Usually, I hate to go to the mailbox. It seems like I only get bills, credit card statements, solicitations for credit cards (I swear, Capital One must kill a billion trees every year!), and other yucky stuff. Today I got these things instead making for a happy free day: coupons from Kroger for stuff I actually buy (including a free Dole salad kit!), a Dell coupon for $70, $10 rebates from Kelloggs and L.L. Bean, and a recipe book I sent away for using UPC codes. These things made it nice to actually open the mail for a change.
Other things that made this a good free/almost free day:
- I trimmed Parker's hair myself (saving $20), just around the ears and back where it grows like crazy.
- I got free tags and wrapping paper when I bought some at Walgreens (BOGO this week). savings= approximately $5.00
- My family had a fancy dinner last night (OK so that makes it a freebie for yesterday, but who cares!?), we ate by candlelight in our formal dining room. The grownups even drank wine! Wow, I highly suggest this activity. We had a leisurely dinner and everyone was relaxed, without the hassle of going out. approximate savings= $50.00
- I vaccumed my van out and restocked it with snacks and supplies (like hand sanitizer). This activity always makes me feel good, no matter what. I love a clean car almost as much as I love a spa day. not sure of savings, since I have never had my car "detailed"
- Speaking of spa days, I plan on giving myself a "free" pedicure tonight, after the kiddos go to bed. $40.00 savings
Here are my menu plans for this week:
- Grilled chicken wraps and strawberries
- Italian sausage and white beans stew with biscuits
- Stuffed peppers and salads with oranges and pomegranates
- Homemade mini pizzas with salads
- Leftover buffet
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