Ringing in 2017 - Happy New Year!

The Being Frugal and Making it Work family would like to wish you a Happy New Year!  I hope that the New Year brings you success and happiness.  Make 2017 a year to remember. 

2016 was a trying year for our family.  I'm happy to be leaving it behind and moving ahead with a new outlook on life!

Merry Christmas from Being Frugal and Making it Work!

The Being Frugal and Making it Work family wants to wish you a very Merry Christmas! 

 

We hope you have a day filled with joy, happiness, love, and most importantly MEMORIES!

Christmas Quenchers Collector's Bills

One of my favorite things about using Swagbucks is that I can get rewards for searching the web through their search engine. Every now and then they have "Collector's Bills" worth SB points that you can collect by simply searching the web. Collect them all, and you get an SB Bonus! Once you've collected enough SB, you can redeem them for gift cards to stores like Walmart, Target, and many more!

Here's all the information for this week's Christmas Quenchers Collector's Bills:

Search the web through the Swagbucks search starting Monday, December 19th at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET through Saturday, December 24th at 11:59pm PT/Sunday, December 25th 2:59am ET, and when you get a search win, you may get a special Collector’s Bill valued at either:

• 5 SB
• 7 SB
• 9 SB
• 15 SB
• 24 SB

When you get a Collector’s Bill you’ll receive the value of the bill and the bill will be added to your “Collector’s Bills” ledger. Collect all 5 Collector’s Bills and you’ll instantly earn a 20 SB Bonus!

So far I've collected 2 of the 5 collector's bills! Fingers crossed that I get all 5!

Swago: Unwrap your SB Bonus

It's time for you to unwrap your SB bonus this holiday season courtesy of Swagbucks. This month's Holiday themed Swago board offers a possible 400 SB ($4) Bonus!

What is SWAGO you ask? It's a bingo-inspired promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. When you complete a task, watch that square change colors like a twinkling Christmas light. You can then redeem those SB for free gift cards. If you've never used Swagbucks, participating in SWAGO is a great way to learn how to use the site, and it's a lot of fun!

Here’s what you need to know to get your 400 SB Bonus:

Earn Double Cash Back or More on Holiday Shopping!

If you still have lots of holiday shopping to do, I recommend you check out Swagbucks Holiday Shopping Deals, where you can get cash back on your online purchases. Who wouldn't want to earn a little extra cash for themselves on purchases for friends and family? Starting today and running through next Friday, they are offering double cash back or more at your favorite retailers like Amazon, eBay, Groupon, Gap, Macy's, Old Navy, and many more!

 
Check out the site here to see all the deals they're offering this week. 

If you haven't heard of them, Swagbucks.com is an easy, quick way to earn cash back and gift cards by shopping online or doing other everyday activities like taking surveys or watching videos. When you do those things, you earn points (called SB) that you redeem for PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, and more! 

Scented Emoji Nail Polish - The Perfect Gift for Any Girl!

Girls of all ages love nail polish.  And what is even better than pretty nail polish?  Scented nail polish!  SmitCo offers a wide variety of affordably priced gifts for girls; including jewelry, diaries, temporary tattoos sets and scented nail polish sets!

Emojis are very popular right now, so it seemed like the perfect gift choice this holiday season!  What girl wouldn't love scented nail polish and scented emoji nail stickers!?

The scented nail polishes are bright and come in a girl's three favorite colors.  They also smell delicious... almost good enough to eat!  The scented nail stickers are simply adorable!  They are cute, funky and fun!  Too cute and most definitely a conversation starter among young girls!

HBO series Game of Thrones ~ Direwolf Cubs

Do you know any fans of the highly-acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones?  What about someone who loves stuffed animals?  Even as an adult, I for one can never resist a cute, soft plush animal!
 

 

Factory Entertainment has a series of collectibles that are perfect for casual fans and collectors alike. In addition to their sculptures, statues and metal miniature... they has developed a full line of cute and cuddly Game of Thrones plush items, including all 6 Direwolf Cubs!  

These Direwolf cub stuffed animals are simply adorable!  They are cute, soft and lovable - perfect for all ages... young and old alike!  After all, who can resits a cute, soft, stuffed animal? Collectors young and old will want to snuggle up with these!

Middle School Moguls ~ Inspiring Young Girls to Follow Their Dreams!

This holiday season, every mother, aunt, and grandma will be overjoyed to give the young ladies in their life a gift that they can feel good about giving, Middle School Moguls!  Instilling the values of entrepreneurship and leadership in their daughters, granddaughters, nieces and friends through these exciting dolls.  

Middle School Moguls is an aspirational collection of dolls, books and online “edutainment” for girls aged 6-11 years old. The storyline follows five middle school friends, turned successful entrepreneurs who attend Mogul Academy-an unconventional school run by eccentric billionaire business woman Sherry Rocketsmeller.  Each with their own unique talents, the girls find themselves in a high-tech, faced-paced, world of adventure as they work to build businesses, friendships and unforgettable fun!  

 

Middle School Moguls are as diverse as the girls who will love them. Each one is distinct in culture, personality and talents.

Team Challenge: Dashing Through the Dough!

Who doesn't love a friendly competition? Especially when the prize is points to redeem towards free gift cards!

Join the Dashing Through the Dough team challenge hosted by Swagbucks, a website where you can earn cash back on everyday tasks you do online. It starts on Monday, December 12th at 8am PST and goes through Friday so you have a whole week to contribute points to your assigned team. It's so much fun to see which team you are placed on, and discover all the ways you can earn SB while you contribute to your team's goal! There's so many ways to earn points for your team -  watching videos, completing surveys, shopping online, just to name a few. 

These activities and more will help your team get ahead. If you've never used Swagbucks before, now is a great time to join, especially if you participate in the Team Challenge because it's an opportunity to win an extra bonus for trying out the site. 

Hairbanglez MiniZ: The Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Every Girl!

With Christmas right around the corner, finding the perfect stocking stuffers is always at the top of my holiday shopping list!  This year Christmas is at our house, so there will be ten stockings hung! 

One item I was recently introduced too will be in my daughter's stocking... and that is a unique little thing called a Hairbanglez MiniZ!

You are probably asking yourself, what exactly are Hairbanglez? 

Get Great Deals When Doing Your Holiday Shopping!

Now that the holidays are in full gear, you can get great deals and cash back for shopping through Swagbucks! Just go here and see all of the great cash back you can get from some of your favorite stores. 

Swagbucks is for real. I use it myself, and I've earned over $1000 since joining!  I currently earn between $25 and $75 each month and it really adds up.  Once I redeem my Swagbucks for a prize, it usually takes less than a week for them to arrive in my inbox.  I'm always impressed with how quickly they send our rewards.

I "bank" and save my rewards all year long and redeem them for "FREE" Christmas gifts for the kids!  The kids are always thrilled with their gifts and I'm happy that I was able to stick to our holiday budget and not break the bank!

Here's how it works:

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season!

If you're looking for a fun, unique and functional gift this holiday season, look no further!  3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. You can choose from a full range of comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall!

They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them any where in the room! Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man's cave or office! 

Affordable Stocking Stuffers and DIY Christmas Gifts ~ Shop Oriental Trading!

We all know how expensive the holidays can be, but I also know that there are frugal ways to do just about everything!  I shop year round in order to get the best deals and will purchase items on sale or clearance and save them to give later.

There is one place that always has the best selection of affordable items for every holiday and special occasion.  That place is Oriental Trading!

 

I'm always excited when my Oriental Trading Company package arrives... it's just like Christmas morning as I open up the box!  Even though I'm the one that made the order and know what's inside the box - I'm always excited to see the items up close and in person.

My most recent shipment included everything Christmas!  Adorable snowman and Santa gift bags, a funny face snowball assortment (plush, flying discs, punch balloons, cups, stress balls), Christmas hard candy sticks, Christmas bulb and stockings gummy candy and green tissue paper.  

The items I received are going to be the perfect stocking stuffers for my kids and goody bags for my students at school.  Oriental Trading allows me to put smiles on a lot of children's faces without spending a lot of money.

Oriental Trading is your frugal holiday headquarters for toys and games, candy, treats, crafts, Christmas party decorations and supplies. Find the perfect Christmas ornaments, Santa costumes and accessories too!

Get $5 When You Sign Up For Swagbucks in December!

We've reached the Holiday season, and if you haven't begun already, now's the time to start shopping for the Holidays! Since this time of year in particular is a good one for having some extra money, Swagbucks is offering a $5 bonus to people who sign up through me this month! 

Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for all sorts of things you're probably already doing online, like shopping, discovering deals, taking surveys, watching videos, and more! Then you can turn your gift cards in to PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, and more!

Here's how you get your bonus:

Cyber Monday Deals

Looking for the best deals on holiday shopping, especially with Cyber Monday upon us? Swagbucks is offering increased cash back from stores like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, or Target and get cash back or gift cards to your favorite stores! Swagbucks will also offer amazing one-day deals to try out new products and services, earning you even more free gift cards. 

This page has everything you need to take advantage of some great "shopportunities" for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the entire week leading up to them! The page will be updated each day with new deals and opportunities to get free gift cards.

If you haven't heard of them, Swagbucks.com is an easy, quick way to earn cash back and gift cards by shopping online or doing other everyday activities like taking surveys or watching videos. When you do those things, you earn points (called SB) that you redeem for PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, and more!

Let Chewy.com Send Your Pet the Perfect Treat!

We are a family that spoils our dogs!  I tell people all the time that my dogs are just as spoiled as my kids!  We currently have two puppies; a 5 1/2 month old Daniff (great dane/mastiff) and a 4 1/2 month old English Mastiff.

 

Our puppies love playing with their toys and getting their daily treat!  They both come running anytime they hear their treat cupboard opening!  Then they sit there and stare at you with their cute puppy eyes.  You can't say no!

A couple of months ago I was introduced to Chewy.com.  I was instantly impressed with their wide variety of pet items and great selections!  Everything your pets need... food, treats, toys, grooming,  beds, carriers, beds, leashes, and so much more!

At Chewy, you can shop by pet or by brand, making it easy to find exactly what you need!  You will probably find some extra items for your furry friend that you can't live without too!

A Holiday Must Have ~ Christmas Forest Wreaths (Holiday Gift Guide ~ Review & Giveaway)

I remember as a little girl spending the day at my grandparents house making swags for family and friends.  We would go for a walk on their property, cut evergreen branches and gather pinecones.  The house always smelled so good and it was such a fun day!  The holidays just aren't the same without a Christmas wreath hanging on the front door.  The look, the smell, the childhood memories!

To this day, Christmas Wreaths hold a very special place in my heart...

When my Christmas Forest Wreath arrived, I couldn't wait to tear open the box.  As I opened the box, I could smell the fresh scent of pine.  My wreath was beautifully wrapped and packaged for safe shipping.  The Christmas wreath was full and gorgeous, absolutely perfect.  The large bow was stunning and ready to be attached.

After much deliberation, I chose the 20" Jingle Bells Christmas Wreath.  The Jingle Bells wreath rocks! Each Jingle Bells Christmas Wreath has lights, bells and colored ornaments piled as high as a snow drift! As much a favorite as the song for which it is named, this wreath delights both young and old alike with all the sights, sounds and scents of the season.

52 Things That I Am Thankful For... A to Z!

I know it's important to be thankful all year long and this last year has really taught us that we are very fortunate!  This November and every single day, 

I Am Thankful For...

 

Autumn & Amazon
Babies & Brothers
Coffee & Chocolate
Dads & Daughters
Evenings & Ebay
Family & Friends
Grandmas & Grandpas

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals ~ Earn Cash Back & Free Gift Cards!

Looking for the best deals on holiday shopping, especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up? Swagbucks is offering increased cash back from stores like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, or Target and get cash back or gift cards to your favorite stores! 

Swagbucks will also offer amazing one-day deals to try out new products and services, earning you even more free gift cards.

This page has everything you need to take advantage of some great "shopportunities" for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the entire week leading up to them! The page will be updated each day with new deals and opportunities to get free gift cards.

If you haven't heard of them, Swagbucks.com is an easy, quick way to earn cash back and gift cards by shopping online or doing other everyday activities like taking surveys or watching videos. When you do those things, you earn points (called SB) that you redeem for PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, and more!

Save the Ta-Tas Inspirational Planners ~ Bloom Daily Planners (Review & Giveaway)

We all know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.  But, I know first-hand that breast cancer affects people EVERY single day.  One year ago today, I received my first chemo infusion, just two weeks after being diagnosed with aggressive Stage 3 breast cancer.

Throughout the year, having a daily planner to keep track of my appointments was essential!

  

Bloom Planners has beautiful pink Save the ta-tas inspirational planners.  They are fun, durable, functional, and PINK!  I also love the fact that these funky daily planners already have the important yearly holidays and events highlighted in them!

They have daily planners, wedding planners, teachers planners, and more... so many beautiful designs to fit every personality!

Bloom daily planners were created to inspire and empower women around the world to bloom into the best versions of themselves! We now have many planner sizes, styles and layouts, but we started with our classic fashion planners, which now come in 23 delightful designs! 

Team Challenge: Swag Day Parade

Who doesn't love a good challenge? Especially when you can get points to redeem towards free gift cards! 

Join the Swag Day Parade team challenge hosted by Swagbucks, a website where you can earn cash back on everyday tasks you do online. It starts on Monday, November 21st at 8am PST and goes through Friday so you have a whole week to contribute points to your assigned team. It's so much fun to see which team you are placed on, and discover all the ways you can earn SB while you contribute to your team's goal! 

How will you contribute? Watching videos, completing surveys, shopping online? These activities and more will help your team get ahead. If you've never used Swagbucks before, now is a great time to join, especially if you participate in the Team Challenge because it's an opportunity to win an extra bonus for trying out the site. 

Light up the Holidays With a Fun 3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Light!

Light up the holidays with a fun 3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Light.   Minions, Disney, Superman, Batman, Hulk, Star Wars, My Little Ponies... they all come with a "crack" sticker, so it looks like they are really breaking out of the wall and into the room!

 

They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can safely place them any where in the room!  Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man's cave or office!

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. They have a full range of comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall! 

Get The Children In Your Life A Free Book and get $8

World Book and Swagbucks have the perfect gift for the little reader in your life - a free book that makes history come alive! World book has a great assortment of vibrant, fun, and informative books about a variety of different historical events, people, and legends that are perfect for grades 6-8. This offer gets you a free book (you pay $1 in shipping) AND you get $5 (paid in Swagbucks' SB Points) for doing it, plus a bonus $3 (300SB) for signing up for Swagbucks through me first. 

Here's how you can get your free book and $8:

Save on Customized Lockets from Pictures On Gold! Just in time for the Holidays!

Are you searching for the perfect holiday gift? Maybe for Grandma? 

Imagine your favorite photos and pictures engraved permanently into 14K gold, Sterling Silver or Rose Gold. PicturesOnGold exclusive Locket designer lets you create custom lockets. The process of lasering the photo into the locket is exclusive to Pictures on Gold.

You can also add engraved messages. The lockets are waterproof, scratch proof and come with a lifetime guarantee! No need to cut up your treasured photos!

Quality, Affordable Gifts for Girls Ages 2 - 12 ~ SmitCo

With the holidays right around the corner, are you looking for quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12? SmitCo products include rose gold, gold or rhodium plated jewelry and sets, as well as very popular stretch sets for little girls - all packed in cute gift boxes. 

 

SmitCo also has several different diaries with lock and keys and diary sets for girls, as well as several different temporary tattoos sets to provide hours of fun. A huge hit is the Emoji themed nail art sets - we have a larger and smaller set and both are equally popular. All these items are packed in quality packaging.

Currently there is one princess dress up set but we will be adding 2 new and different sets before Christmas! We trust you will find some or all gifts here for the princesses on your list!

Swago Thanksgiving ~ Join Today & Earn up to 400 BONUS Swagbucks!

It's time for you to stuff yourself with your next SB Bonus with Swago: Thanksgiving! This month's Thanksgiving themed board offers a possible 400 SB ($4) Bonus! 

 

What is SWAGO you ask? It's a bingo-inspired promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. When you complete a task, watch that square change colors like the leaves of Fall. You can redeem those SB for free gift cards. If you've never used Swagbucks, participating in SWAGO is a great way to learn how to use the site, and it's a lot of fun!

Here’s what you need to know to get your 400 SB Bonus:

The *NEW* Quilted Monkey Mat ~ The Water Resistant Blanket That You Can Take Anywhere!

If you are a family on-the-go, chances are that you have at least one blanket in your vehicle at all times!  We have carried around the same blue flowered blanket for the past 9 years - it goes to all of our son's wrestling tournaments with us!  This blanket saves our seats and lets the other wrestlers know where our team is sitting!

I was recently sent a grey quilted Monkey Mat, as seen on Shark Tank, and it is simply amazing!

 

The *NEW* Quilted Monkey Mat is your cushy, portable mat for indoor and outdoor use that can go everywhere! Luxurious yet affordable and with lots of fun features, you can enjoy the waterproof base, central loops for attaching items, spill resistant top, weighted corners, loops for stakes, and the attached ultra-compact pouch to take everywhere!  

Perfect for park, beach, dirty floors, concerts, picnics, sporting events, camping, and more. No more bulky blankets! So go ahead - Make your space, any place!

Personally, I love the quilted Monkey Mat because it's lightweight, compact, and unlike regular blankets... spills and food easily wipe off.

Mt. Swagmore Collector's Bills ~ Earn Bonus SB for Searching the Web!

One of my favorite things about using Swagbucks is that I can get rewards for searching the web through their search engine. Every now and then they have "Collector's Bills" that you can collect by simply searching the web. Collect them all, and you get an SB Bonus!

Here's all the information for this week's Mt. Swagmore Collector's Bills

How Do I Get Collector’s Bills?

It’s simple. Search the web through the Swagbucks search starting Monday, November 7th at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET through Sunday, November 13th at 11:59pm PT/Monday, November 14th 2:59am ET, and when you get a search win, you may get a special Collector’s Bill valued at either:

• 5 SB
• 10 SB
• 13 SB
• 22 SB

What happens when I get a Collector’s Bill?

The Starbucks Share Event is Back! Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Holiday Beverages (November 10th-14th)

The Share Event is back! Starting Thursday, November 10th and running through November 14th, Starbucks will be offering up Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Holiday beverages (hot, iced or blended) from 2PM-5PM each day!

  

Get a free holiday beverage to share with a friend when you buy one for yourself... or enjoy both of them yourself!  I like to get my free one and save it for the following morning!

Get great deals when shopping for home decor!

Now that the holidays are in full gear, a lot of people are already getting started on decorating their homes for the season. If you're in that same boat, you can get great deals and cash back for shopping through Swagbucks! Just go here and see all of the great cash back you can get from some of your favorite stores. 

Here's how it works:

Get $5 When You Sign Up For Swagbucks ~ Please Join for FREE and be my Referral!

Whether you like it or not, we've reached the Holiday season - can you believe it? People are already preparing for Thanksgiving and getting ready to start shopping for the Holidays (if they haven't already begun)! Since this time of year in particular is a good one for having some extra money, Swagbucks is offering a $5 bonus to people who sign up through me this month! 

Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for all sorts of things you're probably already doing online, like shopping, discovering deals, taking surveys, watching videos, and more! Then you can turn your gift cards in to PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, and more!

Here's how you get your bonus:

1. Sign up using this link

2. Earn 300 SB total before 12/1. You'll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for it!

3. When you do your holiday shopping, spend at least $25 through Swagbucks Shop* and you'll get another $2 (200 SB) bonus on top of the cashback you'll get from shopping.

That's it. It's super easy, and Swagbucks is for real. I use it myself, and I've earned over $900 using Swagbucks!

KidsGold - 14k Gold Genuine Birthstone Earrings for Kids

Did you know that since ancient times the wearing of birthstones has been thought to bring good luck and good health?  Every month has its own special stone, each with its own fabled qualities and benefits.

My daughter has been wanting a pair of birthstone earrings for quite some time now.  I've looked, but they are either super expensive or super cheap... neither option worked for me!  I wanted to be sure that the ones I got for her were high quality and would last, but also didn't break the bank!

I was thrilled when I came across KidsGold! KidsGold offers 14k gold children's jewelry at great prices; genuine birthstones, earrings, necklaces, religious, rings and bracelets.  Each pair of 14k gold genuine birthstone earrings are currently priced at $48.99 (regular price $69.99) for the holidays and come gift boxed with a matching tote + FREE shipping!

Our  14k gold genuine birthstone earrings arrived quickly and safely.  They were boxed up neatly and wrapped in bubble wrap for extra protection.  They also included the cutest little gift bag to place the gift boxed earrings inside - perfect and ready for gift giving!

 

2016 Holiday Gift Guide special offer:

Breast Cancer Awareness ~ Early Detection Helps Save Lives!

As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, I want to remind you that early detection saves lives!  Every 2 minutes, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer.  Plus, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime!  When you think about it, those statistics are very scary!  

I know personally just how scary breast cancer can be and how it affects your life and the lives of those closest to you.  I was diagnosed on with Stage 3 aggressive breast cancer on November 9, 2015!

 

This past year has been scary.  Full of emotions, fears, bumps, and even laughter... I know that if I had ignored what I found a year ago, that the outcome probably wouldn't be what it is now!

Get $20 When You Get Approved by Gettington

Swagbucks has a great offer available with Gettington - you get $20 (paid out in the form of 2000 SB) without spending a dime! All you have to do is get approved for line of credit to earn 2000 SB. Click here to get started for FREE!

Gettington offers you great deals on brand name clothing, accessories, and household items. Plus, you can use payment plans as needed!

Save the Ta-tas: Support Breast Cancer Research and Awareness (Review & Giveaway)

Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in a world free of hate, illness, abuse and cancer? Although that might not be possible in my lifetime, or even my children's, I'd love to hope that one day it could become a reality.  I honestly believe that if we all work together, we can make a difference.

 

Save the Ta-tas has a dream as well.  The dream to find the cure to end cancer and to support individuals struggling to live life regardless of having cancer.  With every Save the Ta-tas item purchased, an important and life changing step is taken to accomplish great things and to spread the word of love and support.

I love the fact that Save the Ta-tas is dedicated to a wonderful cause.  With the purchase of every item, a portion goes to help support breast cancer research and awareness.  It makes me proud to wear and flaunt my Ta-tas (clothing and accessories).

 

Save the Ta-tas clothing is super cute, fashionable and comfortable.  Everything from shirts to bracelets to magnets to flip flops.  There is also something for the entire family: men, women, children and pets included!

Earn Free Gift Cards for Taking Surveys on Swagbucks ~ Just in Time for the Holidays!

If you're looking for a way to earn a little extra for your budget, taking Surveys on Swagbucks can be a great way to go. It's really simple: You sign up for free, confirm your email address, and then use the Gold Survey Dashboard to see what surveys are currently available. For each survey, you'll see approximately how long it takes to complete, and how many SB points you'll get when you complete it. You can rack up lots of SB points quickly, and then redeem those SB for free gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, and PayPal!

Trust me, Swagbucks actually works -  I currently earn between $25 and $50 each month and it really adds up.  Once I redeem my Swagbucks for a prize, it usually takes less than a week for them to arrive in my inbox.  I'm always impressed with how quickly they send our rewards.

I "bank" and save my rewards all year long and redeem them for "FREE" Christmas gifts for the kids!  The kids are always thrilled with their gifts and I'm happy that I was able to stick to our holiday budget and not break the bank!

Disney on Ice ~ Worlds of Enchantment

Thursday night, our Girl Scout troop spent an enchanted evening at Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment!  We arrived about 45 minutes early so we could walk around and look at all the vendors and magical souvenirs. 

 

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald... the Toy Story gang, The Little Mermaid, Cars, and Frozen!   How could the night get any more magical?

My co-leader and I took four girls to the show.  The show was the night before one of our Girl Scouts turned 13 years old.  This show just isn't for the young kids... it's for all ages!  We all had a wonderful time from start to finish!

Get 1500 SB when you try Home Chef today!

Swagbucks has partnered with Home Chef to bring you a special offer where you can earn 1500 SB just for placing your first order. Home Chef tailors itself to your dietary needs and sends you the ingredients necessary to make a home-cooked meal from scratch in about 30 minutes.

You choose how many meals you want each week, when they get delivered, AND you get a $30 credit towards your first order as well. You can decide how often food is delivered and even look through the available meals to plan ahead. The 1500 SB credits instantly, so click here to begin!

Get Over $90 in Gift Cards When You Earn With Uber!

For those of you looking to earn extra money, driving for Uber may be the opportunity you're looking for! You set your own hours so you can earn as much or as little as you want! Thanks to Swagbucks, you can get paid to try it out!

Just for signing up, you'll get 1250 SB (the equivalent of over $12 in gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, and more, or just PayPal cash)! Once you take your first paid passenger, you'll get another 8000 SB ($80!) in addition to your earnings from driving. Click here to get started!

What's more, if you sign up through me and complete even the first part of this offer before November 1st, you'll get another $3 bonus (300 SB) in the first week of November. So we're talking about almost $100 in free gift cards just for making even more money on the side.