Author Topic: What small things did you do TODAY to save money? (Read 6846837 times)

MyAlterEgoIsTaller · « **Reply #14100 on:** October 04, 2020, 12:57:34 PM »

The batteries in my car keys were getting weak, but instead of buying new ones I traded a lamp that I was getting rid of anyway to a relative for 2 new batteries and 3 jars of cayenne pepper, which I haven't been able to find in local grocery stores for a few weeks.

Loretta · « **Reply #14101 on:** October 04, 2020, 01:46:28 PM »

I've been eating some random odds and ends from the fridge and pantry this weekend. Crescent rolls! Protein powder that wasn't even open! Laughing Cow Cheese I forgot I had that is so full of preservatives it lasts for years!

Frugal Lizard · « **Reply #14102 on:** October 05, 2020, 06:36:14 AM »

Harvested and dried bay leaves from my plant. It is too tender for our region so I bring it in each fall. The lower light inside means that it drops a lot of leaves. I pruned it back hard and dried them. If I bought this many ... 12$. Now I give them to my very grateful family. They have so much more flavour too.

Arbitrage · « **Reply #14103 on:** October 05, 2020, 08:22:03 AM »

Had a good biking week; not many of those since the pandemic started (no commuting, and no errands for a long time either).

60 miles of necessary personal transportation...no driving. Saves about $30.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #14104 on:** October 05, 2020, 08:37:17 AM »

-Found freezer items to supplement dinner
-Roasted veggies from our produce box, to ensure they don't go to waste
-Continue to use up garden produce
-Took advantage of a gift card deal to bring forward some spending & earn $60 in groceries
-Sold a toaster oven we purchases to get through a kitchen remodel

okisok · « **Reply #14105 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:59:59 PM »

Helped SO declutter some and he gave me a decluttered space heater that I needed since mine conked out this spring.

Had a very small family gathering for a birthday yesterday. I brought home the leftover salad. SO ate his half with leftover gyro meat. I ate mine with a can of tuna on top for lunch. There were two full bags of lettuce left. For dinner, I made a Greek dressing and tossed it with some clearance pasta and homegrown veggies. I'll have the other half for lunch tomorrow. One more bag to work some magic on later!

I've stocked up the pantry with coupons and clearance deals so that I have plenty of good stuff to eat without doing a big grocery shop.

Currently thawing out a gifted chuck roast, leftover frozen carrots, and some free celery to make a slow cooked meal tomorrow.

Brought home some leftover soda from work that was cleared out of the break room.

Filled up the gas tank with the 5% Chase bonus at Circle K.

Haven't eaten lunch out in weeks

cool7hand · « **Reply #14106 on:** October 06, 2020, 06:45:02 AM »

Today we got out more books and videos for free from the local library. Our library estimates the money we've saved yearly by tallying the value of what we've borrowed to date. I find the $1,010.28 estimate hard to believe and think it includes renewals, but even a fraction of that amount is good money saved!

Loretta · « **Reply #14107 on:** October 08, 2020, 07:02:34 AM »

I won't drive my car today and I'm making pretty tasty food and beverages from the contents of my kitchen.

cool7hand · « **Reply #14108 on:** October 08, 2020, 08:42:06 AM »

We went to Whole Foods to buy $47 of meat that was on sale. Pre-sale price: $97. Yay for freezers.

Sorry for the earlier typo

hdatontodo · « **Reply #14109 on:** October 08, 2020, 09:11:34 AM »

Quote from: cool7hand on October 08, 2020, 08:42:06 AM

We went to Whole Foods to buy $47 pounds of meat that was on sale. Pre-sale price: $97 pounds. Yay for freezers.

What does 47 dollars pounds mean?

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Arbitrage · « **Reply #14110 on:** October 08, 2020, 09:33:07 AM »

Quote from: hdatontodo on October 08, 2020, 09:11:34 AM

Quote from: cool7hand on October 08, 2020, 08:42:06 AM
We went to Whole Foods to buy $47 pounds of meat that was on sale. Pre-sale price: $97 pounds. Yay for freezers.
What does 47 dollars pounds mean?

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It's Whole Foods. A pound of meat costs $47 on sale, or $97 normally.

I'm a red panda · « **Reply #14111 on:** October 08, 2020, 10:19:16 AM »

Got a coupon for local chipotle-like burrito place. Walked the mile to go use it. Now have delicious tofu burrito bowl.

Dollar Slice · « **Reply #14112 on:** October 08, 2020, 02:53:57 PM »

Quote from: cool7hand on October 08, 2020, 08:42:06 AM

We went to Whole Foods to buy $47 of meat that was on sale. Pre-sale price: $97. Yay for freezers.

They have some good meat sales this week. I'm in a small apartment and already have a pretty full freezer, so I only got ~$35 of meat for ~$18.

okisok · « **Reply #14113 on:** October 09, 2020, 10:34:37 PM »

Took my lunch to work again today. Haven't purchased lunch in three weeks! Today's was more leftover potluck items. Work also provides snacks and the occasional breakfast.

There's still a few portions of the excellent pot roast I tucked into the freezer for later meals. I'm updating the possible meals/snacks list I keep on the fridge. It has ideas for future meals based on what's on hand. Makes it easy to write a grocery list.

Cleared out the mending pile (again). Trying to keep up with the small tears so that they don't turn into big patches.

Worked on a craft project creating stationery from old postcards and scrap paper. Made envelopes from a philately catalogue and an old magazine. Turned junk mail into scrap paper.

horsepoor · « **Reply #14114 on:** October 09, 2020, 11:18:00 PM »

I have sale pending on four horse blankets, which I should be able to get paid for tomorrow. Only need to purchase one replacement, so I guess this counts as decluttering as well.

Barn mate and I are scheming on splitting the cost of a Pivo video robot. I'll probably use it once a week or so, so it only make sense to share it with someone else who will also probably only use it once a week. Should be a helpful training aid over the winter so I'm not paying my instructor to just tell me stuff I could have figured out by watching videos of my riding.

Bought those staples of live, wine and cheese, at Grocery Outlet for about 30% off of grocery store price.

Making apple butter out of homegrown apples and some elderly cinnamon sticks; will can it tomorrow and it should supply us for a couple years. Bonus: the house smells amazing.

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #14115 on:** October 10, 2020, 03:18:20 AM »

Biked the 4.5 km to and from my doctor’s appointment today. Saved $12 in taxi costs. Made Macau-style Portuguese chicken rice instead of eating out. Declined several invitations to go out for meals or coffee. Instead of buying ground pork for homemade sausage rolls, I used our meat grinder and ground up chicken breasts that I purchased in a buy one get one free deal.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #14116 on:** October 10, 2020, 08:58:54 AM »

-Used a free movie credit offer last night from work. Rented a family friendly movie that we all enjoyed
-Used garden tomatoes & basil to make a caprese salad
-The weather is the perfect fall temperature, requiring no AC or heat
-Made a menu plan that largely uses what we have on hand

Rosy · « **Reply #14117 on:** October 11, 2020, 02:00:44 PM »

GARDEN
1.
Turned an oops into a learning experience for current and future savings. I ordered some cuttings online and when they arrived I realized I'd need rooting powder and anyway this whole business of rooting a cutting from a tree of all things sounded terrifying.
Instead of buying rooting powder - I learned how to make my own, along with a new skill.
Six bucks saved, hope and confidence restored:).

2.
The two Rio Grande Cherries I ordered turned out to have a total of three extra plantlings.
That means I can sell two when they are a bit bigger at 19.99 and still give one to my neighbor.
In essence that makes them free.
Book says cherries grown from seed instead of grafted will do better, grow faster which makes this an even better deal.

3.
Freebie organic fertilizer from an ad online. Arrived yesterday - savings $3.

FREE BOOKS
4. Enjoying free books online via bookbub.

HOMECOOKING and GROCERY SHOPPING
5.
Creative homecooking and savvy grocery shopping continues...
As always - using herbs, veggies and fruits from the garden... freezing some and drying some.
Using coupons, BOGO'S and whatever clever savings tricks comes to mind.

Sharing avocadoes with the neighbors and my son - spreading the joy:).

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #14118 on:** October 11, 2020, 02:19:47 PM »

-Walked to go pick up free books a neighbor had put out. I'll try them, and/or donate & sell them.
-Through a combo of grocery rewards, a sale & an additional quick sale sticker, bought three pounds of lean ground beef for under $2, total.
-Uploaded receipts (mine, plus the two I picked up in the parking lot) to Fetch. Close to a $5 reward.
-Used up almost all of the garden tomatoes in a triple batch of pico de gallo. Still have a ton of jalapenos to use up.
-Went through the freezer & made a list of things that I need to use up.

cool7hand · « **Reply #14119 on:** October 11, 2020, 03:43:19 PM »

Fixed our fishing net with duct tape. It works fine with bass. We'll see what happens if we luck into a big pike or muskie!

horsepoor · « **Reply #14120 on:** October 11, 2020, 04:42:47 PM »

Got started on DIY replacing the steps to our back deck. They almost collapsed under my feet while I was pulling off the hand rail, and I had to jump onto the deck. So I guess we maximized the useful life of that building material! The old steps were under the house dripline; we are moving them out so they won't stay wet, and should be less prone to rot in the future.

MudPuppy · « **Reply #14121 on:** October 11, 2020, 04:43:19 PM »

Had “fancy brunch” aka omelets made with some spinach and bits and bobs of cheese that were nearing end of lifespan

Prepped lunches for the coming workweek

Acquired some cockscomb seeds from one of my sisters’ plants which will fit my plant to let most of my veggie space rest and to plant with a mind toward the pollinators next year

okisok · « **Reply #14122 on:** October 11, 2020, 06:31:06 PM »

Had *two* social engagements this weekend--so to unused having things on my social calendar these days. Met up with friends at an outdoor food court where we each got something different and split the plates. I got to try three different cuisines for under $20. Second one we went to a small local place and I got their signature dish that happens to be $6. My entertainment budget has been at $0 for so long, it felt like a major splurge.

Did lots of Halloween crafts with toilet paper rolls, craft paints, etc we found ideas for on Pinterest. We spread newspapers out on the coffee table, raided the art supply closet, and went to town! We are now full up on tin can ghosts, cardboard black cats, and pipe cleaner spiders. Used every bit of Halloween decor from SO's collection to decorate inside and out. Had so much fun figuring out where every piece would look the best. Then we went for a walk around the neighborhood to check out their decor. We might have to make some fake tombstones out of cardboard next!

aliene · « **Reply #14123 on:** October 12, 2020, 02:15:43 AM »

Went to two supermarkets to get my weekly groceries. Normally I only go to the expensive one as I can buy everything at once there.

Dollar Slice · « **Reply #14124 on:** October 13, 2020, 01:59:23 PM »

Used two "spend $10, get $10" Prime Day deals on Amazon to get $20 of free stuff. All stuff I was going to buy this month anyway (e.g. vitamins, something for my mom's birthday, groceries), I just timed my purchases more carefully to get and use the credits.

okisok · « **Reply #14125 on:** October 13, 2020, 08:37:45 PM »

Took my lunch to work today, again. I've been at my new job for almost a month and I haven't paid for breakfast or lunch once. I was concerned that my food budget would go up since I got a meal provided at my last job, but it's gone down! Work provides some breakfasts and a ton of snacks and beverages. With fewer working hours, I still have energy to cook when I get home.

Cooked a big batch of chili and cornbread yesterday. Today was quinoa salad and jam bars.
Had to make a few substitutions to the salad, but it came out tasty. The entrees are all portioned out in the fridge and freezer, with tomorrow's lunch packed in a bag in the fridge.

This is a 3 payday month for me, so my goal is to keep all spending to the money currently in my wallet and save an entire paycheck. I'm only eating what's currently in my food stores and not buying any groceries until at least this weekend, after payday #2.

Got a large part of my holiday gift buying out of the way last week for low prices.

Roadrunner53 · « **Reply #14126 on:** October 14, 2020, 06:03:39 AM »

Quote from: Rosy on September 16, 2020, 10:12:32 AM

GROCERIES
1. Two coupons for free pizza - just paid for extra toppings and tips/delivery - still saved $24 ($12 each pizza).
2. Huge grocery run to Aldi - part serious savings and part sheer indulgence - amazingly saved near $100.
Groceries and cat food elsewhere - used $16 worth of coupons, scored on BOGO and used coupons for free cat food.

GARDEN
3. Garden goodies - peppers, lemon verbena, lemon balm, avocadoes and very soon - PAPAYAS - yay:).
4. Today I'll look up what to do with lemongrass - our two bushes have exploded.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
5. Mr. R. bought a big lithium battery through work - to replace the one on our favorite emergency radio, flashlight, charger. Saved $30 or more.
6. He also fixed and charged the other emergency radio. Saved a $80 radio from the trash.
7. Today I'm recharging the solar power on one of our emergency flashlight/cell phone chargers - Florida sunlight - free:).

Looking into some cell phone changes and possibly a new plan.

COOKING - we're foodies - so we don't skimp - our goal is to get the best ingredients at the best price.
As a passionate cook - I like variety and enjoy creating or trying out new recipes.

1. Finally trying a recipe that's been on my fridge for a solid year:) =
harvested a couple of Persian limes from our tree for Key Lime Pie.
I love Key Lime Pie!
2. Limes are great for any Shrimp dish too - huge Tiger Shrimp from Aldi (seasonal - ten bucks a bag, frozen)
with coconut and lime and pineapple.
3. Today will be Bourbon marinated Salmon filets (half-price on special) with fresh steamed corn-on-the-cob (on sale at Aldi)...

NYT cooking - I'm resisting to pay for their Food subscription... so far anyway:)
But I do get access to some of their food articles/recipes for free which I use for new ideas and seasonal cooking inspiration.

This weekend during football - we'll munch on NYT fall recipe - Savory Corn Fritters.
Instead of the suggested yoghurt/honey as a dip - I'll try it with Mango salsa and Sour Cream/Salt/Lime.
Our Persian limes have just a hint of sweetness to them - we'll see how it turns out.

Anyway - Halloween is approaching
so I picked up BLACK Pasta made with black beans and
ORANGE Pasta made from Lentils. Both at Aldi as a seasonal special.
Ya gotta eat, right? might as well make it fun - now, tell me what would be cool to serve with that?

PS - time to look at my FALL-HALLOWEEN board on Pinterest w/recipes and decor - talk about a time sucker but so much free fun!
I'm thinking fun drinks and weirdo desserts, definitely something with Butternut Squash too, that stuff is addictive.

Rosy, we are foodies here too. Not quite chef's but we try lots of new things. How was that black and orange pasta? Did you find it mushy? I got this coupon book in the mail and inside it was a menu for a restaurant about 20 miles from my home. One of the entree's was a filet mignon and was $30. I am sure that is a 'normal' price for filet mignon dinner but I was like NO WAY! I have fillet mignons in my freezer, rib eyes and can cook up a magnificent meal for much, much less and in the comfort of my home! Yes, there is the prep and the dishes...but I find I get a restaurant quality meal for so much cheaper. Don't have to tip and no tax. Drinks are cheaper at my 'restaurant' too! Back when I was young and less sophisticated, I loved eating out. Now, I know the value of a dollar and can bargain shop and have great meals at home. I have to say, many times when I have eaten at restaurants, I am very disappointed with what I get. I scan the menu and sometimes I am like, there isn't anything on the menu that I haven't already had this month! I like to choose menu items I am not good at making at home or not familiar with how to prepare.

Frugal Lizard · « **Reply #14127 on:** October 14, 2020, 09:02:27 AM »

@Roadrunner53 and @Rosy - I am the same - I have become a much better cook. Adding in growing and preserving my own food, makes for some really fantastic meals at a fraction of the cost. And given that both DD and I are celiac, we don't get glutenned and feel like crap for a couple days after. My DH does all the dishes so I only have to do the cooking - which I really enjoy. It is such a blast to make something scrumptiously delicious, particularly if you grew it from seed.

The big money save this past week was DD found out my old plants fit her. I was a total clothes horse pre-babies and had a bin of some gorgeous clothes that I kept for her. (I wore all the beautiful clothes my mother kept during my high school and university years until they disintegrated. Some I still have but they are too fragile) She found two pairs of jeans and some dress pants that she totally loves right here in her brother's closet after an afternoon of disappointment at the mall.

JLee · « **Reply #14128 on:** October 14, 2020, 10:27:27 AM »

Went camping last weekend - spent a few days at campground on the coast of Maine, which was beautiful - unfortunately they were charging $7 + tax for a small bundle of firewood. We ended up finding enough dead / fallen trees to simultaneously clean up the woods and provide firewood for the weekend.

cool7hand · « **Reply #14129 on:** October 14, 2020, 12:52:32 PM »

Made an appointment and sat on a line for 15 minutes to get our car inspected for free by the state instead of paying $75 plus for a private vendor to inspect.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #14130 on:** October 14, 2020, 01:03:12 PM »

@Frugal Lizard - what a win on the clothes getting a second life!

Unclear if we'll travel for the holidays or not given COVID, but if so, made a one day adjustment to our flights, and saved $200

MudPuppy · « **Reply #14131 on:** October 14, 2020, 01:06:02 PM »

Friendly neighbor and I both had pups with minor illnesses. We arranged to each take only one afternoon off work because I took our pets to the first vet visit today and she will take them to The follow up appointments next week.

okisok · « **Reply #14132 on:** October 14, 2020, 07:15:57 PM »

Currently wearing a hand-me-down (up?) shirt from my SO's oldest son. The next oldest has just started wearing the same size I do, so even more headed my way!

My packing-my-work-lunch streak is unbroken. I've working my way through the freezer and pantry items to make tasty meals that I look forward to eating, so that helps.

Used an Amazon gift card to pay for most of a tool I ordered at a discount on Prime Day.

Rosy · « **Reply #14133 on:** October 15, 2020, 02:13:02 PM »

PRIME DAY was a win for us.
1. I finally found a decent outdoor shower I liked, at a price I was willing to pay - savings $68~
2. Took advantage of their GC deal - buy $40 GC - get $10 credit.
3. Shipping credit - $2
4. Scored some good deals on solar garden lights and solar fountain thingamajig - savings $80~.
5. ... and miraculously found the brass garden hose connectors and water spray attachments at a prime day deal - savings $8~.

*** Plus - a $20 coupon on the outdoor shower and voila - nice savings overall.
*** Plus - I used my amazon card which gives me 5% back on everything on amazon!

HOME COOKING
Made a big pot of soup almost stew:) - three generous meals for two for about 8 bucks, part leftovers, part my own kitchen sink soup strategy from pantry ingredients, with bay leaf and parsley from the garden.
Tonight I am making cornbread to go with the last of it.

Hula Hoop · « **Reply #14134 on:** October 16, 2020, 04:37:04 AM »

My kids' dentist advised that we get them electric toothbrushes. Both have orthodonture and not so great tooth brushing habits.
Found a good deal at a local shop (I try to avoid Amazon and support small businesses) with a 40% rebate from the manufacturer. Sent off the rebate application this morning.

Cancelled a subscription that I don't use.

Brought lunch to work, as usual.

Went through the kids' clothes over the weekend and sorted through handmedowns. Younger kid now has a complete wardrobe for the next few years and older daughter has quite a lot of stuff that we discovered that fits her.

Sun Hat · « **Reply #14135 on:** October 16, 2020, 06:45:46 AM »

I had planned to pay a tradesperson to change the swing of my bathroom door from in-swinging to out, but after only getting automatic replies from two, indicating that they're very busy these days, I did it myself, figuring that if I screwed it up, I could continue waiting for a tradesperson. Now I'm looking around the house to see what else I had previously considered too hard to do myself.

With the weather turning cold again, I've returned to my bean and garden vegetable soup habit, which is great for my wallet and digestion.

Imma · « **Reply #14136 on:** October 16, 2020, 11:43:45 AM »

We got a new (to us) sofa today! The old one was terrible but before the pandemic we hardly ever sat there anyway so we didn't really notice. That one was a freebie years ago.

This time we wanted a decent one because we're expecting a long winter of Netflix and knitting. Our friends have a nice looking, very comfortable sofa that's still comfortable after 5 years of use. So we asked the brand and model and searched for that on the most popular secondhand website in the country. Found one with very minor damage (one scratch in a spot that's facing the wall). Paid €265 including delivery for a good quality leather sofa that is almost as new and will probably last us years. Would be €850 + delivery new. Used leather wax that I already had on it. Looks shiny and brand new now.

Trifele · « **Reply #14137 on:** October 16, 2020, 03:41:41 PM »

Congrats @Imma! A good sofa is a really good score.

okisok · « **Reply #14138 on:** October 16, 2020, 05:33:44 PM »

Forgot my lunch at home, so ate crackers from the break room. My co-worker tried to convince me to order out. I replied that it was a short work day and a snack would tide me over. I had a big dinner plan!

I made the last package of pheasant breasts into a pseudo chicken masala with a jarred sauce, frozen bell peppers, onions, and celery. It was delicious, made several meals, and was nearly free.

SO has asked for a mending tutorial to salvage some of his shirts. He already knows how to sew, but he'd like to learn how to best make patches that don't show. Spreading the Mustachian agenda!

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #14139 on:** October 17, 2020, 02:02:03 AM »

Did some food prep for this week — made sausage rolls for work lunches and will be making hummus tomorrow.

Roadrunner53 · « **Reply #14140 on:** October 17, 2020, 05:35:32 AM »

A few months ago I needed to lock in on this coming winter's oil price for home heating. I got really lucky and was able to lock in at $1.00 less per gallon than I did last year. They delivered 120 gallons of oil yesterday at the new lower price. So by saving $1 a gallon, I saved $120! YAY!

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #14141 on:** October 17, 2020, 10:17:03 AM »

I picked up some books off of a neighbor's "free" pile, and my son picked up an old package of biking maps. He lost interest, so I posted them on eBay. Sold them yesterday for $96! Craziness.

Also, bought a 6.5 lb whole chicken for $3.

okisok · « **Reply #14142 on:** October 18, 2020, 05:01:36 PM »

The profit on the trash-picked maps is amazing!

Ate dinner last night and lunch at home. That's a big deal with SO, who likes to eat out. He was waffling about lunch today so I just pulled out last night's leftovers and made a new thing he really liked, based on what was in the fridge and pantry.

Returned some items to the store and didn't even go to the sales floor. We didn't need anything, so I left the store with $40 extra!

Arbitrage · « **Reply #14143 on:** October 19, 2020, 01:20:05 PM »

When my Fitbit broke, I decided to spring for a cheap knock-off smartwatch instead of replacing it again. There are a few features that I really value - the vibrating alarms, heart-rate tracking, step counting...and it seemed like I could get what I needed out of a much cheaper version. Five days or so with the new device ($27 on Prime Day), and it seems like a perfectly fine substitute.

Rosy · « **Reply #14144 on:** October 20, 2020, 04:47:29 PM »

CREDIT CARD PERK
Navy Federal CU is offering a new perk on one of their credit cards - if you use it to pay for your annual prime membership they will reimburse you in full.
Marked my calendar for upcoming renewal (offer is good until Sep '21).
That is a surprisingly awesome deal - SAVINGS $134~

okisok · « **Reply #14145 on:** October 21, 2020, 07:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Arbitrage on October 19, 2020, 01:20:05 PM

When my Fitbit broke, I decided to spring for a cheap knock-off smartwatch instead of replacing it again. There are a few features that I really value - the vibrating alarms, heart-rate tracking, step counting...and it seemed like I could get what I needed out of a much cheaper version. Five days or so with the new device ($27 on Prime Day), and it seems like a perfectly fine substitute.

I did exactly the same thing and am happy with my cheaper knock-off Fitbit. It even has more features than I really want, but it was $30 at Target and has done well for 6 months.

Dollar Slice · « **Reply #14146 on:** October 22, 2020, 12:42:37 AM »

My mom's birthday is next week - there's a book that came out recently that I knew she wanted to read, so I asked if she'd gotten it yet, and if not, maybe I could get it for her. She asked if I could send it to her on the Kindle app since it's easier on her eyes than a paper book - and I remembered that my Chase credit card had a 20% cash back offer for Kindle books until next week, so I remembered to use that card to buy it. $2 saved :-) It's worth checking their website a couple times a month for those offers, I think I saved about $10 this month just buying stuff I was going to buy anyway, at the stores I always shop at.

okisok · « **Reply #14147 on:** October 22, 2020, 05:54:03 PM »

That's a timely note, Dollar Slice. I was looking at books for gifts today and didn't even think about sending via Kindle. I did order two books from PaperbackSwap for a grand total of $0.49, but most of the books I was looking for weren't on the site. But if you're looking for fantasy, spy thrillers, or kids books, that's the place!

I'm currently reading a book a friend mailed to me after I mailed her a book. (See why I always ask for postage stamps on gift-giving occasions??) I have more on hold at the library that I need to pick up, and several more I put on a kind of 'rolling hold' so that I always have books to read from the library (or audiobooks to listen to).

My no-spend on food on workdays is still an unbroken streak! I wasn't planning on it, but when I started my new job I vowed to do better about meal prep. Today was leftover sandwiches from yesterday's client lunch and there's enough left for all of us to have another free lunch tomorrow. There's unlimited canned sodas and coffee drinks so beverage treats are free, too.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #14148 on:** October 23, 2020, 09:01:16 AM »

Mine is a truly tiny win. It's our anniversary (15th) & we did exchange small gifts. I was out of tissue paper, and didn't want to run to the store to pick up an expensive package. Instead, I'll get a jumbo size of plain white tissue paper at Costco, which will last for several years. In the mean time, I had a few gift bags, so went through all of our gift boxes (saved for future gifts) & found just enough previously used tissue paper to cover the top of the bags. In amazing news, I went to bed, and my husband had to wrap his gifts. He discovered the lack of tissue paper, and "borrowed" the paper out of my gift bags. ;-)

bloodaxe · « **Reply #14149 on:** October 23, 2020, 09:10:17 AM »

Visited a different city for a few days and didn't eat out once. Brought lunch in containers so I could stop and eat when hungry on the drive there.

And went grocery shopping and cooked at the airbnb.

News:

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