Great airfare deals on Virgin America. I usually buy tickets for a cheap Vegas getaway! Offer expires tomorrow!
Click on the link below:
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/booking/fare-sale?cid=EM_elevate8639_gs
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Quick Tip: Massages
For those stressful days, get a massage at a stress free price!
Reflexology offers full body massages for $20-$30 dollars for 60-90 min.
Of course at that price, you won't have the ambiance of a Spa. However, you will be able to release some of the tension in your muscles and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
My favorite in the Bay Area is Relax Feet in the Sunset on Taravel. They don't have a website, but I'd you Yelp them-you can find all there locations. They just opened one in the mission.
Reflexology offers full body massages for $20-$30 dollars for 60-90 min.
Of course at that price, you won't have the ambiance of a Spa. However, you will be able to release some of the tension in your muscles and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
My favorite in the Bay Area is Relax Feet in the Sunset on Taravel. They don't have a website, but I'd you Yelp them-you can find all there locations. They just opened one in the mission.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Reward Programs
Do you remember getting a reward as a child for completing your star chart? Well, now you can get rewards as an adult by just joining.
Joining a reward programs has many benefits-get free products, free events, free money. Yes, I said it "Free $$!"
How do you get free $$?
1) Credit Cards
One of the ways to get free money is getting a credit card that offers cash back. Get a credit card that offers cash back.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc/Dividend/Dec2011/200cb/external/default.htm?BTData=C021678736A61775A574B46BBB9A9BCA295918E8FE9FEF5E8E2DCDCD7D027851CE5C&BT_TRF=116065&app=UNSOL&sc=4V4ZJ2T1&m=XCK7MDX200W&langId=EN&siteId=CB&B=V&screenID=3000&uc=BF3&t=tcmp%3DAFA%7E01%7E120201%7ECARDSACQ%7Ecomparecards&link=Consumer%5F1412901627&ProspectID=4E9735CD7BF845ED96C04798ABB37487
Earn $200 cash back after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
5% cash back on fitness club, health care, and utilities purchases from 1/1/2012 to 3/31/2012 upon enrollment. Each quarter, you can enroll to earn additional cash back in popular categories.
1% cash back on all other purchases
2) Credit Card discount
I shop at Target all the time. Why not get 5 percent off your purchases? I always pay for my purchases in full, so I don't get charged the interest rate. That's savings in your pocket.
https://redcard.target.com/redcard/content/rcw_benefits_tgt_rewards
Now the REDcard saves you 5% on top of our already low prices on every Target shopping trip, every day
3) Reward programs
Reward programs give you something for purchasing. Below are a few reward programs that I've joined and benefited.
Safeway GAS:
Safeway gas is already marked down, but just by using my Safeway card to buy groceries, I received 20 cents off per gallon for gas. I paid $3.97 per gallon for gas the other night. That's a steal-since gas prices are nearly $4.50 right now.
http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/RewardPoints-FAQ
Boudin Bakery:
I am a native San Franciscan, so I love the sourdough. I get a free 1lb. every month.
http://www.boudinbakery.com/rewards
The Boudin Frequent Buyer card is a rewards program designed to show our appreciation for our loyal guests. Have your card swiped each time you make a purchase and for every dollar spent you will be awarded one (1) reward point. For every 50 points accumulated you will receive $5 off toward your next purchase. Plus, register your card online and get a free 1 lb. loaf of sourdough bread every month for a year.
Godiva:
One truffle will cost you around $2.25. Because of the rewards, I purchase one and get one free. That means I only paid around $1.12 per truffle. Now that's half off.
https://www.godiva.com/member/login.aspx?fid=11
FREE piece of Chocolate every month * Spend $20 and receive a free gift the following month * Free standard shipping for one online order * Exclusive offers every month
Reviews:
Yelp:
If you are not a yelper, you should definitely start now. Yelping gives you perks. If you Yelp enough, you will get to be a part of exclusive events. When you check in at certain location, there are free offers or discounts.
www.yelp.com
Movies:
I take my children, nieces and nephews to the movies quite often. I only paid $12 for the reward program and already earned $30 and 10 upgrades. That's a whole lot of savings.
https://www.amcstubs.com/
$10 AMC Stubs Reward for every $100 you spend at AMC Theatres.
Free upgrades on popcorn and fountain drinks.
If you pay for a small, you can get a medium. If you pay for a medium, you can get a large. That’s just the way it goes for AMC Stubs members.
Joining a reward programs has many benefits-get free products, free events, free money. Yes, I said it "Free $$!"
How do you get free $$?
1) Credit Cards
One of the ways to get free money is getting a credit card that offers cash back. Get a credit card that offers cash back.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc/Dividend/Dec2011/200cb/external/default.htm?BTData=C021678736A61775A574B46BBB9A9BCA295918E8FE9FEF5E8E2DCDCD7D027851CE5C&BT_TRF=116065&app=UNSOL&sc=4V4ZJ2T1&m=XCK7MDX200W&langId=EN&siteId=CB&B=V&screenID=3000&uc=BF3&t=tcmp%3DAFA%7E01%7E120201%7ECARDSACQ%7Ecomparecards&link=Consumer%5F1412901627&ProspectID=4E9735CD7BF845ED96C04798ABB37487
Earn $200 cash back after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
5% cash back on fitness club, health care, and utilities purchases from 1/1/2012 to 3/31/2012 upon enrollment. Each quarter, you can enroll to earn additional cash back in popular categories.
1% cash back on all other purchases
2) Credit Card discount
I shop at Target all the time. Why not get 5 percent off your purchases? I always pay for my purchases in full, so I don't get charged the interest rate. That's savings in your pocket.
https://redcard.target.com/redcard/content/rcw_benefits_tgt_rewards
Now the REDcard saves you 5% on top of our already low prices on every Target shopping trip, every day
3) Reward programs
Reward programs give you something for purchasing. Below are a few reward programs that I've joined and benefited.
Safeway GAS:
Safeway gas is already marked down, but just by using my Safeway card to buy groceries, I received 20 cents off per gallon for gas. I paid $3.97 per gallon for gas the other night. That's a steal-since gas prices are nearly $4.50 right now.
http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/RewardPoints-FAQ
It's easy to earn Reward Points* just by shopping at Safeway with your Club Card:
• Every $1 spent on groceries* = 1 point
• Every $1 spent on qualifying gift cards* = 2 points
• Every prescription filled** = 50 points
• Every $1 spent on groceries* = 1 point
• Every $1 spent on qualifying gift cards* = 2 points
• Every prescription filled** = 50 points
How do Reward Points* save money on gas?
Every 100 points gets you one 10¢ per gallon reward for a single fill-up at a Safeway gas station. You can use your points in increments of 100 and use up to 1000 points for a single fill-up:
• 100 points = 10¢ per gallon reward
• 200 points = 20¢ per gallon reward
• 500 points = 50¢ per gallon reward
• 1000 points = $1 per gallon reward
• 100 points = 10¢ per gallon reward
• 200 points = 20¢ per gallon reward
• 500 points = 50¢ per gallon reward
• 1000 points = $1 per gallon reward
I am a native San Franciscan, so I love the sourdough. I get a free 1lb. every month.
http://www.boudinbakery.com/rewards
The Boudin Frequent Buyer card is a rewards program designed to show our appreciation for our loyal guests. Have your card swiped each time you make a purchase and for every dollar spent you will be awarded one (1) reward point. For every 50 points accumulated you will receive $5 off toward your next purchase. Plus, register your card online and get a free 1 lb. loaf of sourdough bread every month for a year.
Godiva:
One truffle will cost you around $2.25. Because of the rewards, I purchase one and get one free. That means I only paid around $1.12 per truffle. Now that's half off.
https://www.godiva.com/member/login.aspx?fid=11
Reviews:
Yelp:
If you are not a yelper, you should definitely start now. Yelping gives you perks. If you Yelp enough, you will get to be a part of exclusive events. When you check in at certain location, there are free offers or discounts.
www.yelp.com
Movies:
I take my children, nieces and nephews to the movies quite often. I only paid $12 for the reward program and already earned $30 and 10 upgrades. That's a whole lot of savings.
https://www.amcstubs.com/
$10 AMC Stubs Reward for every $100 you spend at AMC Theatres.
Free upgrades on popcorn and fountain drinks.
If you pay for a small, you can get a medium. If you pay for a medium, you can get a large. That’s just the way it goes for AMC Stubs members.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Dine About San Francisco's Finest Restaurants
If you ever wanted to try out San Francisco's finest restaurants on a budget, dine about is the time to do it.
San Francisco's dine about town gives you a chance to enjoy a pre-fixed lunch or dinner course. A two course pre-fixed lunch will cost you $17.95 or a three course dinner for $34.95 before tax and tip per person.
I really enjoy Dine about Town because it gives me a chance to try new places at a great price. In fact, I'm going to try the Bisou French Bistro this time around.
The launch party is on January 12th, 2012 @ 6pm. I plan to go for $40 bucks. Drinks and food with a nice view at the Metreon.
Check out their site.
www.dineabouttown.com
San Francisco's dine about town gives you a chance to enjoy a pre-fixed lunch or dinner course. A two course pre-fixed lunch will cost you $17.95 or a three course dinner for $34.95 before tax and tip per person.
I really enjoy Dine about Town because it gives me a chance to try new places at a great price. In fact, I'm going to try the Bisou French Bistro this time around.
The launch party is on January 12th, 2012 @ 6pm. I plan to go for $40 bucks. Drinks and food with a nice view at the Metreon.
Check out their site.
www.dineabouttown.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
How to recycle your cash
Recycling is not only good for the environment, but it's also good for your pockets.
1. Recycle Clothes
During this "Great Recession," I recently found crafty ways to recycle cash back into my wallet.
I started by cleaning out my closet. I finally gave up my 2 sizes too small jeans and outdated fashion attire. I thought about selling them on eBay, but that is too much work and such a waiting game. So, I decided to go to CrossRoads Trading Co., my favorite secondhand discount store to sell my clothes.
Although they only paid me 35% of the price they sell the item in the store for, I was able to get a few of my used clothes off my hands and score some cash in my pocket. I also asked for trade. If you decide to trade your clothes, you receive 50% of the asking price. For those of you who are not mathematicians, here is a break down:
The store planned on selling a pair of my jeans for $15.00. I received 35% from $15.00, which averages to $5.25. On the other hand, the trading value of 50% turns out to be $7.50. I like to trade and get cash, so I get the best of both worlds. So, I received $5.25 cash for one pair and $7.50 in trade. Believe it or not, I scored a gently worn BCBG Sweater Dress with the trade money.
2. Recycle your Cans and Bottles
My Husband and I drink lots of bottled water and diet soda. We use to recycle our aluminum cans and plastic bottles with our trash company. We decided that the savings were minimal and decided to go directly to the recycling company. To our surprise, the price per pound for plastic is .95 cents and $1.70 for aluminum cans. That's Huge! We made $8.80, just from recycling. No wonder there are so many people collecting cans and night creepers that rummage through my recycling bins.
Okay, so I'm not suggesting that you go pick up bottles and cans on the streets. I'm just giving you the facts on how much money you can make by recycling. Just imagine if you recycled the $8.80 every week for 52 weeks. At the end of the year, that would equal to $457.60 in your pocket. Now that's a nice chunk of change for a mini Vacation.
Although I did not get the
1. Recycle Clothes
During this "Great Recession," I recently found crafty ways to recycle cash back into my wallet.
I started by cleaning out my closet. I finally gave up my 2 sizes too small jeans and outdated fashion attire. I thought about selling them on eBay, but that is too much work and such a waiting game. So, I decided to go to CrossRoads Trading Co., my favorite secondhand discount store to sell my clothes.
Although they only paid me 35% of the price they sell the item in the store for, I was able to get a few of my used clothes off my hands and score some cash in my pocket. I also asked for trade. If you decide to trade your clothes, you receive 50% of the asking price. For those of you who are not mathematicians, here is a break down:
The store planned on selling a pair of my jeans for $15.00. I received 35% from $15.00, which averages to $5.25. On the other hand, the trading value of 50% turns out to be $7.50. I like to trade and get cash, so I get the best of both worlds. So, I received $5.25 cash for one pair and $7.50 in trade. Believe it or not, I scored a gently worn BCBG Sweater Dress with the trade money.
2. Recycle your Cans and Bottles
My Husband and I drink lots of bottled water and diet soda. We use to recycle our aluminum cans and plastic bottles with our trash company. We decided that the savings were minimal and decided to go directly to the recycling company. To our surprise, the price per pound for plastic is .95 cents and $1.70 for aluminum cans. That's Huge! We made $8.80, just from recycling. No wonder there are so many people collecting cans and night creepers that rummage through my recycling bins.
Okay, so I'm not suggesting that you go pick up bottles and cans on the streets. I'm just giving you the facts on how much money you can make by recycling. Just imagine if you recycled the $8.80 every week for 52 weeks. At the end of the year, that would equal to $457.60 in your pocket. Now that's a nice chunk of change for a mini Vacation.
Although I did not get the
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Re-gift or not?!
There are many who shy away from re-gifting any of the gifts they receive because of their idea of moral values ( i.e, being cheap)
I find that re-gifting has nothing to do with moral values. It's a gift that you received that you would never be caught dead wearing or better yet, a shaking dumbbell that makes you look and feel as though you should be in an X-rated video. Instead of allowing it to become a part of the clutter in your house, why not re-gift it.
When is it ok to re-gift the items? It's not when, it's how:
1. Re-gift at white elephant parties.
White elephant parties are parties with set minimum values for gifts with random drawings and swap options. If someone gets your gift and they don't like it, they can try to steal and swap the gift with someone else. You can never get your horrible item, but a downfall is you may get another horrible gift you did not want. Re-gift it at another white elephant party.
2. Give it to the host of a party
Re-gift your gift to a host of a Christmas shindig. A gift for the host is always a great gesture.
4. If all else fails.
Donate the gift to charity. Find a local goodwill or salvation army donation center in your neighborhood. I'm sure someone will need that shaking dumbbell or chances are- they will resell it. The money the donation centers make is recycled by providing jobs, shelter and resources.
So don't feel bad about re-gifting. It's just like recycling!
I find that re-gifting has nothing to do with moral values. It's a gift that you received that you would never be caught dead wearing or better yet, a shaking dumbbell that makes you look and feel as though you should be in an X-rated video. Instead of allowing it to become a part of the clutter in your house, why not re-gift it.
When is it ok to re-gift the items? It's not when, it's how:
1. Re-gift at white elephant parties.
White elephant parties are parties with set minimum values for gifts with random drawings and swap options. If someone gets your gift and they don't like it, they can try to steal and swap the gift with someone else. You can never get your horrible item, but a downfall is you may get another horrible gift you did not want. Re-gift it at another white elephant party.
2. Give it to the host of a party
Re-gift your gift to a host of a Christmas shindig. A gift for the host is always a great gesture.
4. If all else fails.
Donate the gift to charity. Find a local goodwill or salvation army donation center in your neighborhood. I'm sure someone will need that shaking dumbbell or chances are- they will resell it. The money the donation centers make is recycled by providing jobs, shelter and resources.
So don't feel bad about re-gifting. It's just like recycling!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Bargain Steals
Today was a day of bargain hunting. I woke up early and drove to my nearest discount store, Ross.
I had no idea what I was looking for, but I knew I had to find a fabulous Christmas gift for my label junkie friend.
My first stop was the electronic section. I figured I could probably find a really cool gadget for my Husband and kill two birds with one stone. To my surprise, I found nothing that stuck out for him.
However, just in case I missed something, I continued to dig around the electronics aisle. After searching for 20 minutes, I found two fabulous items for my label junkie friend. I quickly snatched them up as though someone was behind me, waiting to steal the deal.
I found a set of Paul Frank SkullHead earbuds and a Hello Kitty iPhone 4 case. It was definitely a steal. I paid less then half price for both items- leaving me some change for a nice afternoon lunch with my Husband.
Here is the breakdown of the items I bought and the listed price on a popular discount online store called Amazon:
Paul Frank Earbuds
Ross' price: $12.99
Amazon's price: $28.99
Savings= $16.00
Hello Kitty iPhone 4 case
Ross' price: $5.99
Amazon's price: $12.50
Savings= $6.51
*Hot tip-go early when the store opens and you'll get the best selection to rummage through.
I had no idea what I was looking for, but I knew I had to find a fabulous Christmas gift for my label junkie friend.
My first stop was the electronic section. I figured I could probably find a really cool gadget for my Husband and kill two birds with one stone. To my surprise, I found nothing that stuck out for him.
However, just in case I missed something, I continued to dig around the electronics aisle. After searching for 20 minutes, I found two fabulous items for my label junkie friend. I quickly snatched them up as though someone was behind me, waiting to steal the deal.
I found a set of Paul Frank SkullHead earbuds and a Hello Kitty iPhone 4 case. It was definitely a steal. I paid less then half price for both items- leaving me some change for a nice afternoon lunch with my Husband.
Here is the breakdown of the items I bought and the listed price on a popular discount online store called Amazon:
Paul Frank Earbuds
Ross' price: $12.99
Amazon's price: $28.99
Savings= $16.00
Hello Kitty iPhone 4 case
Ross' price: $5.99
Amazon's price: $12.50
Savings= $6.51
*Hot tip-go early when the store opens and you'll get the best selection to rummage through.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)