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1. I claimed my $125 from Equifax.
I looked my info up on their eligibility checker and yep, my data was part of the breach.
So, I filled out the info and a $125 check should be on its way to me.
(You can choose a check if you have credit monitoring already, and since I have it free through Credit Karma, I was able to choose the check option.)
2. I helped Sonia and her cousin make an apron out of a sheet.
I’d picked a white sheet up at Goodwill years ago because it had a fun eyelet trim and I thought it would be useful for making a dress.
But I never got around to it.
Luckily, it came in handy now since the girls wanted to use a vintage pattern to make an apron. We didn’t have any fabric sitting around except this sheet, and it turned out to be the perfect amount.
It turned out to be a slightly complicated pattern, considering it was just an apron! But we made it through.
And it’ll definitely be easier the next time we make one (this one went home with the cousin, so Sonia still wants to make one for herself.)
3. I paid our car insurance bill in its entirety.
It’s a painful bill, but it IS a little cheaper if you pay it annually vs. monthly. So, that’s what we opt for.
Of course, I used our Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card to pay the bill (hello, free flights!) and then I immediately made a payment to the credit card from our checking account.
(Here’s a post I wrote about the Southwest card.)
4. I got a library book from Florida. (!)
I saw an article referencing the book Raising Humans in a Digital World, and my library didn’t have it. So, I put in a request (I thought I was requesting that they buy one), and they got me a copy from a Florida library.
I’m not sure how this is more cost effective than them just buying a copy of their own, but it IS frugal for me.
5. I…
…planned a menu, renewed my library books online, sent leftovers with Mr. FG to work, and ate some more beets from my Hungry Harvest box.
(I still have three more beets to eat!)
lisa
Wednesday 7th of August 2019
Last week was easy to figure out the frugal five.. This week will be a stretch! Ok, lemme think...
1) Got a free sub sandwich, drink & chips w/ voucher at Jersey Mike's. Savings- $10 2) Had a gift card for ebay so I did some Christmas shopping (he is tough to buy for and I'm always up for getting things early in the year) and got a headphone set and cord for youngest child. Savings- $40 3) Someone posted a scrumptious picture of blueberry muffins and I had to make them. I only had cranberries but they were oh, so good. Savings- $5 4) Had to get some interior doors and ordered from Amazon. I was sent the wrong size ! Ugh. So, I called the third party seller and they're shipping a replacement for free. I don't even have to return it! I'll try to sell it on CL. 5) Used Swagbucks to get Target gift cards and purchased some food and cleaning items. Savings- $20
Rachel R.
Sunday 4th of August 2019
Let's see what I can remember from this week.
1) Clipped online coupons, paper coupons, and strategically shopped the 5x sales event at Kroger. Saved a lot on what we already would be buying & stored up extras in panty/freezer.
2) My daughter needed a new swim suit & I found her a clearance one in her size for $7, after much searching.
3) I needed just a few school supplies, including flash cards. The beauty of homeschool this time of year. Instead of shopping the front area of the store with all the supplies where I found them for 97 cents, I went to the office section & found a higher quality set for only 78 cents. Little win!
4) My husband is looking for a job, and the process of finding one has been slow. In the meantime, we're both picking up part time jobs to try & stay out of any future debt.
5) We've been doing simple summer living. No big trips/extra spending the last 2 months, but instead lot of trips to the parks, walks, picnics, reading, cooking from scratch, swimming, etc.
Polly
Friday 2nd of August 2019
Do you perhaps have a link to the pattern for the apron? It looks lovely! I am making aprons for friends who helped me after surgery and that one looks rather unique.
Kristen
Monday 5th of August 2019
Sure! It's this one: https://amzn.to/2Kj3g8e
Effie
Friday 2nd of August 2019
We are on vacation but have been trying to keep frugal while we have fun.
1) packed breakfast and lunch on our travel day (it’s 2 flights and 14 hours to get to my parents in laws place).
2) Spent 2x £2 water bottles for my husband and me (kids already have them). Filled them up after security at the airport and have been using them everywhere. So far just had to buy water once at Lisbon airport where we changed flights (no water fountain there). Saving cash and plastic use.
3) I used credit card reward vouchers to order beach shoes for the kids but when we collected them they were too wide. We returned them and found cheaper and better quality sandals in the same store on sale which most importantly fitted nicely. The difference in price was credited against new shorts for my son.
4) I downloaded kids and adults BBC shows to my phone rather than purchase DVDs for the flights and rainy days before we left the UK. It took me 10 minutes and has been quite useful already.
5) We brought books from home (that we already owned) for my in laws as a small thank you for lending us their small house and second car while we visit. They are a great example in frugality and don’t mind second hand gifts one bit!
Becca
Wednesday 31st of July 2019
1. Both kiddos fell asleep in the car at the same time one afternoon so I used the time to check out rummage sales and bought two big bags of boys clothes for only $13. 2. Stayed up late each night this week to finish formatting a Shutterfly book by the end of the month when my coupon for a free one expires. Will order tonight just in time. 3. Have been eating lots of green beans from our garden this week. Yum! 4. Made a homemade card for my nephew’s birthday instead of buying one at the store. 5. Used our zoo pass for a free day of fun with the kids and the grandparents.