Its also been busy with back to school, appointments & errands.
There has also been a new baby in the family & my sons birthday!
Phew that is busy.
Efforts this week include;
Returning unwanted grocery items to the supermarket.
Sounds pathetic really but I had some random items in my pantry & was feeling shy about returning them, then I just did it.
My return list is;
- bag of 25 polystyrene cups leftover from a party.
- bag of bird seed that I got to make a Christmas gift for my sons that just didn't happen.
- can of coconut milk bought for Dh to make Thai green curry & it didn't happen.
Grand return was $6.50 (I'm sure got duped on the bird seed)
Is there anythiing lurking in your cupboard that could be returned? Mine were store brands & didn't even require receipts, I simply said they were unwanted. Easy.
Next item was onselling an item we bought in January that proved unsuitable.
It was DIY double glazing and I had bought it for $190 & managed to sell it on ebay for $125. which I was pretty happy with.
Overall I am please with onselling this item, small ebay fee involved & it took some time but little effort & the buyer collected it so I didn't have to repost.
Anything you could onsell about your place?
Thirdly my son turned 10!
I made cupcakes for him to share with his class using excess easter eggs as decoration (& removing the temptation for myself to eat them).
I spent minimally on him finding books he likes at the opshop & giving him a voucher for a day at a Museum and a magazine subscription in an area of interest.
Worst part was the magazine is one we are not yet familiar with & it comes out next month. I'm sure it will be great so its more something to look forward to than it was exciting for him on the day.
The fun will last though as they arrive throughout the year!
We also did a special dinner at home for the birthday. He wanted Calamari & they were on special, we also had a lamb rack roast for mains. It was so good!
Worked out to under $10 a head all in the comfort of our own home. Worth the extra $$ spent and he even said thank you for the dinner, so it must have been good. Very satisfying to have the effort & dollars spent appreiciated.
We could not have eaten out or had take away for 6 for anywhere near what I spent, which was around $40!
Not sure how that compares to what others give their kids yet my son was happy & commented that he recieved more than he normally does. I did put $10 in the envelope with his voucher & subscription notice and he banked it immediately. He is a good saver!
I am very proud of my son and we all enjoyed his special day!
Petrol savings!
Over Easter we stayed home & my car was in the garage from Thursday to Wednesday when i drove the boys to school. We biked the previous day & I had cakes to deliver for sons birtday that would have been spoiled if carted on the bike.
I usually set aside $50 a week for fuel & managed to spend $37 for the fortnight!
I was very pleased with that. I think it may even see me through the month.
Goals hit this month;
- Catch up Christmas club. Done with ebay sale.
- Extra payment to mortgage. Done by reducing fuel spending.
Happy Saving!
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