Five Frugal Things | a rare Aldi markdown

1. I got marked-down bagels at Aldi

Markdowns are pretty rare at Aldi, but I found a bag of the French toast bagels that Zoe likes with a “$1 off” sticker attached.

Since they were near their sell-by date, I divvied them up between a few bags and froze them when I got home. That way she can easily grab out as many bagels as she wants. 

2. I bought a set of Figs scrubs for $22

I had a gift card from a graduation gift (you know who you are…thank you!), plus I used a first-time purchase discount on buying a set, and I got free shipping. 

I considered buying a pink set, but all they have right now is a mauve color. And I kinda wanted something more bubble gum pink.

my current set of Figs scrubs

So I opted for a classic set in navy blue, and after this I will have a better idea of what sizes work for me in the current styles.

(My other Figs are previous styles since they are a gift from a dear reader who was doing a closet cleanout!)

Once I have figured out my size, then when Figs comes out with a bubble gum pink in the future, I will be ready to confidently purchase.

3. I did a bank account bonus

My blogging friend Josh recommended the site Doctor of Credit (not affiliated) for a list of the best bank account opening bonuses, so I hopped on over and found one that would work for me.

This type of bank does not give you a bonus, FYI.

Now that I have a real paycheck with direct deposit, I plan to do a few of these every year to make my nurse paychecks work a little harder for me! 

These offers do require a little bit of legwork, but even if you spend an hour working on it (and you usually won’t), it’s a seriously good return on your time since most offers are worth at least $300. 

4. I submitted for a new student ID

I had to send in a photo to get a student ID for my new school; they required a collared shirt for some odd reason, and this is literally the only one I own.

(You may remember it from this ThredUp Goody Box…click on the link to see it on 2018 me with low-rise skinny jeans. Ha!)

I will probably not end up using the ID much for school purposes but you know why I want it: for my student discounts. 😉 

Many of them require proof of enrollment in the form of a current student ID, so now I will be prepared!

As I slog through journal articles and APA citations, I will comfort myself by remembering my little discounts. 😉 

5. I made chicken broth from freezer bones

I had a backlog of rotisserie chicken bones in my freezer because…I was not about to make chicken broth while it was a million degrees. 

Also, I use chicken broth most often for soups, and the summer weather earlier was not making me feel like eating soup!

But it has been delightfully cool of late, so I made a pot of broth and used it to make a pot of Zuppa Toscana. 

(Here’s how I make my chicken broth.)

I think I only have a couple sets of chicken bones left in my chest freezer now. Yay! 

Every time I make chicken broth, I think about how it is rather magical that you can make something nutritious and useful from basically nothing. 

I don’t think I will ever stop making chicken broth, even if I become a millionaire*. 

*not a worry for the near future. My nurse paychecks aren’t THAT big. 😉 

Your turn! What frugal things have you been up to lately?