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With inflation at an all-time high, and many of the everyday products that we use on the rise, many of us are searching for ways to save. You can save and live a sustainable lifestyle at the same time. Below are some tips and ideas that I recently shared with Allie Corey from Fox 13 News that I hope you will find helpful:

Meal Prep-

Plan your meals around items that you already have in the freezer or pantry. Only buy what you need and consider using online grocery services or grocery pickup. This alleviates impulse purchases. Take your lunch to work to avoid additional spending. Consider having a Meatless meal one night a week to save on food costs.

Plasticware/Glassware-

Don’t buy everyday disposable plastics. Consider economical plates from places like Walmart or Target for everyday use. I find plates and bowls for $0.50 each, and we use these daily. These can be easily washed and reused. Use Mason Jars for storage, drinking glasses, or vases.

Greeting Cards–

Consider making your own greeting cards with things you have at home. Sites even offer e-cards that you can send to the recipient’s email address. With the cost of stamps at $0.63 each, this is a great option.

Apps and Subscription Services–

Be aware of the apps and subscription services that you are signed up for. Many of these services will give you a free week, but after that you will be charged a monthly fee. I like to set an alarm to remind myself to cancel. The same is also true with meal subscription services. Make sure to cancel after the initial order or you will keep getting charged each week. (I found this out the hard way!)

In addition, there are several FREE apps that you WANT to have downloaded on your phone! These apps will pay you CASH back or the opportunity to earn gift cards for using them. Simply scan your receipts. It is that easy!

GO HERE to check out my THREE favorite money saving apps that will earn you money and gift cards!

Coffee-

This is my weakness! I love to buy coffee at my favorite coffeehouse! That $5 you spend each day can be used for your kid’s future education, your retirement, or even a family vacation! Consider investing in an espresso machine, flavored syrups, and buying cute paper cups to make you feel like you are at your favorite coffee shop!

Shop for Second-hand Clothing and Accessories

Consider shopping for second-hand clothing at thrift or consignment stores. You can also sell your gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories to these places for cash or store credit. I personally use local Consignment stores like Clothes Mentor and Plato’s Closet. I take my clothes in and walk out with cash or a few new-to-me clothing items! Online sites like ThredUp allow you to mail your items to them and they will pay you cash! You can also consider having a clothing swap with friends.

Cable TV/Internet

One of the biggest expenses that many people have is cable. Consider downsizing your current plan and limiting how many cable boxes that you have. For example, we only have one direct cable box in the living room. In the bedrooms, we have Roku. This alone can save you a substantial amount each month. You may also want to research on bundling your internet and cable into one package.

Make your Own Cleaners-

Many store-bought cleaners are loaded with harmful chemicals. Make your own with items that you already have on hand. Vinegar mixed with dish soap is a great and effective homemade cleaner that gets the job done better than cleaners found in the store!

At Home Manicures-

Do your own manicures at home. Invest in a Gel Nail Polish Kit System or Affordable Gel Colors from your favorite store, and you can save a bundle each month!

Furniture-

Look on Facebook Marketplace or the Free/Give groups to find deals or even free furniture. If you love DIY projects, this is a great way to add a “new” furniture item to your home without breaking the bank. Consider reupholstering or painting an existing piece of furniture that you already own.

Freecycle.org–

This is a great resource made up of a movement of people giving away items. The idea is to give away items that you have, to those in need so we can keep the items out of landfills. You can even set up your own smaller circle of personal friends for gifting and lending items.

Ibotta: Free School Supplies Bundle After Cash Back

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Wow! Right now you can score Free School supplies from Ibotta after cash back! ($20 value) If you need school supplies why not get them for Free! (Please note that you will need to be quick as these offers will not last for long)

Here’s how to take advantage of this offer:

Go HERE and sign up for a Free Ibotta account. (if you already have an account just log in) You should see the offers at the top of the page.

Download the new Ibotta Browser Extension (for online grocery pick-up and delivery orders) and log into your Ibotta account. 

You will need to link your account to the store that you will be shopping at to receive your credit after purchase. The offers should be available in your account within an hour.

You can either shop online and do a pickup order or head to your local store to purchase the items. If you do shop in store I would suggest that you upload your receipt ASAP as offers can expire at any time.

Here is a list of the free items:

  • 5 Star 3-Subject Notebook (limit 1)
  • Ticonderoga #2 Pencils, 12-Pack (limit 1)
  • Paper Mate Erasers 3-pack pink pearl premium (limit 1)
  • Box of Kleenex 110-count, any variety (limit 1)
  • Del Monte Fruit Cups (limit 1) 
  • Loaf of Nature’s Own Bread 20oz. in butter bread, whole wheat, or honey what (limit 1)
  • Skippy peanut butter 15-16.3 oz, any variety (limit 1)
  • Squeeze bottle of Smucker’s Fruit Spread (limit 1)

After I placed my order I received a pop up on my desktop with the picture below. It can take up to 24 hours for the cash back to appear in your Ibotta account.

Sam’s Club Membership Deal: Free $45 Gift Card with Membership Purchase! (like getting it for Free!)

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This awesome deal is back! If you have been waiting for another deal on a Sam’s Club membership, this is a great one! Through June 13, Sam’s Club is offering a FREE $45 Gift Card when you purchase a one-year membership for only $45! That is like getting your membership for Free when you factor in the gift card! 

GO HERE to take advantage of this offer. After you enter your email address they will send your promo code right away. You can join online or at your club. Check your email for a link to join, or simply visit your nearest club.

Redeem your $45 gift card in club.

After joining, head to your club’s Membership Desk. It is that simple! 

Save Up to 60% During Macy’s One Day Sale! #MacysOneDaySale

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I have a confession. I just started my Christmas shopping this week. Can you believe it? This year has been crazy on so many different levels, and the holidays have snuck up on me. So, if you are like me and still need to start or finish your Christmas shopping, Macy’s is having a huge One Day Sale December 10-12! With this huge sale, you can save up to 60% off!

I did some browsing on the Macy’s site and found some fantastic deals! If your kiddos need new coats, these Puffer Coats are only $19.99! (reg. up to $85) You can shop all the coats on sale HERE. This is such a great deal! Kids grow out of their coats/jackets so quickly so be sure to jump on this deal!

I also spotted these gorgeous Martha Stewart Collection Carved Sherpa Throws for just $16.99! (reg. $60) I find that throws make a great gift idea especially for those hard-to-buy-for people on your gift list. There are several beautiful colors to choose from. GO HERE to check them out.

You can shop the entire One Day Sale at Macy’s HERE.

Walgreens Photo: 6 FREE 5×7 Premium Photo Cards!

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Wow! Through September 12, 2020, Walgreens Photo is offering a set of 6 FREE 5×7 Premium Photo Cards with promo code 6PREMIUM at checkout.

Be sure to choose  free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.

GO HERE to create your photo cards. The holidays will be here before you know it, so this is a great time to get a few cards for Free!

Tips for Back to School Shopping & School Supply Price Point List!

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Back to school shopping is in full swing! Whether you are sending your kids to a brick and mortar school or plan on homeschooling them this year, you will more than likely need to purchase some new school supplies and other items. I have several tips and a price point list that will be helpful during this time. Many families are already stressed out enough these days over our current situation, so the last thing that we need to be thinking about is back to school shopping.

Here are a few tips and ideas to help you put together a Back to School Shopping plan:

Tax Free Shopping Days-

Check your local state to see when/if they are participating. Here in the state of Florida, we can take advantage August 7-9. Participating items include:

  • Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item
  • Certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item
  • Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.

Take advantage of student discounts-

Best Buy offers exclusive student deals. Just go their website and sign up under the Student Deals page. As an example, you can get a set of Jabra Wireless Earbuds for $20 with the purchase of a chrome book of $299 or more.

Apple is offering a free pair of AirPods with the purchase of a MacBook or iPad.

Amazon offers a Free 6 month trial of Amazon Prime to College Students. After the 6 month trial you will receive 50% off the regular monthly price. You will also receive student-only discounts and offers.

Technology Deals-

This year with more families homeschooling, the cost of back to school shopping is supposed to be at the highest it has been in years. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend over $789 per child this year! This is due to many people having to buy new computers and accessories to go with them. Best Buy currently has an ASUS – 11.6″ Chromebook for $189. That is a super deal considering most stores are already sold out of the better deals on chromebooks and laptops. All of the stores will be competing for the best prices so be sure to shop around. Some stores may even offer a price match so be sure to ask!

Drive Up/Pick Up or Free Shipping with No Minimum- One of my biggest tips for Back to School Shopping 2020 is to utilize Free Drive-Up pick up options and Free Shipping when possible. Stores like Target and Walmart both offer Free Order Online and Drive Up Pick up. You never even have to step foot in the the store. Some stores will even offer an extra discount if you use this service. Staples is currently offering Free Shipping with no minimum purchase. Between these options and the sales, I got both of my boys school supplies for around $50! The best part? I never stepped inside a store!

Get the most bang for your buck- Even if you are shopping from the convenience of your home this year, I still suggest shopping around at different stores to find the best deals. Be aware though, that some stores do have product limits on how many items that you can purchase at one time. In this case, you may need to do several transactions.

 Coupons are still alive and well- I have noticed several coupons both online and in the Sunday newspaper for school supply items. Don’t be afraid to utilize those to help you maximize your budget even more.

School clothes closet sales- Check to see if your kid’s school has a closet sale of uniforms and other items that have been left behind. I just bought my boys’ uniform shirts and jackets (their school has a required logo shirt) that were in like-new condition for only $5 each! My oldest son’s school did a virtual closet sale so we didn’t even have to leave the house.

Stack the savings! This is probably one of my biggest tips for ways that you can save on school supplies. When you stack store promotional offers, coupons and money-saving apps with discounts and rewards you can save BIG! And, don’t forget at places like Target you will save an extra 5% off when you use your Target REDcard! If you don’t have a Target REDcard, consider shopping with a credit card that will earn you cash back or points. Apps like Fetch Rewards allow you to scan your receipt (even online purchases) and to get points for your purchases. Those points can then be redeemed for gift cards and cash.

Masks/Hand Sanitizer/Essentials- This year looks a lot differently in more ways than one. If you are sending your child back to school, masks are more than likely to be required, and the other essentials like Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectant Wipes will be vital. I would suggest that you shop around for the best prices for these items. I would say that the Hand Sanitizer, Medical Masks, and Wipes can be hard-to-come by so when you see a deal on Amazon or the store, buy then. For the best deal on masks, I would suggest Target. They have a 2-count pack for kids and adults for just $4. Our family has these masks and we like them the best of all the ones that we have tried.

Know the price points of school supplies- and what you should be paying for those items. I have put together a list below of my price points for school supplies. You may be able to find these items even cheaper than I have posted. If you do, stock up!

Below is my list of price points for school supplies. You can view it here and download to print.

 I hope that these tips were helpful as you navigate your Back to School Shopping for 2020!

 

Free $15 to Spend at Old Navy!

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If you haven’t yet joined Top Cashback, now is the time to do so! They are offering Free $15 to spend at Old Navy! Yes, it is totally legit and I have used this site many times! If you are buying clothes for yourself or the family, why not get paid for doing so? $15 is a lot of money to save! This offer is only valid through August 2, so take advantage now! And, Old Navy is having a HUGE sale right now to sweeten this deal even more!

Step 1:
OFFER LINK 
Using this link, signup for a FREE TopCashback account.  This offer is for new TopCashback members only. If you already have an account, sign up your hubby or another family member.

Step 2:
Follow the directions listed on the offer page to purchase. You must spend at least $15.00 to receive $15.00 cash back.

Step 3:
Within 7 days of purchase, $15.00 will appear in your TopCashback account. You’ll be able to withdraw this within 14 days of purchase.  You can withdraw the money straight to your checking, PayPal, or claim as gift cards.

Tips:

  • Important: Check your email to confirm your email address. Click on the link in your email to authenticate your new account.
  • Want to purchase more than $15.00?  Make a second transaction instead of adding more to an existing cart to maximize additional cash back.

Terms & Conditions:

Note: Transactions must contain at least $15.00 worth of purchases to ensure the $15.00 cash back is credited to TopCashback accounts. Transactions may initially track lower, but within the 14 days after purchase it will be uplifted and turn payable at the amount of $15.00. Transactions may take up to 7 days to appear in your TopCashback account. The deal is open until 11:59pm PST on 8/2/2020 or until supplies run out; whichever happens first; applicable for purchases made directly after clicking through TopCashback. Only one TopCashback account is permitted per member.  Cannot be combined with other TopCashback freebie offers.  Do not close the window, open any new tabs, or use non-TopCashback approved coupons while checking out.

Lowe’s 4th of July Sale + $10 Free to Spend at Lowe’s!

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If you need to do some projects around the house or your yard, this is a deal that you don’t want to miss out on! From gardening supplies, tools, home decor, outdoor living, and more, right now new members can get $10 for FREE to spend at Lowe’s from TopCashback! (offer is valid through July 5) And, Lowe’s is having a huge 4th of July sale right now! Mulch is 5 for $10, Hanging Flower Baskets are 2 for $10, Bonnie Herbs and Vegetables are 3 for $10 + much more! And, you can opt to choose Free in-store pickup with this offer! 

Yes, this is totally legit deal and I have used this site many times! If you are buying items for your home, why not get paid to do so? If you are already a member you can sign up another family member to receive the offer.

Here’s the deal:

New members to Top Cashback can take advantage of this offer. If you already have an account, sign up your hubby or another family member. Offer is only valid through July 5.

Check your email to confirm your email address. Click on the link in your email to authenticate your new account.

1) Simply click the “Get Offer Now” button to go to the Lowe’s website. (you must use this link for you cash back offer to work)

2) Purchase anything for $10 or more from Lowe’s and get $10 cash back. 

3) Within 7 days of purchase you’ll see your transaction post to your TopCashback Account.

4) Once confirmed, your transaction will become payable within 14 days.  Note: cash back may fluctuate in between that period, but will be the correct amount once payable.

5) Cannot be combined with other TopCashback promotions.

Terms & Conditions:

Note: Transactions must contain at least $10.00 worth of purchases to ensure the $10.00 cash back is credited to TopCashback accounts. Transactions may initially track lower, but within the 14 days after purchase it will be uplifted and turn payable at the amount of $10.00. Transactions may take up to 7 days to appear in your TopCashback account. The deal is open until 11:59pm PST on 7/5/2020 or until supplies run out; whichever happens first; applicable for purchases made directly after clicking through TopCashback. Only one TopCashback account is permitted per member.  Cannot be combined with other TopCashback freebie offers.  Do not close the window, open any new tabs, or use non-TopCashback approved coupons while checking out.

The Beauty Brands $14.98 Liter Sale is Here!

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One of my favorite sales that I shop every season is here!

One of the things that I splurge on myself for is salon highlights and salon shampoo and conditioner. It really does make all the difference in the world in how my hair looks and feels and to me it is worth the extra money on myself.  😀  Right now, Beauty Brands.com is offering their Liter sale and you can score up to 72% off brands like Biolage, Kenra, Redken, Matrix + More! Pay just $14.98 for the huge liters!

Shipping is $5.95 or Free on order of $50 or more. GO HERE to start shopping.

LOFT Warehouse Sale: Tops $8, Dresses & Jumpsuits $16 + so Much More!

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LOFT is having a huge warehouse sale! Score tops for $8, Dresses & Jumpsuits $16, pants for $12 + so Much More! To receive your discount, use promo code LOVE at checkout.

There are so many cute items to choose from, but sizes are becoming limited. You can GO HERE to shop the entire sale.