I went to jury duty today! Good news first: I got out early about 9:30 am. Bad news: I have to report back tomorrow for jury selection for a case that could last a month. We'll see what happens.....


On a financial and multi-tasking note: I used the early release time to go to Target, CVS, and Ralph's. Target was pretty wiped out of Christmas items, bit I got some tissue for 9 cents. I did buy a reusable lunch tote for DD for next year for $4. Off to CVS - they had lots of Christmas stuff at 75% off. I did buy the box of SoyJoy bars for $6 with the $6 ECB. Bought M&Ms, holiday socks. Used ECB's to pay. Off to Ralph's for produce, bread, salsa, yogurt, and beer (for DH). More spendy here but everything was on sale or clearance and I had a few coupons.

Tonight is the monthly coupon club meeting. This group (Club NED) started about 11 years ago! We don't have as many members as we used to and the deals are harder to get, but it is fun to get together to chat and discuss deals, coupons, etc. We have theme drawings, and an item exchange. We bring up to 5 items that we got for free or nearly free with coupons or otherwise. Sometimes we all bring the same things! But lots of fun - I like bringing DD so she is aware of how to save money with coupons and how much stuff actually costs. Hopefully, being frugal will rub off on her. My 20 DS was brought up the same way but is a real spendthrift right now. I know he will change when he is poor enough. I do give him "goodie baskets" when I see him - toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorants, etc. All items I got for free with coupons or ECBs.