I’m so ready for vacation. I’m thankful we have the Christmas trip booked with Erin, because it’s been a hard year for a variety of reasons and I’m just ready to pick up and GO.
Temperatures have dropped here. It’s welcome because I was getting tired of an October in the 80s, but I know that high power bills are just around the corner. It’s time to adjust the budget to cover those bills- but I don’t wanna.
I don’t want to do anything here lately but obsess over the Christmas trip and research Disneyland.
I’m in that blah stage where I’m waiting on things to credit, nearing big cash outs, I’m so close…but close only counts in horseshoes.
I’m staring at the screen right now, trying to find some silver lining, some word of hope, something happy I can share with you guys- but it’s been a hard week. It’s been a hard year. I’m tired. It is what it is. Not even my half priced Halloween candy or my free Krispy Kreme is making me smile right now.
Instead guys, I’m turning to y’all. Tell me something good. Give me your best deal, your biggest score, something that made you smile this week. We’re all in this together and I need you friends! Let me celebrate you guys while I try to claw my way out of this funk.
2020 West Coast Trip Goal: $5000
October 28th – November 3rd
$50- Secret Shops
$5- Bing
$3.75- Misc
$3- Pinecone Research
$0.97- Credit Card Rewards
$0.80- Check from a Class Action Settlement
$0.01- Found on the ground
Total earned this week: $63.53
Fund Total from last post: $2322.70
Current Fund Total: $2386.23
Only $2613.77 to go! Man, am I glad I starting saving early for this!
Couponing to Disney Week 23: Vacation Doubt & Encouragement
Judy says
I love, love LOVE how you include every single penny! I try and encourage others to think that way too. Every single penny counts!! We are only $240 away from our goal of $5,800 and our trip will be paid in full with FREE money, just like this! Thanks for sharing! :)
Kristin says
Thank you so much! Sometimes the penny is the most exciting find of the week, ha!
I am so excited for you and your AMAZING earnings, WOW! Congratulations!
-Kristen
Tanya says
I love reading your updates and seeing your fund grow. It keeps me motivated. I completely understand how frustrating it can be and sometimes I just take a break. I did nothing on any of my apps this weekend. Just what I needed.
Kristin says
Sometimes you have to have that break so you can keep grinding later on!
-Kristen
Myeshia says
You are doing an amazing job! I absolutely love finding change on the ground. My best deals were found at Publix this week. There were two free rebates on Ibotta for Sweet Earth products plus I had a $2/$10 purchase in my digital coupons. I was also able to get 4 Chobani non dairy yogurt drinks for $.50 each. They were on sale for 4/$5 plus I had a $3/3 digital coupon.
Kristin says
Thank you so much! Finding change always makes you feel like you won the mini-lottery, doesn’t it?
You did GREAT! So many awesome savings!
-Kristen