4 Easy Ways To Save Money

My savings account is down-right pathetic at the moment.  Rather than berate myself for overspending, I have decided to think about how I handle money from this moment forward.  There are several easy ways to save up some money by doing the things that I already do.  Here are some examples:

1. Coupons and codes

It only takes a little while to clip coupons and you can save a lot of money.  If you shop at Kroger, you can add digital coupons to your Kroger Plus Card and save money without even using a pair of scissors. Before making an online purchase, see if there are any current coupon codes that you can use. RetailMeNot is a great resource.  When my husband and I order pizza, we always check to see if there are any deals.  Take whatever you saved and deposit it in your savings account.

2. Reward programs

I cannot tell you how much I have save just by signing up for rewards card at different retailers.  Kroger, Walgreens, Speedway and more offer rewards cards that can help you save money or offer cash back.  Sign up for Swagbucks and use the site to make purchases.  You get a percentage of what you pay back in Swagbucks which you can redeem in PayPal or gift cards.  Then put the equivalent in your savings account and spend the gift card money.

3. Sell unwanted items

If you are anything like me, you have several items in your home that you no longer need and/or use.  Turn that into some cash.  You can even join a Facebook Yard Sale group and sell your stuff that way.  If you have some books you are looking to unload, check out Cash4Books.net.  You can put in the ISBN number and find out how much you will get for that particular book.  You do not have to pay to ship out your books.  Take the money you make and put it in savings.

4. Pay cash for everything

Instead of using your bank card, use cash. Then, take all of the change and put it in your savings account.  If you are looking to save up a lot of cash fast, you can pick an amount to save.  For instance, every $1 bill that you get, put that in savings.  Or you could save every $5 bill.

If you have any other ideas to help save money, please let me know in the comments.  I could use the help.  Thanks!

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#BlackFriday #CyberMonday Deals Roundup

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Del Sol has some of the coolest stuff!  I love the color changing shirts!  You can read my review here.  They are having a HUGE 50% off sitewide sale on 11/27 through 11/29.  Just use the coupon code WOAH during checkout.

Get your holiday shopping done early and earn Dot Dollars at the same time! Stella & Dot has a fantastic selection of boutique-style jewelry— all priced at under $50. Add a few to your cart for that special friend or family member and check off your chic list! Then, for every $50 you spend within one order, you'll earn $25 in Dot Dollars that you can redeem between December 29th and January 6th for a great post-holiday gift for yourself!

Blurb wants to add a little sweetness to your Thanksgiving! Starting today, you'll be able to enjoy 40% off any printed Blurb book that you make when you use the code CREATIVE at checkout! This limited-time sale provides a great opportunity for you to do something special with your pre- and post-holiday photos. Gather them together in a beautiful Blurb book and save 40% off on your order!

Offer: 40% off at Blurb with code CREATIVE40 through 12/1
Valid:11/25-12/1
Code: CREATIVE40
Terms & Conditions: *Offer valid through December 1, 2015 (11:59 p.m. local time). Valid for printed books made by you. A 40% discount is applied to your product total with a minimum order of USD $25, GBP £25, EUR €25, CAD $35, or AUD $35, and no maximum discount. This offer is good for five uses, and cannot be combined with volume discounts, other promotional codes, gift cards, or used for adjustments on previous orders.

Tea Collection’s Black Friday Event Is Almost Here & It’s Bigger Than Ever!
Some might know it as the $15 dress sale, but we have something for everyone…. Tea’s highly anticipated Black Friday Event kicks off tomorrow! Grab best selling styles for Girl, Boy, Baby Girl and Baby Boy at $12, $15 & 17. It’s Tea’s biggest Black Friday Event to date and it’s running Tuesday – Saturday. 

The time you've been awaiting is finally here! For their Black Friday / Cyber Monday deal, Gazelle is giving you 10% off everything on buy.gazelle.com! This means you'll be able to enjoy an extra 10% off their already impressively low prices! Take advantage of this special savings by shopping Gazelle on Monday, November 23rd through Monday, November 30th!

— 50% Off Collection For Black Friday with code BF50 - 11/27 ONLY!
— Spartan Saturday - 30% Off Apparel & Pricepoint Footwear with code MUD - 11/28 ONLY!
— $15 UFC Tee's with code UFC15 - 11/28 ONLY!
— All Kids Product - 2 For $59 (excludes Nano's) with code KIDS59 - 11/29 ONLY!
— Nano 5.0 And Lifter Bundle For $180 with code FASTNHEAVY - 11/29-12/2

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     Starting on Black Friday until Cyber Monday, Macadamia Professional will be 40% off site wide with the promo code HOLIDAY40. Be sure to stock up on your essential haircare favorites or check out their holiday sets for quick and easy gifts! Check out everything available here: http://macadamiahair.com/

Holiday Gift Sets

Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Trio

($75.95 pre-promo; MacadamiaHair.com)

Includes Macadamia Professional’s Weightless Moisture Shampoo, Weightless Moisture Conditioner, Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist and a FREE scented candle! 

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Trio

($75.95 pre-promo; MacadamiaHair.com)

Includes Macadamia Professional’s Nourishing Moisture Shampoo, Nourishing Moisture Conditioner, Nourishing Moisture Oil Spray and a FREE scented candle! 

Macadamia Professional Ultra Rich Moisture Trio

($80.00 pre-promo; MacadamiaHair.com)

 Includes Macadamia Professional’s Ultra Rich Moisture Shampoo, Ultra Rich Moisture Conditioner, Ultra Rich Moisture Masque and a FREE scented candle!

Additional Stocking Stuffers

bodycology Scrub Toasted Sugar, ($5.99, Target.com)

bodycoloy Cup Set ($4.88; Walmart)

Give the gift that keeps giving! These sets can be used year round for the girl on the go! It includes a 1oz Moisturizing Body Cream a 1oz Fragrance Mist and a bath pouf. Fragrance options include Cherish the Moment, Sweet Seduction and Toasted Sugar.

bodycoloy $1 Stocking Stuffers or Ornaments ($1.00; Walmart)

These lovely 1oz Body Cream or Fragrance Mist are the perfect stocking stuffer or ornament for any glam gal! Available fragrances: Bronzed Amber Obsession, Wild For You, Cherish the Moment and Sweet Love

bodycoloy Warm and Cozy Sock Set ($4.88; Walmart)
What better is better than a nice fragrance and cozy socks. This set includes 2oz Fragrance Mist, 1oz Moisturizing Body Cream and 1 pair of warm and cozy socks. Available fragrances include Cherish the Moment, Sweet Love and Truly Yours.

bodycoloy 4-Piece Daily Bath Routine Set ($4.88; Walmart)
Cover all of your best girlfriend’s bath needs. This set includes a 2oz Moisturizing Body Wash, 1.5oz Moisturizing Body Cream, 2oz Fragrance Mist and a EVA Pouf! Available fragrances options include Bronzed Amber Obsession, Sweet Love and Cherish the moment.

Save Money With Mitchell Insurance @Mitchellinsure1

My husband recently joined Swagbucks and one of the offers on there was geared toward saving people money on their auto insurance.  He completed the form, hit send and a little while later he had a message from Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.  We are saving so much money!

We are now paying less than half of what we were paying Allstate.  We have better coverage and more extras like roadside assistance and rental car coverage if we get into an accident and our car has to be in the shop for a while.  We are also paying less than half on our renters insurance.

We always pay our auto and renters insurance on a monthly basis.  Every other insurance company has required one month up front plus the current month.  I was really happy when I found out that we didn't have to pay the first month up front this time.  How cool is that?  My husband and I both have really great driving records, so there is no reason that we should be paying out the wazoo for car insurance.

With Allstate, we waited days before receiving an answer to a question.  Kelly over at Mitchell Insurance Agency promptly responded to every single question we asked.


I am thrilled with my new auto and renters insurance company!!! If you are looking to save some money, receive great service and have better coverage, give Kelly a call or email her at kray@insurance-mitchell.com.

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#HGG Certified iPhones & iPads from Gazelle

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The holidays may be over a month away, but I'd wager a candy cane or two that you're already starting to think about what gifts you're going to give your family and friends this year. Well if you're in need of some inspiration, might I suggest an iPad? Now before you start thinking that an iPad seems like a mighty expensive gift, let me explain.

Sure, a brand new iPad might cost a pretty penny, but if you purchase a Gazelle Certified iPad you'll find that such a gift is quite affordable. You see, Gazelle Certified iPads have all gone through an extensive, in-depth 30+-point inspection process to ensure their quality. Plus, just to make sure you and the iPad's new owner are 100% satisfied, Gazelle also offers a 30-day return policy on all their Certified devices.

Now that you know that an iPad can actually be an affordable gift to give, here are some other reasons why they make perfect presents:

• iPads are very portable. They are lightweight and small enough to fit into a handbag and some purses. This also makes them easy to hold while chillin' on the couch or lying in bed watching a movie or TV show.
• The iPad also comes with a number of awesome apps that make it easier to complete many tasks. These include a web browser, mail client, a calendar, an alarm clock, a maps package, and even tablet-specific apps, such as a camera, a photos app, a video library, and an app for playing music. While there are many low-cost apps ranging between $0.99 and $4.99, the user will also find a ton of free apps in the iPad's App Store.
• Speaking of apps, the iPad's iBooks app makes for an excellent eReader. It supports Amazon Kindle books with a free Kindle reader available in the App Store.
• Along with inexpensive apps, the iPad is also great for gaming. And like most of the apps on the iPad, games tend to be cheaper than their console counterparts. In fact, a lot of great games are priced at $5 and under.
• Great for kids! While kids should definitely be outside playing as much as possible, there are times when that's not feasible, such as during bad weather or while stuck in a car or on a plane. The iPad provides an easy-to-use tool for both entertainment and education.
• If the iPad has data connection, it can easily replace the GPS in your car, helping to ensure your friends and family will never get lost again (well, that might be expecting too much..).

These are just a few of the many reasons why iPads make for great gifts. Visit Gazelle's selection of iPads today and give a gift that will keep on giving the whole year through!

Looking for some extra cash to add to your gift-giving budget? Trade-in your used device to Gazelle for cash! You'll love how simple they make the process.

Get $5 Off On Blurb Orders Of $20+ Now Through 11/30

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To kick-off the season of thanksgiving, gratitude, and giving, Blurb is offering all new customers $5 off their Blurb orders of $20 or more now through November 30th! Just use the code GIVE5 at checkout to receive your savings. This makes it even easier for you to create that special photo book — just in time for the holiday season!
Offer: New Customers Get $5 Off on Blurb Orders of $20+ with Code GIVE5 
Valid:11/2-11/30 
Code: GIVE5
Terms & Conditions: Offer valid from November 2 to November 30 2015 (11:59 p.m. local time). Valid for printed books only. Get $5 off (USD), $5 off (CAD), $5 off (AUD), 5€ off (EUR), £5 off (GBP) your product total with a minimum order of USD $20, CAD $20, AUD $20, EUR 20€ or GBP £20. This offer is good for one-time use, and cannot be combined with volume discounts, other promotional codes, gift cards, or used for adjustments on previous orders. Offer valid for 30 days after user's FIRST REGISTRATION. 

Running Belt With Earphones #ultimatesportspro

I have an amazing offer to share with you all. Right now you can save 25% when you buy the Running Belt With Earphones. All you have to do is use the coupon code: BELT2525.

#spon Save $40 When You Buy An #iPhone 6 #deals #savemoney

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Want to get an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus and take up to $40 off the current listing price? Ofcourse you do! This is why you need to shop Gazelle September 24th starting at 9:00am EST. You'll be able to get an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus for up to $40 less than its current price, and if Gazelle doesn't have the one you want, you can pre-order it!

Here are the details:

• The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will be on sale and available for pre-orders
• The sale will run 9/24 through 9/30
• You will be able to get up to $40 less than today's prices
• You'll also be able to pre-order the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus if it's not currently in stock at Gazelle
  - Product will ship when available (approx. 2-3 weeks)
  - 30-day guarantee honored upon product receipt

Get the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus at a great price by shopping Gazelle 9/24 - 9/30! 

What a great deal!  Stop paying full retail price.  You can put the $40 you'll save toward some cool accessories.

Save Money With Doggy Loot #coupon #deals

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Doggy Loot combines two of my favorite things - doggie stuff and saving money.  Check out their website and let me know what deals you find for your furry, four-legged friend!

iPhone Case #coupons #deals

You know how much I love to save money! Do you want to know what I love even more? It's sharing the savings, of course!

20% Off Gravydeals iPhone 5S,6,6Plus Mirror Effect Skin

Promo Code 8M86ADJL

Expires 09/25/2015

FREE SHIPPING Gravydeals iPhone 6 Plus Flip Wallet Case

Promo Code: K4BSXX2J

Expires 09/25/2015

**These promo codes were provided by Echen Inc.**

Save 20% at Macy's Now Thru Sept. 11th #spon

Macy's is unveiling their new Star Wars line, and Swagbucks is here to help you get more cash back into your pocket just for shopping there. When you shop at Macys.com via Swagbucks Shop, you'll earn 6 SB per dollar now through Friday, Sept 11th. Plus, take advantage of more savings with 20% off.

But it gets better: Swagbucks members who make any Macy's purchases by Friday, Sept 11th, will automatically be entered to win one of 23 awesome
prizes:

• (1) Grand Prize: $250* Gift Card
• (1) Second Prize: $100* Gift Card
• (1) Third Prize: $50 Gift* Card
• (20) Runner Ups of $5* Gift Cards 

Get cash back in your pocket when you shop at Macy's through Swagbucks Shop, and you could win even more! Not a member yet? Swagbucks is how I pay for books, and you could earn even more. Sign up here.

*All Prizes will be paid out in SB

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Huge Savings with Tea Collection

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Huge savings alert! I'm so excited to share with you that beginning 6/23, Tea Collection is offering an additional 25% off sale items with promo code 25SAVE. Now's your chance to stock up on comfortable and stylish clothes from Tea! Hurry, don't miss your chance to take advantage of this great sale from Tea Collection because this sale ends on 6/29! Happy Shopping! 

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Spend $50 & Receive $25 - Stella & Dot

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In June, it pays to shop with Stella & Dot! For every $50 you spend you will earn $25 in Dot Dollars to redeem for yourself in July. You can apply the $25 Dot Dollars for every $50 you spend between July 3rd-11th, 2013. Don't worry about forgetting your Dot Dollars because on July 3rd you'll recieve an e-mail with your promo codes and each code will represent a $25 Dot Dollars award. Below are a few of my favorite pieces . . .

The Spring Awakening Necklace is an exquisite statement necklace that can be worn with a simple top or can be used to accessorize dressy attire for benefits and galas--the options are endless! The Tempest Bracelet was designed in collaboration with Lizzie Fortunato and is made up with mixed blends like the silk ribbon and brass cupchain. You may have seen this bracelet spotted on singer Natasha Bedingfield! Go in style with the gorgeous Lily Chandeliers . These earrings feature aqua stones in gold-plated settings. Be sure to check out Stella & Dot today and start earning your Dot Dollars! Happy Shopping!

I Do - 15% Off Wedding Gifts

Wedding season is in full swing! To help you find the perfect gift for the bride and groom, Layla Grayce is offering 15% off wedding gifts with promo code BRIDE2BE valid through 6/30! Browse essentials like personalized gifts, tableware and much more! Don't miss your chance to shop this amazing sale to find a unique gift for your upcoming nuptials! 

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Memorial Day Sale: Save Up To 50%

Fabulous sale alert! Stella & Dot is offering up to 50% off sale items and free shipping on orders over $100+ from 5/24-5/27. Below are a few of my favorite pieces . . . 

The Stella & Dot Leona Pendant Necklace makes a bold statement and is adored by both celebrities and fashion editors alike. Each necklace is one of a kind because the stone is hand-cut. The Stella & Dot La Coco Clutch - Black can be partnered with a simple top or can be used to accessorize dressy attire for summer benefits and galas--the options are endless! Dressing up for a picnic or summer festival can be a blast. Go in style with the the gorgeous Stella & Dot Cleo Fringe Statement Earrings. Be sure to check out Stella & Dot's Memorial Day Sale today! Enjoy!

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Save Some Cash: Tea Collection Sale

Fabulous sale alert! Starting today, through Monday, May 27^th, Tea Collection is offering $15 Girls Dresses, $12 Girls Leggings and $12 Boys Tops. Stock up on comfortable and durable tops for boys. Mix and match adorable girls' legging and dresses for endless outfit combinations. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of this amazing sale from Tea Collection! Happy Shopping! 


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15% Off Trina Turk Bedding!!

Simply changing your bedding to keep up with the seasons is the key to keeping your bedroom fresh and stylish. With summer quickly approaching, now is the time to store your winter bedding until next year. Upgrade your room to match your mood with bright colors and fun designs and save money by doing so! Right now, Zinc Door is offering 15% off Trina Turk bedding with promo code 15BED. It’s always a happy hour at home with Trina Turk's fun, whimsical bedding and accents. Don't miss your chance to save on these stylish and modern bed sets. Enjoy!

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ZigLite Run from Reebok - up to 37% Off

Mini ZigLite Run - Infant/Toddler
Price: $44.99 $34.99 (22% off)

Reebok Boys Steel Mini ZigLite Run - Infant/Toddler Running Shoe


ZigLite Run - Children
Price: $59.99 $39.99 (33% off)

Reebok Girls Steel ZigLite Run - Children Running Shoe


ZigLite Run - Glow - Youth
Price: $79.99 $49.99 (37% off)

Reebok Boys Black ZigLite Run - Glow - Youth Running Shoe


ZigLite Run - Women
Price: $99.99 $79.99 (20% off)

Reebok Women's Black ZigLite Run Running Shoe


ZigLite Run - Men
Price: $99.99 $79.99 (20% off)

Reebok Men's Black ZigLite Run Running Shoe

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May the Fourth Be With You

The force is strong with this offer because for one day only, on 5/4, Mabel's Labels is offering 50% off Robot and Rocket Sticky Labels in honor of May the 4th be with you! May 4th celebrates the Star Wars Trilogy that has entertained thousands of fans from all over the world. Don't miss your chance to shop this great offer!

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15% Off At Layla Grayce #spon

May is a month full of celebration! To help you prepare for all of your upcoming parties Layla Grayce is offering 15% off Hostess & Entertainment with promo code SPRING15 valid through 5/16! Browse party essentials like aprons, tableware and much more! Don't miss your chance to shop this amazing sale!

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Buy 4, Get the 5th Free with Tea Collection

Fabulous sale alert! Tuesday, April 30^th through Sunday, May 5^th, Tea Collection is offering you the chance to buy 4 regularly priced separates and get the 5th free on select styles with promo code SUMMER5. Stock up on comfortable and durable summer clothes for your little citizens! Now is your chance to shop the adorable South Africa Collection! Happy Shopping! 

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