Well, not exactly but I am trying to cut corners and save money where I can. It seems like lately with all the recession/depression talk I really need to buckle down and get creative.
It seems like we waste so much and take so much for granted. I am trying to cut coupons (of which I have a backlog) and plan out our weekly meals. It is difficult since we have such busy schedules and I am trying to feed my family better. We do OK but I know we can do better!! Houghton is eating us out of house and home lately, and Mary's actually eating what we put in front of her so it's good. I am just in a dinner rut. It's the same 'ol same 'ol stuff for dinner.
Also, I am trying to make my lunch everyday which is going well so far and Paul is good at taking leftovers. (I try with some stuff but it's hard...not a big fan of leftovers!) We are also trying not to eat out/take out much. It's ok since the kids don't really care for it anyway!!
Another good thing that happened is that my mom had a yard sale (in our yard) for a bunch of stuff she wanted to get rid of .....Houghton helped by going through some of his toys and putting them out. He also helped grandma get organized and tag stuff. He made about $60...pretty good for last minute AND he was at a swim meet so grandma took care of the sales!!! (she didn't even ask for a percentage! :)
Speaking of yard sales....Paul has always been against them...too much work for to little reward....until now (I think) He was impressed to find out that my mom made about $350 in 3-4 hours and only put up 2 signs at the end of our block. With all the crap we have and are getting rid of trying to make space for #3 he's definitely not ruling out a yard sale in the future!!
We still take plenty of stuff to goodwill but I think in the coming months...it will be fun...and to see what the kids do too...it will be a good lesson for them. Plus, I am thinking they could have a lemonade stand...which is always too cute!!
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