Now this is how to be frugal!

We have friends in from Texas and we needed to replenish some of our libations. Not budgeted. Well, it just so worked out that we had to return something to Menard's-got $29.94 back and our Libations bill: $29.57. That's right, essentially, for accounting purposes we didn't spend a thing! Then I noticed some salad dressing on sale with a save now coupon on it AND I remembered I had a coupon for it...we got it for free. Yep, they technically should have paid me a penny but I didn't push the issue.

Oh how I love this. When I was at the family business my first few years was spent trying to save every penny I could find and cut every expense...which I did by over 30%. My accountant loved me.