Okay, so I’ve come to the determination that I am in no way frugal, LOL.  I buy what I want when I want from the store so long as I’m within my spending limits for the pay period.  This plan works for the here and now, but we aren’t exactly “saving” any money.

One thing I have changed recently is the buying of juice pouches such as Capri Sun.  I was buying in upwards of (2) boxes per week and allowing that to the the children’s self-sufficient beverage - meaning something they could get on their own without my assistance.  However, those things are purely a matter of convenience and with me being home 80% of the time there is really no excuse for me not being able to pour them or to help pour them a drink!  We have now put those on reserve for trips in the car or for when we are going to be away from the home for extended periods of time.

We also have made more use out of sugar-free powdered drinks (i.e. sugar-free Kool-Aid).  Wal-Mart has them in a package of 4 (each makes 2 quarts) for under $2!  We make a gallon pitcher of this and it lasts for several days as it is only offered once per day to limit the amount of sugary beverages they consume.

I’m sure many of you have other awesome ways you are saving money for your family, so head on over to Biblical Womanhood and post a link to your “Frugal Friday” post!

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