Frugal Five: #97
The Frugal Five: #97 With inflation on the rise and salaries not increasing, our ability to make ends meet keeps going down. Therefore, we must be more careful with our money. The Frugal Five is a series where we celebrate the daily or weekly activities that help us live a frugal life. I am exploring how to keep costs down during busy weeks. One strategy is to keep dinner on the table instead of eating out. Here are some of my tips and trips. 1- Free Bee Pick Up I picked up a pack of Kroger Cheese Slices (8 ct) and Private Selection Hummus (10 oz) via Kroger Store Coupon. I was also given several apples and bananas, which I turned into banana bread and an apple crisp. Finally, CVS provided an opportunity to pick up Colgate Toothpaste and Colgate Mouthwash. 2- Packing Lunches Daily Lunches cost about $15.00 per lunch, and they are satisfying. On Monday, I packed a delicious salad with steak and a piece of garlic bread. On Tuesday, I dined on soup and half a sandw