It's Spring time and it's time for spring cleaning.
Do you have clutter? So why not turn it into Cash?!
Turn old furniture into a pile of cash! Go to:
www.Chairish.com You'll get 80% off the listing
price when your item sells and they take it away at
no cost!
Consignment Shops:
Many furniture consignment shops will pick
up gently used large items for free and share
the profits with you! Look in the Yellow Pages
under "Consignment Shops" to find one.
Tip:
Got furniture in good condition but you don't
want to wait for it sell? Donate it to the Salvation
Army for a tax deduction which picks up furniture
contributions. Just call 800-SA-Truck.
Earn money for old clothes!
@ www.thredup.com If you have gently used or
new clothes go to thredUp.com and order a free
clean-out-bag. Fill it up and schedule a complimentary
pick up. Once they've received your clothing the value
will be accessed and you will be paid up to 40% of its
resale price! Want cash in your pocket today? You can
get paid today for clothing in good condition at clothing
resale shops! To find a resale shop near you go to
www.BuffaloExchange.com www.ClothesMentor.com
www.OnceUponAChild.com and www.PlatosCloset.com
Trade in Electronics!
If you've got old electronics sell them @ www.Glyde.com
www.Guzu.com and www.YouRenew.com or trade them
for a gift card at www.Amazon.com ( Click "Electronics & Computers"
in the left hand menu, then click on " Trade your Electronics").
Want even faster results? Grab store gift cards for the value of
your trade-ins at Best Buys and Target stores! Go to their store
websites type in "trade in" try www.BestBuy.com and www.TargetTradeInProgram.com
to find participating stores!
New Cash for Old Entertainment!
Books: Enter their ISBN numbers @ www.BookScouter.com
to find out which book resellers will offer you top price for them!
Once you are done reading them, of course:0)
DVD's, CD's, and Video Games!
If they are unused you can get cash for them @ www.CashforCDs.com
or trade or trade them in for a gift card at www.Amazon.com (Click "Movies,
Music, & Games" in left hand menu, then "Trade in Movies, Music, & Games").
That's all folks! I hope I was able to help you "Turn Your Clutter Into Cash"!
Tanya...
The Cheapskate Diva!
Monday, May 18, 2015
How to get a Spring Wardrobe for Less!
Spring has sprung!(Is that a word?) It's time to
put away those heavy clothes and get a new spring
wardrobe for less!
Here's how:
Grab discounts for recycling unwanted clothes!
Some clothes and shoe retailers like H&M,
North Face, American Eagle, and Forever 21,
will give you a voucher for up to 10% your next
purchase if you bring in a bag of used clothes,
shoes, or belts. They participate in the ICO
recycling program that turns cotton, leather,
and other raw materials into new products.
Want to know more about this program go
here: ico-Spirit.com/en/ico-partners
Looking to buy an item at its lowest
prices? (pants, shirts, etc) before buying
do a search on these sites: www.Beso.com
and www.Shopstyle.com These websites will
tell you instantly which retail stores has these
items for the lowest prices!
Price Drops!!
Want to get paid for price drops? Stores like
JCPenny, Macy's, and Target will refund the
difference of an item that goes on sale after
you've purchased it! Usually 7 to 14 days.
Register at sites like www.PricePinx.com
www.WishPot.com and www.Slice.com
They'll tell you if the item goes on sale
or is being sold for less! You will get an
email notifying you of sales! Then take
your receipt to the store's customer service
and request your cash back!
Bonus Rewards!:
Earn Bonus Rewards when visiting the store!
Download the Shopkick app and you can earn
points every time you enter any of the thousands
of participating retailers across the country. Points
can be redeemed for gift cards or % off your purchase!
Tidbit:
Hurry and get to these stores and sites before
all the spring sales are over!
Well that's it for now! I hope I helped you
get a Spring Wardrobe for Less!
Tanya....
The CheapSkate Diva!
put away those heavy clothes and get a new spring
wardrobe for less!
Here's how:
Grab discounts for recycling unwanted clothes!
Some clothes and shoe retailers like H&M,
North Face, American Eagle, and Forever 21,
will give you a voucher for up to 10% your next
purchase if you bring in a bag of used clothes,
shoes, or belts. They participate in the ICO
recycling program that turns cotton, leather,
and other raw materials into new products.
Want to know more about this program go
here: ico-Spirit.com/en/ico-partners
Looking to buy an item at its lowest
prices? (pants, shirts, etc) before buying
do a search on these sites: www.Beso.com
and www.Shopstyle.com These websites will
tell you instantly which retail stores has these
items for the lowest prices!
Price Drops!!
Want to get paid for price drops? Stores like
JCPenny, Macy's, and Target will refund the
difference of an item that goes on sale after
you've purchased it! Usually 7 to 14 days.
Register at sites like www.PricePinx.com
www.WishPot.com and www.Slice.com
They'll tell you if the item goes on sale
or is being sold for less! You will get an
email notifying you of sales! Then take
your receipt to the store's customer service
and request your cash back!
Bonus Rewards!:
Earn Bonus Rewards when visiting the store!
Download the Shopkick app and you can earn
points every time you enter any of the thousands
of participating retailers across the country. Points
can be redeemed for gift cards or % off your purchase!
Tidbit:
Hurry and get to these stores and sites before
all the spring sales are over!
Well that's it for now! I hope I helped you
get a Spring Wardrobe for Less!
Tanya....
The CheapSkate Diva!
Friday, May 1, 2015
The Mystery Bag Giveway Problem:( and the winner is!
I'm sorry it took so long to announce the
winner but I came across some problems
with the random generator I was using-_-
GiveawayTools.com I was so confused
and it didn't work for me like it was supposed
to. I guess if you want quality you have to pay
for it. Since it didn't pick the winner for me, I've
decided the winner will be chosen by following
all the giveaway rules. That person was SarahBera6
@crazyweirdo33@yahoo.com Congrats Sarah you are
the Winner of the Mystery Bag Giveaway! Contact me
@thecheapskate67@gmail.com with your info so I can
send out your prize!
Once again sorry to everyone else who enter the giveaway
this the only way I can I fairly giveaway the prize:0(
I hope this doesn't deter you from any future giveaways
I have. Once I get this issue solved. Again I'm truly sorry
about this.
If you would be so kind, if you know of any good
random generators I could possibly use so I won't
have this problem in the future could you leave their
names in the comments below. Again I'm sorry and
I hope you will continue to enter my future giveaways!
winner but I came across some problems
with the random generator I was using-_-
GiveawayTools.com I was so confused
and it didn't work for me like it was supposed
to. I guess if you want quality you have to pay
for it. Since it didn't pick the winner for me, I've
decided the winner will be chosen by following
all the giveaway rules. That person was SarahBera6
@crazyweirdo33@yahoo.com Congrats Sarah you are
the Winner of the Mystery Bag Giveaway! Contact me
@thecheapskate67@gmail.com with your info so I can
send out your prize!
Once again sorry to everyone else who enter the giveaway
this the only way I can I fairly giveaway the prize:0(
I hope this doesn't deter you from any future giveaways
I have. Once I get this issue solved. Again I'm truly sorry
about this.
If you would be so kind, if you know of any good
random generators I could possibly use so I won't
have this problem in the future could you leave their
names in the comments below. Again I'm sorry and
I hope you will continue to enter my future giveaways!
Planning a Road Trip this Summer/Year?!
Are you planning a Road Trip this Summer on anytime
this Year? If you are here are some tips and sites to get
you comfortably and safely to your destination! Have Fun!:0)~
AAA.com - Best for mapping your route.
I love this site for travel! I typed in my zip code and
it gave me information on the nearest hotels, dining,
events, camping, and discounts at restaurants , auto repair
service shops and much more!
RoadtripAmerica.com - Best for finding attractions!
Traveling to or through Freemont, California? Stop
by City Beach! It's not really a beach, and it doesn't
have swimming , but it does have rock climbing, air
hockey, and an indoor ropes course!
US-Parks.com - Best for locating National parks and
scenic byways!
It has National Park Hotels and Lodging by State Directory.
Just click the state you are visiting and it will list tons of cities
with hotels and rates!
Have Pets? Then you have to check out
:
TripsWithPets.com - Best for planning a trip with your
furry family members! This site is great for people who
are traveling their pets! They have pet travel tips, car travel
tips w/ your pet, air travel tips w/ your pet, pet friendly hotel
chains are also listed and much more! Also while you are on
this site check out their Road Trip Planner!
http://www.tripadvisors.com/TankOfGas
Shows you where you can go on a tank of gas!
CostToDrive.com - Best for calculating fuel cost;
Go there enter all your information and it'll show
you how much you will need to spend on fuel!
GasBuddy.com - Best for comparing gas prices.
Just go there and search by city, state, or zip. You
can also win prizes!
RandMCNally.com
For trip inspiration- They have maps and directions
Truck GPS,, RV GPS and so much more!
Some of the sites have apps! Speaking of apps here
are some you can take along!
Bathroom Scout:
Find public and other toilets around the world!
Free for Android users!
IExit:
Tells you what's coming up in real time when driving
on the interstate. Find gas, eats, and more! Free for Android
users. $1.99 for Iphone, Ipad, and Iphone Touch users.
Yelp:
Find and reviews about great local businesses near you.
Free for Android, IPhone, IPad, and IPod Touch users!
YP:
Finds the best the best restaurants, local businesses view menus, finds cheap gas and more! Free for Android, IPhone, IPad, and IPod Touch users.
Thanks for reading I hope I was able to
help you Plan your Road Trip this Summer/Year!
this Year? If you are here are some tips and sites to get
you comfortably and safely to your destination! Have Fun!:0)~
AAA.com - Best for mapping your route.
I love this site for travel! I typed in my zip code and
it gave me information on the nearest hotels, dining,
events, camping, and discounts at restaurants , auto repair
service shops and much more!
RoadtripAmerica.com - Best for finding attractions!
Traveling to or through Freemont, California? Stop
by City Beach! It's not really a beach, and it doesn't
have swimming , but it does have rock climbing, air
hockey, and an indoor ropes course!
US-Parks.com - Best for locating National parks and
scenic byways!
It has National Park Hotels and Lodging by State Directory.
Just click the state you are visiting and it will list tons of cities
with hotels and rates!
Have Pets? Then you have to check out
:
TripsWithPets.com - Best for planning a trip with your
furry family members! This site is great for people who
are traveling their pets! They have pet travel tips, car travel
tips w/ your pet, air travel tips w/ your pet, pet friendly hotel
chains are also listed and much more! Also while you are on
this site check out their Road Trip Planner!
http://www.tripadvisors.com/TankOfGas
Shows you where you can go on a tank of gas!
CostToDrive.com - Best for calculating fuel cost;
Go there enter all your information and it'll show
you how much you will need to spend on fuel!
GasBuddy.com - Best for comparing gas prices.
Just go there and search by city, state, or zip. You
can also win prizes!
RandMCNally.com
For trip inspiration- They have maps and directions
Truck GPS,, RV GPS and so much more!
Some of the sites have apps! Speaking of apps here
are some you can take along!
Bathroom Scout:
Find public and other toilets around the world!
Free for Android users!
IExit:
Tells you what's coming up in real time when driving
on the interstate. Find gas, eats, and more! Free for Android
users. $1.99 for Iphone, Ipad, and Iphone Touch users.
Yelp:
Find and reviews about great local businesses near you.
Free for Android, IPhone, IPad, and IPod Touch users!
YP:
Finds the best the best restaurants, local businesses view menus, finds cheap gas and more! Free for Android, IPhone, IPad, and IPod Touch users.
Thanks for reading I hope I was able to
help you Plan your Road Trip this Summer/Year!
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Mystery Bag giveaway is now closed.
The Mystery Bag Giveaway is now closed!
Thanks to all that participated! Maybe we
can do this again sometime. Until then Good
Luck to all that entered! Maybe you will come
back and enter my next giveaway! Thanks again!
Tanya The Cheapskate Diva!😊
Thanks to all that participated! Maybe we
can do this again sometime. Until then Good
Luck to all that entered! Maybe you will come
back and enter my next giveaway! Thanks again!
Tanya The Cheapskate Diva!😊
Thursday, April 23, 2015
How to save BIG on clothes!
Would you like to save BIG on clothes?!
Well here are some ways that you can! Enjoy!
1. Sign up for sales alerts!
2. Grab coupon- www.retailmenot.com
3. Scour online clearance rack1s.
4. Try Ebay
5.Free loyalty card nets you savings at Kmart, LandsEnds,
and Sears. Shop your way rewards!
6.Be a follower- follow your favorite retailer on twitter and
FaceBook. You'll be the early bird that catches the worm on
the latest and upcoming special promotions!
www.Bananarepublic.com
Check the clearance(type in clearance) section online
for discounts! Sign up for BR newsletter. Frequent shoppers
might want to get a store card, user gets a $10 reward card for
every $200 dollars spent at any of the Gap family stores. Free
returns on all orders.
www.Sears.com
Head to SearsLocalAd.com
to see what's on sale(only in select areas)
Also go to www.searsoutlet.com and sign up
to receive their awesome promotions and exclusive
offers!
www.AnnTaylor.com
Mark your calendars for the Semi-Annual sales in July and
January! Friends and Family sales offer 30% in April, August,
and November! FaceBook fans get a shop a day early! 15%
off for students off instore full price purchases with current
student I.D! sign up for UniDays!
Note:
They have a coupons page on FB and also there's an
www.AnnTaylorcoupons.net page that has printable
coupons! They also have deals on Amazon!
www.oldnavy.com
Shipping is always free for orders $50 dollars or more:
You can combine Old Navy, Gap, and BR orders. Sign
up to get their email alerts. If you have an ON card be on
the look out for email with card holder perks!
www.JCPenny.com
Check out the shop and save page. Free shipping anywhere
over $99! They also have online coupons and an downloadable
app!
The stores fair and square pricing instores puts
seasonal items on sale each month for the entire
month! They also mark down clearance items to
the best prices. Lowest prices on the first and third
of the month.
www.Target.com
Check Targets clearance and deals and get free
shipping on orders $25+ and free returns. Follow
@TargetDeals on twitter. Credit Cards get 50%
off everything, plus free shipping. Also go to
Coupons.Target.com for printables.
www.Macys.com
Looking for Macy's coupons? Click on deals and promotions
current coupon and codes should be listed there. Also click on
Find in store savings you will see the local deals. If you don't have
a Macy's store in your area , if you print out a voucher at VisitMacysUSA.com
you will get a 10% Welcome Savings pass to redeem at a Macy's store out of town!
www.Gap.com
Card members earn up to 1500 bonus reward points! Free shipping on all
orders over $50 Also free returns on all orders!
Head straight to the sales section. Clearance items galore! Don't miss the
Friend and Family this spring and fall and get 40% off on almost everything
in the store! Sign up for their E-newsletter and Gap will send you an invite.
Also shop Gap outlet and get 40% off everyday. Before you go to the site
look online for coupon codes! Also check their FB page for weekly deals!
www.Bluefly.com
Want high end discounts? Shop here! Sign up for email alerts and get 25%
off your first order. Sign up for the E-letter also it offers great deals such as
75% off any item! They also have a Friends and Family sale (in June) for
extra 40% off markdowns. If you are new to the site you can save $30 dollars
when you spend spend $150 or more with your Visa Card before Oct 31st.
www.Nordstrom.com
Save up to 70% off special items from top brands at the new
Nordstrom Rack stores that pooped up a few years ago. You
can also shop the Rack online at www.nordstromrack.com
Have a Nordstrom card? You are enrolled automatically into the
Fashion Rewards program! Benefits include free alterations for all
and triple points shopping days that you choose. Don't miss the sales
that go on in May and November for women and kids. Menswear
sales in June and December! Also don't miss out on the fall merchandise
sales that happen in July for two weeks!
That's all for now! I hope I helped you SAVE BIG ON Clothes!
Well here are some ways that you can! Enjoy!
1. Sign up for sales alerts!
2. Grab coupon- www.retailmenot.com
3. Scour online clearance rack1s.
4. Try Ebay
5.Free loyalty card nets you savings at Kmart, LandsEnds,
and Sears. Shop your way rewards!
6.Be a follower- follow your favorite retailer on twitter and
FaceBook. You'll be the early bird that catches the worm on
the latest and upcoming special promotions!
www.Bananarepublic.com
Check the clearance(type in clearance) section online
for discounts! Sign up for BR newsletter. Frequent shoppers
might want to get a store card, user gets a $10 reward card for
every $200 dollars spent at any of the Gap family stores. Free
returns on all orders.
www.Sears.com
Head to SearsLocalAd.com
to see what's on sale(only in select areas)
Also go to www.searsoutlet.com and sign up
to receive their awesome promotions and exclusive
offers!
www.AnnTaylor.com
Mark your calendars for the Semi-Annual sales in July and
January! Friends and Family sales offer 30% in April, August,
and November! FaceBook fans get a shop a day early! 15%
off for students off instore full price purchases with current
student I.D! sign up for UniDays!
Note:
They have a coupons page on FB and also there's an
www.AnnTaylorcoupons.net page that has printable
coupons! They also have deals on Amazon!
www.oldnavy.com
Shipping is always free for orders $50 dollars or more:
You can combine Old Navy, Gap, and BR orders. Sign
up to get their email alerts. If you have an ON card be on
the look out for email with card holder perks!
www.JCPenny.com
Check out the shop and save page. Free shipping anywhere
over $99! They also have online coupons and an downloadable
app!
The stores fair and square pricing instores puts
seasonal items on sale each month for the entire
month! They also mark down clearance items to
the best prices. Lowest prices on the first and third
of the month.
www.Target.com
Check Targets clearance and deals and get free
shipping on orders $25+ and free returns. Follow
@TargetDeals on twitter. Credit Cards get 50%
off everything, plus free shipping. Also go to
Coupons.Target.com for printables.
www.Macys.com
Looking for Macy's coupons? Click on deals and promotions
current coupon and codes should be listed there. Also click on
Find in store savings you will see the local deals. If you don't have
a Macy's store in your area , if you print out a voucher at VisitMacysUSA.com
you will get a 10% Welcome Savings pass to redeem at a Macy's store out of town!
www.Gap.com
Card members earn up to 1500 bonus reward points! Free shipping on all
orders over $50 Also free returns on all orders!
Head straight to the sales section. Clearance items galore! Don't miss the
Friend and Family this spring and fall and get 40% off on almost everything
in the store! Sign up for their E-newsletter and Gap will send you an invite.
Also shop Gap outlet and get 40% off everyday. Before you go to the site
look online for coupon codes! Also check their FB page for weekly deals!
www.Bluefly.com
Want high end discounts? Shop here! Sign up for email alerts and get 25%
off your first order. Sign up for the E-letter also it offers great deals such as
75% off any item! They also have a Friends and Family sale (in June) for
extra 40% off markdowns. If you are new to the site you can save $30 dollars
when you spend spend $150 or more with your Visa Card before Oct 31st.
www.Nordstrom.com
Save up to 70% off special items from top brands at the new
Nordstrom Rack stores that pooped up a few years ago. You
can also shop the Rack online at www.nordstromrack.com
Have a Nordstrom card? You are enrolled automatically into the
Fashion Rewards program! Benefits include free alterations for all
and triple points shopping days that you choose. Don't miss the sales
that go on in May and November for women and kids. Menswear
sales in June and December! Also don't miss out on the fall merchandise
sales that happen in July for two weeks!
That's all for now! I hope I helped you SAVE BIG ON Clothes!
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Mystery bag giveaway! My first giveaway! CLOSED!
I'm giving away a mystery bag!
My first giveaway on this blog!
Want to enter?! Here's the rules!
5 entries send me ideas to my inbox
about how you save money,
thrifty recipes, frugal ideas,
thrifty living etc! recipes!
Send ideas to @thecheapskate67@gmail.com
4 entries follow me on Bloglovin!
Blog about it! 3 entries follow me on twitter!
Tweet about it! 2 entries like us on Facebook!
Leave comment under this post saying you liked me!
1 entry follow me on Instagram! Like the first pic also
leave a comment under that pic saying you followed!
That's it! Let's go! Hurry g-a-w ends in 2 weeks!
Last week I posted a post in full details about this
and future giveaways. Refer to post Future printed
newsletter for more details about this and future
giveaways. Again send ideas to @thecheapskate67@gmail.com
Links to BL, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram in side bar.
Thanks Tanya @The Cheapskate Gazette!
My first giveaway on this blog!
Want to enter?! Here's the rules!
5 entries send me ideas to my inbox
about how you save money,
thrifty recipes, frugal ideas,
thrifty living etc! recipes!
Send ideas to @thecheapskate67@gmail.com
4 entries follow me on Bloglovin!
Blog about it! 3 entries follow me on twitter!
Tweet about it! 2 entries like us on Facebook!
Leave comment under this post saying you liked me!
1 entry follow me on Instagram! Like the first pic also
leave a comment under that pic saying you followed!
That's it! Let's go! Hurry g-a-w ends in 2 weeks!
Last week I posted a post in full details about this
and future giveaways. Refer to post Future printed
newsletter for more details about this and future
giveaways. Again send ideas to @thecheapskate67@gmail.com
Links to BL, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram in side bar.
Thanks Tanya @The Cheapskate Gazette!
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