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Missing Money 2007-10-07 01:49:49 If you haven’t searched for your forgotten millions yet, what are you waiting for?
MissingMoney
.com offers a free search and will even submit your claim to the state.
I’m assuming the state will then send you endless amounts of paperwork and hoops to jump through but if it’s a significant amount of money it may be worth the hassle.
I searched my name and found about eight separate piles of money just waiting for me. I used to move around quite a bit and in my less responsible days walked out on more then one job. If I was a betting woman, I would guess they are utility deposits and maybe a paycheck or two.
I sent a claim for a couple of them so we will see.
Check back for updates on the long lost money in future posts.
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My 2 Cents 2007-10-07 01:03:54 I found two pennies today.
One penny was next to the trolley ticket machine and the other I found about a block from my apartment.
October Found Money Totals : .05
Money Found Since 09/01/07 : $1.68
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October 6 - May I Take Your Order? 2007-10-07 00:55:15 Like most Saturday nights we decided to grab a bite to eat while we were out. Tonight we chose Jack In The Box. Neither of us had eaten all day so we were starving.
Excited about our Ciabatta burgers we rushed inside with smiles and open wallets ready to order from our friendly Jack employee. But to our surprise there were no friendly Jack employees ready to take orders. Instead we were greeted by a touch screen kiosk witch read : Place Your Order
Here.
My husband and I gave each other confused glances and then directed our attention to the employees gathering food. They continued gathering without missing a beat.
I slowly approached the touch screen to place our order and then noticed the sign “cash only”. Of course, I had no cash. Husband had no cash. After exchanging a few more oh god what do we do glances we left and headed across the street to Carl’s Jr.
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October 5th 2007-10-06 01:22:21 Because of the lack of employees at work I had to switch my schedule around, which threw off my whole day. But, it’s Friday so I’m over it…. yeah for the weekend!
Day 5 - October
5
Income In : $651.43 ($1,116.04)
Income Out : $13.74 ($177.19)
Monthly Standing : + $938.85
Nothing purchased today was needed. Wanted but not needed. I earned future money today by completing three surveys (about $10 worth).
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Your 2 Cents 2007-10-05 15:36:56 Your 2 Cents is an online opinion panel based out of Dallas, Texas. The panel works with many of the nation’s top research companies and their clients that want to learn more about people like you – their customers.
After completing a brief profile you will begin receiving surveys from Your 2 Cents. To receive more surveys, complete additional profiles. A bonus of $1.00 per profile will be added to your account after you complete a survey.
Every survey you qualify for and complete you will be rewarded an instant cash prize. Usually these are between $1 and $5. If you do not qualify for a particular survey, Your 2 Cents still enters you in the $5,000 giveaway.
Mobile phone surveys are also available but completely optional.
You may request a check from Your 2 Cents once your account reaches $5.00.
I have received payments from Your2Cents. In my experience they send out checks very quickly once your request payment.
Click here to sign up with Your 2 Cents..
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October 4th 2007-10-05 01:34:04 My place of work employs five people. Three people quit today. This is a pretty big problem that I find strangely amusing.
Day 4 - October
4
Income In : $28.13
Income Out : $44.50
Monthly Total : + $301.16
$30.98 of today’s money out was the electric bill, the rest was wasted money. $5.68 was spent this evening after work. It was a long day, I was hungry and couldn’t resist buying a big California burrito and soda.
I did the usual clicking for extra money today. I also went to work an hour early.
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Always 2007-10-05 00:54:15 Try a free sample of new Always Maximum Protection Pantiliners designed especially for women size 14 and up.
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Nivea 2007-10-05 00:43:29 Feel the luxury of softer hands with this free sample of Nivea
Smooth Indulgence Hand Cream from Wal-Mart.
More Wal-Mart samples can be found here.
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October 3 2007-10-04 00:45:17 It was very warm today. I walked to the store around ten am and the sun was blazing down. I thought my face was going to burst into flames. It’s October
… I want to put on jeans and a hoodie and complain about how cold it is!
Day 3 - October 3
Income In : $0.01
Income Out : $12.68
Monthly Total : + $317.53
All the money I spent today was wasted money except for $4.00 which was spent doing laundry.
I earned a few future cents today by clicking Adbux, viewing mail from Inbox Dollars and going to work an hour early. I also earned a quarter by not qualifying for a survey at ClearVoice.
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Penny 2007-10-04 00:45:15 Found a penny outside my apartment.
October Found Money Totals : .03
Money Found Since 09/01/07 : $1.66
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Festival of Frugality 2007-10-16 14:29:28 My favorite posts from the Festival
of Frugality
96th Fire Edition :
1. Trent from The Simple Dollar explains the difference between frugal and cheap.
2. Quest For Four Pillars provides you with three mind tricks for becoming cheap.
3. Raymond from Money Blue Book offers a simple way to get coupons for your favorite products.
4. Paid For This Twice Already discusses the dilemma of wether to buy or not buy for his daughters first birthday.
5. The Happy Rock plants the idea of leaving the city and taking advantage of free land in Kansas and North Dakota.
6. David from My Two Dollars gives ten great tips on living simple
There are a ton of other great articles so be sure and check them out.
This was my submission to the festival.
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Celestial Tea 2007-10-15 22:33:11 Tantalize your senses with a free sample of 100% natural Celestial Teas via Wal-Mart.
More Wal-Mart samples can be found here.
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October 15 2007-10-15 20:56:51 I was thrilled when I opened my mailbox this afternoon and found a full size bottle of Dawn Direct Foam from Home Made Simple. I have no idea why it was sent to me but I’m certainly not complaining.
I also received a $10.00 check from MySurvey.
Day 15 - October
15
Income In : $441.45 ($1,604.78)
Income Out : $42.21 ($531.08)
Monthly Standing : + $1073.70
Today I made a little extra money by completing a couple paid surveys. One from Stanford, one from Baker Street.
I ended up spending all of the Amazon Gift Cards I had been saving, about $30 worth, today to buy a birthday gift.
What do you think, will a 12 year old think this is fabulous? I hope so. He asked for Guitar Hero 2 but I saw that 3 was getting ready to come out so I went ahead and bought that one instead.
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Goodnites 2007-10-15 15:48:05 Click here to receive a free sample of Goodnites sleep pants for boys and girls.
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Cottonelle 2007-10-15 15:17:24 Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes deliver a cleaner, fresher feeling than toilet paper alone. Simply pop the top and pull out a wipe. Click here to receive your free sample via Wal-Mart.
More Wal-Mart samples can be found here.
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Cesar 2007-10-15 15:12:35 Receive a coupon for a free Cesar
entree for dogs by regiersting at Cesar.com.
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Elle Decor 2007-10-15 15:08:24 Click here to receive a free subscription to Elle Decor
.
This subscription is offered by Freebizmag.com. I have never posted a magazine offer from Freebizmag before because it is a bit of a process and you don’t always qualify or if you do sometimes the magazines don’t come.
With that being said, I do get quite a few free magazine subscriptions through them and I recently had a request to post more free magazine subscriptions so I’m going to go ahead and start posting these.
Keep in mind you may not always receive the magazine or qualify. Also my suggestion is to use a throw away email and if they ask for a phone number, lie.
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CVS Advisor Panel 2007-10-14 23:55:33 The purpose of the CVS Advisor Panel
is to solicit your input about CVS stores, products and services, and to obtain your suggestions on how to improve CVS.
Throughout the year, CVS will send you invitations to participate in online surveys about CVS products and services. If you choose to participate in the surveys, your ExtraCare account will be credited with $5, $10 or $15 in ExtraBucks.
Click here if you would like to join the CVS Advisor Panel.
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Shopping Part One 2007-10-14 23:44:30 We did half of our shopping tonight because we were downtown but I hate shopping on Sundays. No matter what time you go, it’s packed with people whipping their carts around the corner ready to hit the back of your legs or run over your feet. Hate it.
Our total bill before coupons and Ralphs Club was 47.70. We paid $23.07.
My total coupon items : $20.49
I paid : $9.49
Savings of : $11.00
Best coupon deals I found today :
Juicy Juice Harvest Surprise - .50
Free Healthy Ones lunch meat
G.U.M toothbrush - .49
I also found a couple of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls marked down to .25 each.
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13 cents.. 2007-10-14 23:15:36 After a week long dry spell, I found thirteen cents today. Three pennies, one dime.
I found one penny by the trolley ticket machine, one penny at a crosswalk downtown and one inside the grocery store. I found the dime next to the atm.
October Found Money Totals : .19
Money Found Since 09/01/07 : $1.82
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Almost Forgot 2007-10-21 02:23:13 On Friday I received $5.00 from Pinecone.
October Cash Totals For Surveys : $44.60
October Gift Card Totals For Surveys : $16.00
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Free Magazines 2007-10-20 22:53:12 These magazines are offered via Start Sampling
Read about Start Sampling here or just sign up here.
12 free issues of Marlin Magazine. Marlin features include boat and equipment reviews, coverage of international fishing destinations, and technical and how-to features.
10 free issues of WaterSki Magazine. Waterski is edited for avid water skiers of all levels, from novices to experts.
12 free issues of Games For Windows Magazine. Games for Windows is your definitive source for intelligent, informed, and entertaining commentary and criticism on the PC-gaming scene.
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Ebates 2007-10-20 19:07:48 If you haven’t signed up for Ebates yet, this is a good time to do it.
Now through November 15th, Ebates is offering double the sign up bonus. The normal $5 is now $10!
Ebates gives you cash back for almost everywhere you shop online. I never buy anything online without checking Ebates first.
Click here to sign up and receive the double bonus offer.
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Dale & Thomas Popcorn 2007-10-20 18:08:06 I signed up what seems like weeks ago for a free $20 gift card to Dale & Thomas
. I never received it but didn’t think much of it.
I decided to go back today and try again. I entered my email and within seconds of hitting submit the $20 gift card was in my email!
Of course nothing in the store looks to be under $28 but even so, 20 bucks off is pretty good if you like gourmet popcorn.
Click here to receive your free $20 Dale & Thomas Gift Card.
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Covergirl 2007-10-20 13:23:35 What shades flatter your best?
Find out at Covergirl
and receive a free sample plus a $2 coupon.
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Identity Theft 2007-10-20 13:09:29 In the October issue of Woman’s Day magazine there was a great article about identity theft.
The article explained how criminals go online and change your address to divert your mail to their address. Once they receive one of the many credit card offers you probably get, they fill it out and have an early Christmas at your expense.
It is very easy to change any address but I’m not sure how easy it would be to keep the mail coming for an extended amount of time.
I recently moved and changed my address online, the post office sends a conformation letter to your new mailbox and old mailbox so as long as you have a locked mailbox, I can’t imagine that you wouldn’t be able to catch this before it got out of hand.
Either way, here are a couple tips to prevent this and other identity thefts from happening. Discontinue paper billing and pay your bills online. Not only will you be saving a tree but maybe your self as well. I am able to pay all but two bills online, my r
Mom Central 2007-10-18 14:10:36 I don’t have any first hand experience with this site but according to Money Saving Mom via Lines From The Vine, Mom Central
offers product testing in exchange for your opinion.
If your a mom and like to test products, Mom Central may be something you want to check out.
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Ebay 2007-10-18 13:37:00 Now through November 5th, Ebay is offering a very random 33% off listing fees. So, sell that stuff! You don’t need it anyway.
Read more about it here.
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9 Bucks 2007-10-17 03:34:15 I received $9.00 from Survey Spot today.
October Cash Totals For Surveys : $39.60
October Gift Card Totals For Surveys : $16.00
I’ve decided not to keep track of our daily spending anymore. After obsessively writing every penny down for 15 days, one I’m tired of doing it and two it looks like we are going to be fine. For now. That means no full time job for me! For now.
On, a side note.. I know my blog can be pretty random so I decided to build a separate page for survey sites, you can find it up there on the top right hand side, reads “Get Paid For Surveys”. This is just a list of survey sites I recommend without all the talk.
If you happen to be here just for the free stuff (or any other category) you can always click on the category link to the right and bookmark that page only.
Of course, if you just can’t get enough of all my ramblings (is there a rolls eyes smiley? ) you can always subscribe to my feed via email or RSS (top right) or feel free to ju