Frugal Accomplishments First Week of June

This past week we've worked really hard to keep spending to a minimum and increase our side gig business.  I did have a doctor's appointment out of town, but was able to combine it with a visit with my in-laws and stay with them, saving hotel costs.  They also took me to Costco while there and refused to let me pay for the things I got, which is a gracious gift. 

Here's what we did this past week to save:

• Made all meals at home including tacos with chicken from the freezer, salads, smoothies, snack plates with veggies, nuts, hard boiled eggs, etc., and breakfast for dinner (Paleo pancakes, fruit, bacon, and egg scramble with greens and mushrooms).
• Enjoyed shared meal with the Children's Council at their annual summer bash.  The boys had a great time playing and Benny got some real visit time in with friends.
• Had another shared meal with Mom, as well as a fundraiser benefit meal for Benny's aunt who recently passed away (the fundraiser will help to cover medical expenses).
• Washed laundry in cold water and hung to dry.
• Cut up brown paper bag to drain bacon, rather than use paper towels.
• Used veggies from our CSA for salads, smoothies, and cooked greens to eat with eggs.  We paid for our CSA through our eBay sales.
• Cashed in baby bucks for diapers and a Walmart card.
• Used Walmart card to pay for part of Father's Day present.  The boys decorated a bag to wrap the gift in.
• Benny put the screens in the windows of the rental house.  They were bent and torn, but we made them work and patched the holes.  They provide nice cross breeze in the house and it's been really cool lately, so we haven't needed the fans.
• I took a few things that my sister in law was getting rid of.  Most are kids toys that we will probably post on Craigslist.  My goal is to make $1500 this summer on Craigslist, eBay, and Amazon reselling things.  We'd like to get some bills paid off and increase our savings.
• I have a lead on some summer tutoring opportunities, so I'll follow up on that later this week.
• Benny took on a side job reviewing electronic equipment.  He got his first product to review this week, so we'll see how much he makes from his review.

What did you do to live and save green this past week?  I'd love to hear from you!