The holidays are close and the online rewards site Swagbucks has a smart and fun way for you to earn and save while you spend.
Swagbucks is hosting another round of Shopping Swago! What is SWAGO you ask? It’s a bingo-inspired promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. You can redeem those SB for free gift cards. If you’ve never used Swagbucks, participating in SWAGO is a great introduction to the site and an easy way to earn a good amount of points quickly.
Here’s what you need to know to get your 25 SB Bonus (and don’t worry, you don’t have to make a purchase to complete a pattern):
Shop Swago will begin on Monday, October 23rd at 9am PT/12pm ET, make sure you hit “Join” otherwise you won’t get credit for completing the action items. Each square on your Swago Board will contain an action item to complete.
Once you complete the action item in a particular square the square will change color signifying the action item is complete.
You have a limited amount of time to mark off as many squares as possible so use your time wisely.
Be mindful of the patterns and their corresponding bonuses located on the right of your Swago Board. The patterns will vary in difficulty and bonus value.
Once you’ve achieved a pattern the corresponding “Submit” button will light up. You can have multiple patterns available for submission, however, you can only submit ONE pattern so choose wisely.
The game ends Friday, October 27th at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT. So make sure to hit “Submit” on the pattern you wish to submit. If you don’t hit “Submit” before the game ends you won’t receive your SB bonus.
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I’m so excited because the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle (which I write about every spring because it’s so awesome) is about it be available again during a flash sale! Starting Monday, October 23, you will be able to purchase the 2017 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. Perfect if you missed out in the Spring!
To make the wait a little bit easier, they’ve got a fantastic freebie for you. A FREE Healthy Kitchen Shortcuts printable pack! It’s six pages for you to use and reference to make your tasks in the kitchen easier.
I’m not exactly sure why, but poop emojis seem to be all the rage lately. If you’re on the bandwagon, there’s a cookie cutter deal for you! (Birthday party perhaps?) Get a Poop Emoji cookie cutter from Amazon.ca for $9.98. (reg. $12.95). Here are some details:
Food safe material
Tapered edge for easy dough cutting
Durable plastic to ensure stability
Dishwasher safe
Can be used on dough, play-doh, fondant, sandwiches and more
Get the Safety 1st Alpha Omega 3-in-1 car seat for just $129.97 right now online at Walmart.ca! (reg. $199.97). There are five colours to choose from. (It’s also $129.97 online at Amazon.ca if you prefer to shop there!)
We have an older model of the Alpha Omega and we have NO complaints about the seat. Sienna seems to be very comfortable sitting in it too. We didn’t use it when she was a baby though so I can’t comment on using it at that age. Here are some stats on the car seat:
Forward Facing for toddlers: 1 to 4½ years (22 – 65 lbs and 29” – 52” in height
Belt-positioning booster seat: 4½ + years (40 – 80lbs and 40” – 52” in height)
Do you have a lot of debt? Want to get it paid off? You can get serious about paying off debt. In fact, you can pay as much off as you want. Starting with $1,000 in just one month. It may sound crazy, but lots of people have done this and so can you.
How to Pay off $1,000 of Debt in One Month
Only Keep $1,000 in Savings, Use the Rest
Unless you are planning a big purchase, where you will need a hefty down payment, there is no reason to leave thousands of dollars sitting in a savings account. The average savings account yields very little interest. One $1,000 creates a pretty comfortable safety net in case of emergencies. Any extra money that remains would be best spent chipping away at your debt.
Sell Expensive Items in Your Home
How many TVs do you have in your household? Two, three, or even four? Chances are that they don’t all get used, frequently, if at all. So, why hang onto all of them? Sell the ones that don’t get much use and put the profit towards one of your bills. Do you have a piano or organ collecting dust in the spare room?
The money you could make from selling it will get more use by hacking away at your bills, than if you were to keep it. Look around. We all have items sitting in our homes that are used so rarely, they are often forgotten about. If it doesn’t have much value to you, list it for sale and see what you can get out of it.
Stop Using Credit Cards
Credit cards can be useful in an emergency. However, if you are using them for everyday groceries and shopping sprees at your local mall, then you will likely be finding yourself getting deeper in the hole. Credit cards are borrowed money. Generally, borrowed money doesn’t come free. When it comes to credit card companies, they intend on you paying just the minimum amount back, so they can hit you with interest.
This is how they make their money. Just remember that each time you use your credit card, you are really paying more than the retail price of your purchases, by the time you add in the interest. Even when used in an emergency, you are still going to be paying interest. It is best to build up your savings, so that you don’t have to pay more than asking price for anything.
Make as Many Payments as You can in One Month
Credit reports don’t show how many payments you make in one month, but they do note how much you have paid, total. If you find yourself having leftover money at the end of the week, make a payment. These payments will accumulate throughout the month, bringing down your total debt faster. Doing so, will also make sure that your money goes somewhere important and doesn’t accidentally get spent on a random purchase.
Tighten Up Your Budget in Every Other Area
Cable is one of the most common cuts that people make in their budget. Many people replace cable or satellite tv with much cheaper options, such as Netflix. Eight to ten dollars for either really doesn’t sound like much, but it adds up. Every little bit counts and by getting rid of Netflix, you will also have more time to focus on more important things in your life. It’s not just TV though. What about the fast food that you may be eating frequently? Meal prepping has become quite popular.
Using these tips are great ways to pay off $1,000 of debt in one month. When you really look into your budget, you may be surprised at how much money you’re really spending.
There are new coupons over at the Kraft What’s Cooking website! You will need a Kraft What’s Cooking account and a webSaver.ca account to print these coupons. Currently, the following coupons are available:
$0.75 off Philadelphia Brick cream cheese 250g, any variety
$0.75 off Heinz Ketchup 1.5L
$1.00 off Classico RISERVA Pasta Sauce, any variety
$0.50 off Renée’s®dressings, any variety
$1.00 off one carton of any MAXWELL HOUSE Keurig® * compatible pods, any size or variety
$1.00 off Kraft Singles BOLD 339g (any variety)
$0.75 off Kraft Peanut Butter Naturals, any variety
$1.00 off P’tit Quebec 320g Shredded Cheese, any variety
$0.75 off KD Original 4 Pack
$0.50 off Jell-O Ready To Eat, any variety
$1.00 off Heinz Dijon Mustard
$0.50 off Philadelphia Whipped BOLD 227g, any variety
$1.00 off Philadelphia VIVA Protein Yogurt Smoothie, any variety
