Showing posts with label frugal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frugal. Show all posts

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Bookmooch Review

I'll say it...
I've turned into a bookmooch junkie!
I loooooovvvveeeee this site! 
{so much better than paperbackswap.com}
Here is how it works:
BookMooch is a community for exchanging used books. BookMooch lets you give away books you no longer need in exchange for books you really want.



  • Give & receive: Every time you give someone a book, you earn a point and can get any book you want from anyone else at BookMooch. Once you've read a book, you can keep it forever or put it back into BookMooch for someone else, as you wish.



  • No cost: there is no cost to join or use this web site: your only cost is mailing your books to others.



  • Points for entering books: you receive a tenth-of-a-point for every book you type into our system, and one point each time you give a book away. In order to keep receiving books, you need to give away at least one book for every two you receive. 



  • Feedback score: each time you receive a book, you can leave feedback with the sender, just like how eBay does it. If you keep your feedback score up, people are most likely to help you out when you ask for a book. 




  • I have never paid more than $3.00 for shipping
    I ship my books in good 'ole Kraft paper {way cheaper than bubble wrap}
    wrap well with strong shipping tape
    ship media mail {usually always cheaper than 1st class}
    my local hy-vee can send them at the customer service desk so I don't have an added trip to the post office! {my personal favorite!}
    I've already received a few books!
    I've already been to a few garage sales already & bought a few books for .25cents & sent out 2 of them.

    Three books which I am very passionate about are: The purpose driven life, babywise & Dave Ramsey's total money makeover.  My hope is to start collecting a few copies of each & given out when then time arrives.  For example, when delivering a meal to a new mom drop off a copy of babywise with it.  Even if they don't read it {any of them} I think it goes that extra mile to say you are loved.

    Pretty sweet, huh?
     Click HERE to see what all the fuss is about!

    Thursday, September 9, 2010

    craigslist love

    I have sold alot of things on craigslist over the years. My biggest item I sold was cousins HOUSE last summer.   

    Its almost a competition against myself.
    (which I have entirely too much fun with) :-)

    This summer we've sold some interesting items {to say the least} to help bring in some extra dough for my grandparents 

    ( & because we love them & the thrill of it!) 
      
    Junk Feed Truck:  $400.00
    Junk Truck:           $ 200.00
    Junk Car:              $150.00 
    {no picture}
    with a total of $750 EXTRA cash for them which we used to paint the exterior of their house. aka how myself, mom & sister spent our August. :-) 

    Pictures to come.


    Well this week my husband was out appraising and came across this bathroom vanity and countertop.  he saw potential and called me and we both thought we could sell this on craigslist.  It  needed new handles (cost $5.00)  and about 1 hour of fixing by my super handy hubby and we posted her and we just sold it this morning for $75.00.  A
    $ 70.00 profit to put toword our student loan debt!  Praise God for this completely random way to make some extra cash!!



    Tip:  I learned a tip this time posting this vanity on craigslist.  I had originally posted it on "furniture" and didn't get one call for four days.  bummer.  I was looking over at different cateogires and saw the category of "materials....bingo!  We had our first call ten mins later.  

    How sweet is that.

    Anything you've sold on craigslist you'd like to share?

    Have a great weekend!!

    Thursday, August 12, 2010

    Homemade Dryer Sheets

    Homemade Dryer Sheets. 


    I have been using this method for a little over 3 weeks now.  
    {LOVE IT!}
    I tried three others that failed, miserably.  

    What You'll Need:
    Container with lid
    Fabric Softner
    Water
    Measuring Cup
    3 Sponges


    1.) Pour equal contents of Fabric Softner & Water in container.
    (i.e.if  you put in 2 cups fabric softner then put in 2 cups water)
    2.) Cut sponges in 1/2 so you'll have 6 mini sponges.
    3.) Leave to soak til you need them.
    4.) When it is time to use them.  Gently squeeze 2 of them (enough to stop the dripping) and insert with your wet clothes into the dryer. When your clothes are dry put the sponges back in the bucket for their next use.  
    5.) Pull them out of the dryer and enjoy the smell.

    Enjoy!

    Monday, April 12, 2010

    frugal thank you!


    giving a couple of cookies is a nice way to say thank you....say for babysitting :-) A simple way to "jazz" that up a little bit is use a ziplock baggie and scrapbook paper to make this little gift more special. Its frugal and thoughtful. score!

    What you'll need:
    ziplock baggie
    marker
    scrapbook paper
    cookies or whatever you want to fill the baggie with
    stapler

    What do you do for small "thank you" gifts??  I'd love to know!
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    top 10 garage sale tips!

     Garage Sales

    I am a stay at home mom & love to save some $$ whenever I can.  The video below is one mom sharing her top 10 garage selling tips.  I loved it--however, there is no WAY you'd ever get me to do that on the web!

    BUT...

    if you love garage sales & have a good sense of humor about it, please check this out!


    Wednesday, March 31, 2010

    Save on Postage, Home Improvement & Gift Cards!



    I love saving money, especially in really unique ways.  Here are THREE really cool ways to save a little green!

    1.)  Postage StampsGot a wedding, graduation, or reunion coming up and need a bunch (or a little bit of)  postage stamps?  try eBay & search here! not only do they sell them CHEAPER than the post office shipping is usually FREE.  I don't know about you guys but I dread going to the post office!  Go through ebates or mypoints and even earn points OR cash back incentives to make this deal even sweeter!( at Christmas I saved over $8.00 through cash back & buying them through ebay!)

    2.) Home ImprovementGot a remodel coming up?  want to replace an expensive garage door?  washer? Etc.?  to go ebay again here!  look for 10% off coupons to home depo or lowes.  they usually sell for 2-7 dollars but could save you LOTS!  Example if you spent $1,000 that little coupon could save you $100.00!!  And AGAIN if you go through ebates or mypoints you could get some points/cash back!! In my experience Lowes, home depo & menards ALL honored these coupons even if it says to a particular store.

    3.)   Gift Cards: Need to buy a gift card or want to sell a gift card?! check out plastic jungle, here  You can sell unwanted gift cards and even buy gift cards at a reduced rate with free shipping! check it out.  i know i'll be ordering an applebees gift card real soon for a night out with my hubby! :-) 

    Monday, March 29, 2010

    arby's coupon

    Arby’s has a great coupon available! Just go here to print a coupon valid for a FREE regular Roast Beef Sandwich with the purchase of any soft drink! This coupon expires on 4/10/2010.  Guess where we ate for lunch?! :-)  works in ames. thanks hip2save!

    Bath & Body Works FREE travel size item

    Bath & body works has a coupon buy any item get a FREE travel size item.  Think clearance or sale item.  i usually buy a nail file (for $1) or something.  click here for the link.  thanks hip2save!

    Saturday, March 27, 2010

    walgreens highlight!

    walgreens is having a few good sales this week and stacked with coupons you could get some good deals.  i've just highlighted a few of the possibilities for a more extensive list please check out www.hip2save.com!



    Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste 4 oz. $3.99 = $2RR
    Use the $1/1 coupon found here (must register)
    Final Cost $0.99!

    Tums 60-150 count $3.99 = $1RR
    Use the $1/1 coupon found here
    Final Cost $1.99!
    (my hubby eats these like candy!)

    Walgreens One Daily Multivitamins 100 count $3 = $3RR
    Final Cost FREE!

    Dove Shampoo or Conditioner or Styling Products $4 = $4RR
    Use the $2/1 coupon found here
    (There is also a $1.50/1 coupon available in the 3/28RP)
    Final Cost as low as FREE + a $2 moneymaker!









    Easter M&M’s 9.9-12.6 oz 2/$5
    Buy 3 bags for a total of $7.50
    Use the $1/3 coupon from the 3/7 RP
    Use the $1/2 coupon from the Walgreens April Coupon Booklet (must be 11.4 oz+); will deduct $1.50
    Final Cost $1.67 each!

    Playtex Tampons Gentle Glide or Sport 18 pack $3.99
    Use the $1/1 coupon from the All You Magazine April 2010 issue or found here or here
    Use the $1/1 coupon from the Walgreens April Coupon Booklet
    Final Cost $1.99!

    Halls Drops 20-30 count $0.99 with in-ad coupon
    Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/28 SS
    Final Cost FREE!
    **Hand over the in ad coupon AFTER the manufacturer coupon to avoid beepage!

     Dulcolax Balance 14 day, 8.3 oz. $10 = $10RR
    Use the $4/1 coupon found here
    Final Cost FREE + a $4 moneymaker!

    (THIS WOULD BE A GREAT WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT!!)


    p.s. the walgreens coupon booklet is usually found by the cashier stand, if you can't find it just ask.

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