I have started reading other blogs...on being frugal! And you know what?? It's so much fun! Remember I said being frugal could be fun?! I love reading about how people are saving money in order to fulfill a goal or just because they have to! So many wonderful ideas!
One blog I am now reading is The Prudent Homemaker and boy, does she live frugally! One thing that the author does every week is list all the ways she lived frugally that week. It is so fun to read through the week and see how their large family came up with fun, frugal ways to save money!
I decided that I wanted to do the same thing too! I may not list things every week, but when there are moments of frugality in our home, I will be sure to share them!
So, here it goes for the first week!
On Sunday night, I did my coupon shopping at Shoprite. My absolute favorite thing in the world to do! By combining my coupons with the sales, I spent $24 and saved $53.22 on everything from pasta noodles, pasta sauce, frosting and eggs to shampoo, vitamins, and trashbags.
On Monday, I went to the local library and got a library card! I rented a few movies and a magazine! Much cheaper than going to the movies or even renting from Redbox 'cause the library is FREE. Plus, you can rent books and magazines too!
I had been given some whey from a friend who made homemade yogurt! I absolutely love all the nutrients that whey has to offer and love using it in bread! So, Tuesday, I made two loaves of homemade bread with whey...and it was delicious!
On Saturday, I clipped hydrangeas from my yard and placed them in a vase in our living room! Growing our own flowers and produce saves us money and allows us to have beautiful blooms in the home for free!
My sweet husband is an incredible finder of deals and did a Starbucks survey to receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. He combined his gift card with a deal going on at Starbucks- buy one espresso drink; get one free- and got two venti espresso drinks (Salted Caramel Mocha and Pumpkin Spice Latte) for FREE! A wonderful treat on my way into work!
What did you do to live like a frugal millionaire this week?
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