People around here are always asking where I work or what do I do? Like I don't do anything at all because I am a SAHM (but this is can be a sore subject for some of us and I know y'all understand these comments). Well actually I have my boutique but there are several other small things that I do that add up too!!
In the morning while I have my coffee and breakfast, I log onto my Swagbucks account and work it for a few minutes! And I am earning points to redeem for gift cards. (I have already received a $5 Target and have almost accumulated enough for a $25 gc)
I also use this awesome NEW app called Ibotta!! Its awesome! I have received over $45 into my paypal account within the first 3 weeks it was out! All you do is complete the offers, scan your receipt and bam you earned money WITHOUT coupons!
I also use the shopkick app!! All I do is walk into Target and open the app and receive kicks (since I go there weekly, they tend to accumulate quickly! And when I have time I scan the listed products to get more kicks! You can also accumulate the kicks for gift cards!!
AND when I'm shopping online I use Ebates. I also received a $10 gift card for signing up. AND earned over $67 just from my Christmas shopping! It is so easy to use, especially if you shop online a lot!
PLUS I coupon, and no I'm not one of those extreme coupons. But it has saved us a lot of money and we get to use a lot of name brand products that I would not buy before. And sometimes I even make money between sales, coupons, promotions (gift cards) and mail in rebates!
LAST but not least use Mail-in-Rebates! I have earned a couple of $10 cards from buying a couple of Disney DVDs! Along with P&G rebates and any others that I come across...these are FREE money and very valuable to me!
These maybe small and tedious activities, but you can do as little or as much as you want and they pay off! (or pay you!) Money is money to me, whether it is cash or gift cards!
My goal this year is to earn enough through these activities to pay for Christmas this year! (And I am keeping record of everything that I earn!)
Good luck saving and EARNING!!
P.S. I get to do most of this in my SWEATS at my house!! Yip-eeee!!!!
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lately
Oh there's lots going around this homestead lately...I've started making baby food for Munchkin #3. It has been fairly easier to get that started than I anticipated! I have also started back to working out just a little every week along with working in the yard on the pretty days. This week I have started a compost pile for our garden that we are planning this year...that has already started taking some planning! We are trying to figure our the best place to put it!
I have also done a little grocery shopping...I'm not sticking to budget by all means but I am at roughly $50/week right now. It has actually been mostly stocking up on some sale items so that should make other weeks less than the budget!
Other than that I have been really busy with the munchkins and "working" on sewing and figuring out the best and most effecient schedule for this household!
PS...I'm open to suggestions for this work at home scheduling!! Its hard than one thinks with 3 munchkins!
Later Peeps!!
I have also done a little grocery shopping...I'm not sticking to budget by all means but I am at roughly $50/week right now. It has actually been mostly stocking up on some sale items so that should make other weeks less than the budget!
Other than that I have been really busy with the munchkins and "working" on sewing and figuring out the best and most effecient schedule for this household!
PS...I'm open to suggestions for this work at home scheduling!! Its hard than one thinks with 3 munchkins!
Later Peeps!!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
New for 2012!!
Okay so this week I started a strict grocery budget. I am shooting for $2080 for the WHOLE year!! Thats roughly $40 per week, now this is going to take some EXTREME discipline... I have gotten several things stockpiled in the last few months (like laundry detergent, shampoo, green beans and chili!) This goal is strictly for FOOD only! I am attempting this because we do not get many food coupons out here in West Texas AND our whopping 2 grocery store here do not participate in very good sales (its practically a monopoly with United around here) I plan on using Amazon.com too when possible. I will do my best to update you with my journey.
Tuesday I got a jumpstart and spent $47.91 at United. I did get 2 bags of Lays and 1 Tostitos for $2 each (this is a rule at our house--we don't buy chips unless they are $2.50 or less) and I had a coupon for $1 off of milk. So I saved some but not a whole lot. I will buy several bags of chips and put the extras in the freezer. Oh and the hubs' tuna is regularly $1.09/can and it was on sale for $.83, so I grabbed several! I'm hoping I can stay on track between coupons and sales. In doing this kind of shopping I'm also hoping that I can improve on my meal planning skills!!
Wish me luck Peeps!!
Tuesday I got a jumpstart and spent $47.91 at United. I did get 2 bags of Lays and 1 Tostitos for $2 each (this is a rule at our house--we don't buy chips unless they are $2.50 or less) and I had a coupon for $1 off of milk. So I saved some but not a whole lot. I will buy several bags of chips and put the extras in the freezer. Oh and the hubs' tuna is regularly $1.09/can and it was on sale for $.83, so I grabbed several! I'm hoping I can stay on track between coupons and sales. In doing this kind of shopping I'm also hoping that I can improve on my meal planning skills!!
Wish me luck Peeps!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
My Current Favs
As a new mom once again, I definitely have my daily go-to favs! So today I thought I might share them with you! Some things are handmade and some came from the store!
My Milkies
I have blogged about these before, and that was before I had used them. And now that I have used them I do not know how I managed without the with the other girls. I already have about 60 oz of breastmilk in the freezer and I have only pumped 3 times! This is what my working mommas will be getting from me, because I remember how hard it was to get a supply in the freezer when I went back to school or work with my other 2 girls.
aden + anais
Swaddling Blanket
Burpy Bibs
I am in LOVE with these (Thanks G Fam!!) These blankets have been perfect for this summer heat and I find myself making sure that I have one of these burp clothes clean at all times! (I am hoping get my own version figured out sometime soon.)
My Coupon Binder
I don't go shopping without it!! (now the pics wont upload! UGH!)
My Sewing Machine
It is my friend, my slave, my co-worker and many others...maybe it needs a name?? But first is it a he or a she....hummm??
My nursing covers
I have used these at the house, pickup or at a friends house...but I am still not comfortable enough to use in the middle of a restaurant or other places like some people. Maybe one of these days, but we will see!
These are just a few of the things that I have been getting full use of in the past few weeks..we will see what else I can find to try or find new uses for in the future.
Later Peeps...
My Milkies
I have blogged about these before, and that was before I had used them. And now that I have used them I do not know how I managed without the with the other girls. I already have about 60 oz of breastmilk in the freezer and I have only pumped 3 times! This is what my working mommas will be getting from me, because I remember how hard it was to get a supply in the freezer when I went back to school or work with my other 2 girls.
aden + anais
Swaddling Blanket
Burpy Bibs
I am in LOVE with these (Thanks G Fam!!) These blankets have been perfect for this summer heat and I find myself making sure that I have one of these burp clothes clean at all times! (I am hoping get my own version figured out sometime soon.)
My Coupon Binder
I don't go shopping without it!! (now the pics wont upload! UGH!)
My Sewing Machine
It is my friend, my slave, my co-worker and many others...maybe it needs a name?? But first is it a he or a she....hummm??
My nursing covers
I have used these at the house, pickup or at a friends house...but I am still not comfortable enough to use in the middle of a restaurant or other places like some people. Maybe one of these days, but we will see!
These are just a few of the things that I have been getting full use of in the past few weeks..we will see what else I can find to try or find new uses for in the future.
Later Peeps...
Monday, August 15, 2011
Couponing...my way...
Okay so the Extreme Couponing marathon was on yesterday...did any of you watch it or have you ever watched it?? Well I have watched the ENTIRE season! And let me tell you it sure would be nice if I lived in another town or area. Because where I live it is impossible to get the deals that these people get on the food portion of their grocery bills. We do not have multiple grocery stores in the area...there are 2, Lowe's and United. So there is no doubling plus we dont get very many food coupons in the inserts in our area. Most of the food coupons that I get, I print of the internet. These factors can make getting your entire grocery bill for $5 is next to impossible around here! BUT you can save on the more expensive things like beauty & health products at Target, CVS & Walgreens!
So the hubby and I have our own goal & plan with these couponing thing...we plan to save & stock up on laundry detergent, paper towels, shampoo, deaodrant & razors (just to name a few). These are the things that make our grocery bill shoot through the roof.
Here are some of the things I stocked up on last week at Target:
Dove Ultimate & Men's Dove deodrant reg 3.99 on sale 3.49, bought 2 of ea, stacked two /$1 off 1 Dove's Men deodrant Target coupon and buy 1 dove ultimate get 1 dove men's free (wished I would have had 2 of these but I didn't) AND received a $5 gift card. Paid 8.47-$5 gift card=$3.47 or .87 each (78% savings);
Here is one at CVS:
Pampers diapers (reg 11.99) on sale for 8.99 w/$3 ECB, I used a CVS coupon that I had from something for $3 off Pampers plus $2 manufacturer's coupon...total paid $.99
Pampers Wipes 2.49-$2 when you buy Pampers diapers & wipes...total paid $.49
I have a couple of great blogs that I reference and they will also teach you to coupon the correct way along with showing you match-ups, deals & coupns.
krazycouponlady.com & fabulesslyfrugal.com
If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you all that I can!
Later Peeps & happy cpning!
So the hubby and I have our own goal & plan with these couponing thing...we plan to save & stock up on laundry detergent, paper towels, shampoo, deaodrant & razors (just to name a few). These are the things that make our grocery bill shoot through the roof.
Here are some of the things I stocked up on last week at Target:
Dove Ultimate & Men's Dove deodrant reg 3.99 on sale 3.49, bought 2 of ea, stacked two /$1 off 1 Dove's Men deodrant Target coupon and buy 1 dove ultimate get 1 dove men's free (wished I would have had 2 of these but I didn't) AND received a $5 gift card. Paid 8.47-$5 gift card=$3.47 or .87 each (78% savings);
Here is one at CVS:
Pampers diapers (reg 11.99) on sale for 8.99 w/$3 ECB, I used a CVS coupon that I had from something for $3 off Pampers plus $2 manufacturer's coupon...total paid $.99
Pampers Wipes 2.49-$2 when you buy Pampers diapers & wipes...total paid $.49
I have a couple of great blogs that I reference and they will also teach you to coupon the correct way along with showing you match-ups, deals & coupns.
krazycouponlady.com & fabulesslyfrugal.com
If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you all that I can!
Later Peeps & happy cpning!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
~Gift Idea for a College Kid~
I know some people have been looking for different gift ideas for those recent graduates who are about to head off to college! And I have definitely been one of those! You see my baby cousin (well I guess he isn't actually my youngest cousin, but I do remember when he was born so he is still my baby!) just graduated from high school (hold on gotta find a tissue) and I have been postponing making his gift because then that would make the reality of him living for college even more REAL!
Of course I am going to make him something that is personalized, but I am also going to work on a supply box for him. Because I mean we are talking about a MALE here, don't get me wrong my Dev is mature, responsible and super smart, but men or boys are not use to having to go to the store and buy deodrant or shampoo!
Now back to the matter at hand, I have all of these coupons for products that my hubby, dad or brothers do not use. So I am going to use them to find CHEAP deals and fill Dev's box with "goodies". I'm thinking body wash, deodrant, shampoo, maybe some detergent or cleaning supplies, and maybe trash bags. These are necessities that he will use even in the dorm! And of course most college kids are not too picky.
For example: this week at Target Nivea Men's body wash is on sale for $3.04. I have a buy 2 get one free coupon, a Target coupon for $1.00 off Nivea body wash and several manufacture coupons for $2.00 off Nivea Men's body wash. In my first transaction I will get 3 bottles for $1.08 and in my second transaction one bottle for $0.04. So that will be $1.12 for 4 bottles of body wash!! Not too shabby if you ask me! Who knows I may even use some of those Buy One Get One Free toothbrush coupons and whatever else I run across!
Just a few items I'm lookin to put in the supply box:
body wash shampoo razor
deodrant detergent razor refills
cleaning supplies trash bags toilet paper
toothbrushes first aid kit paper towels
Febreze pain reliever batteries
Happy gift giving Peeps!!
Of course I am going to make him something that is personalized, but I am also going to work on a supply box for him. Because I mean we are talking about a MALE here, don't get me wrong my Dev is mature, responsible and super smart, but men or boys are not use to having to go to the store and buy deodrant or shampoo!
Now back to the matter at hand, I have all of these coupons for products that my hubby, dad or brothers do not use. So I am going to use them to find CHEAP deals and fill Dev's box with "goodies". I'm thinking body wash, deodrant, shampoo, maybe some detergent or cleaning supplies, and maybe trash bags. These are necessities that he will use even in the dorm! And of course most college kids are not too picky.
For example: this week at Target Nivea Men's body wash is on sale for $3.04. I have a buy 2 get one free coupon, a Target coupon for $1.00 off Nivea body wash and several manufacture coupons for $2.00 off Nivea Men's body wash. In my first transaction I will get 3 bottles for $1.08 and in my second transaction one bottle for $0.04. So that will be $1.12 for 4 bottles of body wash!! Not too shabby if you ask me! Who knows I may even use some of those Buy One Get One Free toothbrush coupons and whatever else I run across!
Just a few items I'm lookin to put in the supply box:
body wash shampoo razor
deodrant detergent razor refills
cleaning supplies trash bags toilet paper
toothbrushes first aid kit paper towels
Febreze pain reliever batteries
Happy gift giving Peeps!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Latest Mission...
Okay so I have been on this mission to cut down our grocery bill, stock the pantry & frig and quit eating out so much (okay so that is really 3 missions!) But who isn't making small attempts at these things in this economy with high fuel and utilities soaring through the roof???
I have got to get back to doing my shopping every 2 or 3 weeks (except for milk & bread of course!) and buy more in bulk if I can. I have also been trying to rebuild my coupon stash that has slowly dewindled down to pretty much nothing.
So yesterday I sat down and made up a semi detailed grocery list of the things that I buy regularly and then I got on samsclub.com and wrote down the prices for everything. I then went on to figure the cost per pound, ounce, cup, etc. I think this will help me in doing more comparison shopping. Now I just need to get prices from say Wally World and United. I am really going to start working on the comparison shopping and price-matching; considering that this is something that I haven't ever really done. Except on large ticket items that is! So why not do it on stuff that we use every week or 2 weeks? Makes total sense to me!
I am hoping to share my experiences with you and if you have any thoughts or suggestion just send them on over my way! They will be greatly appreciated!
p.s. I will share my list with any that are interested in it...just let me know!!
Later Frugal Peeps!
I have got to get back to doing my shopping every 2 or 3 weeks (except for milk & bread of course!) and buy more in bulk if I can. I have also been trying to rebuild my coupon stash that has slowly dewindled down to pretty much nothing.
So yesterday I sat down and made up a semi detailed grocery list of the things that I buy regularly and then I got on samsclub.com and wrote down the prices for everything. I then went on to figure the cost per pound, ounce, cup, etc. I think this will help me in doing more comparison shopping. Now I just need to get prices from say Wally World and United. I am really going to start working on the comparison shopping and price-matching; considering that this is something that I haven't ever really done. Except on large ticket items that is! So why not do it on stuff that we use every week or 2 weeks? Makes total sense to me!
I am hoping to share my experiences with you and if you have any thoughts or suggestion just send them on over my way! They will be greatly appreciated!
p.s. I will share my list with any that are interested in it...just let me know!!
Later Frugal Peeps!
Friday, April 1, 2011
*Weekend Project*
So this weekend I AM determined to work on our garage turned office/sewing/craft center! I have slowly worked started on this project a couple of different times this winter on an occassional evening or 2. Then I have to leave it to work on something else and 2 weeks later it looks worse than it did before I worked on it last time. How the heck does this happen? I know you are probably thinking "excuses, excuses." So here is the To-Do List: (I figured if I wrote it down/blogged it then I might, just might, get half way through the list)
With all of my comings and going lately my sewing area looks like a tornado has hit it. And I really need to get it tackled before I start any new projects! So if I dont show back up in the next few days, please send someone to find me in our garage somewhere!! Because this is where I will be either cleaning or finishing a couple of orders!
- sort through books
- sort through office paperwork
- sort fabric scraps
- organize current orders/projects
- straighten shelves & sewing supplies
- dust/vacuum walls
- sweep
- rearrange tubs/boxes
- move unnecessary stuff to cellar
- set up old kitchen table for sewing
With all of my comings and going lately my sewing area looks like a tornado has hit it. And I really need to get it tackled before I start any new projects! So if I dont show back up in the next few days, please send someone to find me in our garage somewhere!! Because this is where I will be either cleaning or finishing a couple of orders!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Oh What a Crafty Christmas!!
Does anyone else feel like they are about to lose their sanity right now???
My mom called me Sunday morning and asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I replied "my sanity and patience please"
Somedays I wish that I could go out and buy gifts like most other people...but no I want to make something special and unique to give. (Generally because for most that I usually give to buy what they want and when they want it, so they are very hard to shop for!)
I have been working on 2 quilts, one for each of my brothers. It has been a quest to find the right materials for each one and to figure out how I was going to pattern both of them. My baby brother has been giving me his torn jeans for probably the last 5 years, so that I can make him a jean blanket (but I'm going to use them to back his quilt!).
Then we have the other half of my insanity...
I am very thankful for my family that appreciates handmade or handcrafted gifts because they take thought and time and mean much more! Since just about everyone in my family has a special talent (or craftiness!~my mom crochets, my brother and uncle weld, my Papa does woodwork and another uncle does leatherwork~ just to name a few) we drew names and the limit is $20 on either supplies or purchasing something handmade...Oh and did I mention that there are 19 of us??? This is going to be very interesting!!! I just can't wait for Saturday!
AND back to right now...this week...
I am also finishing up another quilt (that's right number 3~but neither of my brothers' will be done) that a friend ordered for her little cowboy!! It is gonna be awesome! Then a jean quilt to use in the bleachers and maybe the pillowcases for my brothers. Oh and a tote for my aunt for her birthday! Oh my I probably need to be sewing for the next 72 hours--too bad I have to be at the office!!!
Made with Love!
My mom called me Sunday morning and asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I replied "my sanity and patience please"
Somedays I wish that I could go out and buy gifts like most other people...but no I want to make something special and unique to give. (Generally because for most that I usually give to buy what they want and when they want it, so they are very hard to shop for!)
I have been working on 2 quilts, one for each of my brothers. It has been a quest to find the right materials for each one and to figure out how I was going to pattern both of them. My baby brother has been giving me his torn jeans for probably the last 5 years, so that I can make him a jean blanket (but I'm going to use them to back his quilt!).
Then we have the other half of my insanity...
I am very thankful for my family that appreciates handmade or handcrafted gifts because they take thought and time and mean much more! Since just about everyone in my family has a special talent (or craftiness!~my mom crochets, my brother and uncle weld, my Papa does woodwork and another uncle does leatherwork~ just to name a few) we drew names and the limit is $20 on either supplies or purchasing something handmade...Oh and did I mention that there are 19 of us??? This is going to be very interesting!!! I just can't wait for Saturday!
AND back to right now...this week...
I am also finishing up another quilt (that's right number 3~but neither of my brothers' will be done) that a friend ordered for her little cowboy!! It is gonna be awesome! Then a jean quilt to use in the bleachers and maybe the pillowcases for my brothers. Oh and a tote for my aunt for her birthday! Oh my I probably need to be sewing for the next 72 hours--too bad I have to be at the office!!!
Made with Love!
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