1. I got eyeliner and a brow pencil for $0.80
I opened up my CVS and found a random $4/any purchase coupon. I also had $3.25 of ExtraBucks, so I stopped in and got an e.l.f. eyeliner and brow pencil. My total was $0.80. 🙂
2. I got This American Ex-Wife from the library
Several of you recommended this one to me, given my current status as an ex-wife, and I was happy to find it at the library. Hooray for $0!
No used book purchase is as cheap as free. 😉
I have only just started it, but ooh, there are some good quotes in there.
Like:
In Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 play, A Doll’s House, the husband looks at his wife and tells her, “Before all else you are a wife and mother.” and she replies, “I don’t believe that any longer. I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being just as you are- or, at all events, that I must try and become one.”
If you’ve been told that you can’t have access to the same opportunities as your husband (such as higher education) because you are a woman and because you have duties as a wife and a mom, well, you might feel a little cheer rising up when you read that quote.
I particularly like the “reasonable human being just as you are” bit. That is not asking for more than men are given; it is merely asking for equality; asking to have what he already has.
Anyway, I think I’m gonna like this book. 🙂
3. I ate a cantaloupe that was subpar
This cantaloupe looked promising when I bought it, but after cutting into it, I discovered it was rather crunchy and not super flavorful.
I will not persevere through subpar brownies or doughnuts (What is the point?? Empty calories should be unarguably delicious.) but I figure this cantaloupe does still probably have some nutritional value, so it’s better to eat it than throw it away!
4. I made some eBay listings from decluttering
I often just give away things I declutter, but sometimes my decluttering yields some items that are easy to list and easy to ship.
Sooo, I put together a few listings. Yay me!
I’m giving myself a pat on the back for this because making the listing is the hardest part for me. Once an item sells, the packing and shipping are easy (and also very motivating).
Listing is not as motivating!
5. I…
- cancelled the Audible subscription before the trial period expired (yay me!)
- made a batch of yogurt (because occasionally I do eat things other than cottage cheese. Ha.)
- returned an unopened drain cleaner to Home Depot because I didn’t end up needing it
Michelle H
Wednesday 14th of August 2024
I am terrible at picking out good cantaloupe, but I'm good at watermelon, go figure. I've had good luck freezing cubes of mediocre cantaloupe and adding to smoothies just so it doesn't get wasted.
R
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
I got free mechanic work. Saved me hundreds in labor. So greatful.
I got some free contacts. I needed contacts but my prescription had expired so they gave me 20 days worth of samples for free to hold me over until my appointment.
I submitted a $200 dollar mail in rebate. I got the offer after my contact exam that gives you 200 back when you order a year worth of contacts.
Still on my 3rd week streak of bringing rotisserie chickens to work for the week
Pressed two bars of soap together.
Picked up a 3$ off cerave lotion coupon someone left behind ar self checkout
JNL
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
I am sitting outside, where the super humid 34 C has cooled down to an agreeable temperature with promise of at least some rain. With luck, the rain containers will fill up a bit again.
Frugals: Did not use AC, by airing the house at 5am and then closing windows, blinds and curtains. The house remained a blissful 23 degrees C on the hottest day. Did several loads of solar powered laundry. Drank tap water from the fridge Watered plants with water from the rain containers. Remembered to eat the peaches before they went off (yum). Experiment: dyed a comfortable blouse in a somewhat bland pink color in a warmer but muted hue. It is drying now, it should come out a shade of terracotta that looks well on me. The original colour made me look tired. Fingers crossed! After the experiment I ran the washing machine 2 times, on solar power again, to clean it. I should be ready now for its first load of darks.
Sandra in So Cal
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
My DH’s motorcycle yearly registration was $270. I guess California’s fees are higher. In California, if your car is over 5(?) years old, you need to pass a smog check every other year, but no other inspection. What does a car’s state inspection entail in your states? 5 frugal: *reading free books on Libby *bathed and trimmed dog myself (approx $100 savings!!!) *avoided going to Costco this week! *free lemons from a neighbor (they will get some of my figs once they ripen) *using yoga videos on Amazon prime, eating from freezer, using older fruit in smoothies, running AC only in late afternoon/early evening. . ..
Selena
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
@Sandra in So Cal, no inspection here. And don't give them any ideas lol. Plates for a passenger vehicle (non-electric mind you) are $150 per year.
Regina
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
@Sandra in So Cal, No emissions tests done in Michigan. But yearly vehicle liscence plate registration fee (same amount every year as first year you buy/register vehicle) for each vehicle. You can transfer vehicle plate to another vehicle (for a fee) & next year renewal (on your birthday) will reflect new vehicle registration fee (based on value/price paid for vehicle). Trailers (any kind) is a one time lifetime (of trailer) fee & can not be transferred to another trailer.
Kristen
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
We have to do an emissions inspection here but that costs about $10-$15. Nice and cheap!
Renewing registration is separate from that, and costs about $130/year.
Lindsay B
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
1. I picked up a free candy bar and free goat milk(!) through Social Nature rebates. I’m interested to try the goat milk as I like goat cheese, but I can imagine that there’s a little extra flavor in the milk that might make it work better for some uses than others. (Update: it worked well in coffee and in oatmeal.)
2. I checked eBay and Poshmark for new-to-me phone cases for my new-to-me phone from Back Market. Found one to replace the slippery Otterbox case I’d purchased on eBay, which I will be returning.
3. Our organic gardener friend dropped off golden oyster mushrooms, swiss chard, kale, greens of some kind, and two stunning flower bouquets that he hadn’t sold at the farmer’s market. And another friend gave us some green beans and three heirloom tomatoes. Hurrah for summer and friends who have sunny yards to garden! (Update: I managed to chop and freeze the mushrooms and kale for use in soups. And in a fit of meal prepping I also chopped up the swiss chard so it’s ready to roast in the oven tonight or tomorrow.)
4. We redeemed another free quart of ice cream from our local convenience store rewards program.
5. I randomly checked my Chick fil A app and found there’s a current promotion where you play a little game once and they give you a coupon for a free item. So I currently have a few free items to redeem in the next week, which may/may not be a good reason to head to that side of town and batch some errands there.
Fru-gal Lisa
Tuesday 13th of August 2024
@Lindsay B, If you ever have heartburn or acid reflux, grab the goat milk. I find that it works well in putting out the "fire" in your belly right away. Plus, there are no side effects (unless you are lactose intolerant or something), since this is a natural remedy.