1. Reliant Plan Discount - As you know - I am a Houston Rodeo volunteer and that job comes with a multitude of perks. Including a discount on our energy bill!! I called yesterday to implement the new code on my bill and it give me a 18% savings on what I was paying before (which was already an a savings plan). It makes the rates cheaper than any of the online available codes and I thought I would share it with you. (Not sure if I am supposed to do this as it is a promo code for volunteers - but on that note...I have a few open spots for my Rodeo 2014 team so if your interested, let me know- next round of interviews is in September).
The promo code is XE1940. Call 1800-832-0423 to get your plan changed.
2. Ultimate Rewards - If you bank with Chase and are not enrolled in their Ultimate Rewards Program - call to do that immediately. I have been enrolled in this program for several years and its great. For every dollar you spend on your debit card, or bank account (paying bills online) you earn rewards points, which can later be redeemed on cool stuff like watches, electronics, home decor, and gift cards!!!! Who doesn't want free gift cards (I like to order ours at Christmas time- to help with the gift costs!!).
3. Target Red Card - If you shop at Target, get a Red Card. It is not a credit card!! It is a debit card that is linked directly to your bank account, to give you an automatic savings of 5% on every Target purchase you make!! If you don't have money in the bank, the Red card will not work...that easy! But if you spend money - why not get a little % off - at no cost....it's crazy not too!!
4. Thrifty Deals - Again - if you know me you know I love to Thrift Store shop!!! The things you can find are unbelievable. Did you also know that most all Thrift stores offer discounts! Take advantage of them!! Learn which stores you like more and get in the know!! I'll tell you that Goodwill does senior discounts on Tuesdays, and 30% off blue tags on Wednesdays. Family Thrift will give you 50% off on up to $100 of things on Sunday if you spend $50 during the week. Sounds like alot of spending - but they have some great name brands...wonderful electronics (that you can plug in and try before you buy), I'll tell you I bought my first pair of authentic Jimmy Choos in a Family Thrift!!!
5. Are you a clearance shopper? Learn the markdown schedules of your favorite stores. For example
Target Markdown Schedule is as follows:
Monday Target Markdowns: Kids’ Clothing, Stationery (office supplies, gift wrap), Electronics
Tuesday Target Markdowns: Women’s Clothing and Domestics (Decor)
Wednesday Target Markdowns: Men’s Clothing, Toys, Food, Health and Beauty
Thursday Target Markdowns: Lingerie, Shoes, Housewares
Friday Target Markdowns: Cosmetics, Automotive
Tuesday Target Markdowns: Women’s Clothing and Domestics (Decor)
Wednesday Target Markdowns: Men’s Clothing, Toys, Food, Health and Beauty
Thursday Target Markdowns: Lingerie, Shoes, Housewares
Friday Target Markdowns: Cosmetics, Automotive
Kohl's Discount info:
The schedule for mark-downs changes depending on the season, but they're usually the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the months, so the best time to shop clearance is Sunday morning.
Also - I get $10 discount cards in the mail from them about once a month. Did you know that if you register to get the Kohl's e-mails they will send them to you in an e-mail as well, and you can use them both!!! That's $20 in free merchandise every month!! Who doesn't want free stuff!!!
6. Free money in the Mail -
Register to get e-mails from the following stores for free discounts and Spending dollars sent directly to you - and use them...it is free money...even if you just get an undershirt, or a pair of socks...it's free!!
Charlote Russe - send info on online clearances, free shipping, and in store dollars for free
Kohl's - $10 free money e-mails, or additional % off coupons sent weekly!!JC Penneys - printable $10 off coupons, as well as additional % off codes to use at checkout
Target (usually sends $10 off when you spend $50) printable coupons
Hobby Lobby & Micheal's - always print out a 40% off any item coupon before going to either of these stores, or get them e-mailed directly to you and use them from your phone
Bed, Bath & Beyond - will e-mail you a 20% off code once a month DSW - Will e-mail you discount codes and $10 off any $25 purchase periodically, plus $10 off in your birthday month
Sally's Beauty Card - Sign up and get exclusive discounts e-mailed to you weekly!!
7. Deals to take advantage of regularly:
Portrait Innovations - Always has picture packages available for $7.99 - $12.99 for over 100 pictures that you get 15 minutes after you take them. No sitting fees, or wardrobe change fees, or anything bogus like that. Do this OFTEN!! Once a month is the limit per family - but your kids grow up so fast - take pictures, capture the memories!! They try to get you every time by taking tons of amazing pics of your kids and offering you freebies and add ons and so forth, but if you go in there determined to only spend your $20 total - you can totally do this. I buy the extras and bigger packages on special occasions such as Family pics at Christmas, or a special birthday, but for the most part I go in there knowing I am only allowed to pic one pose and walk out. And I'll tell you a secret - they usually send you a link with all your favorite poses in it for you to have the option to buy other items later. You can totally crop that pic into a jpg file and have them all to print at Wal-mart for 10 cents a print instead!! Don't believe me - these are the e-mailed photos from the girls session last week -
See - no mark through or edit issues or anything!! I was suckered into buying a personalized phone case with their picture on it via the e-mail these prints came on. But in my defense these pics are great and the case was 40% off!!! I had been looking to buy a new personalized phone case, so this worked out becuase now I have a readily available bragging post of my babies!! ( I like to brag on my kiddos - can you tell?)
Groupons - Register for Groupon e-mails and check it regularly - you would be surprised the things you can get discounted on this site. Meals, massages, trips, home goods, ice cream, the possibilities are endless.
Pick Your Plum - a website with daily deals (most are while supplies last) on great crafty items, personalized gifts, stamps, tons of great things. Now don't buy things you don't need. (I admit I am guilty of this from time to time), but only take advantage of the must have deals.
The Plaid Barn - Another crafting supply site with Daily deals e-mailed directly to you! Don't buy things daily, but check it for your must have deals!! I usually buy great craft supplies on this site.
Very Jane - online boutique deals that again are e-mailed to you daily!! I find great jewelry deals on here and extremely cute girly clothing items for myself and Isabella. (Makaila is not into the fruffy stuff - but Issy is still small enough she doesn't get a say - although she loves the fruffyness...so it's not an issue).
Group Dealz - Once again - a daily e-mail of boutique, crafty, and simply cute items! This site is so cheap I have ordered some of my Christmas gifts on here already!!
OK - I'll have to continue this post at a later date - but this is plenty to get you started. I have tons more to share and I promise I will on another day, but go with this now and start registering for the e-mails!!!! Sorry for the quick rush off but I got carried away and I actually have to get to work now! LOL
We love you - don't forget that!!
We love you - don't forget that!!
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