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I mean, I’m not sure what other note we EVER start off with around here. 😉
1. I poured leftover paint into a glass jar.
I didn’t have a ton of paint left from Zoe’s room, and when you leave a small amount of paint in a bucket, I feel like it doesn’t last as well, even if you do seal it up tightly.
So, I poured the paint into an old peach jar, labeled it, and stored it for future touch-ups.
2. I contested an erroneous charge.
I used to have some blog services through an unnamed company and they have been an absolute bear to cancel with.
I did successfully cancel my services a year ago, and yet this month, I got an invoice and a charge.
They made it very difficult to get a refund (“We’ll need the 2nd digit of your credit card, the sixth digit, the date of the transaction, blah, blah, blah”), told me I was using the the wrong email address (even though I clearly wasn’t), and their phone number only goes to an answering machine.
I finally got ahold of a live person by trying another number and then he hung up on me (!) when I explained what I wanted.
I’m a pretty even keel person, but this whole process was starting to really tick me off. Bad customer service just feels so, so shady.
I did eventually get a live person who did not hang up on me, and hopefully my refund is on its way and I NEVER EVER have to deal with this company again.
(It probably goes without saying that I 1000% do not ever, ever recommend this company. I have all my hosting services through Agathon now, and they are 10 times as fantastic as any blog hosting company I have ever worked with. Their product is great and their customer service is A M A Z I N G.)
Also: If this company doesn’t refund my money, I will definitely dispute the charge with my credit card company.
3. I sold an old car radio.
I mainly listed it because I didn’t want to throw it out! But apparently someone was willing to pay $20 for it.
So, two wins: a little cash, and I didn’t have to throw it out.
4. I used a $40 Old Navy reward on some clearance items.
The $40 was from having their credit card (I always pay it off, of course), and I maximized my savings by buying deeply discounted items.
Because OF COURSE.
5. I used up the last of my beets.
Bonus points for me because I used a bruised apple. Bruises don’t matter in a blender!
Is a lemon/apple/carrot/beet smoothie tolerable?
Yes.
Will I dream fondly about this smoothie in the future?
No.
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Cyndi R
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
Sounds like everone had a great week! 1. Drove out to the local Peach Orchard for $1 a pound peaches. Bought 20 pounds to freeze and share. 2. Harvested tons of tomatoes and bell peppers from the garden to freeze for sauce and to share. 3. Started my new part time job as a personal shopper at Walmart.Bought a case of water to keep in my truck so i dont have to pay .50 cents a bottle. Also packed a bunch of snacks to keep in my locker. 4. My pupper needs her teeth cleaned really bad so i sold one of my kayaks i dont use to finance it. 5. I dont have health insurance and needed a routine physical for my piece of mind so we sold a few unused household items on Craigslist and my doctor offers 30% discount for paying cash at time of service!
Amanda
Wednesday 14th of August 2019
1) On our last night of vacation we ate up odds and ends instead of going out for dinner. Then we made sandwiches for the long ride to the airport.
2) I put a new pair of sneakers in my DSW cart to replace my falling-apart old pair. Then I didn’t buy them and won’t until I shop around a bit more.
3) We stayed under budget for vacation.
4) We came home to an almost completely empty kitchen but managed to pull together a couple of meals before my husband could hit the grocery store.
5) We are an hour and a half from our new regular health insurance kicking in without anyone breaking a leg in the two week gap between policies. I bought catastrophic gap insurance, but I sure am glad I didn’t have to use it.
Kristen
Thursday 15th of August 2019
Ohhh, what a relief that you made it to the new insurance kick in date. Phew!
Julia
Tuesday 13th of August 2019
1. DH haggled with the cable company, reduced yearly fee over 1/3. Also did for MIL as we pay her bill. Saved over $600 dollars total. DH caught an over charge on another bill, got it fixed, another $60 saved. 2. I brought in an extra $150 pet sitting, helping a friend get her house ready for an appraisal, and selling things I picked up for free. 3. Cooked from fridge and freezer this week. Only food purchase was $10. Mostly milk. 4. DH took son to zoo today on comped tickets 5. Our renters move in this week on a year long rent. We negotiated with them so that they will paint the much needed third floor for a reduced rent for first month. Saved us so much time if we painted it or the $ of hiring someone and out of pocket paint price. Saved over $1,000
Rachel R
Tuesday 13th of August 2019
1. Picked up a local part-time job. I haven't worked out of the home in 4 years, so I'm excited/nervous.
2. Joined homeschool gym instead of co-op, saving money & time.
3. Our dryer made a horrible metal on metal scraping sound last week. My husband used a YouTube video to figure out the problem. I ordered the parts for $20 (slides/glides) & we fixed it.
4. We went to our church cookout, which provided free dinner & entertainment. Found clearance g-free cookies to bring for dessert.
5. I've been shopping store sales more strategically & stocking up on essentials when they're on sale.
Cathy in NJ
Tuesday 13th of August 2019
During decluttering, I found a bunch of household cleaners on a shelf that had gotten hidden behind stuff. So this week I shopped the basement for cleaners when I ran out.
Found a great B'day gift at a half price consignment store sale.
Made dinner from leftovers, pantry items and extra hamburger buns.
Swapped garden basil for garden onions with my neighbor.
Stored my basil sprig in a cup with an inch of water on the bottom. The basil looks fresh and unwilted days later.
Susan
Tuesday 13th of August 2019
1. Too hot to take bus to dr.appointment today. Cancelling causes a 25.00 fee so the lady rescheduled me for very early another day. No charge. 2. This week is a good bread, sliced veggies,sliced cheese, large container of sliced ham week. Do not forget a large onion. 3. 1.00 tub of oatmeal at dollar tree makes a few nice breakfasts. 4. Cut old toothpaste open at bottom. Still some left. 5. Finish the two great dollar tree books drinking dollar tree mocha.