If you don’t know that I love saving money, then spend a little time with me and you’ll quickly find out. I love coupons, money saving offers, sales and free rewards programs.

Today my family went to see the Tale of Despereaux, a good movie with a good message, but different than the book. I had found $20 in movie gift certificates in a Christmas book (score). I became a member of a the Regal Crown Club ,when the movie theater changed ownership.

We purchased 3 adult tickets and 2 child tickets for $14. Then received a free ticket for another day, free small drink and $1 small popcorn. I upsized the drink and popcorn to large and the total was $2.50. So our family of 5 (3 adult tickets and 2 child tickets) went to the movies for $16.50.

Whenver I can, I join free clubs that offer money saving benefits. This free club has paid off.

I can’t believe Christmas is almost here. I have scaled back my decorating this year because we are having a party here tonight. I have tables where tables probably shouldn’t go, but need the room.

Rebekah King asked me to post our Christmas card. I thought I would post the pic (thanks Millie Holloman Photography) I used so it would be easier to see. I just got the stamps today, so these won’t arrive before Christmas.

I have a few more holiday traditions to complete:
making gingerbread men (doing this Tuesday)
Riding with Santa while singing Christmas carols (maybe Sunday or Monday night)

Since we have cut back this year in our gift giving, I have less presents to wrap. The underneath of the tree looks kind of lonely. Only a few more presents to wrap though.