Ways I Saved/Earned Money The Past Couple of Weeks

Here is a list of things I did to save/earn money in the past week:

- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails daily to add money to my account.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- I signed my dh up for Inbox Dollars and MyPoints.  I don't know why I didn't do this sooner!

- Continued to stockpile grocery items.

- Only spent $15.60 for groceries this week.

- Had leftovers for lunch 2 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by not cooking something else.

- Continued trying to teach my 4 year old the importance of not leaving lights on or not using lights during the day when they are not needed. (Not sure if we will ever get there!)

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Sent 3 books to Cash4Books.net and earned $11.

- Watched 3 movies for FREE saved on my DVR, thanks to Starz free weekend on Directv a couple of months ago. 

  

- Received a $9 deposit in paypal for a survey payments.

- Purchased a few Christmas clearanced items (75% off) to put in my gift closet for special occasions this year.

- Planned my shopping trips with sales ads and coupons so I would be prepared to shop while we were already out so I wouldn't have to make any special trips.

- Started a price list to keep track of my bottom dollar prices.

- Accepted an offer to advertise for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus on my blog in return for 4 FREE tickets.  I can't wait to take Payton.

  

What did you do to save/earn money this week?

Sunday Coupon Preview

Tomorrow, there will be 2 coupon inserts - 1 Smartsouce and 1 Redplum.  You can find the complete list of coupons at Sunday Coupon Preview. 

I am most excited about the Huggies coupons.  It has been a few weeks since I have been able to stock up on my Huggies coupons.

AC Moore - 50% Off Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for 50% off any one regular priced item.  Coupon valid all week - today through Saturday, January 29.

20% Off Coupon for Big Lots

Today through Sunday, January 30 you receive 20% off your total purchase with this coupon.  Click here to print.

Dove Coupons and Sample

Click here to print your coupons for

- $1.50 off any (2) deodorants, antiperspirants or body mists
- $1.50 off any (2) hair care products

The Dove Daily Treatment Conditioner is still available.  Click here to request.

Renuzit Coupons

Renuzit has some new coupons available.

- Save $1.00 on any Renuzit Pearl Scents Air Freshner
- Save $1.00 on any Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer Air Freshener Spray
- Save $2.00 on any Renzuit Crystal Elements Starter Kit or Refill Pouch
- Save $0.55 on any 3 Renuzit Adjustables 

Click here to print to your coupons.

You can also find crafts to make with your Renuzit Adjustables here.

Thought of the Day

"Take life as it comes when there is no clear pathway for your journey."
     Written in 2010 by Christopher Ammirati --- New Jersey

Reminder - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is Next Week!!!

The circus is almost here!!  It will be at the Time Warner Cable Arena - January 26 - 30.  It is not too late to purchase tickets.  I am so excited to be taking Payton this year.  I haven't told her we were going....its a surprise!!

Here is a fun fact about elephants - At birth, Asian elephants weigh an average of 250 pounds, and male calves are heavier than females.  Fully grown males weigh in at 10,000 to 12,000 pounds, and females weigh 8,000 to 10,000 pounds.  Despite their size, elephants are agile and graceful in their movements. 

For more information, show schedule or to order tickets - just click here.

When ordering, use the code ZEBRA to save $6!!

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  For this post, I will receive 4 FREE tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.  My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Snapfish - 8" x 11" Photo Book for $6.99 Shipped

Snapfish is offering an 8" x 11" Photo Book for FREE.  All you have to do is log in to Snapfish.com, create your book, enter Coupon Code - SOAPBOOK at checkout and it will deduct $24.99 and you will be left with just the shipping.  Great Deal!!

FREE Photo Purse Book at Walgreens

Create your purse photo book at walgreens.com and enter coupon code PURSE at checkout.  You do have to pay $2.99 shipping.  This offer expires 1/22/11.

TGI Fridays Coupon - 20% Off Your Total Purchase

Click here to print a coupon for 20% off your total purchase.  Expires 1/27/11.

Still Available - FREE Yoplait Yogurt

I posted this over a month ago and it is still available.

Yoplait yogurt is giving away 1 million free yogurts.  To request your coupon for a free yogurt, click here.

FREE Maggi Soup Sample

Click here to request your FREE sample of soup.

FREE Sample of Covergirl Naturelux Foundation

Click here to request your FREE sample from Wal-Mart.

Thought of the Day

Happy National Buttercrunch Day!!  Great excuse to have a sweet snack.

My Walgreens Trip - 1/16/11

I had 4 - $1.50 RR expiring on Sunday so I had to spend them.  For some reason, my local Walgreens has now decided that you have to have the same number of items as coupons.  Example - I originally had 2 Pantenes, 1 ThermaCare and 3 Kraft Macaronis (6 items) and I had 1 coupon for the Pantene, 1 for the ThermaCare, and 1 WG coupon for the macaroni and 1 Mfr coupon for each macaroni plus my 4 RR (10 coupons).  So they told me I had to purchase 2 more items.  So I got a .49 bag of candy and my dh's favorite deodorant.  So that is 8 items to 10 coupons??  Doesn't not make sense and does not match what they told me.  It was a huge mess and I'm not sure how often I will be going to Walgreens now.  Here is my totals

2 Pantenes - 2/$7, Used $3/2 coupon = $4, Received $2 RR
1 Therma Care - $2.50, Used $1 printable coupon = $1.50, Received $2.50 in RR
1 Walgreens Orange Slices - .49
1 Old Spice Deodorant - 2.99
3 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese 3/$5, Used (3) $1 mfr. coupon and $1/2 WG printable coupon = $1 for 3

Total - 11.86
Used (4) $1.50 RR
Total OOP - 5.86
Received $4.50 in RR for my next shopping trip

I am not sure if this is a new policy or a policy they have just now started enforcing or something that she made up.  It didn't make any sensel.  The cashier was not friendly, sorta pushy, and I didn't ask any questions.

FREE Sample of Beneful Incredibites Dog Food

Click here to request your FREE sample of Beneful Incredibites dog food from Walmart.

FREE John Frieda Sample

Click here to request your FREE sample from John Frieda.  There are several samples to choose from.

FREE Betty Crocker Digital Cookbook

Click here to download your FREE Betty Crocker digital cookbook.

Country Crock Coupon

Click here to print your .40 coupon.  Remember to hit your back button and you can print it twice.

My Rite Aid Shopping Trips

Between dh and I we did 5 transactions at Rite-Aid on Sunday.  From what I hear, they are no longer honoring this deal.  My local store has a limit of 1 per person. So, I am glad that we went Sunday. 

5 Transactions:  Total of 40 4-Packs of Bathroom Tissue

8 - Simplifty Bathroom Tissue - 1.00 = $8.00

Total - 8.64 for each transaction

Paid with $8 UP+ Rewards on each transaction

Total OOP - $3.20 (tax)

I still have $8 in UP+ Rewards for my next shopping trip.



Thought of the Day

Happy National Popcorn Day!

Cash4Books.net - Earn $5 Extra if you Sell 3 Books This Month

As always I am looking for ways to earn a little extra money and Cash4Books is a great way.  Not only are you earning a little extra money but you are also clearing out clutter (or that is true in my case).  Just now I earn $11 in selling 3 books that I will never use/read again. 

Their website is very simple to use and even the shipping is free.  If you sell 3 or more books to them by the end of the month you can earn an extra $5.  Click here to sign up and earn money today.  Also, click here and print out this page to include in your package to earn the extra $5. 

Disclaimer:  This post may contain an affiliate link.

FREE Lacoste Fragrance Sample

Click here to request your FREE sample.

CVS Advisory Board - $5 ECB for Survey Today

If you are a member of the CVS Advisory panel, check your email.  I just received an email for a survey and I earned a $5 ECB. 

If you are not a member, you can register here. 

Thought of the Day

You can test your inner strength when .... If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when through no fault of yours something goes wrong.