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$10 Off $30 Bath and Body Works Coupon - Exp. 2/2/13

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2013 Week Four Extra Cash Update

Here is my week 4 update .

QuickRewards Network still brings in a steady $1.00 a day but is getting tedious . This week I made $7.07.

I am cleaning out old books and dvds and sold them on eBay for a profit of $15.61.

I discovered Clickworker which is a crowdsourcing site which pays you to complete assessments which help companies analyze how users navigate and process information on the Internet. I haven't been doing many assessments lately but I this week I made $0.55.

The casino gave me $5 in free slot play. I used it and was lucky enough to make $18.25.

My week 3 extra cash earnings total is $41.48. Leaving me with $194.05 more to reach my micro-goal of $1 a day or $365 for the year. Here is a breakdown of my earnings to date.

Forget Twilight, Read The Soul Savers Series

Are you a diehard Twilight fan who feels lost without a paranormal romance novel to follow? Fear not, there is another series that will fill the emptiness Breaking Dawn left behind. In fact, I find this series much more interesting than the Twilight series. Hey, no need to get nasty...it is just my opinion!

The Soul Savers series written by Kristie Cook has vampires but the main characters are far more unusual and have powers that are yet to be discovered or revealed even in the third book which, by the way, leaves you hanging while you wait for the next book to be released. I hate when that happens! But like most paranormal books, the powers these characters possess make for a difficult romance.

You can find out and judge for yourself if this series can compete with the beloved Twilight books. The first book in this must-read series is called Promise and you can get the Kindle book FREE. If you get hooked, you can purchase the set of four ebooks for $5.99 (crap, I bought them separately) in the Soul Savers Box Set (Books 1-3 + Novella). The series consists of Promise, Purpose and Devotion. Genesis is a novella related to this series. Let me know what you think.

Make Money with Survey Savvy

Nowadays, every extra dollar helps. I have scoured the internet and have success with several paid online survey sites. Survey Savvy provides incentives for your feedback if you qualify and complete the surveys that are e-mailed to you. Each survey can pay anywhere from $1 to $5 or more depending upon the complexity and length of the survey. Some surveys can take approximately 10 minutes to complete while lengthier surveys can take up to an hour or more.

When you have successfully completed the survey, your account will be accredited the dollar amount specified. You can request payment at any time with a minimum $1 payout. Processing of payment will take 4 to 6 weeks and a check will be mailed to you. Direct deposits are not available at this time.

You can also receive incentives and make money for referring friends and family. You will be provided with a unique referral link that you can use to recruit new members.

Keep in mind that a 1099 tax form will be issued to you only if you exceed $600 for the year. Your social security number is requested for this reason.

I requested a check for the surveys I have completed several months ago. It does add up quickly. I accrued $41 and received the check after several weeks! Sign up and start earning.

$10 Off UFC Tickets

For those who are into ulitmate fighting, use promo code UFC156 to get $10 off! Coupon expires on February 1, 2013.

$5 Off at Macaroni Grill

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Grow Your Own Green Onions

Don't you hate that the cost of herbs and veggies add up so quickly? I do. I also hate that I sometimes have to rush to the market just for something small like green onions. Not that it's such a big deal since I can walk to the grocery store in 10 steps that-a-way. In any case, you can save money by growing your own geen onions. I try not to waste anything including the stems (is that what you call them?) and roots. I usually go outside and plant them but due to the really cold weather, I just put them in a glass of water to hang out until it warms up outside. As you can see, they are already growing new sprouts...leaves? On Day 2, these babies were growing while sitting on the counter without water. On Day 5, you can see significant growth while chillin' out in the glass of water. These green onions (plain ol' store bought) will grow like crazy and are low maintenance. You may need to give some away after a while. I swap herbs with friends when I can or make a lot of teriyaki sauce. What I really want to try when my green onions are plentiful is this:

Green Onion Pancakes. I found the recipe and post at Momofuku For 2. I'll let you know how it turns out if I ever get around to making it.

Set of 8 Dinner and Dessert Plates for Less Than $10

I really needed new dishes. I have been using the same mismatched dishes for the past 10 years, chipped edges and all. We got them free from the casino when thing were proseperous and they gave things away weekly. I finally decided to clean out the cupboards and get rid of the Christmas and Tuscan themed plates. I really wish I could afford to replace everything with Anthropologie ware! But who can afford $10 a piece dishes? So instead of getting this:

I ended up with this:

No pretty scalloped edges or crackle glaze finish but I didn't spend a fortune on it either. At $0.49 each + tax, I saved money and got the whole stack of plates for $8.48. Not bad for new dishes that aren't chipped. Well, not yet anyway. I think I need to buy some spares just in case.

Free Digital Issue of Midwest Living

Get a free digital January/February 2013 issue of Midwest Living magazine.

Grocery Smarts Weekly Shopping Lists

I just discovered Grocery Smarts and am loving it. If you want store matchups but don't want to do the work, use this printable list with links to available coupons online. Just select your state and the store you are shopping at. You will find the current add list with sale prices and links to printable coupons and the final cost of the item after savings. You can jot down your own coupons after you print the list and calculate the final cost of your shopping trip. Awesome! This website has made preparing for a shopping trip so much easier. A definite must-bookmark website for savvy shoppers.

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