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Friday, August 30, 2013

A Thrifty Week #14 @ Harvest Lane Cottage



Here's a peek into my thrifty week:

~ We enjoyed a four day vacation at Beaver Lake in Arkansas for the price of food, gas, and supplies thanks to the generosity of some volunteers that helped Joplin after the tornado.  We ate lots of sandwiches and ate out twice.

~  I shopped for my veggies at our local Aldi store.  The selection is usually very good and fresh.  The prices are always lower than our local Wal-Mart. I always try to buy my groceries there prior to going to Wal-Mart.

~ We found homes for our kittens thereby eliminating the need for kitten food and making some new families happy.



~ I printed out some weekly planner homeschooling sheets for the kids.


That's about it. Today is my son's birthday. We're having a family party with homemade fried chicken tonight.  Happy 14th birthday Michael! 

Laura Happy at Home
and at the Lake

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12 comments:

  1. LindaAugust 30, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Happy Birthday, Michael! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  2. Miss SarahAugust 30, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Happy Birthday, Michael! I hope you have a wonderful day! :)

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  3. ChristineAugust 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Oh how fun to have a few days in that idyllic spot!
    We don't have Aldi here but instead another German grocery chain called Lidl and their fruit and veg is always well priced.
    Happy b'day to your son too!
    Christine

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  4. MargaretAugust 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Happy Birthday to your son! Have a great weekend! Maggie

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  5. Mrs. Laura LaneAugust 30, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Hi Miss Sarah,

    Michael says,
    "Thank you. I did."

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  6. Mrs. Laura LaneAugust 30, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Hi Maggie,

    Thanks, I passed on your wish to Michael.

    Blessings,
    Laura

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  7. Mrs. Laura LaneAugust 30, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Hi Christine,

    Michael says, "Thanks."
    It's funny to tell him who's wishing him a happy birthday.
    He keeps asking, "Who's _____?"
    I answer one of my readers. ~smile~

    Thanks for caring,
    Laura

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  8. Mrs. Laura LaneAugust 30, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Hi Linda,

    Michael's smiling over the greetings he's receiving from my readers.
    Thanks for caring enough to greet him.

    I just came from your blog, your dog is soooo cute!

    Blessings,
    Laura

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 31, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    What a great thrifty week! I too shop at Aldi often! I think their prices are great and their products much like the name brands (might even be the same just with their labels). Thanks for linking up to TTF this week.

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  10. Mrs. Laura LaneAugust 31, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Hi Linda,
    I've been happy with most items I buy at Aldi. I really shop there primarily for their produce. The prices are so reasonable.

    Blessings,
    Laura

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  11. AnnSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I used to shop at Aldi's years ago and I don't know why I stopped. Maybe it's because my kids are out of the house now and I can afford to buy groceries again....lol

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  12. Mrs. Laura LaneSeptember 2, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Hi Ann,
    My children are 12, 14, and 15. I still find that groceries cost approximately all my money. ~smile~
    I hadn't thought of that advantage of children growing up.
    Laura


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