I can't believe it's been so long since I've chronicled my attempts to save money! For a while there, I was really good about jotting down my efforts on a daily basis and somehow I just got out of the habit. I'm sure there are a few things I've forgotten over the past few weeks, but here are the things that come to mind:
- As a special treat, we took the family to see a movie (Madagascar 3 -- it was very cute!). I used a free movie ticket I earned from a Kellogg's promotion, plus the tickets we bought were cheaper since we went to a matinee.
- I received a rebate check from a previous no beer purchase rebate for fresh fruit.
- I planted tomato plants that were given to me (free) and lettuce seeds (cheap).
- I cut roses and tiger lillies from my yard to enjoy, instead of buying flowers.
- I matched sales and coupons at Tops and Wegmans.
- We've been enjoying free fruit from the strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries picked from our yard and a relative's yard.
- In order to limit my air conditioning costs, I've been keeping the curtains and blinds closed as well as opening the windows to catch the cooler morning and evening breezes.
- I used a free Redbox code to enjoy a movie at home.
- I cashed in Swag Bucks for a $5 Amazon gift card, to be used to offset Christmas gift expenses later this year.
- I combined errands on outings in order to save on gas.
- Now that school is out, we've been utilizing the public library more for books and free kids' activities.
- I received a free cereal coupon in the mail from a giveaway at Thrifty Ways and Ideas (thanks, Maria!).
- I received a free Target cosmetic bag in the mail, packed with nice samples and Target coupons.
- I paid a couple of bills online to save on stamps.
- I received a mailer from Tops containing store coupons.
- I've been running the dishwasher with half of a dishwashing tablet.
- I cashed out my SavingStar balance.
I have a feeling I'm forgetting some things, but there are still quite a few things I was able to do to help us save money. If you have been tightening your budget, I'd love for you to leave a comment with the things you're doing to help stretch your dollars!
Great savings! I hope you enjoyed your free cereal. I am envious of your fresh berries. Fresh fruit can be so expensive.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely enjoyed the cereal, it's one of my favorites! I forget how lucky we are with access to free berries, until I go to the grocery store and see how expensive they are.
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