Use Reward Points and Miles

Whenever you have your eye on an item, but it doesn't quite fit into your budget, try earning points or miles to pay for the item.

Sony Rewards allows you to earn points by joining the Wheel Watchers Club and filling in the day's final puzzle.  There are other ways to earn rewards as well.

Amazon has a Turq program, in which you can earn cash to pay for your purchases or even have the money transferred into your bank account.

Consider joining a points program on the internet, like My Points or Gather.  The points add up, and you can use them for cash or gift cards.

And finally, you might also use points, miles or cash back from your credit card to save money to pay for that much wanted item that doesn't really fit into your budget.

60 FREE Photo Prints from York

Use Code 60PRINTS and go to this link http://www.yorkphoto.com/Content.aspx?Page=60PRINTS&PK=e0e04a5e-5062-405d-aeb0-aa379be6bd58

You will receive 60 FREE Photo Prints from York Photo Labs.

These are for online orders only, and do not include shipping and handling.  All 60 prints must be received on your first order, according to the guidelines. 

Free Twinings USA Tea Samples

Here are some more free samples for you.

Try 3 different Twinings USA Teas for free.  Fill out this form and allow 4-6 weeks for delivery, while supplies last:  http://www.twiningsusa.com/pantry/?utm_source=YogaJournal_9_4&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=Pantry2012

Free Sample and Coupon Booklet from P & G

Sign up for a free newsletter and receive an Organize In Style booklet with $17 in Savings from P&G.

Here's the link to P&G's web site:  https://www.pgeveryday.com/pgeds/register-homemade-simple-coupons-samples-by-mail.jsp

Plus, you'll also receive free coupons and free samples in your mailbox at home.  So sign up today, and get your free samples from P&G!

Cheap Soup Recipe for You

Here's a delicious but cheap and easy recipe for you.  It makes about 12 bowls of soup.  I have been making this soup for about twenty years, and it's perfect for a family on a budget.  You can mix it up with the veggies, you can also use bags of frozen instead of canned and throw in about any kind of meat that you like.

What you'll need:

tomatoe juice - I usually use about 1/3 of a 46oz can
1 large can of diced stewed tomatoes
2 cans of corn
2 cans of carrots
2 cans of green beans (french style is my favorite)
2 cans of diced or sliced potatoes
2 lbs of ground beef

Brown the ground beef and drain the grease.  Pour all of the ingredients in a big pot.  Bring to a boil and then let simmer for about 30 minutes.

Note:  It always taste better the 2nd day!

Free Samples

Consider registering to receive free samples as a way to save money.  It may not seem like much, but I bet if you add all of those free samples together, you'll find huge savings.

Here is a link to a Free Sample of Purex   http://www.freesamplepurex.com/.

When you stay in hotels, save those free samples as well.  If you are staying for more than one night, place the unused samples in your bag and housekeeping will replace them each morning....more free samples!

Just an update for you, as of today, October 9th, 2012, the free sample of Purex is still available while supplies last.  So be sure to check out the link above and get your free sample.

Earn and Save

Are you looking for a creative way to save up for that new pair of shoes, that special gift for your husband or best friend, or how about that vacation that you need oh so desperately. If so, here's some ideas for you. Earn some money online. There are many web sites that will pay you to do research, like mturk.com and crowdsource.com. There are also web sites that will pay you to do the things you already do online, like search the web and chat with friends. Check Gather and myLot.com. They both have low payout rates. MTurk is a mechanical turk site ran by Amazon.com. You can save up for that special gift purchase, and pay for it with the cash you earn right on their site. Or transfer the funds into your bank account at any time. Join Inbox Dollars or MyPoints and get paid to read your email. Inbox Dollars has a payout of $30/$25 once you become a gold member. MyPoints pays in gift cards for just about anywhere nationwide, places like Wal-Mart, Red Lobster, K-Mart, and more. Put the funds you earn from the different sites all together, and pay for that special gift or new pair of shoes. Save your earnings all year and throw in the money from those aluminum cans you've been saving, and pay for that big vacation for which you have been looking forward!