1. I got a free box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Mr. FG alerted me to the million-box giveaway General Mills was doing.
Since he likes that cereal (the girls don’t really eat cereal at all), I picked up a box, scanned my receipt, and got the $5.30 credit to my PayPal account within 24 hours.
It was a super easy process, so if you like this cereal, go get your free box.
2. I submitted an iPhone claim
My old SE, which Zoe is now using, qualified for the iPhone battery slow down settlement, so I submitted my information.
Hopefully $25 will be hitting my bank account soon.
Click here to visit the iPhone claim website to see if your phone qualifies; the submission process is really easy and $25 is $25.
(Hat tip to both WilliamB and Mr. FG for alerting me to this claim.)
3. I bought $3.29 mums at Aldi
Of course, mums are not exactly a necessity but geez, these were only $3.29!
I’m not one to invest much in non-perennial plants, but even I couldn’t resist these.
4. I got multiple discounts on Claritin
Sonia’s been have some allergy issues (the shots she’s getting only cover her spring allergies), so she needed some non-drowsy meds.
I:
- picked a container with “10 free” tablets
- got it on sale for $19.99 ($5 off)
- used a $4 Claritin coupon in the CVS app
- used my $10 CVS Carepass reward (pay $5, get a $10 credit)
So, I paid $6 plus the $5 I paid for the Carepass, for a total of $11. Which is much better than the original price of $24.99.
5. I got a discounted haircut
I haven’t gotten a hair trim for about a year (!) and it was starting to show on my ends.
So, when HairCuttery sent me a $3 “happy hour” discount, I made an appointment.
(Apparently they are slow after 5 pm, so appointments made after 5 got a discount.)
I was the only customer there, and I was in and out in 15 minutes. Sweet!
The ends of my hair are not nearly as straggly now, and I am very happy.
Look! There are more than three hairs at the bottom of my hair now.
Also, I am probably good to go for another year now, knowing me and my lazy hair habits.
Bonus item: I buzzed Zoe’s undercut again. Even cheaper than going to HairCuttery with a discount.
Kaila
Tuesday 29th of September 2020
Kristen, If you have a place to plant your mums in the ground, they’ll come back! (And last longer through the fall.) Leave the plant alone until last frost then trim to ground. Keep the buds from growing until July and you’ll have another mum next year!
Randi Macdonald
Sunday 20th of September 2020
5.30 for a big box of cereal? Wow and people say California is expensive.
Kristen
Sunday 20th of September 2020
This was at Harris Teeter, so that's probably why! It was on sale for $3-something, but when I submitted the rebate, they paid me the non-sale price (even though the sale discount was clearly listed on the receipt).
Leeanne
Monday 14th of September 2020
Hi all. New here. Here are my 5:
1) Sold things on line and at consignment type shops for clothes kids needed
2) Got free seeds through the lending library to plant in pots inside/outside and see how they do (flowers and herbs) since planting season is over!
3) Talked to a neighbor about a garden, and got all the details (free advise!) of how to compost, when to plant and help offered for when it is time to plant. *Also got some yummy home grown tomatoes from her garden
4) Learned about the free box of cinnamon toast crunch from Kristen and waiting on refund :)!
5) Also talked to Kristen about blogging and signed up with Blue host for their 30 day free trial! I'm starting to get my ideas together for what I want in my blog also related to living on less and being thankful :)
Thank you so much, Kristen! :)
Stephanie
Saturday 12th of September 2020
1. Made my lunches ahead a time for entire week. Overnight oatmeal for the win. 2. Still driving 2006 Honda. OLDIE GOLDIE. DRIVING GREAT 3. Grocery shopped at ALDI. 4. Rode my bike and walked my dog for exercise while listening to books from public library on HOOPLA 5. Saved 77 dollars for a project.
Kristen
Saturday 12th of September 2020
I love cars that last for eons. Hondas are awesome!
One day when I get rid of my minivan, my dream is to have a Honda Civic with a sunroof. :)
Lauren
Saturday 12th of September 2020
1. I mended my daughters heat pack, then reminded her not to throw it. 2. Used pantry and fridge/ freezer supplies to make up a tuna casserole. Leftovers for the freezer. 3. I got two free coffees from McDonald’s this week. One was from a coffee loyalty card and one from the monopoly app. I also scored a bag of their apple slices. 4. Spring cleaning the house using cleaning supplies I have on hand and making some new sprays. I’ve found more items to donate to charity along the way. I also found some spare brown photo frames that I will paint white with leftover paint. 5. Ate most meals at home, saving money on petrol and entertainment thanks to Covid, keeping the heat down low as the days warm up and enjoying frugal activities like walks and long baths.