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How Restaurant.com Works

by April on June 21, 2011

Not sure how Restaurant.com works? Well then, I’ll tell you. Basically you buy a gift certificate to a restaurant that participates in the restaurant.com program, $10 certificates are $4, $25 certificates are $10, and $50 certificates are $20.

But, it gets even better…I will post on here pretty much weekly with a new code to get your certificate for a percentage off, sometimes 80% off! Which means you could get a $25 gift certificate for only $2!!!

There are different rules and fine print for each different restaurant as they make up their own guidelines, so be sure to read them before you buy. Most of the time it will be things like you have to have a $35 minimum order to use the $25 certificate. So, $10 paid to the restaurant and $2 paid to restaurant.com isn’t bad for a $35 meal!

These are great to use not only for a nice night out locally, but be sure to look for restaurants in places you are going to for vacation. We use these all the time when we go away. We ate at nice restaurants in Cleveland for 3 nights for about $40 for 2 of us.

If you need more info, be sure to check out Restaurant.com’s FAQs here.

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Swag Bucks: A How To Guide (Start Earning FREE GIFT CARDS)

by April on June 21, 2011

GUEST POST:

Hi my name is Jessica and I have a blog called Jessica’s Coupons. I just wanted to thank April for letting me come over and do a guest post on Swag Bucks this week. My absolute favorite way to earn Free Gift Cards is with Swag Bucks! The best part is- I did not have to change anything I wasn’t already doing, I just had to change where I was doing it!

What is Swag Bucks
Swag Bucks is a search engine that offers you the chance to win cool prizes every time you do an internet search. It works like Google- actually it is powered by Google! So, if you know how to do a Google Search you won’t have any problems using Swag Bucks for your internet searches.

What are Swag Bucks
Swag Bucks are a type of virtual currency (like frequent flyer miles). The more you search the internet, the more you’ll earn. They are awarded randomly and the amounts vary. Some searches will win you $0, others will win you $10, $20, $30 or more in Swag Bucks.

Redeeming Your Swag Bucks
You can cash your Swag Bucks in at the Swag Store for all kinds of cool prizes: Gift Cards (Starbucks, PayPal, Target, Barnes & Noble, i-Tunes & more), Electronics, Apparel and more. Personally, I always choose to purchase the Amazon Gift e-Cards with my SwagBucks.(A $5 Amazon e-Card will cost you 450 SwagBucks.)

When you go to the Swag Store, the prize categories are listed, and within each category you will see the Swag Price of eacg prize. Once you have enough Swag Bucks to redeem the prize you want, you just select your prize and confirm your personal info (email address, shipping address etc.) Then a confirmation email will be sent to your inbox. Just open the email, click on the confirmation link and within 7-14 days your prize will post to your account. Once it posts, you will be able to redeem your e-Gift Card immedialty. If you choose a physical “plastic Gift Card” or another “physical” prize- just check your mail box- it should arrive within a couple weeks unless otherwise indicated.

Ways to Earn
There are several ways to earn Swag Bucks- the easiest way is for your internet searches. Let say you wanted to search for “Jessica’s Coupons”. You would type Jessica’s Coupons in the search bar and it would bring up the possible sites. Sometimes you will not earn anything for your search and other times you will earn Swag Bucks. It is random.

When you earn Swag Bucks for your interent searches those are automatically credited to your account as long as you are signed in. If you are not signed in, a box will pop up asking that you sign in so you can claim your prize.

There are other ways to earn Swag Bucks such as, doing special offers, shopping, and referring your friends. Those information and links are all on the Swag Bucks home page. Once you have figured out the meat and potatoes of using Swag Bucks, you can click on the links to find other creative ways to earn more Swag Bucks.

Swag Bucks Tool Bar
I highly recommend that you download and use the Free Swag Bucks Tool Bar, otherwise you will have to return to the Swag Bucks Home Page every time you want to do a search that could earn you Swag Bucks (which will get tediuos). Once you download the tool bar, it will be conveniently located below your address bar for easy access.

Another perk to adding the Swag Bucks Tool Bar is the Swag Codes released on the tool bar from time to time. These codes are time sensitive. Once you find the code, just copy the code and go to the Swag Bucks Home Page. Then paste the code in to the box that says “Swag Code” then hit the “GIMME” button. If you have entered a valid code before it expires the Swag Bucks will be added to your account. These Swag Codes vary in amounts; however, once you enter an accepted code it will let you know the amount you have earned for entering the code.

My Swag Bucks
People always ask me how much I earn. Everyone is different. It depends on how much you do. I say I am pretty middle-of-the-road. (but I am a blogger so I am on the internet a lot)

I have won 120 Swag Bucks in the past 5 days for my internet searches ONLY. I have won additional 34 Swag Bucks doing other things and I have earned approximately 660 from my friend’s searches. (Refer your friends and you’ll earn buck for buck what they earn up to a 1,000 swag bucks) So all-in-all this week I have made about 814 Swag Bucks. Remember it takes 450 to earn a $5 Amazon Gift Card.

I know people who save up all the Amazon Gift Cards and score a Nintendo Wii &/or Wii Fit for Free. I can’t do that because I have an Amazon addiction and they burn holes in my pockets. Remember though, Amazon Gift Cards are just one of the many, many gift cards and other prize options you can choose.

So if you are interested in earning Free Stuff here is what you do:

To Get Started:

Step 1: Go HERE to Sign-up
(You’ll Get 30 Swag Bucks just for registering)

Step 2: Create an account which involves filling in 8 boxes
(takes about a minute)

Step 3: Go ahead and download the toolbar. You just pick the one for your Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, Opera)

Step 4: Start Searching and Winning!

Thanks again Jessica for your post!

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Coupon Organization – The Binder Method

by April on June 20, 2011

I, myself, use a binder to organize my coupons, (shown above). But everyone is different, so you may find another method.

The things you need for a binder organizer:

1. A binder, I have one that zips up, and it makes it so much easier. You don’t have to worry about your things flying all over the place, and plus it’s easier to store some of the other necessities in.

2. Baseball card inserts to hold the coupons. You can get them in a pack at Wal Mart.

3. Dividers or tabs to organize your coupons. I do mine by aisle, but I shop at the same store pretty much all the time….so this works out for me. Otherwise you can do it by types of item (ie….dairy, meat, produce…)

4. Other things to keep in your binder are scissors, pens, calculator, envelopes. I label a few of my envelopes to keep stores that have their own coupons in. And I also use them to keep my rebate forms and reciepts in.

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Ways To Follow Save It Somewhere!

by April on June 19, 2011

Ok, some of you are new, some of you have been here since the beginning, but I want to make sure that all of you know how to stay on top of the latest deals as they are posted! Especially the samples and freebie requests, a lot of times those are time sensitive and once they hit the web and start showing up in the blog world, they can spread like wildfire and be gone before you know it. So there’s lots of ways for you to get the deals as they appear on the blog.

Become a fan on Facebook

Follow on Twitter

Subscribe to the RSS Feed

Subscribe to $ave It $omewhere by Email – with this you can modify your subscription to decide to get each individual deal or once a day…whichever would be best for you.

Add them if you can! The more that sign up the more people that can find us from your pages!

Also, if you have friends, family, co-workers that you think might want to save some money, send them over this way!

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Sign Up for Inbox Dollars today!

by April on June 17, 2011

I have been a member of Inbox Dollars for a few years now, and LOVE IT! It’s super easy, I only really do the clicking on e-mails part, but it’s worth it. I usually will sit with my lap top while I’m watching TV at the end of the night and click away. It only takes a minute or so a day to do!

Inbox Dollars is free to join and they give you a $5.00 bonus just for signing up. Once you join, Inbox Dollars sends you a confirmation email, then you can instantly start earning money and monitoring your earnings on their site. Should you have any issues you can submit tickets via their website. Keep in mind Inbox Dollars won’t make you rich but you can make enough for evening out or few cups of Starbucks a month.

How do you earn money?

1. Reading emails 3 cents for each email.

2. Take Surveys you can earn a $1.00 for doing a survey each day.

3. Complete offers – signup for survey programs, free information about a product etc.. you will get .50 to 1.50.

4. Trial offers – Various merchants want you to try their products or service and Inbox Dollars pays you for trying them out. (keep in mind that if you do a trail and don’t like it to cancel withint the 7 to 30 day window depending on the trial offer)

5.Cash for Games – please games and make money.

Plus their are a few other ways to make more money like referring friends or Shopping thru their system. Note it does take 30 days to process your first check and their is a fee of $3.00 for that check that is deducted from your earnings (you pay nothing). Inbox Dollars is free so start earning today!

Click here to join today!

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Daily Deal Site Round-Up

by April on June 16, 2011

Here’s a list of some Daily Deals sites that I have used and the links to get signed up for them! Daily Deal sites are a great way to save on family fun, dining, and everyday products. I’ve seen some great deals over the last few months, and you can save up to 90% on more deals!

I would suggest using a seperate email to sign up for these so you can get the daily deals emailed to you and not have to worry about it flooding your email.

Eversave

Plum District

Friends And Family Circle

Zulily

Living Social

Groupon

Mamapedia

No More Rack

We Shop

Gaggle of Chicks

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What Do You Do With All That Free Yogurt???

by April on June 15, 2011

I’ve been asked so many times why I get so much yogurt when I’m at the grocery store. First of all, it’s pretty much always completely free. Second…my kiddo LOVES popsicles, and yogurt frozen makes super yummy and healthy popsicles!!! Any other ideas you have for using yogurt?

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A Few FYI’s

by April on June 14, 2011

COUPONING 101

Over the last few weeks, I’ve gotten so many emails full of questions about where to start and how to begin. So, here’s a few of the questions that I’m answering for you all. I thought I’d post them here for all of you.

Sometimes it’s hard for me to remember that most of you might be new to coupon shopping, so please always feel free to shoot me an email at help@saveitsomewhere.com with ANY questions you might come across while you’re trying to learn the tricks of couponing. It can be super nerve-racking to get started! When I first started I was so scared that the cashier wasn’t going to take my coupon, and if I was even doing it right.

You are able to use coupons on clearance items. Occasionally I will come across a cashier that thinks he/she is going to tell me otherwise, but after talking with a manager, they usually put the cashier in their place and prove me right.

One coupon per purchase means for each item. Again, some cashiers will try to tell you otherwise, but unless it says one per transaction, or one per customer, you can do it. If you buy 5 Tide items, you are purchasing 5, so you can use one per purchase. If they argue, just tell them you will purchase them all separately….that’ll show ‘em!
Ignore the picture on coupons. Often times manufacturer’s will put a picture of the most expensive product on their coupon in hopes that you will look for that product and spend more money. Usually the wording will tell you otherwise, and will say something like, “Good on ANY one Tide product.” So you may be able to use it on the cheapest product and score an item for free!
Coupons can only be used once. You couldn’t buy 10 Tide items and use your one $3 off coupon for all 10 items. The store has to send in the coupons to get the value back, so there has to be as many coupons as you used to send in.

Copying coupons is ILLEGAL! Photocopying, or in anyway duplicating coupons could land you in jail or with a huge fine! The store doesn’t get reimbursed for copied coupons, and most coupons have a unique bar code, so they will find out that it’s already been used. This can often be traced back to you, so beware!
Know when to stand up to cashiers! If a product rings up wrong, don’t be ashamed to speak up! Remember that our main goal here is to save money, so don’t let them take it from you! Also, if something is on the coupon policy, don’t be afraid to get it out and explain it to them. A lot of stores seem to lack in the coupon training department for their employees, so often you will know more than they will.

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Giant E-Coupons

by April on June 7, 2011

In case you aren’t signed up with your BonusCard online, you might want to now. They have started offering e-coupons at giantfoodstores.com that you can add directly to your BonusCard and they will be deducted just like a regular coupon during checkout.

Here’s how to get yours, head on over here and sign in or sign up, then click on My Giant Offers.

Then click on View Offers under My Bonuscard Offers.

Then you will be able to see all of the offers available for your account. I’ve been getting emails reminding me of new offers, so if you are signed up you may as well.

Enjoy