Wednesday, December 11, 2013

One way to Save Money on a Changing Table

DIY Changing Table Makeover

We originally wanted to purchase a dresser for our son's room. We wanted a good quality dresser that would last for years. This would have cost us around $300- $500. However I found this deal for a used changing crib on a Facebook for sale site for $25. I asked if she would take $20 and she said yes. The changing table was made out of pine and the bones to it were in great shape. All it needed was a fresh coat of paint. We decided to go bold and to add a pop of color to his room. We choose a blue color. First we took out the drawers then sanded all of the wood that would be painted. Next we spray painted it. Finally we put two coats of polyurethane to give it a glossy look and feel. We were going to spray paint the knobs as well but my husband found these new knobs at Home Depot. The knobs are stainless steel square shaped knobs with rounded edges. I loved the rounded edges to the square knobs just in case our son ever runs into one. The rounded edge is better than a sharp edge! For this project we had to buy the changing table, spray paint, small can of polyurethane and new knobs. We spent a total of $60 which I thought was well worth it.  The changing table serves its purpose for the time being and we can also upgrade it to a dresser later on in life! It also looks great and adds that personal touch to his room!

                                                Before                     &           After          

Starbucks Freebies

Starbucks Gift Card

Birthday Freebie
If you do not already have one, get a Starbucks gift card for yourself to take an opportunity of these Starbucks freebies. When you register your Starbucks Gift Card online you will receive a free Starbucks drink on your birthday when you join My Starbucks Rewards. This birthday freebie will be sent directly to your gift card for you to use. You should receive an e-mail from Starbucks around your birthday confirming your free birthday drink!  

Free Refills/Discount Codes
Also be sure to reload your gift card and use it instead of paying with cash or credit card. If you use your gift card you can get rewards such as free brewed and iced coffee and tea refills once you hit the green level status. I also get frequent e-mails from Starbucks with promo codes for discounted drinks or food items. To use the promo code you have to use your Starbucks gift card to receive the discount. 

Starbucks App
If you don’t want to carry yet another card in your wallet, download the Starbucks app on your android or iphone and access your gift card from your phone. You can scan to pay and also see if you have any current discount codes available.

To find out more about Starbucks Rewards Card go here: www.starbucks.com/card/rewards 



Starbucks Coffee Bag

Save your Starbucks coffee bags and bring them into any Starbucks that is free standing and not in a grocery or retail store for a free tall coffee. The bag will have a free coffee label on the side.





Thursday, November 14, 2013

Kellogg Family Rewards- Earn $5 Target E-Gift Card

1. Buy four specially marked Eggo Waffles at Target
2. Login into your Kellogg Family Rewards Account Online
3. Enter the codes found inside the Eggo Waffles box 
4. Earn a $5 Target e-gift Card! 





If you haven't already sign up for Kellogg Rewards. Kellogg's Family Rewards has improved so much since it first started. If you already buy Kellogg products this is a great reward program. Just buy a Kellogg product that is marked "Kellogg's Family Rewards", enter the code online (usually found inside the box), collect & redeem points. Their rewards catalog has grown as well. My favorite rewards that they give have been gift cards and shutterfly products.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Save $ on Dryer Sheets

1. First it is always a good idea to get a coupon to use to purchase dryer sheets. You can sometimes find coupons in the Sunday newspapers, P&G monthly coupons (have to request online at their website), manufacturer's website or even on coupons.com.

2. Once you purchased your dryer sheets cut them in half. This way when you dry your clothes in the dryer you only use half a sheet. It is still effective and cuts down on cost. I usually go ahead and cut all of mine in half and put back in the box so I do not have to think about each time when drying my clothes.

Hope this money saving tip works for you!



Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Freeze Bread, Lime Juice and Herbs

Bread 
There are only two people in our household. If we buy a loaf of bread, hamburgers or buns ot hotdogs buns we usually have leftover bread. Hamburger buns usually come in packs of 4 to 6 and we only need 2. To help diminish waste simply but the bread in a freezer bag and put in the freezer. I would say it is good up to a couple of months. 

Fresh Lime Juice
I squeezed the juice out of each lime, put the juice in the ice cube tray and put in the freezer. After the juice froze I put the cubes into a freezer bag and put back into the freezer. 




Herbs/Cilantro
Usually when you buy a bundle of cilantro you do not use it all. To save the rest of the cilantro for future use simply take of the leaf part of the cilantro and put into an ice cube tray. Then fill the ice cube tray with water and put into the freezer. Once it is frozen, take out of the tray and then put into a freezer bag. This is perfect to add to any recipe especially a soup recipe!
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Search Engines that Pay you!

Here are two legit Search Engines that I use daily! I have earned $115 in gift cards since I have started using both in October 2012. 

BING REWARDS


Most of you already use or know about BING, now you can earn $ by using it! 


I use bing on my computer as my main search engine. By joining bing rewards for every 2 to 3 searches you get 1 point. Once you receive enough points you can exchange the points for a gift card. I have earned eleven $5 amazon gift cards and one $5 Groupon gift card since I signed up in October ($60 total).

Click Here to Sign Up for Bing Rewards *That link is a referral link please use so I can get credit, thank you!




SWAGBUCKS

I use swagbucks on my smartphone as my main search engine. I also take a daily poll which equals one point. Swagbucks randomly rewards you points for your searches. Sometimes I get 8 points for a search, 11 points or 20 points while other searches I earn my none. It is worth doing! Once you received enough points you can exchange the points for a gift card. I have earned eleven $5 amazon ($55 total) gift cards since I started using in October. 
Click Here to sign up for Swagbucks. *That link is a referral link please use so I can get credit, thank you!


Friday, November 1, 2013

Free $10 Babies R Us Gift Card for Babies born in 2013 Event

Babies R Us is having a Baby's First Christmas Event. If your baby was born in 2013 you can attend this event and you will get a free $10 gift card to Babies R Us.

For more information click here!

Go to your local Babies R Us on the appropriate date. Please see dates below


Saturday, Nov. 9
9-10am

January - March
2013 Babies
Saturday, Nov. 16
9-10am

April - June
2013 Babies
Saturday, Nov. 23
9-10am

July - September
2013 Babies
Saturday, Dec. 7
9-10am

October - December
2013 Babies