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If you love games, don’t miss this amazing card game bundle!
You can get this Exploding Kittens Card Game Bundle (4 pack) for just $19.99 shipped with code MSM at checkout! (Be sure to choose $8.99 shipping to get the free shipping code to work!)
Our team has ordered through Meh and was SO impressed by the shipping speed, customer service, and quality of products. Highly, highly recommend — especially since they have so many amazing deals!
1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.98
1-lb pkg Bacon – $4.45
1/2 gallon Oat Milk – $3.39
1/2 gallon Almond Milk – $2.25
1 5-lb bag Grapefruit – $3.99
1 3-lb bag Apples – $2.39
2 3-ct bags Multi-Colored Peppers – $4.78
1 bag Red Grapes – $4.74
1 jar Organic Peanut Butter – $2.99
1 large canister Old Fashioned Oats – $3.89
1 bag Ground Flax Seed – $3.49
1 can Baking Cocoa – $4.49
1 bag Veggie Straws – $2.45
1 bag Chocolate Chips – $3.65
1 pkg Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts – $12.77
1 Family-Size box Honey Nut Crispy Oats – $2.59
2 dozen Eggs – $3.92
1 jar Chicken Bouillon – $1.79
1 bag Plain Bagels – $1.95
1 jar Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce – $3.24
1 32-oz carton Plain Greek Yogurt – $3.19
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $1.25
1-lb bag Deli Meat – $3.99
Total: $84.62
8 bags Knorr – $8, used (2) $1/2 Knorr Publix Digital Coupon plus received 750 points from Fetch ($0.75) – $5.75 after Coupons and Rebates (I thought this qualified for another $2.50 offer on Fetch, but unfortunately I didn’t read the fine print and it didn’t – I wouldn’t have bought 8 if I had realized this ahead of time, but oh well!)
1 box New York Bakery Breadsticks – $1.67, used $1/1 New York Bakery Publix Digital Coupon – $0.67 after Coupon
1 box Dole Whip – $3.79, received $2.50/1 Dole Whip Ibotta Rebate – $1.29 after Rebate
1 bag Drizzalicious Cinnamon Swirl Bites – $3.50, received $8 Rebate from Flavor Wiki – $4.50 Money Maker after Rebate!
2 cans Simply Pop (B1G1) – $2.49, used B1G1 Simply Pop Publix Digital Coupon – FREE after Coupon!
2 bags Dave’s Killer Bread Snack Bites – $6.49, used $2/1 Dave’s Killer Bread Publix Digital Coupon, plus received (2) $3/1 Dave’s Killer Bread Snack Bites Ibotta Rebates and 1800 points from Fetch ($1.80) – $3.31 Money Maker after Coupon and Rebates!
2 bag Old El Paso Carb Advantage Tortillas – $4.99, used $1.50/2 Old El Paso Publix Digital Coupon, plus received (2) $1.50/1 Old El Paso Carb Advantage Ibotta Rebates and 350 points from Fetch ($0.35) – $0.15 for 2 after Coupon and Rebates
1 box Renew Life 3-Day Cleanse – $6.89, used $4/1 Renew Life Publix Digital Coupon plus received $3/1 Renew Life Ibotta Rebate – $0.11 Money Maker after Coupon and Rebate!
Total after Tax, Coupons and Rebates: $0.42!
Grocery Total for the Week: $85.04
Cereal, Yogurt, Bagels, Oatmeal, Toast, Boiled Eggs, Smoothies
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Sliced Peppers, Apples, Veggie Straws x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Snack Bites, Grapefruit, Carrots x 2
Leftovers x 3
Venison Meatloaf, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Breadsticks
Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, Roasted Cauliflower
Chicken Gravy over Rice, Broccoli
Venison Sausage Gravy over Easiest Ever Mayonnaise Biscuits, Green Beans
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon
Build-Your-Own Chipotle Rice Bowls (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Cheese, Salsa, Cilantro, Chips, Chopped Romaine)
Leftovers
Done-For-You Dinner Recipes With Simple Ingredients and a Grocery Shopping List!
Here’s a yummy freebie from Einstein Bros. Bagels!
Stop by Einstein Bros. Bagels on January 15th to score a FREE Bagel and Shmear with any purchase!
Valid only on January 15, 2026.
Meal time just got so much easier!
Pray and write through Scripture with this free printable pack!
Download this free printable Seasons of Grace: One-Year Scripture Pack! This 63-page printable includes Scripture cards, a daily prayer calendar, Bible passages to display in your home, and so much more.
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Pick up a FREE 8 pack of Kleenex travel tissues at Publix.
Through January 28, you can grab a FREE 8 pack of Kleenex On the Go Tissues at Publix by using a $5 digital coupon. Here’s how:
Buy 1 On to Go Kleenex (8 pack) – $3
Clip the $5/1 Publix Digital coupon
Free plus overage after coupon
Limit of one.
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Wow! This is an amazing deal on an adjustable weight bench!
Amazon has this Foldable Adjustable Weight Bench for only $59.99 shipped when you use promo code AK2K2REK at checkout!
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
Psst…working out from home? Score a year unlimited fitness classes for just $0.25! Our team loves this!
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Here’s a great stock up deal on Quaker Instant Oatmeal!
Amazon has this Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar, Individual Packets, 48 Count for just $10.24 shipped when you checkout through Subscribe & Save!
This is a great stock up deal.
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
Mornings just got so much easier with this FREE list of 50+ Easy & Cheap Breakfast Ideas for Busy Weekday Mornings!
This Women’s Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress is so pretty!
Amazon has this Women’s Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress for just $17.99 when you clip the e-coupon and use the promo code 50SNBKQC at checkout!
Choose from 18 color options in sizes S to 2XL.
This dress would make a great Easter dress and there are so many beautiful colors to choose from.
Valid through January 13, 2026.
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
These 10 Flexible Side Hustles for Women are flexible, totally doable, outside-the-box ideas! 🙌
Wow! Don’t miss this deal on this NEXPURE Professional Automatic Hair Curler!
Walmart has this NEXPURE Professional Automatic Hair Curler on sale for just $34.99!
This has over 900 five star reviews and is regularly $96.99.
Shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!). Also, have you heard of Walmart Hidden Clearance?! It’s like a secret treasure hunt!
Grab my FREE Time-Saving Cheatsheet to help reclaim your hours and finally be able to breathe again!
Here’s an easy deal to freshen up your bathroom.
You can swing by Walmart to grab a Febreze Bathroom air freshener for cheap! Here’s how to get this deal:
Buy 1 Febreze Bathroom Air Freshener – $3.24
Clip the $2.50 Walmart Cash Back offer
$0.74 after cash back
Join our FREE 10-Day Decluttering Challenge! 🙌
Head to Target and grab an Air Wick Plug-In Warmer for under $1.
Target has these Air Wick Plug-In Warmers for just $0.79! Here’s how to get this deal:
Buy 1 Air Wick Scented Oil Plug-In Warmer, 2 pack – $3.79
Clip $3 off Target Circle coupon
$0.79 after coupon
Join our FREE 10-Day Decluttering Challenge! 🙌
If you’re looking to make extra money online from home to increase your income, there are plenty of ways to start. Over the years, I’ve seen countless readers successfully earn extra income online in practical, flexible ways — whether that’s freelancing a skill they already have, selling digital products, managing social media for a small business, or picking up simple tasks during spare moments.
Maybe groceries cost more than you expected this month. Maybe you’re trying to rebuild your savings, pay down debt, or create a little breathing room in your budget. Or maybe you simply want an income stream that fits into real life.
Earning money online is more accessible than ever and, no, it doesn’t have to involve scams, sketchy offers, or promises that sound too good to be true. Below, I’m sharing legitimate, up-to-date ways to earn money online that real people are using right now.
If you’ve read my blog at all, you know I’m a big fan of Swagbucks. And you probably signed up a long time ago and have been earning gift cards ever since.
For the handful of you who have yet to sign up for Swagbucks or for the many others who have signed up but feel like you’re not earning much from it, you can go here to learn more.
Rakuten works with online stores to offer you a percentage, usually somewhere between 3-10% of your total purchase, back as a rebate. While this might not seem like much, it can really add up over time. And if you’re already going to be making the online purchase, you might as well get a little kickback, too, right?
They currently offer cash back at over 1800 stores including Walmart, Target, JCPenney, Staples, Lands’ End, Sephora, and many, many more.
One of the oldest cashback sites, Rakuten has an easy-to-navigate website and, in my personal view, is the best cashback program. (You can read my full review of Rakuten here.) I especially like that you only have to earn $5.01 in rebates in order to get a check or Paypal payment.
Amazon’s Trade-In Program is wonderful for two reasons: 1. You can earn extra cash for very little effort, and 2. You can declutter your house at the same time!
Find out more about how to earn cash by trading in your unused things here.
Selling your gently used books is a great way to boost your budget! Books can be expensive, so selling your used books through sites like World of Books, ThriftBooks, Amazon Trade-In Store, eBay, or Pangobooks can not only help you get the extra cash you need, but it can also help others get great deals on books. Win-win!
You can take this a step further by visiting thrift stores or library sales to buy books you’re confident will resell for a profit. Books often cost as little as $0.25–$2 at these places, so if you find a rare title or a popular recent release, you could turn a small investment into a nice return by reselling it on one of these platforms.
Fiverr is a great place to earn cash for doing simple tasks for people who are looking for specific services. It can be as easy as writing a 300-word article (Note: This post has 566 words at this point, so 300 isn’t all that much!), recording a short video, proofreading, etc. People generally pay $5 for these small tasks (or more, depending on the job), and that can really add up!
Check out this guest post by Lisa of The Frugal Batavian that outlines all the need-to-know facts about how Fiverr works and how you can make money doing things you’re already good at!
Working as an online tutor is a great way to make extra cash in your free time, and it doesn’t take much to get started. Check out what Alaina of Telecommuting Mommies has to say about the different options available and how you can start earning in her guest post here.
The idea of freelancing can intimidate some folks, but the truth is, most people have skills they don’t even realize they can monetize.
If you have writing, graphic design, editing, bookkeeping, customer service, photography, programming, or other marketable skills, freelancing is one of the most versatile ways to earn online. You can find clients on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, and more.
Here are some ideas for freelance services you can offer:
Sara Haley, a successful freelancer, shares her story of how oDesk (now Upwork) helped her and her family recover from financial challenges — and how she got her first client within 24 hours! You can read her full guest post here. So inspiring!
Seasonal work as a virtual call center agent is a fantastic way to earn some good cash on the side, whether you need cash for upcoming birthdays, the holidays, or other costs. Hear what Alaina Forbes from Telecommuting Mommies shares in another guest post she did for MoneySavingMom.com about the ins and outs of getting started and what companies hire seasonal agents!
If you’re looking for a very low-commitment way to earn money online, taking surveys can be a simple option. This definitely won’t make you rich, but I can say that in our lean years, I was able to earn extra cash to help us pay for the things we needed with online surveys.
Check out this post that lists the survey companies I recommend the most!
Another fantastic way to earn free gift cards is with Listia. Listia is an online auction website similar to eBay, except that no money is exchanged. With the credits you earn, you can cash out for gift cards among other things.
You can go here to learn more about what Listia is and how to use it.
Textbroker works with people from all over the United States to write very basic articles on a wide variety of topics. If you have good basic English grammar skills, this is a great way to earn extra money on the side
Find out more about Textbroker from Miranda of WAHadventures.com in her guest post here.
SliceThePie is another money-making website we learned about from Miranda. If you love listening to new music, this is a wonderful opportunity to earn cash doing what you love.
Find out more from Miranda here.
QuickTate hires entry-level transcriptionists to transcribe audio files into text and is another site we heard about from Miranda’s guest post. This could involve transcribing 2-3 minute voicemails or longer legal files, medical files, recordings of phone calls, and more. This job won’t make you rich, but it will help boost your income to budget for extra items around your home.
If you’re a fast typist with a good ear and solid grammar skills, transcription and captioning can be a reliable way to earn money online. This type of work involves listening to audio or video files and converting them into written text, captions, or subtitles.
Transcription jobs can include podcasts, interviews, meetings, YouTube videos, lectures, or even TV content. Captioning is similar, but focuses more on syncing text accurately with video, which is especially important for accessibility.
Here are a few legitimate companies and platforms where you can apply for transcription or captioning work:
Rev – One of the most well-known platforms for transcription and captioning. Work includes interviews, podcasts, and video captions, and you can choose jobs based on your availability.
TranscribeMe – Good for beginners, with shorter audio files and straightforward transcription tasks.
Scribie – Offers transcription work with flexible scheduling and regular task availability.
GoTranscript – Provides transcription and translation opportunities and is open to international applicants.
Ever hear about usability testing for websites? Well, Anna of Real Ways to Earn Money Online says that companies are willing to pay good money to have their websites tested by people like you and me to better understand what improvements could be made. If you enjoy surfing the web and visiting new websites, this is a great way to earn some extra cash doing what you already enjoy!
Check out Anna’s list of companies hiring website usability testers here!
When it comes to earning money online, the most important thing isn’t finding the perfect opportunity. It’s getting started with something that fits your current season of life.
Some of the ideas above are great for quick, flexible income. Others take more time and effort upfront but can grow into meaningful long-term streams of income. There’s no right or wrong place to begin. What matters most is choosing one option, taking the first step, and giving yourself permission to learn as you go.
These 10 Flexible Side Hustles for Women are flexible, totally doable, outside-the-box ideas! 🙌
These Wildflower Band-Aids are so cute!
Amazon has this Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages 30-Count in Wildflower for only $1.46 shipped after stacked coupons and Subscribe & Save! Here’s how:
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
These Stanley Water Jugs look perfect for camping or sporting events!
Today only, Stanley has these Stanley Adventure Fast Flow 2 Gallon Water Jugs for only $33 when you use promo code FOLLOW20 at checkout! Choose from two colors at this price! Hurry — these will sell fast!
Shipping is free on orders over $50.
Valid through January 8, 2025, while supplies last.
Grab this Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil Spray for a great price!
Amazon has this Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil Spray for just $11.01 shipped when you clip the 25% off e-coupon and check out through Subscribe & Save!
This magnesium spray is considered to be one of the best natural remedies for sore muscles, leg cramps, headaches, migraines, and various body aches. It also helps you relax in the evening and throughout the night. It has over 24,000 five star reviews.
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders. If you’re wondering how Amazon Subscribe & Save works, check out our post on Making the Most of Amazon Subscribe & Save.
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