by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 6, 2017 | Holidays, Saving Money
My daughter actually cried when she came home to find the walls bare. Christmas was over, sure. But did we have to take down ALL the decorations?
Removing decorations is a let down. But luckily for us, there’s another holiday just around the corner. Why not spread some happy Valentines vibes by decorating your home?
And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to make your house ready for Cupid! Check out these adorable Valentines Day decor ideas (that won’t break your budget!).
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 3, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
Welcome back to the 5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week series! I’ve sure missed writing this series. But I am excited to have completed the big task of blogging every day for the entire month of January.
I hope you found the Secure Your Savings and Find Peace in the New Year series helpful. If you missed it, be sure to check it out. You’ll find 30 ways to save more money or bring in some extra income.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 31, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
Have you ever stopped to consider how many different ways you’ve made money over the years? Even if you got as little as $1, it counts as a money making scheme.
You probably have a wealth of ideas for making money at your fingertips and you didn’t even realize it!
Before we dig into today’s post, this is the final day of the 30 day money challenge I call Secure Your Savings and Find Peace in the New Year! If you didn’t keep up with the series, there’s no reason you can’t read this post on its own. But if you like the idea of having extra money, I suggest you check out this post for a whole list of money saving tips and ideas for bringing in extra cash.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 30, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
On my first secret shop, I was so nervous. I was convinced that when I walked in the door, a giant blinking arrow would flash above my head. “Alert! Alert! Secret shopper approaching!”
Well, that didn’t happen. (Thankfully!)
I managed to get through the secret shop without any major blunders, and I even got my money. The company also reimbursed me for the purchase I made, so I got a tube of caulk for free, too.
(If I were a DIYer that might have been a bit more exciting.)
If you enjoy shopping and are pretty observant, you can do well with secret shops. Today, let’s talk about where to find this kind of work and what to expect from this “job”.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 27, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
Getting a college scholarship was amazing. They covered four years of my schooling, and I can’t put into words how grateful I was for that.
However, I wanted a degree in music education. That’s a five year degree. But I was determined I could fit it into 4 years instead. I didn’t want to pay more out of pocket than I had to.
And I nearly made it! I fit that five year degree into 4 1/2 years. But here’s the trouble with graduating in December with a music education degree…no one is hiring teachers in December.
As it turns out, there was a great solution. Not only did it pay, but it also helped me learn more about teaching kids before I got my first job.
I decided to become a substitute teacher.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 26, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
Looking for weekend work? Getting a job as a food demonstrator might be the perfect part time job to compliment your 9-5 schedule.
Free samples at the grocery store are our favorites. (Aren’t they everybody’s??) We sometimes drop by the store to kill time, and the kids look forward to seeing what samples will be available.
How often do you consider the person passing out the free samples? I used to think they were store employees. Then one day, a friend told me they were actually people brought in to specifically promote a product.
Being a food demonstrator is a flexible job that’s good for college kids, stay at home moms, and, yes, people trying to fill their contingency savings fund.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 25, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
Do you have a skill? Maybe you can play an instrument well. Or you have an amazing grasp of grammar or math. Perhaps you are a swimmer or a dancer. We all have our own talents.
Out there is someone who wishes they had the talents you possess. Someone who would love to learn from you. Why not be the person who helps them learn to love your skills as much as you do?
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 23, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
A few years ago, I was just starting my search for a new car seat when I got a phone call. After talking to the lady for a few minutes, I was was happy to learn that I’d be earning enough money to cover part of the cost of one. Ironically, I had qualified for a focus group about car seats.
That was a pretty wild coincidence. But no matter the topic, finding a focus group can be a fun way to make some extra cash.
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