Join Plink & Earn Rewards!

Get paid to eat and shop at your favorite stores and restaurants. Join Plink and earn Cash and Rewards from Amazon, I-tunes, Home Depot, Facebook and more… just for eating and shopping at some of your favorite stores and restaurants.

Earn points at places like Dunkin Donuts, Arbys, Tacobell, 7-11, Outback steakhouse and more.

You’ll earn rewards at more than 35,000 locations nation-wide. It’s free to join plus they have an A- rating with the Better Business Bureau.

My husband and I both joined Plink Rewards and have already racked up $60.00 in Amazon gift cards since January 2013. We enjoy going out to eat as a treat and we have to fill up on gasoline for our car, so why not get rewarded for it along the way. 

Click here to join Plink Rewards

End of week totals...

This has been another so-so week on side income, but I am happy with the  increase in the Emergency fund. Here's how it looks...

• Plink 7940 points ($75 gift card)
• Swagbucks 4517 points ($50 gift card)
• Inbox Dollars $25.46 (via check)
• Panda $26.83 (via paypal)
• Health Savings Account $170 ($10 weekly contribution)
• Shopkicks 9299 points ($25 gift card)
• Check points 2261 (To be determined)
• My Coke Rewards 379 points
• Perkstreet Perks $7
• Amazon ($52 gift card from Christmas & Rewards)
• Emergency Savings Fund $1517.63

There is overtime available this weekend, so that money will go directly into savings next week. I'm also hoping to increase my Shopkick and Plink points this weekend. 

Random Joy!

Sometimes you just need a good laugh.

Nice to be appreciated!

A lovely gift on my desk this morning for Administrative Professionals Day. What a nice surprise.

The joy of sharing

I wanted to share some scriptures that speaks directly to the purpose of Grace Saved, scriptures about Giving, Faith, Contentment & Obedience. You have often heard me talking about sharing the bounties of your stockpiles with those that do not have, I've found that it's the simplest way to show the love of Christ. My husband and I have known what "real need" is, perhaps you were faced with a similar situation and experienced the kindness of a friend or stranger that selflessly gave of their own. It is such a rewarding and humbling joy to help and to be helped, I can express it in a thousand different ways, but I'd rather you hear it from the Father.

Matthew 6:31-33
“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ “For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Philippians 4:11-13
For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I am ready for anything through the strength of the One who lives within me.

Deuteronomy 15:10
Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

Proverbs 3:27 
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Proverbs 22:9
He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Matthew 6:3-4
But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.

Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did itunto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.

I hope these scriptures have encouraged you today as they have done for me.

Re-purpose bread tabs

What a great idea! Grab those tabs off of your bread loafs, but don't throw them away, label them and re-use. 

Whenever I unplug, I forget what plugs goes to what electronic device and it gets frustrating. This will certainly help to keep you organized and save yourself the aggravation. 

Savings burn-out?

Is there such a thing as savings burn-out? Are you tired of couponing, using apps for points, pinching pennies and so on? Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming, even frustrating. I've experienced this feeling many times, I carry my coupons, my savings card, my ECB's, my smartphone, my notebook and more, just so I don't miss a deal to save a buck.

It's not uncommon, and don't even think for a moment that you're a failure. We all get burnt out from time to time, no matter what the hobby or job. The ultimate goal of saving money is for emergencies, vacations or whatever else you desire. These are great things to look forward to, so when you feel like you're at your end, just remember that it's all for a good purpose. 

Where to find freebies

I'm always on the hunt for freebies and samples. Here are 3 of my favorites that I can always count on. Click on each one below.

Walmart

Kmart

Target

Have fun ordering your free products!

Weekend plans...

I've had a hankering to hit the flea markets this weekend. I'm not looking for anything in particular, just looking around. I'm planning on only taking $15 cash & leaving the debit card behind. I'd like to see what I end up with??? 

Have a great weekend, and Happy Saving!