Between my birthday and the remainder of last week’s holiday festivities, this was an especially festive week around here! But we found a great many ways to save in spite of the frivolity.
1. I used my free birthday Starbucks reward to get a latte!
Let the season of free birthday surprises begin! I brought my Starbucks app right on into my local shop this week and redeemed my gift for a free grande iced vanilla soy latte. I can’t remember the last time I had one, which made it all the sweeter! And on a hot day like the Mid-Atlantic has been coping with this week, it was a welcome respite indeed.
2. My New York day trip was canceled. (Boo!)
For a while now I’ve had a fun little adventure planned, just for me: A day trip to New York City, whereupon I’d taken in a Broadway matinee (with a discounted ticket, naturally!), enjoy some 99-cent pizza and head on home. That adventure was supposed to have taken place yesterday, but alas! On Tuesday, while LeeLee and I were enjoying bagel sandwiches for lunch, I got a text from Amtrak informing me that not one but BOTH of my trains had been canceled. The nerve! So that has saved me some money right off the top. But it is a temporary savings: I’m plotting a re-do in the next few weeks. Film at 11! ;)
3. We used a Prime Video coupon for movie night.
When having Amazon orders shipped to the house, I often opt for the slow-boat option, which usually comes with a little thank-you gift in the form of a digital coupon. I redeemed one of these on Saturday night, when LeeLee and I wanted to rent “Tea With the Dames” to watch. Four complimentary dollars later, we were in business! (And the movie is great.)
4. It’s like Grand Central Station at the library these days!
I tell you what, it’s not a normal week if I haven’t visited the library at LEAST once, usually more. This week I brought home four new books (two of which were cookbooks), returned another I’d just finished reading, AND downloaded an audiobook via the Libby app! One of these days I’ll have to tally up the total yearly savings I get from the library – I’m sure it’s substantial.
5. The Leftover Revolution continues.
LeeLee and I have made light work out of meals like Bisquik Chik’n Pot Pie, leftover salad fixings, and, yes, more breakfast tacos! We save so much money (and time) with this – and it’s a thrill, I must say!
:)