If you are like most in today's economic times, you probably have a credit card balance. And, if you are like me, you tell yourself every month that you will throw a few extra dollars at it to make it go away, but it seems to never happen that way.
Today I had a break-through. I have always been aware of the reward points I have earned over many years, but always thought that you could only redeem them for useless junk out of their catalogs. But, after going online today and realizing that my rewards could ACTUALLY be used to pay down my balance had me jumping for joy and not screaming into my pillow like I usually do.
So, if you have never checked to see how many rewards points you have earned over the years, I suggest looking into it. But, don't waste them on Starbucks cards!
As a passionate money strategist, there is one thing that bothers me more than anything, grocery shopping. Just step into a mainstream grocery store and you will see that prices are going through the roof and food manufacturers are deceptively shrinking portion sizes.Just a few years ago, I noticed a new grocery store in my area called ALDI. I stopped to check it out and found a basic grocery store layout without all the bells and whistles.
I decided to grab a few things and quickly realized how low the prices were. Really? Under $2.00 for a gallon of milk - WOW. I will not go over the prices of everything in the store, but if you visit Aldi, you will find that you can practically cut your food spending by almost 50%.
It boils down to this. Aldi keeps things simple. You bring a quarter to release your shopping cart, you return it and get your quarter back eliminating the need to pay people to collect carts from the lot. You bring a few reusable shopping bags because they do charge $.10 per bag. You wait a few extra minutes in line because they staff the stores with less cashiers and you walk out knowing that you got good quality food for a fraction of the cost. No coupons, no discounts - just great prices! Give it a shot and let me know what you thought. Click on the store locator to find a location in your state.
You can receive a free appetizer from Romano's Macaroni Grill when you purchase two entrees. This offer expires August 17, 2010. Click here to print out your coupon. To review their menu or find a location near you Click here.
I saw an interesting video about a guy named Jay Shafer that decided to escape the rat race and build and live in a tiny 89 square foot house which he named "Tumbleweed." And in the process, he reinvented his career and outlook on life - especially living without a mortgage payment and high utility costs. In this video, he claims his utilities cost him about $100 per year, WOW! As he began living in this home, he began designing and building other small homes and eventually turned it into a business. A fun video that makes you think about simplifying your life.
Watch a video of his full house tour or go to Tumbleweed Houses to learn more about his business.
Even cheap people like me need to go out for a bite every now and then. But I rarely ever go unless there is a great deal or I can get something for free. I recently discovered a restaurant called Red Robin in my area that serves great burgers with all-you-can-eat steak fries. My server informed me that if I sign up for their eClub, I can get a coupon for a free birthday burger (or any menu item) emailed to me.
For those who read my ramblings, you will find that I am a loyal ALDI Market shopper and you will continue to hear about it. Anyway, I love me a Red Bull in the morning, but I never liked the price especially as the price continues to slowly climb.
It's the middle of the summer and nothing tastes better than an ice cold fountain drink. And, for $.25 cents, it tastes even better. Print this coupon and redeem at AM/PM convenience stores for a 32oz fountain drink for a quarter. One coupon per fountain drink. Offer expires January 4, 2011. CLICK HERE to find a location near you. Stay cool my friends. Stay cool.
Woot.com is one of my favorite websites that I check every morning religiously. They offer one product everyday beginning at midnight (central time) until it sells out or until the next midnight.
You can also follow them on Twitter.
If you are an eBay regular, you probably know that it's a great place to get coupons. The fact is, there are many people out there that sort through stacks of coupons, cut them and post them on eBay in bundles and even organized by expiration date. If you search for coupons on eBay, you will find that most sellers auction off hundreds of pre-cut and organized coupons usually for around $1. The great thing about buying them on eBay is that they are light weight eliminating the need to factor in shipping costs. And, most sellers will offer free shipping.
It's about that time when we have to start thinking about sending our kids back to school. And with that comes time to dig deep into our wallets to make sure they have everything they need come September. To make life a bit easier, Ziploc Brand products is offering a free Back-to-School gift pack to the first 10,000 to respond.
The free package includes:
- One box of 50-count Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags
- One box of 25-count Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal.
- One package of Ziploc® Brand Containers with the Smart Snap™ Seal (small bowl)
CLICK HERE to request your package.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
If you are like most in today's economic times, you probably have a credit card balance. And, if you are like me, you tell yourself every month that you will throw a few extra dollars at it to make it go away, but it seems to never happen that way.
Today I had a break-through. I have always been aware of the reward points I have earned over many years, but always thought that you could only redeem them for useless junk out of their catalogs. But, after going online today and realizing that my rewards could ACTUALLY be used to pay down my balance had me jumping for joy and not screaming into my pillow like I usually do.
So, if you have never checked to see how many rewards points you have earned over the years, I suggest looking into it. But, don't waste them on Starbucks cards!
As a passionate money strategist, there is one thing that bothers me more than anything, grocery shopping. Just step into a mainstream grocery store and you will see that prices are going through the roof and food manufacturers are deceptively shrinking portion sizes.Just a few years ago, I noticed a new grocery store in my area called ALDI. I stopped to check it out and found a basic grocery store layout without all the bells and whistles.
I decided to grab a few things and quickly realized how low the prices were. Really? Under $2.00 for a gallon of milk - WOW. I will not go over the prices of everything in the store, but if you visit Aldi, you will find that you can practically cut your food spending by almost 50%.
It boils down to this. Aldi keeps things simple. You bring a quarter to release your shopping cart, you return it and get your quarter back eliminating the need to pay people to collect carts from the lot. You bring a few reusable shopping bags because they do charge $.10 per bag. You wait a few extra minutes in line because they staff the stores with less cashiers and you walk out knowing that you got good quality food for a fraction of the cost. No coupons, no discounts - just great prices! Give it a shot and let me know what you thought. Click on the store locator to find a location in your state.
You can receive a free appetizer from Romano's Macaroni Grill when you purchase two entrees. This offer expires August 17, 2010. Click here to print out your coupon. To review their menu or find a location near you Click here.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
I saw an interesting video about a guy named Jay Shafer that decided to escape the rat race and build and live in a tiny 89 square foot house which he named "Tumbleweed." And in the process, he reinvented his career and outlook on life - especially living without a mortgage payment and high utility costs. In this video, he claims his utilities cost him about $100 per year, WOW! As he began living in this home, he began designing and building other small homes and eventually turned it into a business. A fun video that makes you think about simplifying your life.
Watch a video of his full house tour or go to Tumbleweed Houses to learn more about his business.
Even cheap people like me need to go out for a bite every now and then. But I rarely ever go unless there is a great deal or I can get something for free. I recently discovered a restaurant called Red Robin in my area that serves great burgers with all-you-can-eat steak fries. My server informed me that if I sign up for their eClub, I can get a coupon for a free birthday burger (or any menu item) emailed to me.
Friday, July 16, 2010
For those who read my ramblings, you will find that I am a loyal ALDI Market shopper and you will continue to hear about it. Anyway, I love me a Red Bull in the morning, but I never liked the price especially as the price continues to slowly climb.
It's the middle of the summer and nothing tastes better than an ice cold fountain drink. And, for $.25 cents, it tastes even better. Print this coupon and redeem at AM/PM convenience stores for a 32oz fountain drink for a quarter. One coupon per fountain drink. Offer expires January 4, 2011. CLICK HERE to find a location near you. Stay cool my friends. Stay cool.
Woot.com is one of my favorite websites that I check every morning religiously. They offer one product everyday beginning at midnight (central time) until it sells out or until the next midnight.
You can also follow them on Twitter.
If you are an eBay regular, you probably know that it's a great place to get coupons. The fact is, there are many people out there that sort through stacks of coupons, cut them and post them on eBay in bundles and even organized by expiration date. If you search for coupons on eBay, you will find that most sellers auction off hundreds of pre-cut and organized coupons usually for around $1. The great thing about buying them on eBay is that they are light weight eliminating the need to factor in shipping costs. And, most sellers will offer free shipping.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
It's about that time when we have to start thinking about sending our kids back to school. And with that comes time to dig deep into our wallets to make sure they have everything they need come September. To make life a bit easier, Ziploc Brand products is offering a free Back-to-School gift pack to the first 10,000 to respond.
The free package includes:
- One box of 50-count Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags
- One box of 25-count Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal.
- One package of Ziploc® Brand Containers with the Smart Snap™ Seal (small bowl)
CLICK HERE to request your package.
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