305/365 The links contained in this post may earn me a commission, so thank you for supporting me by using them! Summer is halfway through, and here it is, the end of July already. I have a list of things I always do at the end of the month to get ready for the next month. Here we go... Grocery Store Rewards This month, I didn't have any gas rewards that were expiring, and I don’t like to use rewards on gas unless I have 10 at once for $1.00 off a full tank of gas. I love that they introduced “Grocery Rewards” so that I don’t always have to scramble each month to “use them or lose them,” and instead have some choices. Since our tank holds 17 gallons,…
301/365 This post contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may receive a small commission, which helps support me in bringing these great deals to you, so "Thanks!" Starting today, Best Buy is having their Black Friday in July sale through Saturday, July 27, 2019. You can really maximize this sale by stacking discounts from Swagbucks, Amex, and Best Buy Rewards. Swagbucks Shop You can earn regular Shop SB and bonus SB at Best Buy either in store or online for items featured in the Best Buy weekly ad. Check out this post for detailed information about how to get bonus SB from Swagbucks at Best Buy in the store. You just need to either print out your QR code or save it to your phone, so check the…
256/365 Tomorrow only, you can get 10% cash back at over 200 stores at Rakuten (formerly Ebates). Read on to find all of the details on this sale. Over 200 Stores There are over 200 stores offering at least 10% cash back. While it’s not as good as their birthday sale a few months ago, you can still save some money. If you stack rewards, you can get an even bigger percentage off! How It Works Just sign up for Rakuten here. Once you join and make a purchase of at least $25, you will get a $10 bonus! I will also get a bonus for referring you to their site. Whenever you intend to make a purchase online, check how much Rakuten is paying in cash back for that…
247/365 Several months ago, I posted about the SHOP, PLAY, WIN game from Safeway. I wasn't overly thrilled that the game had started, but I was going to participate anyway, kicking and screaming if necessary. Let's see how I did overall. Keeping Up with the Game Pieces At first, I was good at keeping up with the opening, scanning, and sorting of game pieces. Maggie was helping, but she would leave a task off in the middle, so I took back over. I kept a box on my desk, and labeled each pile with a sticky tab. I even put coupons for free things in my purse so that I would redeem them as I received them instead of waiting until the end. Around mid March, I got too busy…
223/365 This week, Ebates is celebrating turning 20 with increased cash back in most of its stores. Hurry over to their welcome page to find out if a store where you plan to shop online (or even in the store in some cases) is on sale! Over 400 Stores There are over 400 stores offering at least 15% cash back. Too bad the stars didn't align for shopDisney, because if I had made my purchase on Monday instead of Sunday, I would have gotten 20% cash back! Just for that one day, a lot of stores were 20% cash back! That would have been a pretty penny, but of course the sale at shopDisney would have been over! How It Works Just sign up for Ebates here. Once you join…
154/365 Since this was our first trip to Universal Orlando, I feel like I learned a lot, both in things I did right, and things I'd do differently next time. DOs Go in the off-season for lower crowds, cheaper rooms, and better weather.Book early! Check your room and airline (Southwest) often to see if the price has dropped and you can rebook at a lower rate.Pay for your airline ticket with a credit card that includes Trip Interruption Insurance, like our Citi Prestige, among others. Stay at Hyatt House across from Universal Orlando Resort, especially on points at only 8,000 per night. You'll enjoy free breakfast, full kitchen, and walking distance to the parks.Stay at one of the three higher end hotels for at least one night to get free…
148/365 My kids LOVE Harry Potter. I read all of the books to them a few years ago. Now, the audio books are playing on our Echo device most days, and the movies are frequently chosen for family movie night. They both have wizard robes and wands, and know their Hogwarts House and Patronus. In 2017, we bought cheap annual passes to Universal Studios Hollywood at Costco to complement our Disneyland APs, so we have visited Hogsmeade there. However, Universal Orlando also has Diagon Alley AND the Hogwarts Express, so we knew we needed to visit there someday soon. Entertainment Back in April of 2018, I found a great deal on tickets to Universal Orlando through Daily Getaways, a fundraiser for the US Travel Association. Every spring, they offer a…
You can help me while I help you (Help me help you! ~Jerry Maguire) by using the links below to sign up for these services. You get rewarded, and so do I. Thank you for using my links! General Swagbucks: All-in-one earning site Shopkick: Check-ins, click through, scans DOSH: Cash back for in-store and click through Pei: Cash back app linked to your credit cards. Use code debrae0322 Uber: Ride-sharing Lyft: Ride-sharing Ting: Cell phone and Internet service Groupon: Local deals at a discount Cashback Portals TopCashBack Ebates/Rakuten Giving Assistant Credit Card Referrals These are my credit card referrals. Please, please, pretty please, don’t get a credit card if you are not absolutely sure you can manage your spending and pay on time. The fees and interest are not worth…
Day 153/365 While there is an extra day this month, don't let that lull you into a false sense of security. There is so much to do to wrap up before the next month begins, that I feel like I need a checklist to consult. SwagbucksGrocery Store Fuel RewardsExpiring CouponsExpiring OffersExpiring DealsDisney Movie InsidersTimesheets Swagbucks Each month, I try to earn enough Swagbucks for at least one $25 virtual Visa at a discount of 13% or 2175 SB. I'm happy I waited until now, though, because the Spin & Win with this month's Swago has some Swag Ups for redemption. The flip-side to this coin is to check my virtual Visa account to be sure that I am using my Visa gift cards before they expire! Grocery Store Fuel Rewards…
