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The Frugal Five: #45


 The Frugal Five: #45




With inflation on the rise and our salaries not being able to keep up, it seems like we have taken a pay cut and must be more careful with our money.   The Frugal Five is a series where we celebrate our family's daily or weekly activities that help us live a frugal life.    


This week is a variety of different things that I either choose to do or just decided to seize the opportunities that came my way.   I use to feel a little guilty about the opportunities that would come to me, but now I embrace them and have a spirit of gratitude regarding all of the positive things that come my way.       


1- Social Committee Day


This week our social committee provided a bunch of snacks for us at lunch.    Although it wasn’t all healthy food, it was delicious and we are grateful for them providing it.    


2- Accepting Opportunity this Week

This week I took advantage of a Freebee that Kroger provided to us via a store coupon→ 1 free Silk Almond Milk (59 oz).   In addition, when I picked up a few things at Meijer’s last week, they provided me with a store coupon for a can of Bush Baked Beans.  This can will come in handy when grilling season comes.   Yum Yum.   Finally, my samples came in the mail this week.   About a month ago, I submitted to get a Casade sample from P&G and it came this week.     Not at 21 items yet, but getting closer.   Every little bit helps.  So grateful. 


3- Grocery Mark Down Stir Fry Kits



We picked up 2 stir fry kits for just $2.10 each.   By picking up these kits, and adding a little shrimp from the freezer, we avoided a huge takeout bill that evening.     It was yummy, and healthy and for under $6.00 the whole family had a great dinner. 


4- Library Love


Spring break is this week and we decided to stay at home, get a few things taken care of at the house and watch a few movies.    We picked up several movies from our local library for free.   As a bonus, I use the library to meet with my tutoring student at a free space to tutor.   We can get a private space, and use their electricity and books.      


5-  Enjoyed a Nice Fire on  a Cold Day



This past weekend was a little chilly, so we used some of the wood we picked up earlier in the year to make a warm fire.   It was beautiful, relaxing, and kept us warm.    What a great experience. 


Do you want to see what we did last week?   

Just click on the picture for the link. 



Next week, I am going to be on spring break, so I will be cleaning out my basement and focusing on my spring garden.  So come back next Friday for my ideas.   


Please leave a comment below with your ways of saving money this week.




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