What I get in my mailbox

October 16, 2009
I use to hate going to the mailbox and seeing all the bills - Now I can't wait to see what goodies I have received.

Here is an example of what I have received this week:

New shoes from New Balance Wear Test - I get to wear them and evaluate them, but unfortunately I have to return them

A $50 box of goodies from Bath & Body Works - I joined a panel they created last year and they just decided to end it.  They sent out goodies to everyone.

I also received a $23 check from a survey company
 

Is this too good to be true?

October 15, 2009
The answer is "no".  I thought I would break down the two main areas of focus on the site and go into more detail about both.

Free Samples
Companies are always looking for new ways to market their product.  For many of them, free samples are the way to go.  I just received an e-mail from a large company yesterday asking if I would put a link on my site for a free sample offer they had.  They know having a person try a product for free can often mean new customers.  The only thing to watch out f...
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A few of my favorite

October 14, 2009
Today I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite "Fun Money" sites where you too can earn some money.

Miles of Marketing

Miles of Marketing was created in 2007.  They "hire" moms to share information about products coast to coast.  So far I have done jobs for companies like Finish dish washing detergent, organic milk and spread the word on Crosby Loggins new CD.  For the first two jobs I was sent a magnet to put on my car, which I drove around with for a few weeks.  I was given coupons to...
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Frugal Tips

October 13, 2009
Today I thought it would be fun to talk about Frugal Tips.  I have listed some and hope that you will comment and share some of your own.

  1. DVD Rentals - I was in love with my Netflix account, but it had to go.  What I now do is check movies out from my local library for free.  Each library differs, but at mine I can have them for as long as 2 weeks!
  2. Toilet Cleaner - I use rubbing alcohol.  It works especially well in cleaning the seat and it is really cheap.  I also use it when there is a stick...

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In the Beginning...

October 12, 2009
I have had a few people tell me I should start a blog, so what better place than on the website.  I have been asked how and why I search for good deals.  I look back to my childhood and remember that saving money was something that we just did.  It was part of our lives.  The local Salvation Army was one block away and we visited there frequently.  I went through many a used Hot Wheels from there.  My grandmother only bought her clothes at Salvation Army and was always getting stopped by peop...
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About Me


Katie A I am a 40 yo stay-at-home mom of 2 wonderful teenagers. I have been able to stay home 9 years now and am still amazed by how much God has blessed my family. I have frugal in my blood, but don't worry you can get it too!
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