Busy Frugal Week

We had a very busy week last week.
Monday-not so fun filled our monthly meeting lasting until 5:30.
Tuesday-out with Sarah Wells
Wednesday-Michael was SICK
Thursday-Michael's program
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More pictures to come this week!!
Friday-we went with Robert and one of his friends to the Festival of lights. We had a great time and the boys enjoyed it. The only thing that bothered me was Michael put his gloves on for the second time since we bought them and lost the left glove. GRRRR!! With our zoo membership; our free; including Robert and his friend.


Saturday, The poor kids had to go to Meijers with me. My weekly grocery trip took two hours instead of the typical. The kids were GREAT!!! They got rewarded with going swimming at lifetime. Wesley is a water-dog; he loves it! Michael is very skittish. I was impressed when he (in his words) went in the "deep end." The water was touch the upper part of his chest. When we were finished; we went in to take a shower. As I was drying Wesley, Michael was letting the water run over his head. Michael HATES when the water goes over his eyes. When it is time to wash his hair; he panics. I am hoping this is a sign that he is over his fear of water in his face! Of course This trip was free.

I had to make a cake for someone this week. They wanted a carrot cake with no nuts. No, it is not my birthday-another Katie.

Here is another frugal moment of mine. Yeah, it may be corny; but I think it is clever!
Michael has three teachers and Wesley had two babysitters (my aunt was watching him on Friday's but moved to Tennessee on Tuesday). What do you get everyone and try not to break the bank? Well, here is what I came up with.
In the basket is...a gift card, crest toothpaste, oral b toothbrush,Dove deodorant, Advil PM, Bic Soleil Razer, softsoap and celestial seasonings sleepytime tea. With this basket I typed out a cool-corny saying:
Thank you for always making sure I wash my hands!
I never have to sweat
knowing I have you for non-stop protection.
You always scope me out when I am up to no good.
Even when you scope me out;
you always vitalize me with you minty fresh smile.
Thank you for your flawless and smooth transition
into this new experience. With all this being said,
I hope I don't leave you awake at night! Love, Michael
I took the sayings off of the packages to come up with the wording for example the razer on the back said, "shea butter for a flawlessly smooth shave."
Duane thinks I am retarded; but hey I stick to the budget!!!

My last frugal moment from this week before I have to head off to bed:
Michael's gingerbread house. Every time we go through a store; Michael always asks, "Can we buy a gingerbread house today?" I went to purchase a kit and didn't realize that the starting price for one was $9.99. To me, that is a waste! So, here is what I came up with. Every year in my class room we make one out of our milk cartons. This time I used an old shoe box.
I took a shoe box-free
Gram crackers $2.00
Dots candy $1.00
sprinkles Purchased a different time
Teddy Grams $1.00
Life Savers free this week with a coupon
icing in my stockpile
Grand total $4.00



That is it for me!!! Back to another BUSY week! Are you finished with your Christmas shopping yet? Not me; I still have to buy for those hard to buy for people. Have a great week!!