I was just thinking today about how our little family really enjoys a comfortable life with many perks with not a huge income. In large part we do so because when I left my job as a School Psychologist a year ago I traded income for time. Now many days I don't have oodles of time on my hands, but I have far more than when I was working. Plus my stress level is way way down. :)
We enjoy and do lots more fun things and free perks than we did when we were both working! I have the time to request freebies, do more research on how to save money on basics, and just the time to think through things that I might have had to quickly decide in the past.
A few extras that make staying home this week fun, not deprived in any way:
Reading: 2 free books from Paperback Swap arrived today (Everyday home repairs and New McDougall Cookbook)
I found out I won a contest I entered at the Bargain Jargon for a Yoplait Gift pack (that makes 2 drawings I've won this month...should I buy a lottery ticket now or something :)
We're going to get fast food (Arby's free Roastburger with drink purchase and a free Quiznos sub) and get a free Redbox movie for a family treat.
Through various websites and offers I've gotten coupons in the mail (and printed off the internet) for free diet dr. pepper, canned tomatoes, gum, and a couple other fun things I can't remember.
I'm sure once our second baby girl is here my time to look and do these things will decrease, but for now... we'll enjoy the perks of time minus income:) Frugal Friday has more ways you can enjoy the good life for cheap:)
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i live near a big university so i frequent the used bookstore! :)
The Tacoma Childrens Museum is free every first Friday of the month. I'm not sure where you live though.
Don't know if your library has a Friends group - ours does, and they have a number of museum passes for member use. Most get you into places for free or a VERY reduced rate. Another option: we've purchased as holiday gifts a family membership to the zoo, which allows us unlimited access and free admission to zoos all over the country, and our local science museum, which has every-changing exhibits (members get free parking). If they're still too expensive, ask for them as gifts when the holidays roll around!
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