Meredith emailed in the following tip:
I’ve seen many posts lately on using Swagbucks to earn Amazon gift cards, but I wasn’t sure if everyone knew about using ExpoTV to earn even more Amazon gift cards?
I have been using ExpoTv for about a year. In short, you record a video reviewing a product that is one to two minutes long. In exchange for your review, you receive points that you can cash in for Amazon gift cards. It takes about one video to earn $5 in Amazon credit.
I will usually check what products they are looking for rewards for, sit down and knock out about 5 videos at a time. I’ll wait until the kids are in bed and record them. They are always looking for reviews on kid’s items so I can usually cash in!
Using these Amazon gift cards, we have been able to purchase all sorts of things:
- diapers
- a kid-sized picnic table that I would never have bought on my own!
- a tent for the beach
- Christmas gifts
- all sorts of little items for around the house that we wouldn’t have the extra cash to spend!
Be sure to check out ExpoTV and sign up. It’s totally worth it. -Meredith
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Walgreens Shopping Trip
Transaction #1
1 Reach Toothbrush (2 pk) – $2.99
Used $2/1 printable
1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush – $2.99
Used $1/1 coupon from the 7/28 SmartSource insert
1 Crest Pro-Health Rinse – $4.49
Used $1.50/1 coupon from the 7/28 P&G insert
Redeemed 3,000 Balance Reward points (like $3)
Total with tax ($0.75): $3.72, Received $2 Register Rewards (for buying Reach), $1.50 Register Rewards (for buying Colgate) and $2 Register Rewards (for buying Crest)
Transaction #2
2 U by Kotex Pads – $3.99 each
Used $2/2 printable
And used $2/1 coupon from the Walgreens IVC August booklet (took off $4)
4 Carefree Pantiliners – $1.69 each (On Sale Buy One Get One 50% off)
Used 4 $0.50/1 printable
1 Scissors – $0.49 with in-ad coupon
2 2-pocket Folders – $0.10 each
Used $5.50 Register Rewards from Transaction #1
Total with tax ($0.98) – $1.21, Received 2,000 Balance Rewards (like $2) for buying 4 Carefree
Total before sales, coupons, Register Rewards and Balance Rewards for both transactions: $36.21
Total with tax after sales, coupons, Register Rewards and Balance Rewards for both transactions: $4.93
See the full list of deals at Walgreens this week.
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Today only, you can get a one year subscription to Family Handyman magazine for only $5.99 per year when you use coupon code MONEYSAVING at checkout. You can order up to three years at this price.
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This offer expires tonight 08/01/13 11:59 PM EST.
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Missed the first posts in this series? Check them out here.
#7 Experiment Regularly
When was the last time you did something new? Creativity breeds creativity, so if you’ve allowed yourself to become stuck in a rut that could be one of reasons you’re struggling with coming up with blogging ideas and inspiration.
Try Something New
If new things scare you, I completely get it. I’m the type of person who would always eat the same things and wear the same types of clothes, but I’m learning that variety is the spice of life. It’s good to force yourself out of your little safe, comfortable zone and experience new things — new tastes, sounds, smells, books, recipes, projects, and so on.
As a blogger, never get completely comfortable with doing things the way you’ve always done them. Occasionally challenge yourself to try new types of posts (short and long, funny and deep), new types of writing styles, or new & different approaches to where, how, and when you write.
This doesn’t mean that you always have to be experimenting and can never get into a rhythm, but don’t allow yourself to become so stuck in one way of doing things that you’re not willing to expand your horizons a little to help fuel more inspiration.
Face Your Fears
Earlier this year, I played my violin in front of a crowd for the first time in years. That might not seem like a big deal, but for me it was pretty colossal because it meant facing some very deep-seated fears and punching them in the face.
It’s been the same with public speaking — and even with traveling and meeting new people. I’m an introvert by nature and being in new situations, speaking in front of people, and being around large crowds used to absolutely scare me to the point of nausea. I love home and quiet and the “safety” that it brings.
But my husband and I both clearly felt the tugging in our hearts two and half years ago that I was supposed to start accepting a few speaking opportunities. I cannot begin to describe the sickening fear I had for the first year over every single speaking engagement (some of you witnessed this firsthand if you were in the audience for some of those talks!).
I knew it was the path I was supposed to follow and my husband was confident it was God’s leading, as well. So I faced those fears over and over again. Each time, I got a little bit more confident.
The funny thing is, over time, I’ve discovered is that I love speaking engagements. Sure, there are still some of the nerves to deal with, but the opportunity to get to meet you all face-to-face, hug you, look into your eyes and hear your stories, and glean from your wisdom and real-life examples has been worth all those moments when I wanted to run away and never speak in public or meet a new person again.
Facing my fears in this has enriched my life more than I could have ever imagined. Plus, it’s given me confidence to face other fears head-on, too.
Never Stop Learning
Constantly be challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone and/or be improving in at least one area. If you’re up to it, choose one area in each facet of life (personal, family, business, etc.) to be working on at once so that you’re being stretched in a few different directions.
Take a class, learn a new skill, try a new recipe, experiment with a new do-it-yourself project, develop a new friendship, read a new kind of book, try a new fitness routine… the possibilities are endless. Whatever it is you choose, though, make sure that it’s ultimately blessing your life — not serving as a burden of guilt or making you feel like a failure.
Challenging yourself to always be learning will not only inspire your creativity and motivate you to think outside the box, but it will also give you renewed zest and passion for life. New experiences will provide new stories to write about, new questions to ponder, and new viewpoints to consider. All of these things will enhance your writing — and give you an almost limitless supply of blogging inspiration.
What is one new thing you’re learning or area you’re working on improving in right now?
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Here are the best deals at Walmart right now with thanks to Heather from Passion for Savings for her help in compiling them. The prices below are based on Northwest Arkansas region. Please keep in mind that Walmart deals vary by region so the prices listed here will not be valid at all stores.
Wet N’ Wild Liner, Polish, Lipstick – $0.93
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/28 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon
Reach Floss – $0.97
Use $1/1 printable
Free after coupon
Dole Tropical Fruit – $1.28
Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 7/28 SmartSource insert
$0.53 after coupon
Muller Greek Corners – $1.08
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable
$0.58 each after coupon
Muller Frut Ups – $0.88
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable
$0.38 each after coupon
Ivory Bars (3 pk) – $0.97
Use $0.50/1 coupon from the 7/28 P&G insert
$0.47 after coupon
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Color – $1.97
Use $1/1 printable or coupon from the 7/28 RedPlum insert
$0.97 after coupon
See the full list of Walmart deals here.
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