My in-laws invited us to a last-minute birthday dinner, and I offered to bring the cake. On short notice, some people would drop $60 on a pretty cake at the nearest bakery. Now, birthday cakes are very important in my family, but I’ve never set foot in a bakery because paying for baked goods I […]
I saved 13 bucks compared to Walmart: Amazon Subscribe and Save Ideas for May 2019
Amazon Subscribe and Save ideas for May 2019. I don’t just click Subscribe and Save willy nilly—I make sure I’m getting the best price compared to other online and brick and mortar stores. The 5 items in my Amazon Subscribe and Save box this month: fancy dog food, cheap supplements, baby wipes, and hand soap. […]
What I bought Monday: the best cheap vacuum, a supplement that prevents sunburn, and comfy shoes for Disneyland
What I bought Monday: the best cheap vacuum on Amazon, a supplement that prevents sunburn (seriously), and comfy shoes for Disneyland! I save a lot of money buying almost everything our family needs on Amazon. Since Amazon’s review system is pretty crappy lately thanks to millions of fake reviews, I like to share what I […]
How not to waste money with Ibotta: Found Money #7
There are so many apps that pay you to scan your receipts…you have to draw the line somewhere if couponing is not your favorite hobby. I chose Ibotta, and I’ll explain here how I use Ibotta to save a little money without: Screwing up Spending time Buying crap I don’t need This post includes affiliate […]
Found Money Fund Files #5: That $50 Shell Gas Gift Card at the Intersection of Procrastination and Money
I’m a procrastinator. Like, the hipster procrastinator—I’ve been a procrastinator since 1983 when my mom had to drive 60 minutes round trip to Moskatels in Sunnymead to buy foam balls for my 3rd grade solar system model due tomorrow. A major symptom of procrastination is perfectionism. If I can’t cut the Cool Whip lid just […]
Family travel tips for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas show in Phoenix (and how we scored free tickets!)
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Phoenix December 2nd, 2018 at Gila River Arena. Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas show appropriate for kids? Totally. Did you miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra show in Phoenix this year? Read on to find out how you can see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in December, 2019 for free and you’ll be ready to jump […]
My 11-yr-old’s Amazon deals – Mermaid Tail & Disney’s Zombies Soundtrack with Bonus! What I Bought Monday #3
The variety in this week’s Amazon buys show how much I’ve grown to depend on Amazon for one stop shopping—and fast shipping. I bought some summer sundresses for 11-year-old Jameson from Macy’s last night because they were super cheap (like $11). Jameson asked if they were going to get here “Tomorrow or did you have to […]
Amazon for Pool Supplies (way cheaper than Leslie’s!) What I Bought Monday #2
Jefferson (age 14) takes care of our pool. We pay him 40% what we would pay the pool guy ($10 a week Kid Labor vs. $110 per month Pool Guy). Our pool is cleaner and both parents and son are richer! Every month or so Jefferson makes me a list of the various pool potions […]
Adding Up Credit Card Points – Vacation Fund UP by $934.60! Found Money #4
My favorite hobby is collecting Found Money—that’s money I can access outside my regular income. Anything from coupons to credit card points to cash I earn selling my clutter counts as Found Money.” For this week’s Found Money roundup, I added up the points for all of our credit cards. We finance a huge amount […]
Negotiating my internet bill. Or, How I saved $432.12 by not being lazy. Found Money #3
My favorite hobby is collecting Found Money—that’s money I can access outside my regular income. Anything from coupons to credit card points to cash I earn selling my clutter counts as Found Money.” I hate making phone calls to negotiate prices on my accounts, but I hate losing money because I was too lazy to […]
