{"id":12591,"date":"2023-07-29T01:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T01:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/?p=12591"},"modified":"2023-07-29T01:00:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T01:00:24","slug":"friday-and-my-low-spend-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/?p=12591","title":{"rendered":"Friday and my low spend journey!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello Friends! How are you all doing? It&#8217;s been a nice sunny Friday here in the Evergreen State. Doing some household chores and visiting Costco because Hubs wanted sushi for lunch. Our Costco is just a zoo every time we go there, doesn&#8217;t matter if it&#8217;s a Monday or Friday morning. Oh Well! At least, we can afford to go and get groceries:) We&#8217;ve been enjoying sunny days and get to have our afternoon walks with the kids, sometimes we stop at the park to play!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park.jpeg 797w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park1.jpeg 721w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park1-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park13-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park13-1.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park13-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Costco Trip <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park15.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park15.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park15-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Costco had their $6.99 per lb. crabs,so we got some.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was my Brother&#8217;s Birthday in the Philippines this week, so the kids sang a Birthday song and blew out the candles on a cupcake for their Uncle back in PI! Happy Birthday to my brother, hope we get to see you soon:)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park2.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park2-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park3.jpeg 721w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park3-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We watched another $2 summer movie this week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12596\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park4.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park4-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Afternoon walks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12597\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park5.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park5-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last week, the kids and I got to have lunch with my SIL and have coffee at Starbucks after (thanks to my SIL for the coffee treats!).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park6.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park6-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park7.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park7-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It got so hot last week that I have to wait for a few minutes for the car&#8217;s AC to kick in. 90F inside the car!Good thing our house is really close to the coffee shop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park8.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park8-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park9-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park9-1.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park9-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Afternoon treat! Banana split:)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 6 months of no spend in unnecessary things like candles,etc. I broke my No Spend challenge!HA and I got some (12) candles this month. I really don&#8217;t need any candles (especially since we made our own candles earlier this year), but my In laws gifted me money for Mother&#8217;s day and I decided to get something for myself. I did have to spend additional\/use my own money because the gift money wasn&#8217;t enough to cover all the candles that I like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also bought an additional Yankee candle and 2 shorts\/2 shirts during Amazon&#8217;s Prime days. The candle was super sale (the pic is so cozy looking!HA) and I really needed new shorts this summer season. I continue to declutter so I have space for my new candles and I&#8217;ve let go of old clothes too so I have room for my shorts in the dresser. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park10-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park10-1.jpeg 721w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park10-1-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park11.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park11-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This would be perfect if there was a Dog in the pic!HA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park12.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park12-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I already burned it, perfect for Fall!So I will use this come fall season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park14-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park14-1.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/park14-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 85vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">new shorts and shirts(the other one is in the dryer).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you have a great Friday evening friends! Take care:)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Friends! How are you all doing? It&#8217;s been a nice sunny Friday here in the Evergreen State. Doing some household chores and visiting Costco because Hubs wanted sushi for lunch. Our Costco is just a zoo every time we go there, doesn&#8217;t matter if it&#8217;s a Monday or Friday morning. Oh Well! 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