Tuesday

Ways to Save and, Earn Points or Cash Back Year Round!

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing with you my favorite ways to save, saving money while shopping doesn't just have to be 1-2 times a year it can be done year-round!  

Anyone who follows me on Social Media or on my blog or knows me I love to save, in fact I used to be one of those people who could go grocery shopping, end up with free items that I usually donated and would end up paying $20.00 -$30.00 on a $300-$400 bill! 




But with our last two Military PCS's it became a bit of a challenge to keep it up because of so many different policies at different stores, so I've kind of gotten away from couponing, but plan to get back into it for the new year!

Just because I no longer coupon, doesn't mean I don't save though, I save, I earn points and even get cashback from my purchases, just in a different way.  

I am going to share with you those ways as well as the sites and apps I use to do so.  

The links I'm sharing are referral links and not affiliate links and I've used these sites as well as these apps for years now and so far I've never been spammed, so I don't think they spam, so these are the real deal, meaning I've always earned my points, savings or cash back no hassle and the rare time something was missed they took care of it right away!

My Favorite Websites and Apps that help me save Year-Round:

Rakuten (formally Ebates) Giving a bonus when you sign up, sometimes it's a Cashback bonus or a Gift Card Bonus and this is honestly my overall favorite, I'm always earning Cashback either online or with their App.

Ibotta Is my favorite Grocery one, though they offer  a bunch of other categories, I mostly use this app for Grocery shopping as they even have Cashback for place like the Military Commissary, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, a lot of the Warehouse stores such as Costco, Sams Club, BJ's  and they offer Cashback for other stores as well, whether your shopping in-store or online, plus items can be on sale or clearance or if  you've used a coupon for them!  So it's great to earn something every shopping trip!


Fetch Rewards App  Avail in Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, the app allows you to earn points to use towards Gift Cards, Restaurants, Charity and more, plus you can earn 2000 points when you use code: F2TFN

Swagbucks is a great way to earn points to use towards Gift cards, Giveaways and more, plus there are other ways to earn points and the points add up quickly!

Other ways to save are your Credit Cards or ATM Cards:

Check with your bank or even your Credit Card company, because this time of year many cards offer Cashback savings or points that can be redeemed for Gift Cards when you shop specific types of retailers or restaurants, even grocery stores or use certain services.  My bank as well as Discover Card




Other Places to save money is through sites such as Groupon 

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Thank you for stopping by today, I appreciate your time, take care and have a wonderful week.  


Missy❤️

Thursday

Enjoying this PNW Summer day, and some Wandering Bear Coffee Cold Brew

Sure Summertime to me means thoughts of cold beverages, like Lemonade, Limeade, Sweet Tea, and Iced Matcha, but as someone whose blood type is Coffee, it also means Cold Brew Coffee.  

Now I am not talking about letting your hot coffee get cold, then you put it in the refrigerator stuff or brewing over ice (also great), but I am talking about rich, smooth, flavorful coffee that is brewed from grounds in cold water, kind of stuff, which I love, but honestly, doing it yourself is a bit messy, and takes a bit of time to achieve a great brew.

When I heard about Wandering Bear, I had to know more, more about the actual coffee, if it was really cold brew or not, and well taste for myself!  Sure I've had others in the past, which my experience has been okay, to not so okay, to goodness why am I drinking this??  lol

Well, I must admit, my niece was right when she thought I would enjoy Wandering Bear, so right in fact besides what I was provided for my review (Vanilla), I purchased 2 more flavors on my own (Mocha, and Caramel), and hope to try more!   Though I like the Mocha, I might be a little obsessed with the Vanilla, and especially the Caramel ones!  Why you might be wondering??  Well, remember how I mentioned coffee is my blood type, and how I have tried others.  

Well for me, maybe I am picky, but I really don't like sicky sweet anything, nor do I like a flavored product that has that fake flavor taste.  With Wandering Bear, not only can I sweeten with what I like, and how I like, but the flavored ones I have tried not only smell like real Caramel, and Vanilla but taste it as well, plus I can actually enjoy the Vanilla, as well as Caramel ones unsweetened (I do prefer the Mocha sweetened though).  And, unlike the others I have tried, there is no bitter or weird aftertaste, just rich yummy Cold Brew!

Oh, and if you checked their website, besides the occasional seasonal favorite, they have a secret menu too!🤫




Wandering Bear Cold Brew is offered in Single Serve, Cartons, as well as Boxes.  A bit about Wandering Bear...  Wandering Bear Cold Brew, is ready to serve, Organic Cold Brew, Kosher, Keto Friendly, Vegan, made with Fair Trade Coffee, and is currently offered in Six choices Straight Black, Vanilla, Caramel, Mocha, Decaf Black, and Toasted Coconut, but like I said they often have other flavors for a limited time or season, and I've got my eye on Dirty Vanilla Chai, as well as Peppermint Mocha!  They even offer bundles, as well as a subscribe, and save where you save 10% by subscribing!




If you are wondering about the packaging, they use recyclable,  BPA-free containers, that are Food Safe, and each batch of Cold Brew, if you check their website, is tested, thank goodness for me, because I am extremely allergic to Mycotoxins!

If you love cold brew, but hate the mess of making it yourself, love the convenience of reaching for a tasty, already made-for-you brew, full of flavor, check out Wandering Bear Coffee!

There will be more reviews for this brand to come, as I try a few more of their flavors.  But, not only does Wandering Bear Coffee Cold Brew make a tasty Cold Brew, but I love it added to my morning protein shake, and even makes a very yummy Caramel Coffee Martini!🍸


**This review post does contain an affiliate link, and if you make a purchase I may receive a small commission**

*One of the products mentioned in this post, Wandering Bear Coffee Cold Brew Vanilla was provided for review.  However, I had already purchased the Caramel as well as the Mocha myself, even before I was offered the review.  My thoughts, and opinions are my own, bad or other, and for products or services I use or have tried.

Thank you for stopping by today, take care, hope you enjoy the rest of your week,

Missy 💓