Today’s Swagbucks success story is from Victoria who blogs at Snail Pace Transformations:
Being a lover of both MoneySavingMom® and Swagbucks, I am committed follower of the Swagbucks Success Series. I have been amazed by people buying large items like pressure cookers, carpet cleaners, and even their babies’ cloth diapers. These huge items make me feel like my own Swagbucks story is tiny in comparison; yet tiny things can have significance to0… and our Swagbucks earnings make a huge difference in our family.
Most years I earn right around $100 with Swagbucks doing things I would do online even if I did not get paid, so why not get paid?
- I clip coupons: So why not clip them and earn 10 Swagbucks for each one I clip?
- I search the internet: So why not download the Swagbucks toolbar and have a chance of earning points while I search?
- I buy daily deals: So why not earn points when I purchase them?
- I shop online: So why not earn points when I shop at qualifying stores like Old Navy?
- I do just 2 extra added things that take me about 40 seconds a day (yes, I timed it) earning me 2 additional Amazon cards each year. I complete the daily NOSO for 2 points and the daily poll for 1 point.
So what do I buy with my small amount of Swagbucks points that makes me love and recommend Swagbucks? I buy “me time” for myself or my husband.
I use Swagbucks to buy Starbucks gift cards so I can enjoy coffee with a friend or some writing time away from home. Other times I cash them in for Amazon gift cards and let my husband use them to indulge in books for his kindle — one of his favorite ways to unwind.
“Me time” is so valuable for reducing stress levels and helping us perform at our highest capacity. Unfortunately, money for “me time” is often overlooked by tight budgets. Thanks to Swagbucks I am guaranteed a bit of “me time” every month, AND I have the chance to give my husband some, too!
In fact, once for an entire year, I gave up my portion of guaranteed “me time” money to my husband in a simple note I attached to his kindle one Christmas; “I hereby give you this year’s entire Swagbuck earnings to fill this kindle”. He loved it.
If you are not a Swagbucks member simply because you don’t think it is worth the effort, there truly can be no effort involved and yet you will still reap rewards from the program. What you decide to do with those rewards, whether you save up for months for something big, or cash it in immediately to use for some much needed me time it is up to you. Either way, you win with Swagbucks!
Note from Crystal: Be sure to check out Victoria’s related post on how she earned $50 per month in 2012 using Points Programs.
Susan says
I just wanted to mention that you don’t need the swagbucks tool bar to earn search points.
Lyn says
It’s great that you have found a good use for your Swagbucks! I would agree that having personal downtime is a great thing, and if you can get that for free, why not? I’m sure you look forward to your personal time and Starbucks treats. Sounds lovely, enjoy!
Lydia @ The Thrifty Frugal Mom says
I love this! Sometimes we think if savings are “small” or at least less than what other people have, that they somehow aren’t as good. But the fact of the matter is, what you are doing is manageable for anyone to do and that is what makes it so awesome!
Thanks for the inspiration! It was a good reminder that I need to utilize Swagbucks more!
Nichole says
I LOVE the idea of using swagbucks for Starbucks. What a great treat for me time. 🙂
EJ says
I love the story about giving all your Swagbucks to your husband!
One thing that’s really helped me earn more Swagbucks is using the Swagbucks iPhone app. It’s easy to earn a few Swagbucks on the go (like waiting to pick up my children from a practice). I blogged about it here http://www.allforapps.com/swagbucks/
Steps to Save says
I’ve got to you Swagbucks more! I think it’s wonderful and sweet that you were able to give your husband a present he loved. Thanks for the reminder to use Swagbucks. Hope you have a wonderful day~
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Becky says
Great story!