{"id":8156,"date":"2011-12-16T11:21:38","date_gmt":"2011-12-16T15:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/?p=8156"},"modified":"2011-12-16T11:21:38","modified_gmt":"2011-12-16T15:21:38","slug":"couponing-and-cash-back-advice-live-the-dream","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/couponing-and-cash-back-advice-live-the-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Couponing and Cash Back Advice: Live the Dream!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.befrugal.com:444\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/5172012904_c844519d66_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8161\" title=\"5172012904_c844519d66_o\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.befrugal.com:444\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/5172012904_c844519d66_o-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was great to be a guest on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.toginet.com\/shows\/livingthedreammom\" target=\"_blank\"> Nina Frye's Living the Dream Mom Radio.<\/a>\u00a0 If you missed the show, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/toginet.com\/podcasts\/livingthedreammom\/LivingTheDreamMomLIVE_2011-12-15.mp3?type=showpage\" target=\"_blank\">listen to the podcast for free. <\/a>\u00a0Also, here is a link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/contests\/win-another-100-amazon-gift-card-for-buying-holiday-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\">$100 Amazon gift card contest<\/a> we mentioned. Yesterday we talked about:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Couponing basics &amp; essential tips to save money when grocery couponing and holiday shopping<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Being organized is important.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a plan.<\/li>\n<li>Create a list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should be prepared.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always look at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/weeklyads\/\" target=\"_blank\">ads<\/a> before you shop.<\/li>\n<li>Always look for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/printable\/\" target=\"_blank\">coupon<\/a> before you buy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Buy extra <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">only<\/span> if there\u2019s a good sale <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> you know you\u2019ll use what you are buying.<\/p>\n<p>If you are buying online:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always look for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">promo code for a discount or free shipping.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Earn Cash Back for free.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You can often combine a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">discount<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">earn Cash Back.<\/a>\u00a0Look for the money bag icon on BeFrugal to indicate when you can \"double up.\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to save time and make it easy for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Good resources and having a plan or a routine can help. It becomes a science when you develop these habits.<\/p>\n<p>Use a comprehensive website like BeFrugal.com to save time. A good savings site will have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/weeklyads\/\" target=\"_blank\">weekly ads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/printable\/\" target=\"_blank\">printable coupons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">online deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cash Back<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Commit to good savings habits and saving money will become natural. Make it easy for yourself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maybe that means bookmarking one or two websites or scheduling 30 minutes in your calendar each weekend.<\/li>\n<li>Perhaps a weekend ritual on a Saturday or Sunday when you get the newspaper is a good time for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to get peace of mind when you're trying to save big bucks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Just like it\u2019s easy to spend too much time in order to save, it can be easy to drive yourself crazy.<\/li>\n<li>You want to know that you are saving all that you can.<\/li>\n<li>Cover all your bases, being as concise as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Look at a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/weeklyads\/\" target=\"_blank\">weekly ad<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/printable\/grocery\/\" target=\"_blank\">search a coupon database<\/a> when you create your list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why you should shop online whenever you can!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shopping online means more savings.<\/p>\n<p>This is worth repeating: As mentioned earlier, when you are buying online you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always look for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">promo code for a discount or free shipping.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Earn Cash Back for free.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You can often combine a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\"> discount <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">earn Cash Back.<\/a>Look for the money bag icon on BeFrugal to indicate when you cab \"double up.\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many grocery items can be bought online:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cash Back can be earned<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You can get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">free shipping offers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Plus take advantage of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">other deals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your grocery store doesn't allow online ordering, try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/store\/walmart\" target=\"_blank\">Walmart.<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cash Back <\/a>and how does it work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cash Back means you are earning a percentage of your transaction in a free account. It\u2019s a program that rewards shoppers with Cash Back for eligible online purchases.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially important now, given today\u2019s tough economy. Many of us need to stretch each dollar.<\/p>\n<p>With cash back, you can \u201cdouble-up\u201d on savings by combining cash back with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">coupons<\/a> to get extra savings on each purchase.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/be-frugal-news\/introducing-cash-back-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\">There are 1,600+ online stores are participating in BeFrugal.com\u2019s Cash Back program with an average of 5% cash back on purchases.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here's how earning Cash Back works:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After logging into your BeFrugal account, click to the store you want to shop at and complete your purchase on their site.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can click on a BeFrugal.com coupon or deal first to save even more money (combine an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\">offer<\/a> with Cash Back - look for the money bag icon to indicate when you can \"double up\").<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Cash Back you earn will appear in your account in 1-2 weeks after you complete your transaction. Your Click History will show up almost immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Cash Back earned is paid out via check or PayPal once the cash back balance reaches $20. Shoppers can sign-up in seconds with just an email and password.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/?show=signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign-up <\/a>by December 31, 2011 to\u00a0receive a $10 credit to their cash back account balance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">You can earn even more with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">free\u00a0Cash Back account:<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There is a $5 referral bonus for each friend when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/my-cash-back-account\/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmy-cash-back-account%2frefer-a-friend%2f\" target=\"_blank\">Refer-A-Friend<\/a>. 10 friends = $50!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They\u2019ll be saving money when they shop and we\u2019ll give\u00a0you each a $5 bonus to start them off.<\/li>\n<li>Just sign in and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/my-cash-back-account\/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmy-cash-back-account%2frefer-a-friend%2f\" target=\"_blank\">Refer-A-Friend<\/a>invites on BeFrugal.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order for you to earn the bonus your friend must <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/?show=signup\" target=\"_blank\">sign up <\/a>for the Cash Back program and make $25 in Cash Back eligible purchases. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/my-cash-back-account\/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmy-cash-back-account%2frefer-a-friend%2f\" target=\"_blank\">Refer-A-Friend<\/a> Bonus typically will be eligible for payment within 90 days after your purchase. Payments can be requested when your available cash back balance reaches the $20 minimum for withdrawal. Note that bonuses do not count toward this minimum.<\/p>\n<p>There are 5 easy ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/my-cash-back-account\/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmy-cash-back-account%2frefer-a-friend%2f\" target=\"_blank\">Refer-A-Friend.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email a friend<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Post your unique URL on your blog or website<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add a button on your blog or website<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add your unique link in your email signature<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Social post to Facebook and\/or Twitter<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/sale\/\" target=\"_blank\">24 Hour Flash Cash<\/a> is another way to save even more. This means there is extra <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cash Back <\/a>at a new store reach day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don\u2019t just stop at coupons and<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Cash Back<\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">. Save whenever you can!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of Free Money Saving Tools on BeFrugal.com:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/tools\/fly-or-drive-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fly or Drive Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/tools\/how-much-to-spend-on-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\">How Much to Spend on a Car<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/tools\/electric-car-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\">Is it Worth it to Buy an Electric Car?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ready to save? You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/?show=signup\" target=\"_blank\">sign up now <\/a>to get your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/cashback\/?show=signup\" target=\"_blank\">$10 Cash Back bonus,<\/a> begin earning when you shop online and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/my-cash-back-account\/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmy-cash-back-account%2frefer-a-friend%2f\" target=\"_blank\">Refer-A-Friend<\/a> for $5 per eligible referral.<\/p>\n<p>Image thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/karmadude\/5172012904\/sizes\/o\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\">karmadude.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/couponing-and-cash-back-advice-live-the-dream\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"excerptimage alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>It was great to be a guest on Nina Frye's Living the Dream Mom Radio.\u00a0 If you missed the show, you can listen to the podcast for free. \u00a0Also, here ... <a title=\"Couponing and Cash Back Advice: Live the Dream!\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/couponing-and-cash-back-advice-live-the-dream\/\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Couponing and Cash Back Advice: Live the Dream!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8156","post","type-post","status-archive","format-standard","hentry","category-frugal-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8156"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8156\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}