I always go back and forth about doing a yard sale - it's a lot of time and work and then people just want a bargain and don't want to even pay the low prices I put on things.
Today we did ok - we didn't get rid of too much, but made $31 - better than nothing. The leftovers are being donated this week. To Lupus, FOHA (to their upscale thrift store) and then Birthday Blessings Inc who is a friend's charity.
The things learned today -
1. Always ask for double of what you want.
The person is going to offer less. This happened SEVERAL times today. I had a BRAND NEW purse that I was selling for $5 and was offered $3 a couple of times. Come on! Same with a brand new clock - I was asking $10 and then they offered $5. Same with stuffed animals - I was asking $1 for a beanie baby (brand new), and they offered 2/$1. I rather just donate and get a better tax deduction!
2. People do not pay attention when driving around at yard sales.
I don't know how many times people drove by looking at our yard and there was either a car behind them or coming towards them. Same with just pulling over at a moments notice.
One of our neighbors came over with their dog, Apryl - who has met Theo before, but he was in one of his moods and was growling at her. Then he was growling at Apryl's dad too.
Don't know if it was because we were at our house and he was "protecting" it or what.
One of the things that I got rid of was a bunch of containers (shoeboxes and larger containers). I used them A LOT when I was stockpiling. I haven't been stockpiling or couponing that much since I started my business (and that was 4 years ago!). It became more of a chore than fun.
I still use coupons, but it's mostly online coupons that I print with MyPoints.com and using Couponmom.com for the sales on that week. Even then, there are times, when I'll do all of the work (look up the sales, match the coupons) and then not go shopping.
When I do have multiple coupons for items and they are on sale, I do stock up, NOTHING like I used to do. I think some of it is because we are eating a little better - less processed/boxed foods. Still, when I do have a major shopping spree, I do save majorly - like 60% savings.
OH! We had a really good "dining" and "shopping" experience today. We went to Chipotle - the one we always go to and it was CLEAN - like they were on top of cleaning as soon as the customer was gone, and the floor was swept. I could tell that the manager was at the register because she gave excellent customer service -saying the extra comments, etc. I said something to her before we left - that we hadn't seen this place this clean in a long time. I asked if she was new and she said she wasn't but I don't think we have ever seen her.
Then we went to CVS for water. The cashier was AWESOME. Chit chatting and asking if we needed help and making a joke "getting some water uh?" (because we got 4 cases).
Tell you what we were both in a good mood when we got home - just because it was a memorable dining and shopping experience.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Adventures: Can Dispenser
So, you all know I stockpile (if you didn't, you know now!). I've been wanting a can dispenser forever, just so the cans we do have don't expire. After doing the crown molding, Dan asked "what's next?" So, I gave him a project and he did it! My own can dispenser! I found the instructions online and he made it.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Deal of the Day: DiGiorno Pizza at Safeway
RUN to Safeway TODAY! This deal ends today! Hopefully you have room in your freezer for this!
DiGiorno Pizza is on sale at Safeway for $3.99 each.Print out a buy two get one free coupon at coupons.com. For even more savings/rewards print out the coupon from MyPoints.com (you will need to sign up for Swagbucks first). You will be able to print out 2 coupons per computer so start printing!
I thought this was a good deal! Come to find out, Safeway's register took the TOTAL MAXIMUM VALUE off of the free pizza ($6.01). WOOHOO!
Total cost per pizza - $1.99
RUN, RUN, RUN!
2/5/14 - NOTE: I would like to apologize to anyone who went to coupons.com and couldn't find the coupon. I had printed my coupons out on Sunday or Monday and didn't check the link before posting. Obiously, they took the coupon out of circulation. Sorry about that!

DiGiorno Pizza is on sale at Safeway for $3.99 each.
I thought this was a good deal! Come to find out, Safeway's register took the TOTAL MAXIMUM VALUE off of the free pizza ($6.01). WOOHOO!
Total cost per pizza - $1.99
RUN, RUN, RUN!
2/5/14 - NOTE: I would like to apologize to anyone who went to coupons.com and couldn't find the coupon. I had printed my coupons out on Sunday or Monday and didn't check the link before posting. Obiously, they took the coupon out of circulation. Sorry about that!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The Housewife Tour: What's been going on & some ranting
Let me get the ranting done first.
You know my game of using coupons and sales to get the best price. Do you ever feel like you REALLY need to watch what the cashier is doing to make sure you get every single coupon? That's what I have felt like lately. I guess it's because we are really watching pennies right now (that's coming up). I need to create a system where I know how many and how much each coupon is. It's stupid that I need to do this, but the cashiers are messing up my game! Never mind the fact that I need to remind them to deduct the reusable bag discount (which I forgot this time). I leave the store feeling I was taken advantage of because someone didn't do their job correctly. Yes, I could go and say, I don't think all of my coupons were deducted but is $3 worth the time of me complaining and them pulling the cashier's drawer? So, I need to be proactive. Next is how? Do I have a running excel sheet (or just a list) of the items and the cost & coupons I have? Luckily, I usually go shopping when it's slow so I can take my time. It's just going to be a lot of work, but I guess if it will make me feel like I'm getting the best deal, it will be worth it.
So back to "watching pennies now". My husband is a government employee. He is one of the few that isn't furloughed, which means he does have go to into work. He will definitely get his next paycheck, but the timing on the next paycheck is questionable. That is because the people who process paychecks are furloughed. I feel bad for the people who are furloughed, but they are getting a paid vacation. No matter when they go back to work, they will get their full paycheck for the time they were off (BTW - that is why the Pentagon pulled their civilians back to work). To me, that is not fair to the people who did work. What about giving them 80% of their paycheck (or whatever percentage a person gets when they are on short term disability)?
With the paycheck issue up in the air, plus the end of the housewife tour (September was the "goal" to start looking for a job), time for me to make some money.
The first way, is helping a friend out and giving some social time to the pups. The "E-Z Dog Care" business is open! My friend, Michelle, and her husband got a (pit) puppy last week and I offered to watch her during the day. Today is the 2nd day, so still in the get to know each other stage, but the pups are doing well with her. They give her the warning growls when she's a little too much in their face. It also reminds me that I will not get a puppy again. FYI - the business name is a joke - I would only watch a dog for a friend.
The 2nd way will be starting soon and will pull from my skills at my previous job. I will be editing secret shops for the company that used to do our customer service training at the airport. More than likely, I will be editing airport shops since I know what to look for in the shops. I've know the owners of this company for as long as I was at my previous job (14 years), and always had a good relationship with them. When we were closing up shop, they mentioned to me to call them if I needed anything and if I wanted to do editing/work with them. How great it feels that someone "offers" me a job. This will also help with the next big adventure.....
I am starting my own business! Over the years, I have heard and thought about becoming a virtual assistant. Now is the time! I will be specializing in social media but will be open to administrative work.
Business licenses are all in order for Clark Virtual Business Solutions. Now the real works comes - getting the business! I have created a business plan and let me just say, it has really helped me with my ideas. At first I didn't think I needed one, but boy does it help!
I think that brings us up to date. Now, to work on the business.
You know my game of using coupons and sales to get the best price. Do you ever feel like you REALLY need to watch what the cashier is doing to make sure you get every single coupon? That's what I have felt like lately. I guess it's because we are really watching pennies right now (that's coming up). I need to create a system where I know how many and how much each coupon is. It's stupid that I need to do this, but the cashiers are messing up my game! Never mind the fact that I need to remind them to deduct the reusable bag discount (which I forgot this time). I leave the store feeling I was taken advantage of because someone didn't do their job correctly. Yes, I could go and say, I don't think all of my coupons were deducted but is $3 worth the time of me complaining and them pulling the cashier's drawer? So, I need to be proactive. Next is how? Do I have a running excel sheet (or just a list) of the items and the cost & coupons I have? Luckily, I usually go shopping when it's slow so I can take my time. It's just going to be a lot of work, but I guess if it will make me feel like I'm getting the best deal, it will be worth it.
So back to "watching pennies now". My husband is a government employee. He is one of the few that isn't furloughed, which means he does have go to into work. He will definitely get his next paycheck, but the timing on the next paycheck is questionable. That is because the people who process paychecks are furloughed. I feel bad for the people who are furloughed, but they are getting a paid vacation. No matter when they go back to work, they will get their full paycheck for the time they were off (BTW - that is why the Pentagon pulled their civilians back to work). To me, that is not fair to the people who did work. What about giving them 80% of their paycheck (or whatever percentage a person gets when they are on short term disability)?
With the paycheck issue up in the air, plus the end of the housewife tour (September was the "goal" to start looking for a job), time for me to make some money.
The first way, is helping a friend out and giving some social time to the pups. The "E-Z Dog Care" business is open! My friend, Michelle, and her husband got a (pit) puppy last week and I offered to watch her during the day. Today is the 2nd day, so still in the get to know each other stage, but the pups are doing well with her. They give her the warning growls when she's a little too much in their face. It also reminds me that I will not get a puppy again. FYI - the business name is a joke - I would only watch a dog for a friend.
The 2nd way will be starting soon and will pull from my skills at my previous job. I will be editing secret shops for the company that used to do our customer service training at the airport. More than likely, I will be editing airport shops since I know what to look for in the shops. I've know the owners of this company for as long as I was at my previous job (14 years), and always had a good relationship with them. When we were closing up shop, they mentioned to me to call them if I needed anything and if I wanted to do editing/work with them. How great it feels that someone "offers" me a job. This will also help with the next big adventure.....
I am starting my own business! Over the years, I have heard and thought about becoming a virtual assistant. Now is the time! I will be specializing in social media but will be open to administrative work.
Business licenses are all in order for Clark Virtual Business Solutions. Now the real works comes - getting the business! I have created a business plan and let me just say, it has really helped me with my ideas. At first I didn't think I needed one, but boy does it help!
I think that brings us up to date. Now, to work on the business.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Savings Summary Saturday - April 27, 2013
Items sent for:
Income (Starting to post again to Ebay & Listia. My goal is to post at least one item a day.):
MyPoints - 15595 points (personal account) - 15580 points -last week
MyPoints - 5486 points (coupon account) - 5236 points-last week
Swagbucks - 874 points (852 points-last week)
Listia - 62394 credits (61834 credits last week)
Postpoints - 3380 points (3,370 points last week)
mycokerewards - 7120 points (7056 points-last week)
Bondrewards - $27.81 ($27.81 - last week)
Upromise - $22.48 ($22.48 last week) available for transfer
Capital One Rewards - 2571 miles (2451 miles-last week)
Thanks Again - 1075 points (1075 points last week)
Viggle - 19896 points (17993 points - last week)
NCP - 48,975 points (48825 points last week)
Daily Feats - 2467 points (2467 points last week)
ExpoTV - 220 points (220 points last week)
IBotta -$3.50 ($3.50 last week)
Jingit - $0.30 ($0.30 last week)
2012 New Year, New Goals - to continue in 2013!
- n/a
- Giant
- Marked down boneless chicken breasts this week!
- Marked down Beggin' Strips - $1.59 each! Unfortunately, I didn't have any extra coupons with me, so if I had coupons for these, they didn't get used. :( I keep thinking I need to just bring my binder with me. I see others do it -no need to be ashamed.
- Scrubbing Bubbles products were on sale - Regularly $3.69 sale for 2/5 or $2.29 each. Used a $2/2 coupon, 75 cent coupon & 50 cent coupon (both doubled)
- Wisk - regularly $6.85, on sale for $3.99. Used a store coupon for $1 off plus a $1off manufacturer coupon.
- saved 46% this trip.
- Hubby used the Exxon card which gives us cash back via Upromise.com
Income (Starting to post again to Ebay & Listia. My goal is to post at least one item a day.):
- Listia
- listed several items that didn't sell last time plus a couple of new items. Received 1290 in credits - paid $7.80 in shipping.
- Craigs List
- Once again, someone inquired about the albums I had listed. Said they were interest & asked when they could come by and then never did.
- Capital One
- got an extra $5 in our checking for using the ATM for a deposit! FYI - I am now in love with the auto deposit at the ATM. It's so easy to use & no deposit slips!
- Electronic Recycling
- got $6.50 for a broken Ipod Touch that I found.
- got $2 for an old phone.
- Rolling Stone Magazine (rewardgold.com)
- Every Day with Rachel Ray (Pebbles)
- People (Peebles)
MyPoints - 15595 points (personal account) - 15580 points -last week
MyPoints - 5486 points (coupon account) - 5236 points-last week
Swagbucks - 874 points (852 points-last week)
Listia - 62394 credits (61834 credits last week)
Postpoints - 3380 points (3,370 points last week)
mycokerewards - 7120 points (7056 points-last week)
Bondrewards - $27.81 ($27.81 - last week)
Upromise - $22.48 ($22.48 last week) available for transfer
Capital One Rewards - 2571 miles (2451 miles-last week)
Thanks Again - 1075 points (1075 points last week)
Viggle - 19896 points (17993 points - last week)
NCP - 48,975 points (48825 points last week)
Daily Feats - 2467 points (2467 points last week)
ExpoTV - 220 points (220 points last week)
IBotta -$3.50 ($3.50 last week)
Jingit - $0.30 ($0.30 last week)
2012 New Year, New Goals - to continue in 2013!
- Use rewards programs to get gifts and daily stuff -
- Use Restaurant.com coupons -
- Set up an Estate -
- Monthly Review/Net Worth
- I created a new budget with only one income and used Quicken so that I am able to run reports to see how well we are staying on track.
- See From D.I.N.K to O.I.N.K.- March summary
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Becoming Betty Crocker: Kraft Fresh Take
So I have been seeing coupons for Kraft Fresh Take for awhile now and this past week, they were on sale - you know what that means! So I picked Cheddar Jack and Bacon out of what the store had. I figured it would probably be good on chicken.
The plan was pull some chicken out and make mashed potatoes for dinner. When I was looking for chicken breasts, I thought maybe the Fresh Take would make the Tysons Grilled & Ready Chicken taste better.
Side note: This chicken was on sale and I had coupons. I bought a couple of the breasts packages, but mostly the strips for salads. We tried the breasts once before and they tasted like the chicken that is used in sandwiches at fast food restaurants (probably because it is). Still, the chicken isn't bad for salads.
So, chicken pulled out, thawed and ready to go. I mixed the breading mix and dropped the chicken for the "shaking". See that picture above on the package? The chicken didn't even start out that breaded! I had to put the seasoning on top - here's the pre-cooked pic -
The plan was pull some chicken out and make mashed potatoes for dinner. When I was looking for chicken breasts, I thought maybe the Fresh Take would make the Tysons Grilled & Ready Chicken taste better.
Side note: This chicken was on sale and I had coupons. I bought a couple of the breasts packages, but mostly the strips for salads. We tried the breasts once before and they tasted like the chicken that is used in sandwiches at fast food restaurants (probably because it is). Still, the chicken isn't bad for salads.
So, chicken pulled out, thawed and ready to go. I mixed the breading mix and dropped the chicken for the "shaking". See that picture above on the package? The chicken didn't even start out that breaded! I had to put the seasoning on top - here's the pre-cooked pic -
You know the food never ends up like the marketing pictures, but I figured, this should definitely taste better than the plain chicken breast. NNNNNOOOOOTTTTT!!!
After hubby's first taste, I asked how is it/what do you think. His response - it tastes like a hot dog! LOL! I said it was probably the bacon flavoring. He also said that it was salty (FYI - we don't add/use a lot of salt). I almost ate the whole thing, but as Dan mentioned, it was salty. I was done.
Originally, I had put the extra breading mix in the frig (since the chicken was already pre-cooked, I could use the seasoning again). After dinner, I threw it out. I almost threw out the Tyson Grilled & Ready too (1 1/2 bags of it), but then figured they would be fine for salads (once I get back into the salad kick).
Needless to say, I won't be buying Kraft Fresh Take (or the Tyson Grilled & Ready) again.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Savings Summary Satuday - April 6, 2013
Items sent for:
Items received in the mail (since March 9):
MyPoints - 15450 points (personal account) - 15350 points -last week
MyPoints - 5052 points (coupon account) - 5007 points-last week
Swagbucks - 738 points (668 points-last week)
Listia - 46520 credits (46273 credits last week)
Postpoints - 3350 points (3,335 points last week)
mycokerewards - 6937 points (6966 points-last week)
Bondrewards - $27.56 ($27.51 - last week)
Upromise - $22.48 ($22.28 last week) available for transfer
Capital One Rewards - 2196 miles (1836 miles-last week)
Thanks Again - 1075 points (1075 points last week)
Viggle - 10898 points (26844 points - last week)
NCP - 48090 points (47245 points last week)
Daily Feats - 2390 points (1820 points last week)
ExpoTV - 220 points (220 points last week)
IBotta -$3.50
Jingit - $0.30
I joined IBotta and Jingit this week. I'm not impressed with Jimgit yet - I could only watch 3 videos and there are no offers in our area when I try to check in. IBotta is cool as long as you plan to buy the stuff that is available.
2012 New Year, New Goals - to continue in 2013!
- n/a - nothing this week.
- CVS
- transaction 1 (nephew's card)
- $1.50 ECB rewards
- Allegra - on sale for $17.99, used $6 manufacturer coupon & $2 off $10 store coupon), recieved $5 in ECB
- Clear shampoo - on sale for $4.99, used store coupon for $4.99 & used Ibotta for $1.25
- Purex - on sale for $2.88, used store coupon for $1/1 and $1/1 manufacturer coupon - paid $0.88!
- transaction 2 (our card)
- $0.50 ECB rewards
- Allegra - on sale for $17.99, used $6 manufacturer coupon, recieved $5 in ECB
- Nature Made - on sale bogo ($11.49), used $10 in manufacturer coupons (rewards program)
- Clear shampoo - on sale for $4.99, used store coupon for $4.99 & used Ibotta for $1.25
- Purex - on sale for $2.88, used store coupon for $1/1 and $1/1 manufacturer coupon - paid $0.88!
- Giant
- Keebler fudge cookies - on sale for $2 used $0.55/1 manufacturer coupon which doubled - 90 cents each
- Old Spice deorderant - on sale for $2.19, used a $1/1 manufacturer coupon
- Pantene - on sale for $2.99 used coupon for $3/2 - $1.50 each
- potatoes - on sale for bogo ($3.99), used $1 off store coupon
- picked up some marked down meat - saved additional $4
- saved a total of 54%
- Papa John's
- When the Washington Capitals win a game with 4 or more goals, Papa John's feature 50% off your order the next day. Tuesday, they won so Wednesday night we had Papa John's. I also cashed in 20K in Viggle points for a $10 Papa John's gift card - DOUBLE SCORE!
- Hubby used the Exxon card which gives us money in the Upromise account.
- Listia
- sold a merchandise credit of $1.56 - for 202 credits (paid $1.89 for shipping)
Items received in the mail (since March 9):
- free Rolling Stone magazine (rewardsgold.com)
- Mycokerewards - NCAA tournament bracket
- 5 music downloads
- (1) 20 oz soda
- $50 gift card for Home Depot from Capital One rewards
- Hyundai MPG rebate
- refund for magazine
- People magazine (signed up for 3 free magazines when shopped at Peebles)
- $7 Nature Made coupon (Nature Made rewards)
MyPoints - 15450 points (personal account) - 15350 points -last week
MyPoints - 5052 points (coupon account) - 5007 points-last week
Swagbucks - 738 points (668 points-last week)
Listia - 46520 credits (46273 credits last week)
Postpoints - 3350 points (3,335 points last week)
mycokerewards - 6937 points (6966 points-last week)
Bondrewards - $27.56 ($27.51 - last week)
Upromise - $22.48 ($22.28 last week) available for transfer
Capital One Rewards - 2196 miles (1836 miles-last week)
Thanks Again - 1075 points (1075 points last week)
Viggle - 10898 points (26844 points - last week)
NCP - 48090 points (47245 points last week)
Daily Feats - 2390 points (1820 points last week)
ExpoTV - 220 points (220 points last week)
IBotta -$3.50
Jingit - $0.30
I joined IBotta and Jingit this week. I'm not impressed with Jimgit yet - I could only watch 3 videos and there are no offers in our area when I try to check in. IBotta is cool as long as you plan to buy the stuff that is available.
2012 New Year, New Goals - to continue in 2013!
- Use rewards programs to get gifts and daily stuff -
- Use Restaurant.com coupons -
- Set up an Estate -
- Monthly Review/Net Worth
- I created a new budget with only one income and used Quicken so that I am able to run reports to see how well we are staying on track.
- See From D.I.N.K to O.I.N.K.- March summary
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Savings Summary Saturday - January 26, 2013
So much for getting back into the swing of this next week (posted 3 weeks ago)! This is some of the items from the last 3 weeks.
Items sent for:
Grocery Shopping (and other savings) this week:
Income (Starting to post again to Ebay & Yardsellr & Listia. My goal is to post at least one item a day.):
MyPoints- 14920 points (personal account) - 14820 points -last week)
MyPoints 4707 points (coupon account) - 4527 points-last week)
Swagbucks - 3401 points (3375 points-last week)
Listia - 41401 credits (41,396 credits last week) $0 paid out for shipping (when buying credits it is 1 cent/credit)
Postpoints - 3260 points (3,245 points last week)
mycokerewards - 6652 points (6468 points-last week)
Bondrewards - $27.21 ($27.16 - last week)
Upromise - $20.99 ($20.99 last week) available for transfer
Capital One Rewards - 8756 miles (8341 miles-last week)
Thanks Again - 1075 points (1075 points last week)
Viggle - 50230 points (50,089 points - last week)
NCP - 45720 (42950 points last week)
Daily Feats - 1695 points (1694 points last week)
ExpoTV - 120 points (70 points last week)
2012 New Year, New Goals - to continue in 2013!
Items sent for:
- nothing lately. I've been slacking on checking e-mail & blogs. :P
Grocery Shopping (and other savings) this week:
- Bought Avon skincare on Ebay - $4.99 plus free shipping - used my Ebay rewards and paid only $2.89!
- Free Capitals stuff (from the first game of the season)
- 2 free Capitals shirts for being a partial season ticket holder.
- Schedule magnet (game giveaway)
- CVS
- Scored a great deal on Coke products. 12 packs were on sale for 4/$10, used a coupon for a free 1.25 liter when you buy 3 12 packs and used my $4.50 ECBs
- Dollar Tree
- I realized that I now need to shop here more! They have quite a wide variety of foods and I can easily pick up the seasonings for cheap! Plus I was able to get some inspiration for my "Becoming Betty Crocker" entries!
- Dining Out
- used a $2 coupon from a school fundraiser booklet that we have (paid $20 for the booklet - saved $7 so far)
- Petco
- They were out of the 30 lb bag of food so the manager gave us (2) 15 lb bags for the price of a 30 lb bag (saved $7)
- used a 10% off coupon
- used $5 Petco rewards
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- Hubby needed some stuff for his trip north so we stopped here. We signed up for their rewards program and the manager gave us a discount of 15% off! He even said he wasn't supposed to. BONUS!
- Giant
- Angel Soft - on sale for $4.99 (regularly $8.45) used a store coupon and a manufacturer' coupon for $1/2 - paid $3.99 each
- Campbell Skillet Sauces - on sale for $2 (regularly $2.59), used a manufacturer's coupon for 75 cents that doubled - paid 50 cents each.
- General Mills cereals - on sale for buy 2 get 1 free ($4.79 each), used 2 manufacturer's coupons for 75 cents that doubled - paid $2.19 each
- Special K chips - on sale for $1.99 (regularly $3.79), used 2/$1 manufacturer's coupon
- Giant 35 count bottled water - on sale for $3.99, used 1/$1 store coupon - paid $2.99
- used store coupon on beef for $1.99/lb - saved $7.52
- Premio sausage - on sale for $3 (regularly $4.49), used 55 cent manufacturer's coupon that doubled - paid $1.90
- Tysons Grilled Chicken - on sale for $4.99 (regularly $8.49), used 55 cent manufacturer's coupon that doubled - paid $3.89
- used a $8 off $50 coupon that was on the Sunday paper
- Total saves in this trip 47%
- CVS
- Nature's Made Vitamins - BOGO - used $7 & $3 manufacturer's coupon (received from Nature's Made rewards program)
- Used $5 gift card received from Viggle
- used $3 ECBs
- paid $2.15 for 2 bottles of vitamins, (3) 2L of coke zero, & Pepto-bismal
- Dairy Queen
- used a BOGO coupon for 2 large blizzards
- Giant
- previous weeks' savings - 44% and 47%.
- Used the Exxon credit card which gives us money back on Upromise.com
- Haven't filled up the Jeep since January 11 and when I did, I saved 60 cents per gallon by using my Giant card.
Income (Starting to post again to Ebay & Yardsellr & Listia. My goal is to post at least one item a day.):
- n/a - been cleaning a lot & figuring out what I should sell and what I should just donate.
- CD from swapacd.com
- Rolling Stone magazine (Rewardsgold.com)
- MyCokeRewards coupons for a free 12 pack (2 coupons)
- a free book to review & blog about (check out my blog on January 31 for the review & for a future giveaway!)
- Purina cat food sample (for donation)
MyPoints- 14920 points (personal account) - 14820 points -last week)
MyPoints 4707 points (coupon account) - 4527 points-last week)
Swagbucks - 3401 points (3375 points-last week)
Listia - 41401 credits (41,396 credits last week) $0 paid out for shipping (when buying credits it is 1 cent/credit)
Postpoints - 3260 points (3,245 points last week)
mycokerewards - 6652 points (6468 points-last week)
Bondrewards - $27.21 ($27.16 - last week)
Upromise - $20.99 ($20.99 last week) available for transfer
Capital One Rewards - 8756 miles (8341 miles-last week)
Thanks Again - 1075 points (1075 points last week)
Viggle - 50230 points (50,089 points - last week)
NCP - 45720 (42950 points last week)
Daily Feats - 1695 points (1694 points last week)
ExpoTV - 120 points (70 points last week)
2012 New Year, New Goals - to continue in 2013!
- Use rewards programs to get gifts and daily stuff -
- Use Restaurant.com coupons -
- Set up an Estate -
- Monthly Review/Net Worth
- I created a new budget with only one income and used Quicken so that I am able to run reports to see how well we are staying on track.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Becoming Betty Crocker: Easy, Peasy Recipes
I'm excited about this, so I need to share.
I receive several food product newsletters to keep up-to-date on coupons. Usually, these newsletters have recipes too. Now, you know I'm "Becoming Betty" so I'm actually checking out these recipes now.
Today, one of these newsletters lead me to recipes using Philadelphia Cooking Cream. Now, I've seen several coupons for this, but really didn't know how to use it. JACKPOT! This website has over 100 recipes using the cooking cream AND THEY ARE EASY!!!!
I am all over this! I've pinned several of these recipes to my Pinterest recipe board.
I receive several food product newsletters to keep up-to-date on coupons. Usually, these newsletters have recipes too. Now, you know I'm "Becoming Betty" so I'm actually checking out these recipes now.
Today, one of these newsletters lead me to recipes using Philadelphia Cooking Cream. Now, I've seen several coupons for this, but really didn't know how to use it. JACKPOT! This website has over 100 recipes using the cooking cream AND THEY ARE EASY!!!!
I am all over this! I've pinned several of these recipes to my Pinterest recipe board.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Taking Advantage Of: P&G coupon booklet & Walmart Pet Samples
Southern Savers posted on Facebook the link to this entry. Free pet samples! I'm in!
I had to find the link though. If you go to Walmart.com & go to their pet central, you will see the ad.
P&G always has coupon booklets (like every quarter). They usually have some great coupons for cleaning products. Usually coupons that aren't in the inserts.
I had to find the link though. If you go to Walmart.com & go to their pet central, you will see the ad.
P&G always has coupon booklets (like every quarter). They usually have some great coupons for cleaning products. Usually coupons that aren't in the inserts.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Taking Advantage of: Febreze coupons
Febreze has a coupon giveaway on thier website. We use Febreze (or like items) to get rid of doggy smells!
HCW Blog: $10 in laundry care coupons by mail
HCW Blog: $10 in laundry care coupons by mail
Taking Advantage Of: Lowe's $10 off $10 coupon
Sign up for MyLowe's Account and get a $10 off of $10 coupon! We usually shop at Home Depot (because it's closer to our house), but they accept competitor's coupons!
HCW Blog: Lowes Home Improvement sign-up for $10 coupon off 10 Purchase
HCW Blog: Lowes Home Improvement sign-up for $10 coupon off 10 Purchase
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Vacation - Day 3 (Tuesday)
Another lazy day - which is all good!
We turned over horseshoe crabs on the walk this morning and I got some video of the pups reacting to the crabs moving.
I finished "How to Shop for Free" and originally, I thought I would post this back on paperbackswap.com but I might just keep the book for inspiration!
The pups got to be off leash a little bit in front of the house. They both did well. Zed is very much a homebody. He was out there for a few minutes and then was ready to go back into the house.
We walked the beach this afternoon and went towards the Broadkill Beach store. Across the street was a geocache, so that is our first geocache in Delaware!
Zed is very anxious - like he's afraid we are going to leave him or it might be all of the sounds - the waves and the hard wood floors that he's not used to. He doesn't seem too relaxed. Esa on the other hand....
We turned over horseshoe crabs on the walk this morning and I got some video of the pups reacting to the crabs moving.
I finished "How to Shop for Free" and originally, I thought I would post this back on paperbackswap.com but I might just keep the book for inspiration!
The pups got to be off leash a little bit in front of the house. They both did well. Zed is very much a homebody. He was out there for a few minutes and then was ready to go back into the house.
We walked the beach this afternoon and went towards the Broadkill Beach store. Across the street was a geocache, so that is our first geocache in Delaware!
| first geocache in Delaware |
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Vacation - Day 2 (Monday)
1:30 PM
Just hanging out today. Working on catching up on e-mails, reading, napping & walking on the beach.
5 pm
Ended up going to Walgreens and to Family Dollar in Milton. Note to self - Family Dollar is cheaper. I did get a coupon for a $25 gift card when I transfer a Rx to Walgreens though, so maybe it was worth it.
Just hanging out today. Working on catching up on e-mails, reading, napping & walking on the beach.
5 pm
Ended up going to Walgreens and to Family Dollar in Milton. Note to self - Family Dollar is cheaper. I did get a coupon for a $25 gift card when I transfer a Rx to Walgreens though, so maybe it was worth it.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thank you Veterans!
Last night I watched, Our America with Lisa Ling. The episode originally aired on Sunday, but finally got around to watching it last night.
It was a special on Veterans with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disease). Usually these type of shows don't affect me. I'll walk away with a "WOW! I didn't know that", and that's about it. However, this show/episode had me in tears. The mental torment that these soliders hold on to is extreme. You could just see it when you looked at Peter (who they featured). Luckily, by the end of the episode, you see he is making progress (I hope they have a followup on him).
I have not been personally affected by the current war (ie, I do not have anyone close that is in the service), but have been affected by mental illness. Maybe that's why it affected me so. These soliders want to have a normal life, but the events they have gone through have changed their personalities and it is so tough to return to their old lifes.
This is the 2nd time this week I have thought - "I need to help". The first was when I was watching the Oprah's Lifeclass 1st Friday Joy episode where it featured giving. I can do that. Because of couponing, I can donate items that don't cost much to me, but at full price some people wouldn't be able to afford.
Time to get a game plan and do some extreme giving.......
It was a special on Veterans with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disease). Usually these type of shows don't affect me. I'll walk away with a "WOW! I didn't know that", and that's about it. However, this show/episode had me in tears. The mental torment that these soliders hold on to is extreme. You could just see it when you looked at Peter (who they featured). Luckily, by the end of the episode, you see he is making progress (I hope they have a followup on him).
I have not been personally affected by the current war (ie, I do not have anyone close that is in the service), but have been affected by mental illness. Maybe that's why it affected me so. These soliders want to have a normal life, but the events they have gone through have changed their personalities and it is so tough to return to their old lifes.
This is the 2nd time this week I have thought - "I need to help". The first was when I was watching the Oprah's Lifeclass 1st Friday Joy episode where it featured giving. I can do that. Because of couponing, I can donate items that don't cost much to me, but at full price some people wouldn't be able to afford.
Time to get a game plan and do some extreme giving.......
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
What we got in the mail today!
This was through Vocalpoint - they ask that people review products and then you get points for it.
I actually have tried these already (it might have been another product name, but same concept). LOVED IT - Works better than the one sided cleaner.
I actually have tried these already (it might have been another product name, but same concept). LOVED IT - Works better than the one sided cleaner.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Super Double Coupons at Bloom
Bloom had "Super Double Coupons" today - double coupons up to $1.99. That means stocking up on doggie treats!
The best part - 60% in savings (paid $34.35 and saved $50.05)! Here's the list of what was bought:
The best part - 60% in savings (paid $34.35 and saved $50.05)! Here's the list of what was bought:
- 4 popsecret - bogo and 2 $1.00 coupons - $1.96
- 4 Dole fruit cup packs - $2 and 2 $1 coupons - $4.00
- 2 Marcal 4 roll tp - $1.49 and 2 $1 coupons - free
- 2 Milkbone minis - $2.99 and 2 $1 coupons - 99 cents
- 8 milkbone gravy bones - $3.29 and 4 $1.50 coupons - $14.32
- 1 Milkbone soft & chewy - 3.49 and 1 free wyb 2 boxes coupon - free
- 2 cesar soft treats - $3.99 and 2 $1 coupons - $3.98
- 2 Waggin' treats - $3 (on sale) and 2 $1 coupons - $2
- 1 Pedigree bone - $4.29 and 1 $1 coupon - $2.29
- 1 20oz diet coke - $1.69
Saturday, July 2, 2011
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