Along the lines of my last post, which was all about saving at the grocery store, today I want to tell you about a program called MyPoints. At MyPoints, you can earn points for shopping online, as long as you go through the MyPoints website. You can also earn points by merely reading emails, taking surveys, and searching on the internet. The points add up and can be redeemed for gift cards for various different stores and restaurants.
Another simple way of earning points is by printing and using coupons. Through MyPoints, you can access my 2 favorite sites for coupons (www.coupons.com and www.smartsource.com) and earn points for using them! You can earn 25 points for using 10 coupons (from either site) in a month and 10 points per coupon used from www.coupons.com.
I have been a member of MyPoints for about 10 years and have earned thousands of points which have been redeemed for many things over the years. There is no charge to sign up, and there are many opportunities to earn points without spending any money. It is well worth your time and effort to check out this program. I think you will thank me for it.
You can access the website at: www.mypoints.com
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The Saving Game
Well, I've thought of a few things I should have mentioned in my last post.
1) I hate to shop, but
2) I love to save money when I must go to the store.
3) I'm addicted to clipping coupons.
Case in point: After spending a couple hours scouring the web for coupons, printing coupons, clipping coupons, etc, I went to Kroger for my monthly grocery-shopping trip; and I saved over $40 in coupons, not to mention the in-store specials.
Lots of people tell me I shouldn't go to Kroger because they're too expensive, but I have found ways to save there like I could never save at Walmart. (Don't tell my manager I said that, please!) In order to get the most out of shopping at Kroger, you must have a Kroger Plus Card. It's easy to sign up for one at the customer service desk. One benefit: they will keep track of your frequent purchases and periodically send you coupons in the mail for those items.
Another benefit for having the Kroger Plus Card is the ability to use electronic coupons. The two websites I use are www.shortcuts.com and www.cellfire.com. There are no coupons to print, clip, or hang onto. Simply use your Plus Card as you check out, and the coupons are applied. When I first started using these, there was a glitch in the system that allowed saving from both sites for the same product. Kroger has fixed that now and will use the coupon from cellfire first if there are identical coupons from both sites saved on your card. You can, however, use an electronic coupon and a paper coupon for the same product.
Speaking of paper coupons, there are many, many sources to get coupons to clip. The newspaper is, of course, the first source most people think of, and it's a great one! All You magazine is another of my favorite sources for coupons. Each issue has several useful coupons along with articles on saving/making money, personal style, home decorating, recipes, etc. There are also many websites with printable coupons. The two I utilize most are www.coupons.com and www.smartsource.com.
When I got home from the store today, I analyzed my receipt and realized that, by using these methods, I had gotten a few products for FREE! For instance, Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt is $2.69, but only $2.00 with the Kroger Plus Card. I had an electronic coupon for $1 off, as well as a paper coupon for $1 off. My price = FREE! You just can't beat that!
1) I hate to shop, but
2) I love to save money when I must go to the store.
3) I'm addicted to clipping coupons.
Case in point: After spending a couple hours scouring the web for coupons, printing coupons, clipping coupons, etc, I went to Kroger for my monthly grocery-shopping trip; and I saved over $40 in coupons, not to mention the in-store specials.
Lots of people tell me I shouldn't go to Kroger because they're too expensive, but I have found ways to save there like I could never save at Walmart. (Don't tell my manager I said that, please!) In order to get the most out of shopping at Kroger, you must have a Kroger Plus Card. It's easy to sign up for one at the customer service desk. One benefit: they will keep track of your frequent purchases and periodically send you coupons in the mail for those items.
Another benefit for having the Kroger Plus Card is the ability to use electronic coupons. The two websites I use are www.shortcuts.com and www.cellfire.com. There are no coupons to print, clip, or hang onto. Simply use your Plus Card as you check out, and the coupons are applied. When I first started using these, there was a glitch in the system that allowed saving from both sites for the same product. Kroger has fixed that now and will use the coupon from cellfire first if there are identical coupons from both sites saved on your card. You can, however, use an electronic coupon and a paper coupon for the same product.
Speaking of paper coupons, there are many, many sources to get coupons to clip. The newspaper is, of course, the first source most people think of, and it's a great one! All You magazine is another of my favorite sources for coupons. Each issue has several useful coupons along with articles on saving/making money, personal style, home decorating, recipes, etc. There are also many websites with printable coupons. The two I utilize most are www.coupons.com and www.smartsource.com.
When I got home from the store today, I analyzed my receipt and realized that, by using these methods, I had gotten a few products for FREE! For instance, Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt is $2.69, but only $2.00 with the Kroger Plus Card. I had an electronic coupon for $1 off, as well as a paper coupon for $1 off. My price = FREE! You just can't beat that!
Friday, March 5, 2010
100th Post
Sorry I haven't updated this in so long. I've been told that the 100th post is supposed to tell 100 things about the blogger, and I just couldn't come up with 100 things. So, instead of never posting again, I decided to just tell as many things as I could think of and move on.
1) My full name is Suzanne Lynn Mulkey Mumpower.
2) I was born January 5, 1970.
3) I am now 40 years old.
4) I have one child.
5) My child's name is Samuel Arthur Mulkey.
6) I gave birth to Sam on Novemeber 18, 1995.
7) I am the mother of a teenager. Aghhhh!!!!
8) I work as a cashier at Wal-Mart in Bristol, TN.
9) I love to sing.
10) But, I can't sing! haha
11) I also love to cook.
12) And, I'm a pretty good cook.
13) I graduated from high school over 22 years ago. (In other words, I'm OLD!)
14) I graduated from college 19 years ago.
15) I have a B.S. degree in Accounting.
16) I was born with heart defects.
17) I like sports.
18) I really like basketball.
19) I really, really like tennis.
20) I love to read.
21) I like scrapbooking.
22) I'm also into old hot rods.
23) I like action movies
24) I also like movies based on true stories.
25) I don't like movies with sad endings. ie: "Million Dollar Baby", "Message in a Bottle"
26) I spent much of my childhood in Macon, GA.
27) I was born in South Bend, IN.
28) I have lived in 9 different states.
29) I have been to 42 states.
30) I have been to Alaska.
31) I have not been to Hawaii.
32) I have lived in Mexico.
33) I have been to Canada.
34) I want to go to Europe.
35) I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior in Feb, 1993.
36) I try to be a good Christian mom, but I often make mistakes.
37) I'm a member of Charity Baptist Church in Blountville, TN.
38) I currently live in Bristol, VA.
39) I have reddish brown hair.
40) I have greenish gray eyes.
41) My favorite color is green.
42) I collect frogs.
43) My favorite drink is Cherry Pepsi.
44) I'm also partial to coffee milkshakes.
45) My favorite ethnic food is Japanese.
46) My favorite dessert is New York style cheesecake.
47) I miss my mom.
48) I'm short ... only 60-1/2 inches (ie: 5ft. 1/2in.)
49) My hair has naturally been almost every color possible. It started off jet black, turned red then blond then brown. Now, it would be VERY gray if I didn't keep it colored.
50) I can't raise my left eyebrow. I was 5 years old when I discovered that and was totally embarrassed.
51) I attended private (Christian) schools from K5 through college.
52) My favorite subject in school was Math.
52) I can go to sleep almost anywhere, at almost any time, regardless of light and noise.
53) I am a published poet.
54) I'm writing a novel.
55) I have run out of things to say.
1) My full name is Suzanne Lynn Mulkey Mumpower.
2) I was born January 5, 1970.
3) I am now 40 years old.
4) I have one child.
5) My child's name is Samuel Arthur Mulkey.
6) I gave birth to Sam on Novemeber 18, 1995.
7) I am the mother of a teenager. Aghhhh!!!!
8) I work as a cashier at Wal-Mart in Bristol, TN.
9) I love to sing.
10) But, I can't sing! haha
11) I also love to cook.
12) And, I'm a pretty good cook.
13) I graduated from high school over 22 years ago. (In other words, I'm OLD!)
14) I graduated from college 19 years ago.
15) I have a B.S. degree in Accounting.
16) I was born with heart defects.
17) I like sports.
18) I really like basketball.
19) I really, really like tennis.
20) I love to read.
21) I like scrapbooking.
22) I'm also into old hot rods.
23) I like action movies
24) I also like movies based on true stories.
25) I don't like movies with sad endings. ie: "Million Dollar Baby", "Message in a Bottle"
26) I spent much of my childhood in Macon, GA.
27) I was born in South Bend, IN.
28) I have lived in 9 different states.
29) I have been to 42 states.
30) I have been to Alaska.
31) I have not been to Hawaii.
32) I have lived in Mexico.
33) I have been to Canada.
34) I want to go to Europe.
35) I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior in Feb, 1993.
36) I try to be a good Christian mom, but I often make mistakes.
37) I'm a member of Charity Baptist Church in Blountville, TN.
38) I currently live in Bristol, VA.
39) I have reddish brown hair.
40) I have greenish gray eyes.
41) My favorite color is green.
42) I collect frogs.
43) My favorite drink is Cherry Pepsi.
44) I'm also partial to coffee milkshakes.
45) My favorite ethnic food is Japanese.
46) My favorite dessert is New York style cheesecake.
47) I miss my mom.
48) I'm short ... only 60-1/2 inches (ie: 5ft. 1/2in.)
49) My hair has naturally been almost every color possible. It started off jet black, turned red then blond then brown. Now, it would be VERY gray if I didn't keep it colored.
50) I can't raise my left eyebrow. I was 5 years old when I discovered that and was totally embarrassed.
51) I attended private (Christian) schools from K5 through college.
52) My favorite subject in school was Math.
52) I can go to sleep almost anywhere, at almost any time, regardless of light and noise.
53) I am a published poet.
54) I'm writing a novel.
55) I have run out of things to say.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
A New Me
I cannot believe how long it has been since I've posted here. Time sure does fly! In my case, it's not so much that I've been having fun, but that I've been incredibly busy.
My title today is "A New Me". I'm not new yet, but I will be! I have recently become re-interested in a program I joined over two years ago but quit using because of my hectic life. I have found since I've gone back to it, that I have more energy to accomplish all I have to do every day.
The program to which I am referring is called Spark People. It is a totally free internet diet/fitness program, and it really works! I try to use nearly every aspect of the program to help me live in a healthier manner, but it is totally customizable to your individual needs.
On Spark People, you can track the foods you eat every day and know just how many calories, carbs, fat grams, etc. that you are consuming. This helps you know where you need to make changes in your diet. There is also a meal planner, if you want to take the guesswork out of what to eat every day.
You can also track your exercise, both cardio and strength-training. The program can suggest strength-training exercises, or you can choose your own from a large variety of choices.
There are lots and lots of helpful articles on nutrition, fitness, motivation, health topics, etc. If you read the articles, you're sure to learn something new every day!
There are also message boards where you can get to know other members and give or receive encouragement from others with similar goals.
I'm not one to promote something that I don't believe in, but I believe in Spark People! Since it's totally free, you have nothing to lose by checking it out for yourself. Just click on the link below.
My title today is "A New Me". I'm not new yet, but I will be! I have recently become re-interested in a program I joined over two years ago but quit using because of my hectic life. I have found since I've gone back to it, that I have more energy to accomplish all I have to do every day.
The program to which I am referring is called Spark People. It is a totally free internet diet/fitness program, and it really works! I try to use nearly every aspect of the program to help me live in a healthier manner, but it is totally customizable to your individual needs.
On Spark People, you can track the foods you eat every day and know just how many calories, carbs, fat grams, etc. that you are consuming. This helps you know where you need to make changes in your diet. There is also a meal planner, if you want to take the guesswork out of what to eat every day.
You can also track your exercise, both cardio and strength-training. The program can suggest strength-training exercises, or you can choose your own from a large variety of choices.
There are lots and lots of helpful articles on nutrition, fitness, motivation, health topics, etc. If you read the articles, you're sure to learn something new every day!
There are also message boards where you can get to know other members and give or receive encouragement from others with similar goals.
I'm not one to promote something that I don't believe in, but I believe in Spark People! Since it's totally free, you have nothing to lose by checking it out for yourself. Just click on the link below.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Kids at Wal-Mart
The part I most enjoy about working at Wal-Mart is seeing the kids who come in with their parents ... well, the ones that behave! Like...the cute little girl I saw leaving with her mom one day as I was working at the door as a greeter. I smiled and waved at her, and she blew me a kiss. What a cutie!
One night, I was working at the monitor for the self-checkouts, and a precocious boy of about 6 or 7 came up and asked me where the water fountain was. I pointed it out to him, and he told his mom (who was using the self-checkout right in front of me) that he was going to go get a drink of water. I watched him reach the water fountain by running, skipping, jumping ... every means other than walking. When he came back, he stood right beside me and asked me at least a hundred questions which I tried to answer. When it came time for him to go, he kept standing there looking at me; and I looked at his mom for a clue as to what he wanted. She said, "He wants to give you a hug. Is that okay?" Of course it was okay, and I got a big bear hug. That made my night!
I love it when kids come through the line with their own money! Little kids who don't know what's going on to older kids who have earned their money or received it as gifts. It's great to see them learning by doing.
Then, there was the cute little couple who confessed to me that it was only their 2nd time to go grocery shopping together. They were newly married and looked so young! It was obvious they were nervous, and they even asked if I thought they had done a good job. How sweet! I'm sure they'll get the hang of it very soon.
One night, I was working at the monitor for the self-checkouts, and a precocious boy of about 6 or 7 came up and asked me where the water fountain was. I pointed it out to him, and he told his mom (who was using the self-checkout right in front of me) that he was going to go get a drink of water. I watched him reach the water fountain by running, skipping, jumping ... every means other than walking. When he came back, he stood right beside me and asked me at least a hundred questions which I tried to answer. When it came time for him to go, he kept standing there looking at me; and I looked at his mom for a clue as to what he wanted. She said, "He wants to give you a hug. Is that okay?" Of course it was okay, and I got a big bear hug. That made my night!
I love it when kids come through the line with their own money! Little kids who don't know what's going on to older kids who have earned their money or received it as gifts. It's great to see them learning by doing.
Then, there was the cute little couple who confessed to me that it was only their 2nd time to go grocery shopping together. They were newly married and looked so young! It was obvious they were nervous, and they even asked if I thought they had done a good job. How sweet! I'm sure they'll get the hang of it very soon.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
My LAST birthday!
This past Monday, I turned 39, and I refuse to turn the big 4-0! From now on, instead of birthdays, I will have anniversaries of this last one. It turned out to be a really good birthday. I received many nice birthday greetings from friends and family, and I got to go out to eat with my two men (Scott and Sam, of course). We went to El Patio and had some deeeelicious Mexican food! As is their custom, they brought out the gigantic sombrero for me to wear in a picture. It was worth it because it came with complimentary flan.
Here is the picture taken by the manager of El Patio:
While we were waiting for him to bring us the picture, Sam played around with the sombrero.
Somehow, Sam even conned Scott into putting it on and snapped a picture before Scott knew what was happening.
Here is the picture taken by the manager of El Patio:
While we were waiting for him to bring us the picture, Sam played around with the sombrero.
Somehow, Sam even conned Scott into putting it on and snapped a picture before Scott knew what was happening.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Long-Overdue Update
Well, I just realized I haven't posted anything here in a really long time. So, today I will tell you all about our Christmas.
On Dec. 21, Sam was a shepherd in the Christmas program at church. Here's a picture of the scene he was in, followed by a close-up of Sam. (He's the shepherd with the blue towel on his head.)
I received a very neat gift this Christmas. Joan (who works with me at Kintronic) gave me a wooden pin carved to form the name of Jesus, shaped as a cross. I've worn it often to Wal-Mart and have received many positive comments about it.
Here's a picture of our tree. The picture doesn't capture how pretty it really is. It's a fiber-optic tree and practically glows. Sam put most of the ornaments on it and did a great job.
For Christmas, Scott gave me a delicate gold chain with a pretty little diamond pendant. It's the prettiest thing he has ever given me. For our anniversary (Jan.1), he gave me matching earrings. Here's a picture of the necklace -- I don't have a picture of the earrings yet.
On Dec. 21, Sam was a shepherd in the Christmas program at church. Here's a picture of the scene he was in, followed by a close-up of Sam. (He's the shepherd with the blue towel on his head.)
I received a very neat gift this Christmas. Joan (who works with me at Kintronic) gave me a wooden pin carved to form the name of Jesus, shaped as a cross. I've worn it often to Wal-Mart and have received many positive comments about it.
Here's a picture of our tree. The picture doesn't capture how pretty it really is. It's a fiber-optic tree and practically glows. Sam put most of the ornaments on it and did a great job.
For Christmas, Scott gave me a delicate gold chain with a pretty little diamond pendant. It's the prettiest thing he has ever given me. For our anniversary (Jan.1), he gave me matching earrings. Here's a picture of the necklace -- I don't have a picture of the earrings yet.
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