Here is a freebie worth waiting in line for. Stop by Krispy Kreme on June 2nd (Friday) and get yourself a FREE doughnut of your choice. They are celebrating doughnut day and we are celebrating freebies. Now this is truly a freebie worth celebrating for…Enjoy!
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Friday Freebie…Free Donuts (yum, yum!)
Thursday, June 1st, 2006Friday Freebie: Free Money
Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Last week I shared a simple way you can earn free Starbucks Coffee through MyPoints. This week I want to share another great way you can earn a little extra while doing your regular online shopping.
Just last week I ran across Ebates. I have absolutely no idea how I have not run across this site before. This has got to be one of the best deals out there for reward shopping that I have seen yet.
With Ebates they will pay you cash back whenever you shop online (up to 25%). They have tons of stores that I already shop at, including Barnes & Noble, the Gap, and Target. They actually have over 800 places you can shop, so there should be something for everyone in this rewards program.
They also list tons of great coupons, free shipping deals, and sales from these stores so you can stay on top of ways to save even more. You can check them out on Ebates.com or sign up for their weekly newsletter to have them alert you to any new deals.
The best part is they have a sign-up bonus that’ll pay you $5 for joining (this is pending after you make one online purchase). After you sign up and buy something, they’ll put the $5 in your account and include it in your next “Big Fat Check”.
They send out their “Big Fat Check,” every three months as long as you have earned over $5.01. You can receive this money in the form of a check or it can be moved right into your PayPal account. They also offer an opportunity for you to donate your “Big Fat Check” to charity where you can give back to deserving organizations.
The main thing that I really appreciate about this site is that they also have a download that can help alert you when you are shopping. They call him the Moe Money Maker and it just basically has a pop-up that lets you know if you are on a site that could reward you. It will pop up at the bottom of the screen and it gives you the opportunity to link through Ebates to help make sure you get every reward opportunity you can.
I love MyPoints, but the thing that always bums me out with them is that half the time I am shopping and just completely forget to even check there. They also add new stores and deals and I don’t take advantage of them because I am not aware of them.
Take advantage of the free money and the great savings when doing your online shopping. This is not an excuse to shop..I repeat, this is NOT an excuse to shop…But if you need to shop for something- it is there!
Please stop by our poll and share your favorite summertime activity with the kids!
Friday Freebie: Starbucks Coffee
Saturday, May 20th, 2006
If you have been reading my blog at all, you will know that I have an extremely bad coffee addiction. I can’t live without my coffee and my favorite coffee in the world is Starbucks. There is nothing better than their Peppermint Mochas and I swear that I could drink one of these every single day. It is unfortunate that these are over three dollars (for a small!) so I have to find a way to feed the addiction without breaking the bank.
I have been a part of MyPoints forever and last year they started offering Starbucks gift cards in exchange for the points that you earn. MyPoints is basically a website where you can earn points for shopping, taking surveys, and opening emails from their sponsors. These points can then be used towards a gift card of your choice. They offer gift cards to just about anywhere, and these can be used on yourself or can be given as a gift to a family member.
I don’t use the points as an excuse to shop, but I do shop where I can earn points. I do a lot of my holiday shopping through this site and find it neat to be able to shop while working towards a goal of free coffee. I try to aim for gifts that reward you with the most points.
Be sure to sign up to receive their emails because each one you open is worth five points! These points add up quickly and all you have to do is open your email box to receive the points.
I hope you can enjoy a coffee on MyPoints too- gotta love your Freebie Friday!
Tomorrow our poll will be closing- be sure to cast your vote!
More Baby Freebies
Friday, May 12th, 2006Friday Freebies!!
This is our second installment of baby goodies. Please be sure to visit the first round of freebies and take this week’s poll on your grocery budget. The results will be discussed at the end of the week!
Pull Ups Success Guide
Fill out the form for a free Pull Ups Success Guide (allow 6-8 weeks for delivery)
Bright Beginnings baby Formula
When you become a member of the Bright Beginnings Customer Club, we will send you valuable Coupon Paks good for savings on our already sensibly-priced formulas and nutritionals.
Charmin Potty Training Kit
The potty training kit includes a storybook, poster, stickers, roll ruler, photo magnet, & potty training diploma. This is a really neat freebie and I highly recommend this if you are potty training. Even if you are not potty training, the stickers are great to keep little hands busy during church service!
Nursery Water
Click Magnet Offer & Coupon Offer to receive this freebie
Preemie Magazine
Free one year subscription to parent’s of preemies
Friday Freebie: CheckFree
Friday, April 28th, 2006CheckFree.com tops my list of favorite free services and I have been using their site to pay my bills for the past three years.
I was excited when I saw that our bank was offering automatic set-up to pay your bills. What a great service! Then, of course, I read the fine-print and realized that THE MAN (you know who the man is, right?) was going to get $10 each month for paying my bills. In case you didn’t know it, I despise “the man” and was looking for a way around these fees.
Guess who comes knocking to my virtual door? CheckFree.com! This is a great website where I can pay and manage all of my bills online for free! I have never had a payment go out late, never had a single problem with them yanking money when they shouldn’t, and I can set the bills up when I want to without them automatically doing it each month (unless you enjoy that feature, which I do not!) They email me to let me know when I have received a bill and send out a reminder to me to pay it. I just don’t know of an easier way to go about paying your bills.
The best part too is that they archive all of your bills for you. When doing your taxes, this turns out to be a wonderful feature. You can look at the past year’s statements online or print them for your records.
Oh, did I mention you save on stamps too? Gotta love that!
Money Spent Today: $.75 (I rented a movie from the library last night. And in case you were wondering, the answer is yes- our library charges for movies! I was surprised until I saw that it looks like Blockbuster over there. It is definitely worth every quarter compared to a movie rental place)
One Way I Save Money: I don’t buy paper plates…like, EVER! Paper plates are a waste of money and I would rather buy my kids some fruit rather than waste it on the plate that they are eating on. Last summer I hit Walmart and got some great everyday plasticware for $2 a plate or less. I bought plastic plates & cups and we use these all of the time. It only takes two seconds to throw these in the dishwasher and they are much more durable. If you can wait until the end of the summer, you can get these on clearance and reap the rewards of not wasting your precious grocery money and scoring a deal on dishes too!
Inspirational Reading Material: The Dollar Stretcher is one of my all-time favorite sites for inspiration when trying to stick to a budget. There is something for everyone on this site and if you find yourself in a financial rut- then read this site! It will provide the kick in the butt that you need to get your finances back in order.
MomAdvice Reading Material: Gearing Up For Summer
On Our Dinner Table: We are going to a friend’s house tonight for dinner. I am supplying the dessert though and am whipping up my husband’s favorite dessert. This is his request in lieu of a fancy (and expensive) birthday cake.
Jewish Coffee Cake
Serves Eight
1 package vanilla instant pudding
1 package yellow cake mix
½ cup oil
4 eggs
1 cup orange juice
Mix these ingredients together and then swirl the following through the cake batter 1/3 c. sugar, 4 t. cinnamon, 4 t. sesame seeds (optional). Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees in a well-greased and floured bundt pan. Allow cake to cool for 45-60 minutes in pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutritional facts per serving (daily value):
Calories 446kcal
Protein 6g (12%)
Total Fat 23g (35%)
Sat. 3g (14%)
Chol. 93mg (31%)
Carb. 54g (18%)
Fiber 1g (3%)
Sugars 36g
Calcium 141mg (14%)
Iron 1mg (8%)