Tag: Frugal Tips

Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art

Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art

We love vintage holiday decorations that remind us of our childhood. They bring back so many memories for us. It doesn’t matter if it’s Easter, one of the Patriotic Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas…we love to decorate with vintage items. A friend of our’s was 

Repurposing Twin-Pack Plastic Ketchup Connector Rings to Save Closet Space

Repurposing Twin-Pack Plastic Ketchup Connector Rings to Save Closet Space

We purchased an older home 15 years ago with very small closets. One of the smallest closets is in our master bedroom. It’s so small that only my clothes hang inside it. My husband’s clothes hang in a closet in one of our guest bedrooms. 

Save Money on Groceries with the Swagbuck’s TADA App

Save Money on Groceries with the Swagbuck’s TADA App

SwagbucksWe’ve been members of Swagbucks for 10+ years. It’s a website where you can earn money and gift cards to your favorite stores by shopping online (through their links), taking quick & easy surveys, printing out coupons, watching videos, playing online and mobile games, etc. It’s free to join!!!

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Over the years we’ve introduced you to Swagbucks several times on the TCC blog and have provided you with tips on how we earn. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted about it and today I wanted to introduce you to the TADA Mobile Shopping App. We use the SB TADA Mobile App every time we go into a grocery store, Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, etc. Hundreds of stores qualify.

Every few days they update the TADA app with a list of qualifying products. We ONLY buy the products that we normally buy. It will list how many SB you will earn for purchasing the product. You put the item on your shopping list, go shop, buy it, come home and scan in your receipt through the app to received your SB credit.

You can sign-up through our link to start earning right away.

One of the reasons we’re big users of the app is because things we normally buy like fresh produce never have coupons in the Sunday paper. In the photograph I’m showing today, I received SB (cash back through the app) on every item shown.

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The week that I purchased the items I received the following:

2 SB for buying one orange
2 SB for buying one avocado
5 SB for buying 2 tomatoes
5 SB for buying hamburger rolls
5 SB for buying hot dog rolls
10 SB for buying Lay’s Potato Chips
5 SB for head of lettuce
5 SB for 2 bananas
5 SB for 2 apples (not shown)
300 SB for People Magazine

For the fresh produce I ONLY had to buy one, any brand, any size. In some cases I bought more than one because we needed them. It’s a great way to save a little bit of money on fresh produce that we normally buy. In the course of a year that really adds up!

The previous week (no photo) we got 40 SB for buying any brand, any size package of chicken and 40 SB for buying any brand, any size package of ground beef. That same week I got 100 SB for buying cat litter and 250 SB for buying liquid laundry detergent. As I stated…they change the list of qualifying items a few times a week.

BONUS: You can scan in your receipt from just about any store (grocery, pharmacy, gas station, convenience stores, dollar stores, fast food restaurants, pet stores, etc.) and get 2 SB back for EVERY receipt you scan in. Yes, every receipt! That really adds up over the year.

Here’s how you sign up:

1. Sign up using this link.

2. Once you open up your FREE account…click on the MORE tab in the top center of the homepage. Look for the section that says mobile apps. You’ll want to download the main Swagbucks app and the TADA Magic Receipts App.

3. That’s it. It’s super easy, and Swagbucks is for real. I use it myself, and I’ve earned some incredible things!

Haven’t tried Swagbucks yet? They’re a site where you earn points (called SB) for doing things like shopping, watching videos, taking surveys, and discovering deals and services you might like to try. You then take those points and turn them into free gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, or PayPal cash.

If you’re new to Swagbucks and want to learn all of the tricks of the trade and really make some money…we recommend that you join the Swaggernauts Swagbucks Facebook Group. Totally free to join! Members help one another to learn all of the tricks to make the MOST out of your experience & time over on Swagbucks. You can find the Swaggernauts group on Facebook.

Disclaimer: We are Swagbucks Affiliates. We may or may not earn a small commission if you join under our affiliate links. 

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5 Ways To Make Use Of Baby Items When Your Child Grows Out Of Them

5 Ways To Make Use Of Baby Items When Your Child Grows Out Of Them

If you love a beautiful upcycle makeover, this might be the perfect way to turn outgrown clothes and baby equipment into functional keepsakes. From furniture to gadgets, empty containers to sentimental hand-me-down clothing, there is a new destiny for every item, as long as you 

Second-Hand Store Coastal Beach Home Decor Finds!

Second-Hand Store Coastal Beach Home Decor Finds!

I enjoy visiting flea markets, yard sales, second-hand stores, antique shops, etc. when we travel. It’s always fun to find a hidden treasure at a bargain basement price! Especially if that hidden treasure is brand new, never used!!! I love finding those type’s of deals. 

Beautiful Stone Mountain Leather Wristlet Wallets

Beautiful Stone Mountain Leather Wristlet Wallets

A few times a year I like to shop for a new wallet and handbag. Like most women, I like to change them out according to the season. I’m also a bargain hunter but love name brand, designer goods. I just don’t love the price!

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Four weeks ago I started my hunt for a new leather wristlet wallet. I love using wristlets, especially when we travel. I will often lock up my handbag in our in-room safe and just run around with a wristlet. When running out to shop or up onto the boardwalk I only need my essentials and prefer to keep things light.

Stone Mountain Leather Wristlets

After perusing at least 8 different online websites I finally found what I wanted and guess what? I got it at a bargain basement price! The original retail price was $59.99 and I snagged it for $9.99 with tax and $2.99 shipping. What a deal!

I purchased a Stone Mountain Leather Wristlet in a beautiful floral pattern which is perfect for the spring and summer seasons! It’s made out of genuine leather that has been “coated” to help protect the leather. I love that idea….I can wipe it down with a disinfecting wipe every few days to keep germs at bay. Especially important these days.

Stone Mountain Leather Wristlets

The wallet has two main compartments with each one having a zipper entry. Love the simple leather zipper pull tags. The inside is fully lined too. On the back side of the wallet is another zippered compartment and it holds the included rechargable power pack for my phone. That’s right…it came with a portable cellphone power pack which you recharge using the included USB cable.

My large cellphone fits into one of the main compartments nicely and there is a little opening inside to hook up your cellphone to the power pack so it can charge up while you’re on-the-go. I use the other main compartment to hold my keys, money, credit card, lip balm and my travel-size hand sanitizer. You can get all your essentials in it.

Love that my new wristlet is made out of genuine leather and came with the rechargable power pack so that I can charge up my phone. How cool is that! Totally cool and a fabulous bargain! I purchased it on clearance from ShopLC who runs a home shopping channel on TV and an online retail site.

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Disclosure: Item featured was personally purchased by the writer. This post is NOT sponsored by any company or brand. Post may contain affiliate links.

How to Freeze Chopped Bell Peppers

How to Freeze Chopped Bell Peppers

During the summertime I like to freeze bell peppers for later use. I will prepare a few packages of them in 1 cup portions and use them throughout the winter when I make omelets, scrambled eggs, breakfast casseroles, soups, stews, quiches, stir-fry’s, cheesesteak sandwiches, tossed 

Upcycle Old Greeting Cards into New To and From Gift Tags

How many of you save the greeting cards that you receive? I do! I store all of them in a plastic box in my craft room. I like to use them for various craft projects throughout the year. You can use those old greeting cards