Simply Frugal Mom

So awhile back I posted about working from home and finding legit jobs that you can do from the comfort of your own home. Unlike other bloggers that are sponsored by x or o, I'm not sponsored by anyone nor do I make money off my blog. So basically what I'm trying to say is I'm just gonna be honest with you all.  After countless hours of searching the world wide web, near and far, filling my free time with my on-going search, reading other blogger reviews and many other review websites .I can honestly say I have yet to find a legitimate job that pays enough to invest you time into.  Maybe I'm missing something but the few that I wasted my time on ending up making me a whopping $14.47 for a WHOLE month.  Not really worth all the time I spent on it. Maybe you've had better luck than I have and have actually managed to find something worth your time. if so drop a comment. I'm open to advice.  But until then I'm calling off my research and investing my extra time...

Well, let me just start by apologizing about there not being any no new post lately.  This post is more a vent post and an update from me than it is frugal advice.  I've been super crazy busy. This Covid-19 has really put my life into a constant state of disarray. Me, being considered one of those lovely essential workers (whoop whoop)and being on the front line day in and day out. I'm tired. I'm exhausted. Unlike half the population that got that lovely money from unemployment, that boost in food stamps AND got to sit on their asses at home. I have been working, we did get our stimulus checks, but other than that we haven't received anything extra no NOTHING .  Since we work none of us even qualify for any kind of government help.  So the struggle has been real, having extra meals to make and more expenses to shell out since the kids are home more. Thankfully my hours haven't been cut, if anything we have been working more hours. Yet it's exhausting and it...

Yes, I know, I know, I've already made a post about Marcari and upcycling but it wasn't as detailed. I promise I have loads and loads of new information for you. It may be a wee bit long and isn't intended for virgin ears, but if you can handle a few cuss words continue reading.  I haven't been a member of their website for very long (started in August of this year, and didn't start listing anything until Mid-September) but in that short period of time I've already made $252.82 plus $31.50 that is currently processing. I think that is so freaking awesome; plus that is from selling ONLY 11 things. I'm as happy as a kid in a candy store with this app. When you sign up using my link you get $10 off your first purchase.  *link not working,copy and paste into your browser.. https://merc.li/JaZz3aXAb*  Not to mention I love getting great deals on there also. so far I've had only two transactions (where I was the buyer) that were not 5 stars out of probably 40 ...

I know I’ve explained MyPoints.com once before but let me tell you my exciting news! In one months time MyPoints has paid me enough money to purchase a 32’ smart television($129.99), a chi hair straightener ($150.98) A wheel for my sons Xbox($88.95), which will be one of his Christmas gifts, and multiple other items. It has become one of my top three survey sites that I use on a daily basis. Sign up here and start earning gift cards for your own smart tv or whatever it is you wanna buy with your gift cards. If your having issues with the link copy and paste  https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=74137731 . Into your browser. You’ll receive a $10 gift card just for signing up!

  Do your kids shoes tear apart after only a few months bottoms coming off? Well do buy the Nike Brand and keep your receipts. They are super awesome You can file a claim with them ship the messed up shoes back and they will send you a check to replace the shoes. Click Here . Or copy and paste this link into your browser.  https://www.nike.com/help/claims/terms?fbclid=IwAR1MiK5ap9I8_2353qMLiT4crs4WB51ITZz4Y9tutkMrAWHLNZ140yT9tjo

 If you're anything like me you're always looking for ways to make a little extra cash! To pay bills, buy Christmas gifts, invest in new appliances, whatever your reason is, you wanna make that extra cash. I'm currently researching and reviewing legitimate ways to make money from home. Not just gift cards but a whole second income. So keep your eyes open in the coming weeks for my results and updates on which ones are worth your time and which ones to avoid at all cost.

 *update on my review of AliExpress* So I am known for always trying something once. Well I downloaded the app AliExpress, at first I liked it. Because it was like Wish but you Supposedly got your stuff faster. Well with that being said I believe I'll just stick to wish and wait for the stuff because I ordered a speaker and a purse set from AliExpress and it's nothing but disappointing. The speaker sucks its tiny and the volume is not even slightly loud.My cell phone is louder. And the purse what can I say? It's a F%$&ing joke, looks like something I would give a three year old to play with.  don't waste your time or money on this app.  I am just gonna stick with Wish and wait for my stuff to get here. Here are pictures of what I ordered and what I received. I said you have got to be kidding me when I opened the package containing the "purse"!!

 I created this blog in hopes that I can help other moms make a little extra cash and find ways to save money on a daily basis. Life's hard, why not make saving money simply easy, and fun. Living frugal can simplify life and doesn't necessarily mean you can't enjoy the finer things in life. I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog  please take a moment leave me feedback. Enjoy, Nessa

 So I just read an article on lifehacker,  here  it is a very helpful piece of information on it. Don't trash them old pre-paid paid cards instead keep them for when you sign up for something that is supposed to be a free trail and needs a card for when the free trail is over because they can't charge an un chargeable card. It's a great idea. Read the article  here !

 I must say I'm a little old school because I still love reading actual magazines. Not digital magazines but ones you can touch and feel and flip through the pages. If your anything thing like me though they are rather expensive so I found a website that you can take a couple of surveys and get them for 2.00/12 issues of for free which who doesn't love free? It's actually legit you will get a notification when it's time to renew your subscriptions and you MUST remember to cancel them at that time or your card will be charged for another you. check out Reward Survey.

Do a lot of Walking? Probably trying to lose weight or just to stay fit. Well why not get paid to do it too. Join SwestCoin and get paid to walk. It's great. Getting paid for something you already do. Join today and watch your coins slowly add up. Click here.   Enjoying life one step at a time. *Update* so I deleted this app. It would constantly freeze and crash. And when you go to cash out you don't have the choice of gift cards or sending it to your PayPal account you have to "spend" it on stuff I have absolutely no use for.  Others may enjoy the app but I feel as if I wasted my time with it. 

This one's simple you sign up here .  And then you download the app and connect your device and that's it. Once you install it there's nothing else for you to you but maybe check and make sure it's still connected throughout the month. I just got an email telling me I could cash out for $10 for my first month. You can either cash out with Amazon or PayPal I chose amazon. And got my code within ten minutes. All this is is where they monitor what you do on your cell phones none of your information is sold or used in ways you have to worry so this is great.

you've got a little extra time to kill turn it into money taking surveys. Here is a list of survey websites/apps I'm currently using and can verify that they are legit. Don't over do yourself four or five may prove to be to many for you to start with, start slowly with just one and progress from there. Now I use several more but I'm not quite ready to post about them until I prove they are legitimate and I've received the points or products I was promised when I signed up. Click each link for my personal review of each company/website and additional information for you! Inboxdollars Surveyjunkie Mypoints   Lifepoints Rewardsurvey Crowdtap I've found out several that have proven to be less than legit or just ratings tricks,scams! I'll be posting a page with their reviews very shortly.  Know of any I need to try or need to above let me know!

So I am currently using several different apps that you can use to make money off simply taking a picture of your shopping receipts, your fast-food receipts, gas receipts just about all the receipts you get on a daily basis. I don't endorse anything unless I have personally tested it out myself and it is completely free and legit. I am currently using an android system so I can not be for sure that these apps are available for I-phones. I have created a page for each app to give more in-depth details about each one. Some I've Included links and screenshots. Hopefully these will be helpful in your money saving adventure. Receipt Hog! Receipt Pal NCP ReCap Ibotta CoinOut Fetch Rewards **my favorite** Got an app not listed here,let me know in the comments and I'll be glad to hear it out. *helpful hint* one receipt can be scanned into each of these apps. So think of it as getting paid six times for one shopping trip!!

I guess I'll start off with telling y'all a little about FoodLion and their savings available considering I work for a vendor that frequents this business.also its one of my favorite grocery stores considering I live in the sticks and our choices are limited. Click here for all the awesome details include screenshots of what food lion has to offer.

If you have time before you need something I've found things so much cheaper off  Wish , download the app now and and start shopping. I've order so much from them and usually get it all within a month or so. It takes a little time to get the stuff but nine times outta ten it's worth the wait. Check it out now. Download the app  here .

Victoria Secrets is having their Semiannual sale right now and if you use code 25OFFBONUS    you can get one clearence item 25 percent off. They have certain perfumes 14.99 and body mist 5.99-4.99. Great deals. You can buy for yourself or save for birthday gifts even Christmas gifts. check out Victoria Secrets sale.

Check out how to make $20 using your American Express card on Amazon! If you regularly use an American Express card this is a great deal. My debit card is American Express and I use Amazon daily for everything from basic house hold needs to birthday gifts/Christmas gifts. https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/get-discount-amazon-american-express-card-2020-6

Ever had to start over from scratch with nothing? Well that's honestly my current situation so I'm struggling but I'm managing. No one's life if perfect! I thought maybe when I have a little down time I can actually help some of my friends or strangers in the same situation or at least help people learn to live within their means.  Life's to short to always be stressing about money so here are some tips for you. This blog is to teach you how to save money in many different ways became honestly I work all week and just don't feel like clipping coupons all day on Sundays so I skip those and use these different ways. I used to be the mommy that did an  I'm hoping I'll get back to doing so soon just not like before with clipping coupons you actually end up spending money on stuff you either don't need or won't use and to me that's a waste of time and energy. Now I'm not against it I just would rather save on items I need or want and plan to u...

So my family has been on me to make a website/blog to help other people save money, for years. And well since I only work four days a week I figured what the hell? I actually have a little extra time to do it and I know many people are struggling to make ends meet because of this Covid-19. So I'm giving it a go. Please read my Disclosure Policy as many of my post may contain affiliated links. My goal is to help as many people as i can save money and be more frugal. Hopefully I will succeed in this. If I missed something or you found ways to be frugal or have something you want me to look into finding a way to get it cheaper or help with something leave a comment and let me know.  Thanks Nessa