We got a resort package from Living Social and I got our (first-class) tickets with my American miles-- which reinforces my tips to be a member and use collective buying vouchers. Those two things saved us about $2K. I had budgeted myself $300 in cash and I ended up spending about $400 (I really don't believe vacation is the time to be frugal!!) so now I'm back to reality and SUPER-BUDGET.
We got home early early Thursday morning and I didn't spend a dime all day, except a little of my food stamp money on groceries. Yesterday I rented a Zipcar, $14.94 for an hour and a half, and spent $43.31 on wine, and more of my food stamp allowance to stock up at Trader Joes. That wine money, by the way, was for 8 bottles, 3 of which will be taken to various homes for holiday get-togethers. I went to dinner with a collective buying voucher (Boyfriend picked up the balance) and spent $20 having some drinks with friends.
I have a catering gig tonight so it will be another zero dollar day, and tomorrow should be as well since I'm stocked on groceries and all I'm planning is some gym time, a home-cooked meal, and some Netflix.
More tips coming soon!
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