Cash back apps...my favorites! How about you...are you saving too?!

Please see my updated post (March 23, 2020)



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Cash back...what a wonderful thing!

There are several different ways that I earn cash back while shopping in the store, or while shopping online.  If you haven't discovered this way to stretch your dollar a little farther, I am going to let you in on a little secret!

Companies want your business...okay, maybe that's not a secret, but many of them offer some incentives for shopping at their stores, or buying their products.  It may take a few extra minutes of your time, but I feel that it is well worth it!

Here's my current balance on Checkout 51...will cash out VERY soon!

Like I mentioned, there are 3 main ways that I earn cash back:

**The first way is with CASH BACK APPS, such as Checkout 51, Ibotta, and Saving Star...those are my "go-to" apps.
If you are an iPhone or Android user, the apps will work on your phone.
Before you shop, select the current offers, that you are interested in.  Some apps will let you select the offers after you shop, as long as you are within their specified time frame.  That is what I love about cash back apps, as I don't always remember to clip coupons before I go shopping, but I still have the chance to save money!  Once you have uploaded your receipt, you will earn money in your account, which you may request after you reach a certain balance (most is $20)
Some apps will let you register your store loyalty cards (I do this with my Target account), and automatically give you credit for purchases made, as long as you add them to your account before you shop.

**Secondly, I use apps that let you earn points that you redeem for gift cards. The first app called Fetch Rewards.  This app lets you scan your grocery receipts, and gives you points for every shopping trip (minimum of 25 points/trip).  Certain brands that you might by, give you more points, and bonus points.  These points will add up and you may redeem them for gift cards.  I usually redeem them for Target or Walmart gift cards, but there are many choices to choose from.  If you download the Fetch Rewards app, and use my referral code (BJ0TA), you will receive 1500 bonus points (worth $1.50) when you submit your first receipt!
Shopkicker is another app that will give you points for just visiting certain stores at times.  Earn more by scanning certain items, and even more if you buy the specific items that they are promoting.  If you use my Shopkicker referral code (076775), you will receive 250 points when you complete your first walk-in or scan (within 7 days of joining)

**The third way I earn cash back is for online shopping.  My favorite way to earn cash back online is through Ebates (now called Rakuten).  I just make it a habit to log into my Rakuten account before I do any online shopping, as most of the stores I shop at will offer cash back if I start my shopping through the Rakuten site.  Rakuten now offers some in-store cashback offers, as well.  Look for those, and link your credit card to the site, and you will earn cashback!!
Other sites are Top Cashback, and Savings Star also has this feature, which I haven't used yet.  Basically, I compare the current cash back percentages at each site, and choose whichever has the highest percentage at the time!  Rakuten has a daily double offer...which is a fantastic time to shop!



I would love to hear if you are taking advantage of cash back when you shop.
If you are not, please feel free to click on my referral links that I have included above...that is another great way to earn cash when you refer others to the apps/sites!
Thanks so much!!!

Editor's Note:  This post was originally published in March of 2016, but has been updated in December 2017. More options are available to earn cash back since I originally wrote this post, so I have updated it to include more ways for you to earn.)

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Have a child heading off to college? Check out Amazon Student!

My second born son will soon be graduating from high school, and heading off to college.  Where does the time go!!!

We learned with my first born, that the six month FREE trial to Amazon Student was very beneficial!!  He was able to buy some of his textbooks on Amazon for much less money than other places!  Added bonus:  FREE 2-Day shipping!



I am definitely going to have son #2 sign up for the six month trial, as well (and hopefully find many of his textbooks on there)!

It also comes in handy for decorating their dorm room (as much as young men "decorate")...

Amazon Student is great for buying needed supplies (especially when they probably don't have access to a car)...toothpaste, shampoo, snacks...(almost anything you can imagine, can be found on Amazon)!

So, if you have a child heading off to college, they really have nothing to lose by signing up for the FREE six month Amazon Student account!

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Read FREE magazines with Amazon Prime! (and much more)

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I have been an Amazon Prime member for about a year and a half, and I am just learning about one of the benefits (not sure why I didn't realize this before...)

Included with Amazon Prime is "Prime Reading"

I have to say that I did know about FREE books to read, but it never occurred to me that I could also read FREE magazines!

Each month, Prime members have access to many different magazines to read on your phone, Kindle, computer, or tablet (Get the FREE reading app)

The Kindle app is available for many devices, and that enables you to read lots of FREE books and magazines!

The magazine that caught my eye this month is Consumer Reports:

Here's a few more that caught my eye:
The Family Handyman
Cooking Light

and check out the rest of the magazines that you can read FREE this month!

Are you a Prime member?

Did you know about FREE magazines?!

If you're not a Prime member, you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

You have nothing to lose!

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Cyber Week Deals at Target continue! Check out Tuesday savings!

Cyber Week deals are continuing at Target with Tuesday's deals consisting of some great savings!

Did you want to save on any of these items?!

40% off sweaters for the Family. Valid 11/28 -12/3

30% off all Boys (including shoes and accessories, but excluding sleep and slippers) online only with promo code COLD. Valid 11/29-12/3

30% off all Girls (including shoes and accessories, but excluding sleep and slippers) online only with promo code COLD. Valid 11/29-12/3

Save up to 40% on bedding, rugs, home décor and dining & entertaining. Valid 11/27 - 12/3

Up to 25% off select items from K'Nex, Mega Bloks, Magfomers and LEGO. Valid 11/27 - 12/3

These are just a sampling of the savings at Target.com, and in-store. 
As always, you can check out CURRENT PROMOTIONS HERE.

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Sneek Peek: Checkout 51 offers for April 28 - May 4. Earn cash back on your shopping trip!

Lots of opportunities for cashback this week from Checkout 51 (the new offers will go live at 12:00 AM April 28, 2016, and expire at 11:59 PM May 4, 2016)!  

(Don't have the app?  Download it here for iPhone or Android)


NEW!!  Buy 2: Ziploc® brand containers

Any variety. Items must appear on the same receipt.

Cash back $1.00
***Great ideas from Ziploc to organize your home!***

Venus® Disposable Razor
Any Venus® Disposable Razor variety 2 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

Venus® Razors
Any Venus® razors excluding disposables.
Cash back $1.50

Venus® Refills
Any variety of 4 ct or larger.
Cash back $4.00

At Target: Selsun Blue® Dandruff Shampoo 
Any variety. Excludes trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $2.00

Select Woolite® Carpet or Upholstery Cleaner 
Any variety. Excludes Woolite® Machine Formulas 32 oz and higher.
Cash back $1.00

Core Power® High Protein Milk Shakes
Any variety.
Cash back $1.00

Febreze In Wash Odor Eliminator™
50 fl oz bottle. Excludes trial and travel sizes and gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® LITTLE SNUGGLERS Diapers
30 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Overnites Diapers
24 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Snug & Dry Diapers
29 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® LITTLE MOVERS® Diapers
14 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Wipes
180 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

PULL-UPS® Training Pants
20 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

GOODNITES® Bed Mats
9 ct.
Cash back $1.00

GOODNITES® Bedtime Pants
14 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

POISE® Pads, Liners or Bladder Supports
Any variety. Excluding 14 - 26 count Liners or 10 count Pads.
Cash back $2.00

SCOTT® bath tissue
8 rolls or higher, any variety. 
Cash back $1.00

COTTONELLE® Cleansing Cloths
168 ct refill pack.
Cash back $1.00

At Sam's Club: COTTONELLE® Cleansing Cloths
462 ct.
Cash back $2.00

COTTONELLE® toilet paper
6 rolls or higher, any variety. 
Cash back $0.55

Buy 2: KLEENEX® Tissues
50 count box or larger. Excludes multi-packs. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $0.50

Enjoy Life® cookies
Any variety.
Cash back $1.00

Enjoy Life® snack bars
Any variety. Excludes chocolate bars. 
Cash back $1.00

Buy 3: Enjoy Life® chocolate bars
Any variety. Excludes snack bars. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back $1.00

At Walmart: Boogie Wipes Natural Saline Wipes
Excludes 10 ct and 12 ct.
Cash back $1.00

U by KOTEX® SLEEK® Tampons
Any variety. Excludes all other U by KOTEX® products, trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

Select U by KOTEX® products
Any variety. Excludes Liners 14 - 22 ct, U by KOTEX® SLEEK® Tampons, trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

SCOTT® Tube Free bath tissue
9 rolls or higher.
Cash back $1.00



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Checkout 51 offers for April 20 - 26. Earn cash back on your shopping trip!

There are lots of opportunities for cashback this week from Checkout 51!  

(Don't have the app?  Download it here for iphone or Android)

Here is the list: 

Country Crock®
15 oz larger, any variety. 
Cash back $0.75
 

U by KOTEX® SLEEK® Tampons
Any variety. Excludes all other U by KOTEX® products, trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

Select U by KOTEX® products
Any variety. Excludes Liners 14 - 22 ct, U by KOTEX® SLEEK® Tampons, trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

SCOTT® Tube Free bath tissue
9 rolls or higher.
Cash back $1.00

Blue Dragon products
Any variety.
Cash back $0.50

Venus® Disposable Razor
Any Venus® Disposable Razor variety 2 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

Venus® Razors
Any Venus® razors excluding disposables.
Cash back $1.50

Venus® Refills
Any variety of 4 ct or larger.
Cash back $4.00

At Walmart: Salada® Green Tea Family Size
Valid only on 16 ct and 24 ct Family size. Excludes Salada® black and herbal tea products.
Cash back $0.75

At Walmart: Salada® Green or White Tea
Valid only on 20 ct and 40 ct. Excludes Salada® black and herbal tea products.
Cash back $1.00

Gluten Cutter™
30 capsules.
Cash back $3.00

At Walmart: Dr. Scholl's® Custom Fit® Orthotics
Any Dr Scholls Custom Fit Orthotic. Excludes all other Dr. Scholl's® products. 
Cash back $5.00

Buy 2: GOOD THiNS
Any variety. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $1.00

Buy 2: HALLS Bags
Offer valid on 17 ct or larger of any single bag of HALLS drops. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back $1.00

Buy 2: Select BUSH'S® Beans
Valid only on any variety of BUSH’S® Grillin’ Beans® and BUSH’S® Best Asian BBQ. Excludes BUSH’S® Baked Beans, Cocina Latina®, Chili Beans, Variety Beans, Hummus Made Easy and Chili Magic®. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back $1.00

Buy 3: BUSH'S® Baked Beans
Valid only on 16 oz varieties. Excludes BUSH’S® Grillin’ Beans®, Asian BBQ, Cocina Latina®, Chili Beans, Variety Beans, Hummus Made Easy and Chili Magic®. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back $1.00

The Wall Street Journal 
Valid on US, single newsstand copies only. Excludes The Wall Street Journal Weekend edition. Receipts that only contain payment info are not valid. Be sure to request an itemized receipt (product name and price).
Cash back $1.50

At Target: Selsun Blue® Dandruff Shampoo 
Any variety. Excludes trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $2.00

Select Woolite® Carpet or Upholstery Cleaner 
Any variety. Excludes Woolite® Machine Formulas 32 oz and higher.
Cash back $1.00

French's Mustard
Any variety. 
Cash back $0.50

French's Ketchup
Any variety. 
Cash back $1.00

Core Power® High Protein Milk Shakes
Any variety.
Cash back $1.00

Febreze In Wash Odor Eliminator™
50 fl oz bottle. Excludes trial and travel sizes and gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

Buy 2: BUSH'S Cocina Latina® products
Any variety. Excludes all other Bush's® products. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® LITTLE SNUGGLERS Diapers
30 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Overnites Diapers
24 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Snug & Dry Diapers
29 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® LITTLE MOVERS® Diapers
14 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Wipes
180 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

PULL-UPS® Training Pants
20 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

GOODNITES® Bed Mats
9 ct.
Cash back $1.00

GOODNITES® Bedtime Pants
14 ct or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

POISE® Pads, Liners or Bladder Supports
Any variety. Excluding 14 - 26 count Liners or 10 count Pads.
Cash back $2.00

SCOTT® bath tissue
8 rolls or higher, any variety. 
Cash back $1.00

COTTONELLE® Cleansing Cloths
168 ct refill pack.
Cash back $1.00

At Sam's Club: COTTONELLE® Cleansing Cloths
462 ct.
Cash back $2.00

COTTONELLE® toilet paper
6 rolls or higher, any variety. 
Cash back $0.55

Buy 2: KLEENEX® Tissues
50 count box or larger. Excludes multi-packs. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $0.50

At Walmart: Boogie Wipes Natural Saline Wipes
Excludes 10 ct and 12 ct.
Cash back $1.00

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Amazon Wedding Registry Sweepstakes! Attention Brides and Grooms!

Are you getting married soon?  Do you know someone getting married soon?

Here is a great opportunity for brides and grooms to register with Amazon Wedding Registry!  Not only do you get the great benefits that Amazon provides, you get a chance to win a trip of a lifetime, as well!

Amazon Wedding Registry offers special benefits for brides and grooms to be:
* 10% Gift – Receive a wedding gift after your event date. Get 10% off most products on Amazon for a savings up to $100.
* World's Largest Selection - Register for all the items you both want.
* It's universal - keep track of what you want from anywhere. Add from other websites to your Wedding Registry with the universal button.

Make sure to follow the directions below to be eligible for the trip sweepstakes!
Sweepstakes Period: April 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
How to Enter:

1. Create an Amazon Wedding Registry
2. Registry must be created during the contest period (April 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016)
3. Add a minimum of one (1) Lenox item to your registry to be automatically entered into the Sweepstakes
4. One (1) winner will be selected on or about June 15, 2016
5. Winners will be contacted by e-mail within 1 week following the applicable drawing

Winner will receive:

• Round trip economy class air transportation for winner and one (1) guest
• Up to five (5) nights standard hotel accommodations for winner and guest in a Master Casita at Hacienda Alta Gracia
• Daily breakfast for winner and guest throughout stay at Hotel
• Dinner for winner and guest for one (1) night
• A ninety (90) minute horseback ride adventure for winner and guest while on trip
• A Lenox dinnerware package service for eight (8)
• One (1) $1,500.00 Amazon.com Gift Card

Are you convinced to create your registry, then why not start your Amazon Wedding Registry now!

 

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Little Passports is turning 7! Celebrate with up to $21 off!

Little Passports is turning 7! Celebrate with Savings! 

Are you a parent?  Are you a grandparent?  Is there a child in your life that loves to learn, and loves to receive a surprise in the mail?
This might be a great way to surprise them with a fun learning experience...

Until Friday, April 15th, Little Passports is offering the following savings on their Monthly, 6 Month and 12 Month subscriptions:

$7 off any Monthly subscription. Use promotion code: BDAY7

$14 off any 6 Month subscription. Use promotion code: BDAY14

$21 off any 12 Month subscription. Use promotion code: BDAY21

You can take advantage of Little Passports' Birthday Sale by using the above promotion codes at check out. Go on and celebrate!



**This promotion is valid online only at www.littlepassports.com. To redeem enter code BDAY7, BDAY14, or BDAY21 at checkout. Offer valid on new subscriptions only and cannot be combined with any other offers and/or applied retroactively to previously placed orders. Offer applies to first month of Monthly Plans only. Offer not valid on Personalized Products and Shop items. Offer excludes shipping and taxes. Offer valid from April 5th, 2016 at 8:00AM EST to April 15, 2016 at 11:59PM EST.

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"Curing Tooth Decay"...could it really work?!

After my visit to the dentist, I am sad that I have to have 3 small cavities filled! 
It seems that I am a person who is cavity-prone...I don't like it!
I do my best to keep my teeth clean. I have visited the dentist every 6 months for as long as I can remember, but these last 10 years or so, I have had so much demineralization going on in the back of my mouth, that I think "there has to be something more that I can do"!!!!

So, I googled "tooth demineralization and remineralization", and this is one of the links that appeared:


I am so intrigued by the idea that eating the correct foods, etc. could actually help reverse the demineralization that I think I might just buy this book!!!

I would love to have a discussion with any of you who have tried doing such a thing!  Please comment below, if you have had any success with "curing your/your family tooth decay" with food!

Thanks in advance!

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Enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card...April Giveaway at Just Free Stuff!

Just Free Stuff $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway




One Time Entry. Expires April 30, 2016. U.S. and Canada Only.
(Make sure to confirm your e-mail address, for your entry to count!)






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Checkout 51 offers "sneak peek"...offers start 3/31!

Here is the sneak peek of the cash back offers from Checkout 51 for the next week!

Great cash back offers on lots of staple products!

Make sure to download the Checkout 51 app (for iphone or android), so you can take advantage this week!

Buy 2: KLEENEX® Tissues
50 count box or larger. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $0.50

U by KOTEX® products
Any variety. Excludes Liners 14 - 22 ct, trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

SCOTT® bath tissue
8 rolls or higher, any variety. 
Cash back $1.00

SCOTT® Tube Free bath tissue
9 rolls or higher.
Cash back $1.00

COTTONELLE® toilet paper
6 rolls or higher, any variety. 
Cash back $0.55

COTTONELLE® Cleansing Cloths
168 ct refill pack.
Cash back $1.00

At Sam's Club: COTTONELLE® Cleansing Cloths
462 ct.
Cash back $2.00

POISE® Pads, Liners or Bladder Supports
Any variety. Excluding 14 - 26 count Liners or 10 count Pads.
Cash back $2.00

HUGGIES® LITTLE SNUGGLERS Diapers
Jumbo pack or larger.
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Overnites Diapers
Jumbo pack or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Snug & Dry Diapers
Jumbo pack or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® LITTLE MOVERS® Diapers
Jumbo pack or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

HUGGIES® Wipes
180 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

PULL-UPS® Training Pants
Jumbo pack or larger.
Cash back $1.00

GOODNITES® Bed Mats
Jumbo pack or larger.
Cash back $1.00

GOODNITES® Bedtime Pants
Jumbo pack or larger. 
Cash back $1.00

Select Woolite® Carpet or Upholstery Cleaner 
Any variety. Excludes Woolite® Machine Formulas 32 oz and higher.
Cash back $1.00

At Select Retailers: Oscillococcinum®
Valid on 6 dose variety. 
Cash back $2.00

At Select Retailers: Arnicare® Arthritis tablets
Valid on 60 count variety. Excludes Arnicare® Tablets. 
Cash back $2.00

Arnicare® Gel
Valid on 2.6 oz variety. 
Cash back $2.00

At Select Retailers: Arnicare® Tablets
Valid on 60 count variety. Excludes Arnicare® Arthritis tablets. 
Cash back $2.00

At Select Retailers: Coldcalm® Tablets
Valid on 60 count variety. 
Cash back $2.00

At Select Retailers: Calendula Cream
Valid on 2.5 oz variety. 
Cash back $2.00

Buy 2: Chips Ahoy! cookies
9.5 oz or larger, any variety. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $1.00

Blue Dragon products
Any variety.
Cash back $0.50

At Sam's Club: CATTLEMEN'S® Barbecue Sauce
Any variety. 1 gallon size only.
Cash back $3.00

At Sam's Club: FRANK'S® RedHot® Sauce
Any variety. 1 gallon size only.
Cash back $3.00

Venus® Disposable Razor
Any Venus® Disposable Razor variety 2 ct or larger.
Cash back $1.00

Venus® Razors
Any Venus® razors excluding disposables.
Cash back $1.50

Venus® Refills
Any variety of 4 ct or larger.
Cash back $4.00

Gluten Cutter™
30 capsules.
Cash back $3.00

At Walmart: Dr. Scholl's® Custom Fit® Orthotics
Any Dr Scholls Custom Fit Orthotic. Excludes all other Dr. Scholl's® products. 
Cash back $5.00

MOTRIN® products
Any variety. Excludes trial and travel sizes. 
Cash back $1.00

The Wall Street Journal 
Valid on US, single newsstand copies only. Excludes The Wall Street Journal Weekend edition. Receipts that only contain payment info are not valid. Be sure to request an itemized receipt (product name and price).
Cash back $1.50

At Target: Selsun Blue® Dandruff Shampoo 
Any variety. Excludes trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $2.00

French's Mustard
Any variety. 
Cash back $0.50

French's Ketchup
Any variety. 
Cash back $1.00

Core Power® High Protein Milk Shakes
Any variety.
Cash back $1.00

Febreze In Wash Odor Eliminator™
50 fl oz bottle. Excludes trial and travel sizes and gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $1.00

Downy Wrinkle Releaser® Plus
Valid on 16.9 oz and 33.8 oz bottles. Excludes 3 oz bottle. Excludes trial and travel sizes and gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $2.00

Kandoo® Flushable Cleansing Wipes
Any variety. Excludes 42 ct, 48 ct, trial and travel sizes, gift, bonus, or value packs.
Cash back $0.50

Buy 2: BUSH'S Cocina Latina® products
Any variety. Excludes all other Bush's® products. Items must appear on the same receipt. 
Cash back $1.00

Our new offers will go live at 12:00 AM March 31, 2016, and expire at 11:59 PM April 6, 2016. Members must buy the products in the United States and submit the receipts while the offers are live.

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