Has it really been a week already? More importantly, has it really been ANOTHER week without Disney releasing prices? Erin is fighting the good fight for me. She was on the phone forever this morning trying to contact Disney to ask them what was up. She’s also reaching out to a few other contacts to see if she can give all of us on her Disneyland watch list a more solid date for when we’ll finally get pricing. I’m so glad I’m not having to do this (or check back daily on the website) because I gotta say, I’m already frustrated and over it. I’m trying to give you money, Disney. Help me, help you. I’m semi-relaxing in the knowledge that the moment prices drop Erin will let us know. I can’t fully relax because I’m just so ready to book!
This was a much better earning week. I killed it with secret shopping! I’m still waiting on FOUR payouts, so those will be reflected next week, plus I picked up another this morning!
I’ve decided to institute a “panty clean out” challenge in my household. That means that while we can buy fresh produce (at least, whatever the garden isn’t producing), we need to work on cleaning out what is already in the pantry and freezer. I am already feeling like I’m on an episode of Chopped. Cheetos and cous cous is a balanced meal, right? I’m just kidding, we’re not that desperate…yet.
I made a turkey breast that was languishing in the freezer- yum! The thing is, my little family of three can’t eat it all without serious poultry fatigue. With some serious menu planning, I can change it up enough it’s easy to forget what we’re eating. For instance, South Carolina has this thing called “chicken bog” which is odd to this native North Carolinian… I made something similar that I just called “Chicken Rice”. Boom, substitute turkey. Turkey Sandwiches. Turkey Pot Pie. The nice thing is, turkey effortlessly substitutes for a lot of chicken dishes, so I can take care of several meals off one cooking- hooray! Plus, I’m excited for that extra freezer space. Mr Drum and Miss Bongo have valiantly agreed to help clear out the ice cream. It’s a tough job, they assure me. Way to take one for the team, guys.
You’re going to see something odd in my list of earnings. A Facebook sale. YES, I of the “I hate selling on Facebook” narrowed my eyes, grit my teeth and posted a large ticket item. Shockingly it sold, and I am thrilled that the lady arrived on time and with correct change. The universe knew I needed a win, I guess. I’m committing, right now, in front of all you reading- I WILL go to the consignment shop this week.
2020 West Coast Trip Goal: $4000
July 28th to August 3rd
$27- Secret Shopping
$25- Facebook Sale
$22.52- Credit Card Rewards (I put everything on the credit card that I can and pay it off every month)
$15.80- Various Tasks
$5 Dabbl– Disney GC
$3- Pinecone Research
0.02 Found on the ground. I’m not too proud to pick it up.
Total earned this week: $98.34
Fund Total from last post: $1114.37
Current Fund Total: $1212.71
Only $2787.29 to go!
Couponing to Disney Week 10- Slim Pickins
