This past Saturday, I found some extra cash. It paid for the Thanksgiving turkey, my 4 weekend papers at the Dollar Tree and a few other things I needed. So - where did I find it? Actually, at the stores I went to - they gave it to me.
You see I've had several things around here I needed to return and I finally did it! I took back a few things to the Dollar Tree, since I had bought too many. I took back some scrapbook supplies to Hobby Lobby that I did not need and got almost $20.
Then to Michael's to return the black frosting. I decided not to make an actual penguin for Molly's birthday - since black would taste yucky!
I stopped at Office Max and redeemed some of my Max Rewards $ I get for turning in used ink cartridges ($3.00 each) and to turn in 3 more! I got a cork board for homeschooling from there.
Finally to Walmart and I returned 2 more scrap booking items I didn't need and got a gift card for that. So, I redeemed the card and bought our Thanksgiving Bird!
If you have some items you bought and didn't need - take them back. Don't let them collect dust - trade them for a turkey!
Note:
I have a basket I keep near where I do my bills. I throw any receipt in there that I might possibly need someday. This has come in handy many times for returns! When the basket becomes full, I go through it and see what I can discard and shred.
2 comments:
I have been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I am enjoying it a great deal. From one frugle Candice to another Candace I am Thankful this Thanksgiving for you and your blog. I hope you continue with it.
Thanks again for your hard work.
Candice, (great name!) thank you SOOOO much for your nice comments! I am really enjoying blogging about the Indy area and Frugal Living - both are things that I love and am passionate about.
If you live in the Indy area, you might be interested in a program I will be teaching called "Savvy Saving".
The programs are sponsored by the IMCPL Library System and are starting mid January and going through April. They will be held at various branches throughout the city. I will post on them when the time gets closer.
Thank you for the encouragement. It is nice to know that someone is enjoying and benefitting from my efforts.
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