Are you looking for ways to save money?! Here are 20 ideas!

1. Use Pine-Sol for multiple things around the house. Pine-Sol is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved product for disinfecting. Use to clean most surfaces in your home, and more. Here are 5 uses for Pine-Sol you may not have thought of!

2. Get a FREE card or item from Hallmark. I like to keep a stack of cards on hand, just in case. Even better, these cards cost me nothing! Learn how to get your FREE card from Hallmark each month!

3. Save on Family Entertainment. Life is no fun with all work and no play. Spending time together does not have to cost a fortune. Save money while still creating family memories! Such as National Parks do Free Entrance Days. Here are 10 Ideas To Save On Family Entertainment.

4. Less food waste. Do you have veggies in your fridge on the verge of wilting? Instead of them going to waste, use them up in a hot meal! Commit to less food waste to save! Use up vegetables, fruit and leftovers to stretch your dollar.

5. Sign up for rewards from stores you shop. Signing up for retail loyalty programs can certainly be worthwhile and rewarding! Here are 5 to sign up for now that allow me to shop for FREE.

6. Switch to generic brands and save. Not all generic brands are created equal, however many are just as good or better than the name brand. Try switching up some of your most used brands to generic brands to save big on your shopping list.

7. Cut costs around your home by using items you already have (or can buy on the cheap) in creative ways! Such as these 12 DIY Uses For Baking Soda To Save Money.

8. Shop Aldi. If you have one nearby, it is worth it. Read 18 items I love to buy from Aldi! 

9. Write to companies for coupons. A tried-and-true way to save money is with coupons. Read these Tips To Get Companies To Mail F-R-E-E Coupons.

10. Make Extra Cash: Sell Unwanted Items On eBay. Are you starting to clean home and finding items you no longer want or need? Download the eBay app and start listing items today, read these tips.

11. Earn with Microsoft Rewards simply by changing your search engine to Bing. Earn daily by searching! Earn quicker by searching the daily maximum on a computer and mobile phone. Also, be sure to visit the dashboard for bonus opportunities to earn.

12. Stock up on cheap tarps, flashlights and more with this simple tip. Get cheap household items by signing up for Harbor Freight Tools FREE Insider club membership.

13. Grow your own veggies. Last summer we planted sugar snap peas, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, zucchini and summer squash! We also have blueberry bushes.

14. Save condiment packages. When visiting fast food, save your condiment packages and put them to good use!

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15. Did you know you can get a FREE credit report yearly? Federal law allows anyone to obtain a free copy of your credit report, every 12 months, from each credit reporting company (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax).

16. Free gift tags, Look for specially marked boxes during the holidays for FREE gift tags!

17. Cash back with ibotta. Have you downloaded ibotta yet? This is one of my biggest earners from the apps I use for grocery and household good savings.

18. Cash back with Checkout 51. Here is another app to help with grocery costs. Earn cash back from Checkout 51 when you add offers, buy the product and upload your receipt!

19. Have you heard of CoinOut? Add this receipt scanning app to your routine to earn cash back. This app was first featured on Shark Tank!

20. Earn points, enter sweepstakes and redeem for rewards with Receipt Pal! Learn how to maximize your earnings with this receipt scanning app now.

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Do you have veggies in your fridge on the verge of wilting? Instead of them going to waste, use them up in a hot meal! Commit to less food waste to save! Use up vegetables, fruit and leftovers to stretch your dollar.

I always have good intentions when I buy vegetables, however I have been guilty of vegetable food waste. To save money, I am committing to less food waste.

Ideas for Vegetables:

In you want to do the same, here are some ideas to get you started on what to do with vegetables that need to be used. They are great to add to soups and on top of Ramen Noodles. Dice them up and place in an omelet and have breakfast for dinner. Cut up carrots, celery and broccoli and keep in the fridge for snacks. Kids and I are much more likely to munch on veggies when they are prepped and easily grabbable!

What is your favorite way to use up vegetables?

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Signing up for retail loyalty programs can certainly be worthwhile and rewarding! Here are 5 to sign up for now that allow me to shop for FREE.

Ace Hardware – Sign up for their rewards program and then download the app, link your account and get a FREE $5 reward! They also send $5 on your birthday.

Eddie Bauer Adventure Rewards – Sign up to earn 500 pts, that is $5 to spend online or in-store. I have also gotten random $10 reward emails to spend as I choose!

Express – Join Express Insider and earn points on every purchase, plus complete your profile to earn points too! They occasionally send me $5 or $10 for FREE.

Victoria’s Secret – Another company that sends me FREE cash to their store is Victoria’s Secret. If you are not on the email list, sign up now! They also send a birthday coupon.

Bath & Body Works – In the last couple of months I have gotten a coupon for a FREE hand sanitizer and a FREE full-size item! This month I received a coupon for a FREE body care gift (up to an $8.50 value). Be sure to get on this email and mailing list now.

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Earn extra cash for Christmas shopping by starting a side hustle. Here are 15 ideas! I have personally done 5 on this list myself.

1. Sell baked goods – If you love baking, turn it into a side business. Look for craft fairs in your area to set up a table.

2. Sell your Crafts – If you are crafty, this can earn extra cash as well and also worth looking into craft shows or church sales to set up at. Etsy is another platform to sell your crafts.

3. Become a DoorDash Driver – Driving for DoorDash is flexible, set your own hours and earn extra cash. Plus, sign up through Swagbucks for a limited time and earn an additional 10,000 SB (= $100)!

4. Babysitting – Offering your home as a safe space for kiddos during the day while parents are working or in the evening for date nights can bring in extra cash.

5. Walk Dogs or Pet Sit – Similar to babysitting, only for pets. Many pet owners look at them as just as much part of their family as their children. Check out PetSitter or advertise in a local FB group.

6. Sell Photographs or sessions – Do you own a nice camera? Start snapping some photos to sell, such as on Getty Images or Shutterstock. Or, offer family/graduation/special event photo sessions to earn.

7. Clean Houses – Set up a local cleaning business by advertising on local FB groups or craigslist. This requires a small startup fee to stock up on cleaning supplies.

8. Clean Cars – If cleaning a whole house seems overwhelming, try starting with car cleaning. It is one of those things people love but hate to do themselves!

9. Mow Lawns – If you own a lawnmower and have an eye for landscaping, this can be a great side income.

10. Start A YouTube Channel – Do you love doing makeup? Traveling? Crafting? Think of a niche you can use to create videos and start a channel.

11. Transcriber – This is a work from home job that you can create your own hours, check out transcriber jobs on TranscribeMe.

12. Deliver Groceries – Check out Instacart as an opportunity to buy and deliver groceries. This is another opportunity to work around your current schedule and create your own hours.

13. Offer Music Lessons – Are you talented musically? Guitar, piano lessons and more are in high demand. Share your knowledge and get paid for it.

14. Resell – Resell items you can find for cheap and earn a profit. Shop at thrift stores, church sales and yard sales to find inventory and then sell on Poshmark, eBay or WhatNot.

15. Take Surveys – Get paid for your opinion on sites such as Swagbucks and MyPoints. Check out other offers on these sites to earn even more!

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Not all generic brands are created equal, however many are just as good or better than the name brand. Try switching up some of your most used brands to generic brands to save big on your shopping list.

One SavEar shared her experience with a store brand of motion sickness medicine! Read it now:

One way to cut costs around your home is to use items you already have (or can buy on the cheap) in creative ways! Today we are discussing 12 Uses for Baking Soda to Save Money.

1. Use in your humidifier. Simply add 2 TSPs of baking soda to your humidifier water to get rid of any musty smells.

2. Freshen up mattresses. If you need to eliminate urine smells, sprinkle baking soda topped with a vinegar spritz and use a wet/dry vac to clean up.

3. Clean your coffee pot. Use baking soda and run hot water through a full cycle to clean your coffee pot. Then rinse with warm water.

4. Get rid of fresh Carpet Stains. Sprinkle baking soda over the stain and let it soak up, then vacuum clean.

5. For Ice & Snow. If you have a buildup of ice and snow outside your door, sprinkle baking soda to use as traction and prevent slipping.

6. Bathroom cleaner for tub and sink. Baking soda makes a great soft scrub for cleaning your bathroom.

7. Laundry. Skip the chemicals in other deodorizes and use baking soda to eliminate odors by placing a cup in with your detergent.

8. Mouth Guard cleanser. Use 2 TSP of baking soda in water water to soak and clean sports mouth guards.

9. Freshen Breath. Did you know you can make a freshen breath recipe using 1 TSP of baking soda in a glass of water? Swish as normal.

10. Tooth whitening. There are a number of easy recipes to find online that use baking soda as an ingredient for a natural tooth whitening mix.

11. Toilet Clearner. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup of water to use as a toilet bowl cleaner.

12. Non-Toxic Deodorant. Make your own non toxic deodorant by mixing 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 5-6 TBS of Coconut oil and 5-6 drops of essential oils. Combine and then put in a jar or old deodorant stick, let harden in fridge.

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Have you heard of CoinOut? Add this receipt scanning app to your routine to earn cash back. This app was first featured on Shark Tank!

I have been using it for a few years now and have a lifetime CoinOut amount earned of $161.94. It is quick and easy and a great addition to my other receipt scanning apps such as Receipt Hog & Receipt Pal.

How To Maximize Cash Back with CoinOut:

• Scan any and every receipt! This app accepts all receipts
• Valid receipts must have the name of store, date of purchase, items purchased with pricing & total amount
• Receipts can not be older than 2 weeks
• Receipts must be your purchase, or a family members purchase
• There is a daily scan limit, usually 6-8 receipts per day
• I’ve gotten up to 20 cents per receipt! Typical is 2-10 cents.
• Amount earned per receipt is random and not based on the amount spent
• Earn more with badges on your home screen
• Connect accounts such as Amazon, Walmart and email to earn more
• Reward Options: Amazon Gift Card, PayPal or Zelle
• There is no minimum to cash out for Amazon or Zelle and a $20 minimum for PayPal
• You can only cash out once in a 2-week period
• Cash out under your “Account tab”

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Have tape? Then you can complete this fun and frugal indoor activity. Let your kids burn some energy with indoor hopscotch! Perfect for a rainy or snowy day.

This is an older photo from when my kids were younger, and I thought it would be a fun activity to share. Complete this simple DIY with just tape.

Supplies:

• Tape (I used painter’s tape)
• Something small to throw (if you play that way) such as a plush, ball, etc. whatever you have on hand.

That’s it! All you really need for indoor hopscotch is tape.

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Did you know you can save money on electricity depending on what time of day you do laundry, run your dishwasher and more? This is true if your electric company uses peak pricing!

Simply change your time-of-use (TOU) and save. I encourage you to call your electric supplier, or search their website, I encourage you to find out now!

What is variable peak pricing (VPP)? VPP pricing encourages people to shift the time they use energy, by rewarding those who use power at non-peak times with a lower cost. Simply put, use power during off peak times to save on your rate (my supplier is calculated by daily pricing).

In my home, Eversource is our supplier, and their on-peak times are 12 (noon) – 8pm, Monday through Friday. Any other time is considered off-peak, which includes weekends.

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Life is no fun with all work and no play. Today, we are discussing 10 ideas to save on family entertainment! Spending time together does not have to cost a fortune. Save money while still creating family memories!

1. National Parks – National Parks do Free Entrance Days a few times a year and we have 2 left for 2022 (September 24th and November 11th). Plus, if you have a 4th grader request your Annual 4th grade pass which gets them and YOU into the parks for free for an entire year.

2. Chuck E Cheese – Motivate your kids to achieve a goal with Rewards Calendars and Behavior Rewards Charts. Turn in their completed chart and earn 10 free tokens!

3. Local Library – Your local library is a great resource for free or cheap entertainment. Besides books, movies and cd’s, many have discount museum passes available.

4. Groupon – Sign up for Groupon emails to hear about new offers for entertainment discounts. Recently, I have even seen local concert tickets for a discount!

5. Build-A-Bear – With their Count Your Candles program, children can purchase a special birthday bear during their birthday month for the age they are turning. For example, if you child is turning 5, you will pay just $5 for the bear ($14 Value).

6. Nature Scavenger Hunt – Get outside and explore with your child with a nature scavenger hunt. Search for a free printable or create your own list of items to find!

7. Playground – Your local park or playground is a great resource to burn some energy and play. Explore a new area and visit a playground you have never been to before to spark new interest.

8. Yard Sales – Visit yard sales in your area to save big on new-to-you toys, board games, video games and more. Not only does it give these items a second life, reduce out of pocket spending by buying used.

9. Ditch Cable – Have you seen the cost of cable lately? Ditch cable by utilizing streaming services, movies from your local library and getting an antenna.

10. Discounted Movie Gift Cards – If your family loves going to the movies you know how quickly tickets and popcorn can add up. Curb spending by searching for discounted gift cards through ibotta, MyGiftCardsPlus (Swagbucks) and Raise.

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The most expensive component to any meal is generally the meat. Implement a meatless meal at least once a week to save! Today, we have 10 highly-rated recipes ideas for a Meatless Monday that are friendly on your wallet.

10 Meatless Recipe Ideas:

1. Delicious Meatless Baked Ziti

2. Pesto Pizza Recipe

3. Spinach Enchiladas Recipe

4. Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

5. Awesome Broccoli-Cheese Casserole Recipe

6. California Melt Recipe

7. Manicotti Recipe

8. Kitchen Sink Soup Formula Recipe

9. Plant-Based Taco Recipe

10. Winter Vegetable Hash

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Brighten up your table with wildflowers!

My husband and I recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. Instead of purchasing flowers, I picked some from our own yard. I completed the simple look with an emptied and cleaned out glass soda bottle.

I love being creative and using resources around me to save money. Plus, my husband is used to my frugal ways by now!

Do you have wildflowers growing in your yard? Have you ever picked them to display?!

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I just added $5 to my Christmas fund, that I forgot I had!

I consider myself to be on top of the apps I use and the gift cards I earn. However, I decided to go through my apps and check gift card balances just in case I missed anything.

This resulted in finding an unused $5 American Eagle gift card in my ibotta gift cards! I bought this to finish a bonus back in March 2022, and never used it.

Today’s task is to double-check the gift card balances on your earned money for any unused balances!

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Here is another app to help with grocery costs. Earn cash back from Checkout 51 when you add offers, buy the product and upload your receipt!

Tips to maximize earnings:

• Offers reset each Thursday at midnight (shop new offers Thursday through Wednesday at 11:59pm)
• One of my favorite things about this app is most offers are not store specific and can be bought from any store (unless specified on offer)
• Offers do have a limit, grab any hot offers soon after the week resets
• Each Thursday, scroll through all offers and select any ones you like
• Bonuses (bonus offers) are found at the top of the list
• Be sure to scroll down all the way as sometimes at end of list will be a video to watch (typically worth $0.03 for a quick ad) or a sample to request
• Also, check out the Gas offers tab for local gas stations participating near you!
• Use any coupons you may have for that product to save on top of the cash back (unless the specific offers says it cannot be combined with a coupon/discount)
• Look for offers that are also on ibotta to double dip!

To cash out, simply head to your Profile and request your payment (by check or PayPal). There is a $20 minimum to cash out.

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