Happy Friday: Frugal Birthday Surprises
Sent from reader, Callie:
I am so grateful for all the deals you post! As a sixteen year old girl in a family of six, it’s hard to find (and afford) presents for everyone in my family without having to save up all year! 🙂 When my dad’s birthday comes on Groundhog day, I’m always scrambling to find a present for him, usually out of ideas from Christmas.
This year, I had absolutely nothing for him, and this morning, when he was opening up presents that my sisters had made or bought with their Christmas money, I felt bad. Then, I saw your post about the $10 Dunkin’ Donuts bonus. I went and searched all our gift cards until I found a DD one (harder than it sounds ;)), and downloaded the app on my iPod. When the bonus appeared, along with the free drink for signing up, I was able to take him out on a daddy-daughter date!! We rented a movie from Redbox using a free code you posted, and got the free coffee from Chick-fil-a. In addition to that, we had won a $25 Moe’s gift card from a contest; therefore, the whole family was able to eat dinner, get coffee, order two dozen doughnuts, and watch a movie for about $1.80 total. Plus, I still have the free DD drink coupon for my dad to use one morning on his way to work! Not a bad birthday present.
HAPPY FRIDAY! 😀
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Amazing! Couponing at its best! What a great gift.
It’s a GREAT birthday present!!! And your parents must be very proud of your financial resourcefulness!
😉 and now a $10 Amazon e-gift card too, lol, how FAB!
Can I just say how much I love this post? What a great gift, and it is so refreshing to see someone start developing frugal habits at a young age. Well done!
Way to go Callie! Not only that but you showed your Dad what a great job he is doing raising you, someone who is resourceful and doesn’t give up. That attitude & skill will help a lot as you get older.
So cute! Iv been hip2saving since I was 18. Feels weird that I’m not the youngest lol
Callie- you are a very thoughtful daughter! Thank you for sharing your story!
Aww! How sweet and frugal, young lady! Teach me the way…I must teach my children how to save and think of others along the way!!! They are 6 & 3, too early??? Happy weekend everyone!!!!!
This. Is. Amazing.
Awww! I hope my daughter does this for me one day! I know definitely one of the three will, the baby I can still make a couponer, but my oldest has even tried to throw my coupons out because they are and I quote” embarrassing, take too much time and they never have my favorite cereal” lol
That is amazing!! Love all the “hip” deals!!
Great Job Callie! And Happy Birthday to your Dad!
That is awesome Callie! Definitely a birthday your dad will always remember.
Amazing!!! How awesome!!!!
I love this!!! Presents that can be experienced are my fav. Way better than something that will go unused!
Absolutely love this story! You are a great daughter.
That’s awesome! The best presents come from the heart! I’m sure he loved the father-daughter breakfast the most! I’m sure they love ur couponing skills!
Super awesome Callie!
What a sweetheart! I would have loved every gift. Not only yummy treats, but also spending time as a family on his special day 🙂
Wonderful and so happy your dad had a perfect birthday!
Happy birthday! Congrats to you for being so frugal at a young age!
Very cool!!! I’m sure your dad loved his date more than you will ever know! Great job!
Great story!
How cool Callie!! I’m sure your dad loved it! 🙂
One of your best Happy Friday posts. Awesome!!
Good job hun!
Beautiful story! Made me tear up.
So sweet ! I’m sure your parents must have been really proud of you!
Way to go Callie!!
Simply Adorable!! YOU GO GIRL! Your parents are so very lucky to have you as a daughter. May God continue blessing you and your family! Thanks for posting this, Collin!
Good job. I wish my 16 year old son was like that. He makes $200 a week and blows it all on tech gadgets. You are well on your way to learning life skills to have a financially stable life.
This was an awesome story!
i love this post its so relatable just a 17 year old loving coupons and deals 🙂 and blogging about ti while im at it right? while i have time 😉
Love it! What a nice birthday you helped your dad & whole family have. You sound like a wonderful daughter.
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Callie, you are so thoughtful! An inspiration for us all!
wonderful story. Thanks for sharing
Wow, great job.
OMGosh, this is great! How special your dad must have felt that you spent all that effort on him, even more so than if you had spent a lot of money. Happy birthday to your dad!
Awesome job! I love that you are learning this young, because you will be so far ahead of your peers, (knowing how to save & still have Fun with little money) when you get to college!
Callie! you are an eyeopener. Thanks for a lovely story,,,
Amazing story! You are so resourceful and thoughtful!! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome!!
Your are such a thoughtful daughter. I am sure your parents are proud of you!
Well done, Callie! You’re such a sweet-heart and on your way to becoming a financially savvy woman, too. And I agree that your dad will always treasure your little father-daughter time. 🙂
This made me tear up too. That would be the best birthday ever in my book! I’m sure your dad was equally impressed. Love love love. 🙂
Amazing!
So frugal and thoughtful at 16!
Way to work it girl!
That’s great being so resourceful at such a young age!
But why did you have to post a picture of those yummy looking doughnuts?…..now I want one!
What an inspiring post! 🙂 I am turning 16 in march, and its great to know that other people my age are couponing 🙂
I applaud you! You are truly resourceful and thinking! What a fabulous idea…your Dad, Mom, and whole family appreciated this gift. Good for you!
Just awesome, Callie!I wish I would have had that type of resourcefulness at that age! Your dad will never forget that date! I always love reading Collin’s Happy Friday posts! I even submitted one that wasn’t able to be posted today, but Collin was kind enough to encourage me to post it here. Callie, I hope you don’t mind! 🙂 Hearts for Abigail is a Valentine’s Campaign for a 5 year old little twin girl in Provo, UT named Abigail Faul. She was born with a severe congenital heart defect that doctors have been unable to correct with 4 open heaet surgeries. She would not survive a transplant so she has been on hospice care in her home for the past 2 years. Abigail’s tiny body is too weak to walk or sit up on her own. A surgical complication caused paralysis of a vocal cord so she cannot speak or eat solid foods. Abigail is also autistic & her sensory aversions only add to her struggles. Despite her circumstances, Abigail is a delightful girl & a joy to be near. Each day with her twin sister Lilith & brother Benjamin is a precious gift & each passing holiday likely to be there last. So we are asking the members of the Hip2Save community to join us in sending Valentine’s to this sweet girl & her family. You can go to https://facebook.com/HeartsforAbigail For more information. Please Like, Share & send some love & hope in a simple Valentine. #HeartsforAbigail Thank you Collin & Hip2Savers, you are the best kind of people! 😀