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Honest Shopkick Review – Get a FREE $5 Gift Card to Amazon, ULTA, Kohl’s, Starbucks, & More!

Are you a busy mom who’s always trying to find ways to save time and money? Well, here’s the perfect solution: the Shopkick app! Let me break down my honest Shopkick Review. This amazing tool lets you earn rewards on your go-to purchases without ever having to leave your house. Sure, it might sound too good to be true –

Ways to Make Extra Cash with Inbox Dollars

Extra cash seems almost like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? If nothing else, it definitely seems too good to be true! I allocated my money to bills or simply running my household for most of my life. We lived paycheck to paycheck on a good week. During bad weeks, there were credit cards that quickly resulted in debt. So you can

What is Mystery Shopping? And Is it Legit?

Paying off debt can be a bit of a drag, especially if you are reducing your spending on the fun stuff — eating out, shopping, or entertainment — to become debt-free. Mystery shopping is a great way to add back the fun stuff in your life without any impact on your budget or debt pay-off plan. Side hustles are also

How to Use Decluttr to Trade in your Old Electronics

If you’re short on cash AND time this holiday season, there’s an easy way to earn a few extra dollars without picking up a full-fledged side hustle. Today I am going to break down How to Use Decluttr to Trade in your Old Electronics. It is a super-easy way to get rid of your extra electronics and make some extra

30 Day Money Saving Challenge

Let’s be honest, sometimes it’s necessary to come up with money quickly, especially when you vow not to accumulate new debt on credit cards. Enter: the 30 Day Challenge to Save Money! I love this because it’s a quick way to get $500 in cash within 30 days that REALLY WORKS!      30-Day Money Saving Challenge:   Maybe you

Best Ways to Sell Used Toys Online

Is your home overwhelmed with kid-clutter? With four kids, you can bet I’ve spent my fair share of time tripping over kids’ toys and finding legos in my furniture. There have been times I have wanted to toss it all, but what if there was a better way? I’m sharing my best tips for how to sell used toys online

How to Focus on Your Finances in a Pandemic-Changed World

Think back to January 2020: a time when sweatpants were reserved for couch time, when couch time was reserved for evening hours, and when toilet paper abounded in your go-to grocery store. Joking aside, COVID-19 has likely changed everything from your daily routine to your shopping habits. These shifts may have thrown your budget– and your finances– into a bit

Frugal Mom Hack: Ways to Earn Free Diapers

I am a mom of six kids. At one time,  I had two little ones in diapers and another one in pull-ups. Let me tell you, it was expensive!! Since then, I’ve tried just about everything to get free diapers. I’m sharing my best tips for what helped me significantly cut down on the diaper budget and even ways to

How To Use Swagbucks

If you haven’t heard about Swagbucks, oh my goodness! Are you in for a treat! This is one of my FAVORITE sites online! Swagbucks is an online membership rewards program that lets you earn money for things you are already buying. You read that right – and as of 2020, they have paid out OVER $423 MILLION in rewards!!  If

Birthday Freebies – Free Food and Gifts on Your Birthday!

Let’s be honest. Everyone likes to be treated special on their birthday! Luckily, our favorite businesses have this figured out, and many run promotions to honor you on your special day.  Several give out FREE food and gifts! Have you ever wondered which places are the best when it comes to Birthday Freebies? Birthday Freebies You Don’t Want to Miss

4 Apps That Will Pay You

Chances are you have a smartphone. One of my favorite features, aside from having the internet in the palm of my hand, is the convenience apps allow me to have. The push of a button lets me access my favorite podcasts, stores, games, lists. . . well, you know! The problem is, I really do hate shelling out money for

How to be $10,000 Richer This Year!

What if I told that exactly one year from now, you can be $10,000 richer than you are right now?  We could ALL use a raise this year, am I right? And maybe you didn’t get one… or worse yet, maybe you did, but it was completely negated by the increased inflation!  No worries. I am going to share my best

How I Made Extra Cash With Cash Back Apps On Stuff I Was Already Buying

I am all about saving money wherever and whenever possible. Sometimes, though, it is easy to fall into the trap of buying extra stuff that is not in the budget just to get the “savings.” But, let’s be honest. That’s not really savings.  What if there were a way to earn extra cash and save on stuff you were already

How to Sell on Poshmark Tutorial

I confess I’ve been a little obsessed with easy ways to make money lately. Since the beginning of the new year I’ve been selling on Poshmark, an online boutique marketplace to buy and sell fashion items. Within the last five months, I have made over $3,000 through the app (what!), and thought you might want to learn how to sell

Money Saving Apps to Help You Survive Financial Difficulty

Managing your money is more important than ever when you are going through financial difficulty. If you have an emergency fund, you can rely on that to help make ends meet for a short time, but you can make that money last longer using money saving apps to put a little money back in your pocket. But less than 70%

How to Make Money with Door Dash

You’ve heard about making extra money delivering pizza. But what if you could get paid to deliver food from almost any restaurant chain and do it on your own time, too? That’s exactly the idea behind how to make money with Door Dash. Moms need a flexible schedule. And that’s especially true for any of the side hustles you pick

Best Survey Sites: How to EASILY make an extra Cash this month!

Are you wondering how to make money doing surveys from home? I’ve done it many times and actually completely funded our Christmas savings account using these! Would you like to earn an extra $100 this month? Earning that, shouldn’t be a problem at all for you using these best survey sites. You really can make money doing surveys on the internet.

72 Restaurant Freebies – signups and birthdays!

Going out to eat? Don’t leave without these restaurant freebies and NEVER pay full price! We all know that almost every chain restaurant has some sort of email club or app with some perks, but I’ve put all of them in one place!     When you join these email lists, they will usually send you deals and coupons throughout the

How to Make Money as a Pet Sitter

If you love pets, starting a side hustle as a pet sitter might be the perfect opportunity to help you boost your income. People are busier than ever and can have trouble finding a trustworthy person to watch their furry friends. Since you love animals, you could watch their pets in exchange for cash in your pocket. In this article,

11 Side Hustles from Home

On my journey to get my money under control, I’ve become slightly obsessed with side hustles. Making money from side hustles from home in your spare time is thrilling! I’m not the only one who thinks so – already in the U.S., 44 million Americans report having a side gig besides their regular job. While they are a good way

How to Earn Money with VIPKid

If you’re wondering how to make money at home, I have a great opportunity to share with you: Teaching kids online. You already have experience tutoring your own kids so why not start one of these  side hustles and get paid for helping other kids? Today I am going to be talking all about how to Earn Money with VIPKid.

How to Make Money as an Instacart Shopper

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links -please read my disclosure policy* I love shopping as much as the next person but too much spending can derail your budget pretty quickly. Ever since I started paying off debt and learning how to budget, I haven’t spent nearly as much time shopping as I used to. That’s when I got to thinking:

Make Money by Scanning Receipts with these 13 apps!

Between groceries, clothes, and extra trinkets (that I just have to have), my purse is full of receipts. I bet you have handfuls of them lying around, too. I’m always looking for new ideas to make money and the number of ways to cash in by scanning your receipts is unbelievable.  If you’re looking for an easy way to earn

12 Birthday Freebies for Kids that are TOTALLY FREE!

Are you searching for birthday freebies for kids? Look no further because here is a HUGE list of birthday freebies for kids. Before we get started, here are some other blog posts that I recommend reading as well. They all talk about getting more free stuff! Birthday Freebies How to get Free Coupons in the Mail How to get Free Diapers

How to make extra money with Survey Sites

The best time to get started with surveys is the new year. No joke – I did this for years to make extra money and it paid for my ENTIRE Christmas! If you’re looking for ways to make extra money using survey sites, you’ve come to the right place! In fact, this was and still is one of my favorite side

How to Easily Sell Used Books Online {Electronics and Video Games Too!}

The other day I was cleaning out a bookshelf and there were so many books that I didn’t need anymore. They were only there collecting dust. I wanted to see how I could easily sell used books online and after being contacted by this company called Decluttr, I knew exactly what to do. I write a lot about things to sell

5 Easy ways to make an extra $500

I think everyone is wondering how to make extra money on the side. I mean, who couldn’t use some extra dough? If you have a little free time and some drive to build that emergency fund, pay off more debt, or save up for a vacation, here are 5 ways you can make an extra $500 on the side. 5

The Best Internet Freebies on the Web

Who doesn’t love free stuff? When it comes to Enjoying Life on a Budget, sometimes some free stuff can really help! I’ve compiled a list of some of the best internet freebies I could find. If you’ve read my articles on birthday freebies, you know I love to offer you great freebie tips! If you’re just looking to give up

5 of the Best Things to Sell to Make Money

The phrase, “There’s a market for everything (anything), ” is really true. This is great news for many of us that are looking for things to sell to make money. We aren’t going to head down a path of ‘questionable’ items or ideas. We’re G-Rated here, folks. Besides, there are so many legitimate (albeit creative or uncommon) things you can sell

How to Mystery Shop Your Way through the Holiday Season

If you’re interested in Mystery Shopping Jobs, it’s important to learn How to Mystery Shop first. There are some top secret tips to make the most amount of money possible, and not get caught in a scam. This is Day 5 of the 30 Days to a Debt Free Christmas Challenge!  Remember to join our Facebook Group to get today’s challenge.

How to Make Money at Home

Have you been wondering how to make money at home? Times have changed. The internet has brought the marketplace right into your own house. There are so many avenues available to us to make extra cash, or start a second career right from home! Believe me, I’ve got some awesome tips, and with so many options, at least one will be right

The Complete Guide: How to Make Money Doing Surveys

Are you interested in learning how to make money doing surveys? If so, you have come to the right place! One year I saved up 100% of my Christmas budget just by taking using the best survey sites, so today I want to share with you some of my tips and tricks on how I did it. Make Money doing surveys First

How to Turn Your Love of Writing into a Full-Time Job

Plenty of people want to replace their income with an online side hustle – whether that hustle involves online writing jobs, working as a virtual assistant, editing, or harnessing some other talent they have. But, how can a person go about it when they’re already working full-time? This is a question I asked myself a million times when I started

3 Jobs that Pay Well With Little College Education

Everyone wants a high-paying job.  But what is a job that pays well with little college education? One problem is that many high-paying jobs require years and years of college education. That means having to fork over a bunch of money for tuition and books.  That means having student loan debt. Plus, the longer you’re in college, the less time

24 Awesome Side Hustles you can do while working full time

Whether you are looking to boost your income, pay off debt, or increase your savings, side hustles might be exactly what you need. A side hustle is a second job that not only brings in money but also allows you the flexibility to work your full time, regular job. Any of these 24 awesome side hustles can give you the income

These 11 Apps will help you sell just about everything in your house for CASH!

Whether you are trying to save up some extra money for the holidays, an emergency fund, a new project, or just have some savings on hand, sometimes it can be hard to figure out to make a little extra cash. Well, it’s actually easier than you think!

8 Ways to Become a Reselling Rock Star

So, you want to learn how to resell? Don’t worry, earning some cash from reselling isn’t all that difficult. But there are definitely ways you can make yourself much more success and have fun doing it! Reselling is taking an item you already own (or purchase to resell) and selling it for (hopefully) more money than you purchased it for. It

13 Ways to Make an Easy $100

Looking for ways to make extra money? Whether you are struggling to make ends meet, need to pay for a surprise expense, or you’re trying to save for something extra, finding ways to boost your income is essential. When your day is booked solid and you already work a 9 to 5, it may seem like fitting more work into

How to Make Money Writing Online

I would argue that everyone is an expert in something and everyone has something to say.  If you want to share your opinion or your expertise, learning how to make money writing online would be a great side hustle for you.  While there are many places you can apply, submit, or look into writing, it isn’t always easy to find

Make Money Selling T-shirts with No Risk

There are so many unique little ways to make some side money these days, but none of them can be as easy as Teespring. Teespring is a website which allows users to create and sell t-shirts. There is no risk involved and there is so much potential to be as creative as you want! You start by visiting https://teespring.com/ and

Is Airbnb a good way to make money? 7 Tips to know…

One really popular way to plan a trip right now is to book a place to stay using a website where you can rent from real people, like Airbnb or VRBO.  Not only is this a frugal way to plan out a trip, but it can also be a way you can earn some extra money.  Can you believe that

5 Ways to sell your old electronics for cash

Technology is ever changing these days. Due to the constant updating of it, many of us cycle through electronics quickly. Whether it is to pay for a new upgrade or make some extra cash with the electronics sitting around in your home, finding a way to sell them with as little hassle as possible is important. The following 5 ways

These 4 websites will pay you to search the Internet

Are you ever on the computer using Google to search for something? Why use Google when you can use these 4 websites that will PAY you to search the internet? I am a HUGE fan of getting paid for doing something I am already doing. Here are my top 4 websites that will pay you to search on the internet. 1.) Swagbucks  Simply

These 10 craft show tips will turn your hobby into a money-maker

I recently did my first few craft shows. The first couple were ok, but I wish I knew these tips when I started! It would have saved me a TON of trouble. If you’re thinking about getting started with craft shows, you can make a decent amount of money – so check out these few tips about how to get

How to repurpose Goodwill items for gifts

Today we are going to take about how to repurpose Goodwill items and turn them into gifts, also some ideas for Reselling items from thrift stores for cash. This is Day 21 of the 30 Days to a Debt Free Christmas Challenge Sign up for our Facebook Group to get today’s challenge. Goodwill thrift stores can be a gold mine any time of year,

How to Make Money with Homemade Christmas Crafts

The holiday season is around the corner and so is one of the more financially stressful times of the year. However, Christmas time can be a great time for you to use some of your crafty skills and learn how to make money with homemade Christmas crafts. Everyone is looking for cute and inexpensive stocking stuffers and unique gifts to

5 Ways to Make Money from your Closet Cleanout

In the last month I shared with you about how to clean out your closet and how to decide what to keep! Now let’s talk about all those clothes you have decided you can or must part with!  Ideally, you should put them to work for you so you have little more money to invest in new pieces or just to

25 Things you should never sell on Ebay

A while back I shared a list of 25 things you never knew you could sell on eBay. Today I decided to take a different approach. What items should you NEVER sell on eBay? eBay is a great way to earn some extra cash by selling almost anything and everything. However, there are some items that you really shouldn’t sell

Top Secret Tips of a Mystery Shopper

When you’re looking for more ways to make a little money, becoming a mystery shopper can be a great fit.  Many people have heard of mystery shopping, but don’t really know where to get started or what to expect from the experience. 1.) It’s important to start your journey with a reputable company that has a solid reputation. MSPA-NA (formerly

How Your Hobby Could Make You Some Cash

Many times people can spend so much money pursuing a hobby. I know I’ve been guilty of that in the past. (Please don’t look in my overflowing craft closet.) On the other hand, what if instead, you were able to make money by doing something you already enjoy doing? Here are a few ideas on how to make some money

8 Simple Ways to Earn Money from Home

Interested in learning new ways to earn extra money from home? One thing I always try to show readers is that you are NOT stuck in your current financial situation! Especially in this age, there are many ways to make extra money to close a gap in your monthly budget, build up an emergency fund, or maybe just some spending

25 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Sell on Ebay

Are you getting ready for a yard sale? Maybe just trying to de-clutter? Before you throw out the ‘useless’ stuff kicking around your home, you might want to check this list of things you didn’t realize you could sell on eBay! I did some research for you and found some surprising things that you can sell on Ebay.  I took

Legitimate ways to make extra cash – How to Sell on Ebay

  Disclosure: This video is part of a campaign by Ebay and Reelio. All opinions are 100% my own!   If you are looking for a legitimate way to earn some extra cash, selling on ebay may be a good option for you. We have done a lot of buying and selling over the years on ebay, including a couple drum

How to turn 2 hours per week into $5,200 per year!

You may be wondering how 2 hours per week can turn into $5,200 per year…  It is actually pretty simple – spend 2 hours per week meal planning and grocery shopping, you can easily save upwards of $100 per week.  Do this all year long (52 weeks) and you have just earned yourself $5,200 more per year!  That may be

Valentine’s Coupons Booklets craft

Valentine’s Day is a day to show your loves ones just how much you adore them. Maybe a  bouquet of flowers, a special dinner, or even a box of chocolates. But why should the gestures of love end on February 15? With today’s craft – Valentine’s Coupons Made with Love – they don’t have to! This craft is super simple