dry hands, so I use a particular hand cream from Avon. I normally get it at a reduced price from the Avon outlet store in town, but noticed it was on sale on the website for the same price AND there was a free shipping code, saving me gas money and time.
* I've been refreshing my Spanish skills using the Duolingo website.
* Made a profit on the antique booth in March (woo hoo!) so I'll get a check from that.
* I've been getting acupuncture for hip pain, which has been very helpful. I've been using my flexible spending account for this, so I haven't actually spent any out of pocket money so far. My only regret is that I didn't put more into my flex account for this year!
* One of the least frugal things about me is my hatred of leftovers. I just don't like them, so I try to not make things that produce a lot of extra servings. I did have some extra already cooked roast in the freezer, though, so I took it out and dumped it back in the crock pot with a couple of pouches of seasonings and a can of diced tomatoes. It was SO good!!!! I also made up a small batch of mashed potatoes to go along with it using stuff I had on hand.
* I haven't been shopping much lately.
* I bought some seeds to try to grow a small garden this year and some various landscaping supplies to freshen up the outside of my house. BUT. I came out of the store, loaded up the car, and realized that I had a flat tire. On a Sunday afternoon. Having had more than my fair share of flats, I knew I should try to air it up and see if it would hold air. It did, so I made it the couple of miles to my home with no problems, which leads me to...
* Woke up early to have my flat fixed so that I could still drive out to my side gig that day. The repair was free since I bought the tires at that shop.
* Submitted an invoice to my side gig. There was an extra Monday in my billing cycle, so it will be a fatter check than usual.
* Decreased my car insurance cost by ~$23 per month.
* Cancelled a monthly subscription, saving $10 per month.
* I have really dry hands, so I use a particular hand cream from Avon. I normally get it at a reduced price from the Avon outlet store in town, but noticed it was on sale on the website for the same price AND there was a free shipping code, saving me gas money and time.
* I've been refreshing my Spanish skills using the Duolingo website.
Comments
Yay for March at Relics! PAYDAY TODAY!!!!!!!
Mums- I don't know! I'd blame it on Dad but I'm pretty sure he eats leftovers. ;)
I am a leftover specialist--just like your real mom.
Maybe someday I can be like you and my real mom and eat leftovers like a good frugalista!! ;)