Gas stations and convenience stores often have drinks, slushies, and coffee. If you bring your own cup you can usually get 20-40 cents off. The cashier will probably charge you the retail price. Just make sure if it is the same cup that you bought earlier that they see that you brought it in.
Also, use the rewards card. If you get a coffee every day before work, and get one free every five days then you can save around $4 a month. Little changes make big differences for your wallet.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
End of School Year
So the end of the semester is here. I know that everyone has books that they no longer want to own. Shop around and find out where you can get the most buy back. Your schools website probably has a place on their bookstore website to see how much you will get for them. Then shop around to other places and then compare. I got $36 more from another source than I would have if I went to a college kid working for a website or my school bookstore.
A little work will pay off.
A little work will pay off.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Medicines for cheap
It's about that time of year when EVERYONE ends up getting sick. To save some money on meds or prescriptions here are some tips:
1. GET COUPONS
a lot of times companies have some sort of coupon out there to help with the cost.
2. GO TO A SUPERSTORE
walmart, target, and other super stores have cheaper prescriptions. $4 a script anyone?
3. USE A DISCOUNT CARD
www.pharmacydiscountnetwork.com/card is a wonderful resource to help cut the cost of medicines. I got a $27 prescription filled for $11.
4. MAKE SURE THE MED WILL ACTUALLY HELP YOU
some medicines do not work for everyone so talk about the options with your dr to find which will work the best for you. When you find an over the counter that works, use it.
5. GENERICS
I was told I had to pay $120 for a nasal inhaler, the pharmacist showed me one that was only $13.
1. GET COUPONS
a lot of times companies have some sort of coupon out there to help with the cost.
2. GO TO A SUPERSTORE
walmart, target, and other super stores have cheaper prescriptions. $4 a script anyone?
3. USE A DISCOUNT CARD
www.pharmacydiscountnetwork.com/card is a wonderful resource to help cut the cost of medicines. I got a $27 prescription filled for $11.
4. MAKE SURE THE MED WILL ACTUALLY HELP YOU
some medicines do not work for everyone so talk about the options with your dr to find which will work the best for you. When you find an over the counter that works, use it.
5. GENERICS
I was told I had to pay $120 for a nasal inhaler, the pharmacist showed me one that was only $13.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
After Christmas Deals
Now that Christmas has come and gone you are probably looking at your gifts and playing around with them. But before you get too comfortable you should realize that there are some great deals out there right after the holidays.
Here's an idea: Use some of your money that you got from Christmas and put those deals to good use. Get your upcoming birthday gifts right now. If someone has a birthday coming up then get them something now while it is on sale. Maybe you could get them accessories for what Santa brought them. Or make something for it.
AND since you are most likely home from college with your parents, if you are out of any necessities for school then take them shopping to get you what you need such as shampoo, soap, razors, and such things.My school covers such things on our meal cards but maybe your school does not include that.
Use this semester break to your advantage. Take a break, relax, and prepare for your upcoming classes.
Read, Share, Comment, or Ignore this blog post. The choice is yours.
Happy Holidays!
Here's an idea: Use some of your money that you got from Christmas and put those deals to good use. Get your upcoming birthday gifts right now. If someone has a birthday coming up then get them something now while it is on sale. Maybe you could get them accessories for what Santa brought them. Or make something for it.
AND since you are most likely home from college with your parents, if you are out of any necessities for school then take them shopping to get you what you need such as shampoo, soap, razors, and such things.My school covers such things on our meal cards but maybe your school does not include that.
Use this semester break to your advantage. Take a break, relax, and prepare for your upcoming classes.
Read, Share, Comment, or Ignore this blog post. The choice is yours.
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Gift help- MAKE SOMETHING!
What is a better present than something awesome that came from the giver's own hard work and consideration? Why not make the people on your Christmas list, or whatever holiday you celebrate, gifts instead of buying things that will just be old technology in a month. You can make scarves, jewelry, little trinkets, artwork, or a plethora of other things. One of the best things is that less than $20 can get you a ton of supplies to make stuff for everyone on your list, most likely. And that's the price of 1 DVD.
Ideas:
jewelry
sew a bag
make accessories
scarves (knit, crochet, sew, there are even no sew options!)
no sew blankets with a favorite character, theme or design
framed photos or artwork
stenciled shirts
coasters
cards
TONS MORE!
Check out these websites for tutorials and inspiration:
http://www.craftster.org/
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/
etsy.com to get inspired
http://www.instructables.com/
There are tons of websites that will inspire you and even give you step by step instructions on how to make something. So google "how to make______" and I am sure that you will find something to your liking.
or google crafts for dads, fishermen, nascar fans, spongebob. Whatever the person you are gifting to likes and I guarantee that you will save money, have more fun making their gift, and put a smile on their face.
Ideas:
jewelry
sew a bag
make accessories
scarves (knit, crochet, sew, there are even no sew options!)
no sew blankets with a favorite character, theme or design
framed photos or artwork
stenciled shirts
coasters
cards
TONS MORE!
Check out these websites for tutorials and inspiration:
http://www.craftster.org/
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/
etsy.com to get inspired
http://www.instructables.com/
There are tons of websites that will inspire you and even give you step by step instructions on how to make something. So google "how to make______" and I am sure that you will find something to your liking.
or google crafts for dads, fishermen, nascar fans, spongebob. Whatever the person you are gifting to likes and I guarantee that you will save money, have more fun making their gift, and put a smile on their face.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
If you are an art kid
Here are some tips to save a little money if you are an art kid.
1. Go to local shops.
If you need something matted or framed professionally then go to a framer or local shop. They are almost always a lot cheaper than Michael's, JoAnn's, or Hobby Lobby even with the coupons that are in the mail. Supplies at local shops are usually cheaper also. Google, look around, or just ask most likely someone with similar interests will know a hol-in-the wall local seller. Also you support your community rather than a big store.
2. Shop around.
Go online or browse stores and find the deals that stores close to you are offering. Most likely some place will have what you want at a decent price.
3. Wholesale.
There are a lot of online retailers that will well you bulk supplies at a cheaper cost. Stock up and use that for awhile plus if you stock up then the shipping and handling fee will be less or sometimes free for larger orders. If you decide to shop at a store then you will not have to use the gas that you will have to if you go back in a week. Ebay and Etsy are both websites where you can buy large quantities for really cheap.
4. Ask around for free supplies.
Sometimes if you know someone in specific indistries they will let you have scrap metal, paint, or other supplies. A friend of mine was a welder, he took scrap metal from his company's trash and gave it to me. Occasionally you get free materials that you would have never thought to use that are just what you needed, pieces to practice on, or just free supplies. My father is a painter, if he has old paint that he does not use or paint in the garage then I can most likely use some of that. You can even mix the perfect color with those or find the perfect mixture already made and in gallon supplies.
5. Keep your eye out.
If you are walking down the street then most likely you will find a plethora of odds and ends that can aid in your art or crafting. Lost buttons, charms or just nature that is inspiring, free and you are being enviromentally friendly.
6. Do it yourself.
Frame and matte your art work on your own. Number 1 kind of mentioned this but still, you will save a lot in the long run. A local shop around me sells large things of matte board for $5 and scraps that still do the job for 50 cents. I can matte things at home without paying the framer a ridiculous price.
7. Sell your stuff.
There are plenty of websites that will let you sell your arts, crafts and supplies. Clean out your pile of art you have in the corner of your room and make some money. Etsy is a well-known site for this. Ebay can work too or start your own website. Those are just a few websites that I think are good.
8. Trade.
Ask another artist if they want to trade art for art. You get a free piece of art and get your stuff out there for possible future clients.
9. Give as presents.
You spend a lot of money on materials for the things that you are passionate about. This is the season for gifts. It's a pretty simple idea. Create a piece of artwork that you think someone will like and from there you can frame and gift it. It's free if you have the supplies handy and a gift that the person receiving will always remember.
The moral of this story is, don't be afraid to ask for supplies, go to a local shop, buy larger quantities, give homemade, or just look around and compare prices. It may seem like a chore to compare but most likely there is a website that will compare the things that you want to buy.
If you have any tips then post them in comments. I am just a broke college kid who is an arts and craft junkie, I enjoy all the tips that I am given.
1. Go to local shops.
If you need something matted or framed professionally then go to a framer or local shop. They are almost always a lot cheaper than Michael's, JoAnn's, or Hobby Lobby even with the coupons that are in the mail. Supplies at local shops are usually cheaper also. Google, look around, or just ask most likely someone with similar interests will know a hol-in-the wall local seller. Also you support your community rather than a big store.
2. Shop around.
Go online or browse stores and find the deals that stores close to you are offering. Most likely some place will have what you want at a decent price.
3. Wholesale.
There are a lot of online retailers that will well you bulk supplies at a cheaper cost. Stock up and use that for awhile plus if you stock up then the shipping and handling fee will be less or sometimes free for larger orders. If you decide to shop at a store then you will not have to use the gas that you will have to if you go back in a week. Ebay and Etsy are both websites where you can buy large quantities for really cheap.
4. Ask around for free supplies.
Sometimes if you know someone in specific indistries they will let you have scrap metal, paint, or other supplies. A friend of mine was a welder, he took scrap metal from his company's trash and gave it to me. Occasionally you get free materials that you would have never thought to use that are just what you needed, pieces to practice on, or just free supplies. My father is a painter, if he has old paint that he does not use or paint in the garage then I can most likely use some of that. You can even mix the perfect color with those or find the perfect mixture already made and in gallon supplies.
5. Keep your eye out.
If you are walking down the street then most likely you will find a plethora of odds and ends that can aid in your art or crafting. Lost buttons, charms or just nature that is inspiring, free and you are being enviromentally friendly.
6. Do it yourself.
Frame and matte your art work on your own. Number 1 kind of mentioned this but still, you will save a lot in the long run. A local shop around me sells large things of matte board for $5 and scraps that still do the job for 50 cents. I can matte things at home without paying the framer a ridiculous price.
7. Sell your stuff.
There are plenty of websites that will let you sell your arts, crafts and supplies. Clean out your pile of art you have in the corner of your room and make some money. Etsy is a well-known site for this. Ebay can work too or start your own website. Those are just a few websites that I think are good.
8. Trade.
Ask another artist if they want to trade art for art. You get a free piece of art and get your stuff out there for possible future clients.
9. Give as presents.
You spend a lot of money on materials for the things that you are passionate about. This is the season for gifts. It's a pretty simple idea. Create a piece of artwork that you think someone will like and from there you can frame and gift it. It's free if you have the supplies handy and a gift that the person receiving will always remember.
The moral of this story is, don't be afraid to ask for supplies, go to a local shop, buy larger quantities, give homemade, or just look around and compare prices. It may seem like a chore to compare but most likely there is a website that will compare the things that you want to buy.
If you have any tips then post them in comments. I am just a broke college kid who is an arts and craft junkie, I enjoy all the tips that I am given.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Another Blog
I deleted the other site I mentioned yesterday. I decided I would just combine my stuff on here, and if need be then make another blogspot for it. The other blog site was too complicated.
I joined this site on November 5th and just 5 days later I have earned $7.49 just by clicking on ads, visiting websites, taking quizzes (on what spongebob character I am, what dexter character I am, etc), and completing offers just to name a few.
Out of all of the GPT websites I am apart of this seems to be one that earns the quickest. Almost everyday there is a contest that helps you earn money and they have "squishy slots" where you take the casino chips you earn from offers and can use them to take a spin. It's really fun to try. The first time I won $2.
This site has a cash out of $20, either in check, paypal, or amazon gift card. Therefore five days later I am almost halfway there! I really recommend this site and will be posted more sites that I recommend on here so that you guys can take part in the cash. I hope you enjoy!
p.s. If you do decide to check it out could you please click the link above so I get a referral credit? I would appreciate it.
I joined this site on November 5th and just 5 days later I have earned $7.49 just by clicking on ads, visiting websites, taking quizzes (on what spongebob character I am, what dexter character I am, etc), and completing offers just to name a few.
Out of all of the GPT websites I am apart of this seems to be one that earns the quickest. Almost everyday there is a contest that helps you earn money and they have "squishy slots" where you take the casino chips you earn from offers and can use them to take a spin. It's really fun to try. The first time I won $2.
This site has a cash out of $20, either in check, paypal, or amazon gift card. Therefore five days later I am almost halfway there! I really recommend this site and will be posted more sites that I recommend on here so that you guys can take part in the cash. I hope you enjoy!
p.s. If you do decide to check it out could you please click the link above so I get a referral credit? I would appreciate it.
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