Friday, March 29, 2013

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - sticky notes, lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.


- Received several FREE samples in the mail

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Compared gas prices before filling up.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

-  Planned my grocery shopping using sales and coupons. 

- Entered Coke Reward Points, Pamper Points and Huggies Rewards point to each account for FREE gift cards, coupons and gifts.

- Paid off 3 bills, saving me $150 per month.  Only $110 away from reaching my goal of saving $350 off my monthly expenses.

- Ran all my errands in 1 day to save on gas. 

- Stayed home 3 days this week and saved on gas. 

- Did a sponsored post for a $25 gift card. 

- Cashed Swagbucks for a $5 Amazon gift card. 

- Received a check for $350 from the consignment sale I participated in at a local church.   (I told you about it here.)  I was very pleased when I opened my check.  I will be participating in their sale in the fall too.  

- Purchased the kids some summer clothes.  I took advantage of some great sales, coupons I had and also used gift cards from items I returned after Christmas.  I got a total of 18 pieces for $45 OOP.  

- Prepared Easter baskets by using baskets and some other items I already had.  I did buy some additional items for around $12 OOP.
  
What did you do to save/earn money this week?  Link up and share your savings.

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