Money Matters

This post was sponsored by PINCHme as part of a Blog Blast Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

 

Life sure has changed since my husband and I got married. Once upon a time, everything was about us and what we wanted and now it’s about our family. As we have added kids to our lives, thing after thing has changed. For example, we used to have a simple dining room table and now we have several chairs and a much bigger table. Also, our living room used to be really simple and now toys and more seating has been added to accommodate our family. We don’t have room for much more stuff. So, before we purchase a big item or a lot of “items” we like to try it out first. Plus, let’s be honest who has money to waste on things that really don’t really work or is not worth the price? I know we don’t!

That is why I am excited to share with you today about a company called PINCHme. They have revolutionized our way of trying before you buy. PINCHme is a way you can receive free samples. It’s super easy to use too! Every Tuesday, new samples are available and you get to take advantage of those samples. Keep in mind that these samples are completely free and all you have to do is provide feedback. Trust me, it is super simple and worth the awesome samples! We have found many of our favorite brands by trying before we buy.

How do you get in on the action?

Simply sign up at PINCHme  and remember that new products are released every Tuesday! You can pick various samples from the brands you love and even try new products you’ve been wanting to try. PINCHme has amazing products available for pet owners and parents-to-be. After you have tried the sample, you’ll be asked to complete a short survey and then PINCHme will let the brands know what you thought of their product.

Here are a few examples that are available today for #sampletuesday

• Gerber® Good Start® Gentle for Supplementing Formula
• Enfagrow® Next Step® Ready-to-Drink
• Beyond® Grain Free White Meat Chicken & Egg Recipe Dry Dog Food
• Beyond® Grain-Free White Meat Chicken & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food
• Beyond® Grain Free Wild Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food

So, what are you waiting for go get your samples now before it’s too late! PINCHme is set to have a record month at PINCHme with over 1.5 MILLION samples to offter, across tons of different categories! So be sure to get in the action!

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Complete one of the actions below to be entered to win a $100 Amazon Gift Code!

*I-C will randomly select one winner from all program entries and will handle fulfillment of the winning prize.

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PINCHme Giveaway

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

We have survived our first week of summer break! However, with my kids and their friends it’s safe to say that I will be visiting Sam’s Club a lot during the next 3 months! These kids know they can eat! Thankfully, My Sam’s Club membership continues to get us unbeatable summer deals on everything that I need to make sure my kitchen is stocked for all these hungry and thirsty teens!

But did you know those savings also include auto & tire services? The Sam’s Club #DareToCompare all-in tire offer is truly unbeatable. Sam’s Club offers the best tire brands at the best all-in price, matching offer. These tire brands include: Michelin, Goodyear, BF Goodrich and Pirelli. Not only does Sam’s Club offer a fabulous price on tires, but they also include the Tire Installation Package with each tire purchase. The Tire Installation Package makes this deal unbeatable! ($15/tire, $25/dually tire).

The Sam’s Club Tire Installation Package provides purchasing members with the following benefits and services for as long as they remain an active member of Sam’s Club:

• Tire Mounting
• Tire Lifetime Balancing
• Tire Lifetime Rotation
• A Value Stem
• No Charge Tire Lifetime Flat Repair
• 24-hour Emergency Roadside Service
Complete terms and conditions of all Sam’s Club warranties and services can be obtained at any Sam’s Club Tire and Battery Center location

This is a perfect deal for all those upcoming summer road trips! Thankfully, Sam’s Club works hard everyday to save their members money on tires. So, go ahead and let Sam’s Club help you save and get summer ready today!  But wait before you head off be sure to check out this keep reading…You don’t want to miss this….

#DareToCompare Twitter Party!

When: Wednesday 6/3/2015

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm EST

Host/CoHost: @ModernDayMoms and @BrettBMartin

Prizes:

• (4) $50 Sam’s Club Gift Cards
• (3) $75 Sam’s Club Gift Cards
• (2) $100 Sam’s Club Gift Cards
• $500 Grand Prize Gift Card

Please note: winners will be announced throughout party so you have to attend to be eligible for the prizes!  So Be sure Follow and join in with the hashtag #DareToCompare 

Also if this is your first twitter party be sure to check out these great tips  before the party to help you stay connected in all the fun at http://bit.ly/18onQgl Hope to see you there!!

The kids are home for the summer and your grocery bill may be facing an increase. Not to mention that some foods go up in the summer (such as certain produce) due to weather conditions and supply and demand. You can save money, though, with a few tips you can use during any season. The best part is that there is no coupon clipping involved, because who has time for that when summer fun is waiting?

Clear your food: This means you should spend one full week without going grocery shopping, except for absolute essentials like milk and butter. Aside from those types of food, though, don’t buy anything. Eat what you have. Chances are, you can make some pretty great meals from all those foods you haven’t yet opened. You’ll need to be creative and flexible, but you can usually feed a family for five days on the basics you have lying around. It saves money and clears your food stash.

Get to cooking more: If you don’t have a lot of time to cook, look into crockpot meals or meals you can make in 20 minutes or less. The key is to cook, because that will save you the most money. Plus, you can cook a lot of foods on a Sunday and save them for the week. That will save money and time.

Buy in bulk: If you do plan to cook a few meals at one time, arrange them around a few main ingredients and buy in bulk to save money. This means you will have to find recipes with similar ingredients, but that shouldn’t be too hard these days.

Remember the season: You can get some things at any season, but remember that things out-of-season will cost more. Replace certain ingredients with seasonal foods and save money on the recipe.

Eat less meat: Eat more vegetables and fruit, and skimp on the meat. Meat can be expensive, but a few meatless meals can save you money and most people in your family won’t even notice if the meat is missing. Almost any meal you find a recipe for can be made without meat, and you don’t even have to change up much if anything at all.

Learn the value of frozen foods: This doesn’t mean processed foods. You can buy frozen veggies for simple meals. Most people think summer and see fresh produce. While produce can be cheaper in the summer, buying too much and not using it means you’ve just wasted money and food. If you cannot shop every three days, then you will need to use more frozen veggies to round out meals and save yourself some cash.

 

In our home, dinnertime as a family is very important to us. Not only do we get to enjoy a hot delicious meal, but we also get to gather as a family and talk about our day. And oftentimes, we forget how lucky we are to have these options when so many others don’t! Did you know that In the United States, 1 in 6 people struggles with hunger! Here in Georgia, it’s 1 in 5 according to feedingamerica.org

If you are a regular reader on my blog, then you know that I believe in giving back and volunteering in my community! This is something that I feel is very important and its close to my heart. I also feel it’s important to share ways with my readers and encourage you all to do the same. The truth is there are so many ways to give back in your own community that doesn’t cost a thing, so I hate when people always use the excuse “ I just don’t have the time or money.” For anyone who tries to give me that excuse, I give them five things right off the top of my head; they can do that don’t involve money or a lot of time!

I am sure your asking, “what can we do about this”? “How can we help those who aren’t able to afford food for their next meal”? Well, that’s where Fighting Hunger comes in. Walmart has launched the “Fight Hunger, Spark Change” campaign that promises to fight hunger here in America. As the largest food retailer, they know the importance of local families being able to purchase affordable, nutritious, sustainably growth food, and that is exactly why they work with farmers, suppliers, and nonprofit organizations to make sure they can reach these goals and feed America.

How can you help? By doing one of these easy things:

• Visit Walmart and purchase one item from this list or look for the signs and labels around the store,between April 6th and May 3rd, 2015. *It will equal one meal.*
• Donate at the register. You can give monetary donations of $1, $2, or $5 to your local Feeding America food bank at the register of any participating Walmart.
• Get social! Upload a public photo of 6 or more people who commit to solving hunger to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and tell your friends, family, and coworkers to do the same! Use #WeSparkChange and Walmart will donate $10—up to $1,500,000—for every post shared!!
• Visit Feeding America and find other ways you can help that include online donations that will help provide food and groceries for families battling hunger.

 

So, this weekend when doing our weekly grocery shopping, I decided to bring my kids along. Usually, I prefer to leave them at home. The truth is when they tag alone I come out spending double on what I planned to! However, I wanted them to see that buying our everyday products is actually helping so many others enjoy meals that we take for granted! They really enjoyed finding the special marketed products and were amazed and inspired to do more. My oldest daughter actually got very emotional when we talked about how many people go to bed at night starving! She kept asking me how we could do more! Both of my teenagers took their allowance and donated cash! I was so proud of them! The truth is I feel we all can do more to help! Personally, I feel that nobody should go hungry but especially here in America!

After all, no one should have to be hungry, and the best way to fight hunger is to start here at home. So, will you please help share and get the word out! Please comment below on how you give back or how you get your children involved?

 

*One meal is equivalent to $0.10, so $1 helps provide ten meals. Secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member foodbanks. For more info, visit Walmart.com/FightHunger.* DISCLAIMER: Walmart is not responsible for donating the meals, the supplier partners listed below are responsible for that.