I have had an obsession with Ebates for a long time and lemme tell you that I am doing the happy dance every single time I get my check from them. Each person I refer, I get a $5 referral fee and, in turn, the person who signs up also gets a $5 credit into their account. I won’t go on and on about it (you can read my experience here if you are interested or just sign up for one of your own accounts- amy@momadvice.com for the referral id), but I have been really happy with the program. This is one of the rare times where I really appreciate the referral programs because it is truly rewarding for me.
A few days ago, I got an email letting me know that another big fat check was on its way. This is my fun money that I get to spend on stuff I want, but don’t necessarily need (To date, I have received almost $250 with the company!) . As soon as that check hit the mailbox, it was deposited and spent within two days. Yup, that is how I roll!
What does a girl like me spend her fun money on? SHOES! Oh yeah! And a new SPRING COAT! Neither were necessarily needed, but they really make me happy.
I found this coat at Forever 21. I am not impressed with the quality of the clothes usually, but I inspected this coat throughly before purchasing it. You can usually tell if a company backs the work that they do up with a good return policy. They don’t take returns- they will only exchange the merchandise with the tags still on it and they will never ever refund your money. Just to make sure I didn’t miss this, the girl circled the return policy on the receipt. This is a red flag to me about companies, so just a warning…check your loot before you leave that store, otherwise you are stuck with it. I will be discussing this option more next week when I share tips for being fashionable in our Baby Steps series.
This coat covers my less-than-desirable assets, as it hits about mid-thigh. It has an empire waist, but doesn’t balloon like a maternity top. The arms are the cutest part about it as it they flare out a bit. I also love the cute lining (not that anyone sees the lining), but I adore details like that.
A company that gets an A++ for great quality is Payless Shoes and their styles out for spring are super cute. If it has been awhile since you have been in there, it is worth the trip. They carry a line of American Eagle shoes that are so cute, I can hardly stand it. Try and go when they have their buy-one-get one sales and you can come out with some amazing deals.
I needed to replace my black flats from last year and I loved this style with a little side buckle. They are almost identical to my flats last year, but I couldn’t resist another pair. They go good with everything and they are super comfy too.
These shoes are the cutest shoes ever. Red flats, cute ribbon, suede toe…what’s not to love? They make me so happy and are my one pair of fun shoes for spring….oh, and they match my coat too! Gotta love that!
These are my “Sporty Spice” shoes. My husband says they look like the first pair, but CLEARLY these are entirely different, and only resemble the first pair because they are the same color. These are my momma-had-a-hard-day-and-is-running-children-everywhere shoes. They have a rubber heel on the bottom and offer great momma-had-a-hard-day support.
All these were free thanks to Ebates and my big fat check. I thank them for keeping me fashionable and keeping me on budget.
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18 Responses to “Staying Fashionable Through Ebates”
Girl I officially have shoe (and cute coat…that lining is awesome) envy! I really need some cute sporty shoes. I am wearing a pair of fugly New Balance white tennis shoes that are a couple of years old. Now I did purchase two pairs of super cute sandals last year.
OK…must get myself to Payless!
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Love, love, love all of them. Good choices!
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OK – I totally have to go to Payless now (and get pair #3 – the other black pair that are sooo completely different than the first black pair..hehe)…I haven’t spent my “big fat check” yet so I’ve earned them.
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I have to have a pair of the sporty spice shes! I just posted on my blog today about the Payless Bogo half price sale, so I’m gonna be wearing them soon! I love your coat. You look especially great in red.
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Amy,
I had to laugh when I read that your husband thought the third pair of shoes looked like the first pair! That is a man for you. Any woman would be able to tell at first glance that they are so not the same shoe! My husband did something similar to this just yesterday…. we were sitting on the couch and I was showing him a few dresses that I fell in love with in a catalog and let me say that the dresses were not only completely different but not even the same style… the only thing that they both had in common were they were both the same size! And he said they looked like the same dress.
I am on the look out for new clothes because… are you ready for this?!? I just got tickets to the Dr. Phil show in LA! I am so excited I can hardly stand myself.
I love your shoes by the way… shoes are one of my many weaknesses.
Blessings,
Jodi
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Ha! I am glad that others can see the value in the two very DIFFERENT pairs of black shoes. I will have to read these comments to my husband. He is clueless on this topic
Jodi- Dr Phil…congratulations! I hope you are going as an audience member and not to be analyzed for anything scary
I bet you will have a blast!! Well, at least I know that my husband isn’t the only clueless one!!
Andrea- Cash in that check and get yourself some new shoes!! Gotta love that free money!
Mimi- I hope you can find the shoes in your area. I should have noted that those are the Converse brand and the top two are AE. I hope you can find some good ones. Now I just need the snow to stop so I can stop wearing these socks, which would totally kill the look!
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Love ebates too!
My big fat check is still sitting in my PayPal account. I was thinking of a more practical use, but your adorable purchases are tempting me.
I could use some clothes too, so maybe I’ll do some online shopping to get a start on that next big fat check!
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I just signed up! Thanks, Amy!
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Love, Love, Love the shoes! They are too cute
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I seriously want both pairs of black shoes. I’m getting to Payless for the BOGO sale. However, I’m thinking those shoes won’t look nearly as good on my big feet as on your petite ones! The jacket is too cute.
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We must be fashion twinkies! I have a red coat very similar and I think all those shoes are darling.
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The shoes and the coat are so cute! Love it all! By the way I signed up with ebates and left you as a referral.
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Love the shoes and loved the coat! So cute! I signed up with Ebates and left you as a referral.
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Thanks to your post, I’ll be signing up for ebates! I’ve seen lots of chatter about it, but needed someone like you to really inspire me to sign-up. I also enjoyed seeing your shoe purchases – I just bought a pair of Champion slip-on tennis at Payless, and they have become my new “house slipper” so I’ll be going online to see if I can get another pair!
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What a deal! That is soo awesome! too cute too. they look just like you and the cute is to die for! Blessings!!!!
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I love your Purchases and your website. I visit often.
I just signed up for EBATES TODAY and I got a $10 bonus and so did YOU. I don’t know if its a “Leap Year” deal or what. I used your email as my referral. Just wanted to let you know.
Maria
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Maria- WOW! Thank you! It looks like the Ebates program is offering $10 for each person who signs up through March 31st. That is a nice little starter sum and I really appreciate all of you that signed up under me. It is a good start towards my shoe fund
Thank you so much- you made my day!
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